|POETIC INTRO|
I lost myself inside of her
I'm breathing death even though I can eat
I sleep even when I'm no more
I'm a man who had lost touch with reality
I traded my tears for strength
My weakness for kindness
My sadness for their well-being
My soul for you to rest in peace
Although I found love I wanted you
I found a home but I craved thy presence
When we were apart I was void and empty
When we were apart, I could talk but not feel
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CHIEF BALOGUN's RESIDENCE, BANANA ISLAND|
"Kate invites Hon J Bola to her Chambers"
Mrs. K BALOGUN:
(She turns to the maid who is arranging her closet)
Leave us.
"The maid immediately walks out of the room"
HON J BOLA:
How is my precious sister doing?
(He hugs Kate)
Mrs. K BALOGUN:
I'm good. Have you seen Chief?
HON J BOLA:
No, I haven't.
(He attempts to light a cigarette)
Mrs. K BALOGUN:
Why can't you let go of this dirty habit?
HON J BALOGUN:
Whenever your children let go of it.
Mrs. K BALOGUN:
(She turns to him)
What did you say?
HON J BOLA:
Nothing. I didn't say anything.
You know what, fine, I give up.
Mrs. K BALOGUN:
Keep up with the self-deceit.
By the way, thank you for standing beside Lolade.
I know going against Williams and the Party was a tough decision for you to make.
HON J BOLA:
Anything for you, sister.
I owe you my life and what I am today.
But don't you think you should bring Lolade's awareness to your support?
Mrs. K BALOGUN:
I wish I could, Bola.
But it would be too much of a risk. She could snap one day and spill it to Williams, and you know what that means to me.
Williams can't know I helped Lolade win the election.
(Gets up from her seat)
HON J BOLA:
Hmm, alright.
It would have been nice if you let her know because she is getting the impression that you abandoned her like Chief did.
Mrs K BALOGUN:
She doesn't have to know that I am helping her. The most important thing is that my children are happy and they get what they want.
Ayo has fulfilled his longtime dream of being a governor, and I believe Lolade has found some essence of worth in her win against Williams, so case closed.
"Lolade walks into the room"
HON J BOLA:
Look who is here.
(He smiles at Lolade)
LOLADE:
Ekaale, Uncle.
(She hugs him)
Ekaale, Mummy
Mrs K BALOGUN:
(She smiles at Lolade)
Congratulations, my daughter.
LOLADE:
We both know you would be happier if it were your precious husband.
HON J BALOGUN:
(He notices the tension)
I will go to Chief now.
(He walks out of the room)
Mrs K BALOGUN:
Lolade, can we please not argue this evening?
I just want to talk to my daughter like every mother.
LOLADE:
You ceased to play that role in my life the moment your son and husband replaced my place in your life.
Mrs K BALOGUN:
(She takes off her glasses)
Lolade, please, can you drop this?
LOLADE:
(She smiles)
Of course, I would. My words are weightless to you.
(She turns to leave)
Mrs K BALOGUN:
Where are you going?
At least stay for dinner.
LOLADE:
I wish I could, but I have plans with some of my friends.
Mrs K BALOGUN:
Friends?
LOLADE:
Yes, friends.
Oh, you think I would be all alone?
Mrs K BALOGUN:
Lolade, why do you keep punishing yourself with all of this?
Can't I have a conversation with my daughter without all these blames?
LOLADE:
Good night, Mommy.
(She walks out of the room)
Mrs K BALOGUN:
Oh God, where the hell did I go wrong with her?
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ADEBISI's RESIDENCE, FESTAC|
"Adebisi froze like a statue as she was searching for ways to explain the situation at hand."
Mr. A BALOGUN:
I believe I am not talking to myself. Why do you have a picture of myself, my late wife, and Taiwo? Answer me!
(He said in a loud voice)
"Taiwo walks into the room"
TAIWO:
Dad, what is it? I could hear your voice from out there.
(He turns to Adebisi)
Miss Agnis, is everything okay?
Mr. A BALOGUN:
Nothing is okay until this woman explains to me why she has a picture of my family in her office.
TAIWO:
(He takes the picture from Ayo)
Why do you have this?
ADEBISI:
Taiwo, my child, I can explain.
(She attempts to touch him)
TAIWO:
(He pulls back)
Who are you and why do you have this?
ADEBISI:
Taiwo, it's me, your mother.
(She turns to Ayo)
Ayo, it's me, Adebisi.
Mr. A BALOGUN:
Are you nuts or what? Are you normal? How can you assume the identity of my late wife?
ADEBISI:
That is because I am Adebisi. I had plastic surgeries years ago, that's why you cannot recognize me.
TAIWO:
I'm out of here. I can't listen to this crap.
(He turns to leave)
ADEBISI:
Don't leave me, son. I am your mother. I had you in the United Kingdom, Manchester to be precise. That night, I had you and your twin sister, but unfortunately, we lost her a few hours after you were born.
(She turns to Ayo)
It was raining heavily that night as I wept. You held me and told me, "God gives and takes; He has blessed us with a son."
Mr. A BALOGUN:
(Tears stream down his eyes)
And his presence is the essence of life.
(He walks toward Adebisi directly)
ADEBISI:
(Tears roll down her eyes)
We met at a party hosted by your parents. I was very furious because my parents forced me to tag along with them. You called me a rude damsel that stole your heart.
Mr. A BALOGUN:
Then you told me I was too blind to see that you wanted to be alone and drink yourself to a stupor.
ADEBISI:
(She hugs Ayo firmly as she wets his vintage with warm tears)
I missed you, Ayomide David Balogun.
TAIWO:
But how? I do not understand.
ADEBISI:
(She turns to Taiwo)
I will tell you everything. Both of you and the Adebayos deserve to know the truth.
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"Maria walks into Onyinye's room."
ONYINYE:
Maria, I missed you.
(She hugs Maria)
MARIA:
I missed you too, dear.
I'm sorry about what happened. When I heard the news, I was so worried.
Granny couldn't sleep that night. I had to massage her feet and cheer her up before she was able to sleep.
ONYINYE:
We are fine, oh.
Please, she should be sleeping.
If it were up to me, she should quit that job. She needs to rest and take care of her body.
MARIA:
I have said the same thing to her, but you know Mama can be so stubborn.
She never listens, and she loves the Baloguns so much, especially Uncle Ayo's children.
ONYINYE:
Omo, I understand her sha.
It's not easy to let go of something you have grown so attached to, and I know that family is very weird and controversial, but it's hard to not like some of them.
MARIA:
Don't tell me they have now gotten under your skin.
ONYINYE:
Hell no, I can't forget what they did to us. Though I know Auntie Temi and Uncle Taiwo are good people.
BAYO:
(He stands in front of the entrance to the room)
How about me?
I saved your niece.
(He winks at Onyinye)
ONYINYE:
You only did that to get rid of the guilt you might have felt if you had done nothing.
(She folds her arms and gazes at him)
MARIA:
Onyinye, relax. He was only helping.
ONYINYE:
He's so rude and annoying.
BAYO:
(He laughs)
And you have such a big mouth for a girl in her teens.
(He walks out of the scene)
ONYINYE:
(She turns to Maria)
How do you stand him?
MARIA:
Trust me, he is nice in his own way.
He just has a weird way of showing it.
Oh, before I forget, there's something I have to tell you.
ONYINYE:
Abeg gist me.
MARIA:
Bayo knows.
ONYINYE:
Knows what?
MARIA:
About me and Taiwo.
(She whispers)
ONYINYE:
Ewo.
(She places her hands on her head)
Abeg gist me.
MARIA:
You like aproko, ehh?
ONYINYE:
Before inkor?
Abeg tell me jor.
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Mrs. ADESOJI's RESIDENCE, VICTORIA ISLAND|
"Mrs. Adesoji walks into Stella's room."
Mrs. ADESOJI:
(She spreads the curtains)
Young lady, why are you still in bed?
STELLA:
(She hides her face and eyes from the sun rays coming from the window)
Since when do you care about when I wake up?
Mrs. ADESOJI:
Is that your "good morning"?
STELLA:
Mummy, leave me, na.
(She gently opens her eyes as she scratches the surface of her skull)
Mrs. ADESOJI:
(She gazes at Stella's hair)
Don't you think you should get a haircut?
STELLA:
Hell no!
Why would I do that?
Mrs. ADESOJI:
Then take good care of them like every woman should.
STELLA:
I have heard you, ma.
(She falls back onto the bed, pulling her duvet over her head)
Mrs. ADESOJI:
(She drags the duvet and throws them on the floor)
Oya, get up now!
STELLA:
Oh, God.
Why?
It's not like I have much today.
Mrs. ADESOJI:
Oh yes, you do, unless you do not want to visit UNILAG today with me.
STELLA:
You are joking, right?
Mrs. ADESOJI:
You have an hour to get ready.
(She walks out of the room)
"Stella rushes out of bed in excitement."
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CHIEF BALOGUN's RESIDENCE, BANANA ISLAND|
"Chief lifts Hope from the ground and places her on his lap."
CHIEF BALOGUN:
Wow, you're such a big girl now.
How old are you again?
HOPE:
(She smiles at Chief)
Five!
CHIEF BALOGUN:
Wow, it seems like you've gained weight ever since you came to live with me.
Do you like it here?
HOPE:
Yes.
"Bayo gazes at Hope as he mixes a portion of his rice and stew."
CHIEF BALOGUN:
Good, I'm glad you don't want to go back to those people.
You belong here.
You are a Balogun; my blood runs in your veins.
MRS K BALOGUN:
Williams, you shouldn't be saying that to her.
Those people raised her too, so she will always see them as her family.
Mrs. B BALOGUN:
Says who?
They are not her family!
SIMI:
But they raised her and gave her the best that they could.
(She picks up the glass of juice in front of her)
BAYO:
And so what?
We appreciate their efforts, but it is what it is!
She belongs here, not anywhere else.
SIMI:
Then you are saying Taiwo doesn't belong here, and he isn't your mother's child?
BAYO:
That is different, Simi.
The Balogun bloodline flows in his veins.
SIMI:
How about me?
It doesn't flow in my veins, so why am I here?
Mrs. B BALOGUN:
You are here because you are married to a Balogun.
You are here because it's your duty as a wife to be here.
Those people have no duty that links them to my grandchild.
SIMI:
(She smiles at Bisola)
But they legally adopted her, so by law, they have rights over her custody.
They are her family, just like I am a member of this household because there is a legal document linking me to you.
CHIEF BALOGUN:
That is enough!
There is a child at this table!
(He notices Ayo and Taiwo's unusual silence)
Ayo, what is the problem?
Mrs. B BALOGUN:
He has been very quiet. I have asked several times, but he insists everything is fine.
Mrs. K BALOGUN:
(She turns to Taiwo)
What is the problem?
TAIWO:
I'm fine, Granny.
(He gets up to leave)
SIMI:
Where are you going?
TAIWO:
I will be in my room.
(He walks out of the scene)
Mrs. B BALOGUN:
(She turns to Ayo)
What is wrong with your son?
Where did his manners go?
Mr. A BALOGUN:
Let Taiwo be.
Mrs. B BALOGUN:
Why?
So he can just walk out on all of us because he has legs?
Mr. A BALOGUN:
(He snaps)
Bisola, shut up.
I said let him be!
(He gets up to leave)
CHIEF BALOGUN:
Sit down, son.
"Ayo ignores Chief and walks out of the scene."
Mrs K BALOGUN:
What is wrong with both of them?
Hmm.
BAYO:
I have to go now. Me and the boys will be leaving for the park later today.
(He gets up to leave)
SIMI:
Park?
Are you guys twelve?
BAYO:
We just wanted to go somewhere different, too. And I will be taking Hope along with me.
You can come along too.
SIMI:
No, thank you.
HOPE:
Yes!
(She turns to Chief)
Grandpa, can I go?
CHIEF BALOGUN:
Of course, you can.
(He turns to Bayo)
Look after her and no sticks or strong language around her.
BAYO:
I have quit smoking for a while now.
HOPE:
That's a lie.
I saw you on the balcony last night.
Mrs. B BALOGUN:
Bayo!
SIMI:
You should think of more intelligent ways to lie next time.
(She suppresses the tendency to laugh).
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WONDER-WOOD PARK, BANANA ISLAND|
"Bayo gazed at Hope."
HOPE:
(Tears stream down her cheeks)
But Grandpa said I should never tell a lie.
BAYO:
Yes, you shouldn't, but he didn't say you shouldn't be discreet.
HOPE:
Hun...?
What's the difference?
BAYO:
It means you speak the truth only when asked.
Stop crying.
KEN:
Bayo, let the child be.
CHIKE:
Exactly, she's just a kid.
BAYO:
You should have seen me at the dining table today.
I felt so embarrassed.
RUKKY:
Well, you did that to yourself.
Next time, you should be careful.
(She turns to Hope)
My love, stop crying. Don't mind your uncle.
(She pulls Hope to herself)
Dr. MABEL:
Don't mind him.
Oya, stop crying. Do you want ice cream?
HOPE:
Yes.
BAYO:
She has a runny nose. She can't have ice cream.
CHIKE:
Bringing a child to the park without the intention of buying her ice cream is torture.
BAYO:
No, it isn't.
I'm looking out for her health.
RUKKY:
Let the child be. If she wants ice cream, let her have it.
(She turns to Dr. Mabel)
Get me a cup too.
Dr. MABEL:
Sure.
CHIKE:
I will come with you guys.
Come here
(He chases Hope and lifts her from the ground)
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CHIEF BALOGUN's RESIDENCE, BANANA ISLAND|
"Kate knocks on Ayo's door."
Mr. A BALOGUN:
Come in.
Mrs. K BALOGUN:
Ayo, what is the problem?
I haven't seen you this way in a long time.
Mr. A BALOGUN:
Mom, why did you do this to me?
Mrs. K BALOGUN:
I don't understand. What are you talking about?
Mr. A BALOGUN:
It has come to my understanding that someone other than myself survived the car explosion years ago.
Mrs. K BALOGUN:
What car explosion?
Mr. A BALOGUN:
The one that was believed to have claimed the life of my late wife.
Mrs. K BALOGUN:
I still don't understand where you're going with all of this.
Mr. A BALOGUN:
Adebisi is alive, and you knew about it all along.
Mrs. K BALOGUN:
How did you...?
Mr. A BALOGUN:
How I knew doesn't matter. What is more important is that you have been keeping things from me! How could you, mother?
(He said at the top of his voice)
Mrs. K BALOGUN:
Keep your voice down, Ayo. I will explain everything to you. Please calm down.
Mr. A BALOGUN:
Don't tell me to calm down, Mum. I want to know why you did this to me.
Mrs. K BALOGUN:
Because, believe me or not, it was the right thing to do. It was the only way I could save my household.
Mr. A BALOGUN:
The only way? How?
Mrs. K BALOGUN:
The truth would have destroyed your relationship with your sister, and you wouldn't have hesitated to get back at her. Try and understand me, son. This was the only way I could keep the family together.
Mr. A BALOGUN:
So you hid the sins of your daughter and chose to lie to me just to protect her from the consequences of her actions?
Mrs. K BALOGUN:
Ayo, please forgive me. Don't send your sister to jail. She was young and naïve.
Mr. A BALOGUN:
You are still making excuses for her evil deed. You should be ashamed of yourself.
(He walks out of the room)
Mrs. K BALOGUN:
Ayo... David!
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WONDER-WOOD PARK, BANANA ISLAND|
"Rukky's eyes well up with tears as she watches Hope playing with Chike and the other children at the park."
RUKKY:
(Softly, her voice filled with longing)
She reminds me of Eniola so much.
BAYO:
(With a gentle smile)
She has her mother's eyes and her radiant smile.
RUKKY:
(Nodding, tears rolling down her cheeks)
And her stubbornness too.
BAYO:
(Chuckling through his own tears)
Like mother, like daughter.
RUKKY:
(Managing a laugh amidst her tears)
You can say that again.
BAYO:
(Sighing)
She's all we have left of her.
RUKKY:
(Choked up)
Oh God, how I miss her. It's still so hard to believe she's gone.
BAYO:
(Regret lacing his voice)
You know, I never had the chance to express how much I admired her boldness and unwavering confidence.
KEN:
(Smiling through his own tears)
She was the strongest among us all. I'll never forget that time in school when she fearlessly stood up to those three bullies who tormented me, Bayo, and Chike. After she defeated them, she turned to us and said...
BAYO:
(His voice breaking) "How can three boys be so stupid and weak?"
KEN:
(Slightly amazed) Even tough Bayo is shedding tears.
RUKKY:
(Gently) Let him be.
I still can't fathom why anyone would take her life from us.
BAYO:
Despite the deep wounds she suffered, she fought fiercely for her life.
KEN:
(Changing the subject) By the way, any news about Temi? Have you heard anything regarding her whereabouts?
RUKKY:
(Concerned) I was actually about to ask the same question.
BAYO:
(Weariness in his voice)
Temi is doing alright. She's been through a lot lately, and Grandpa refuses to give her space to heal.
(His phone rings, breaking the solemn moment)
It's Bisi.
(He answers)
Where are you guys? We've been waiting for both of you.
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LOLADE's RESIDENCE, LEKKI PHASE ONE|
"Olamide walks into Bisi's room."
OLAMIDE:
Are you ready?
BISI:
(She nods her head)
Alright, I was packing up, that's why.
I will be staying with you guys for a while. This place is boring.
(She switches her phone to her left ear)
OLAMIDE:
Is that Bayo?
BISI:
Yes.
OLAMIDE:
Tell him to send the address to my phone.
BISI:
Alright.
"Lolade walks into the room."
LOLADE:
My children are running away from me again.
OLAMIDE:
Mummy, we have spent weeks with you. I think it's only fair that we spend some time over there.
LOLADE:
So I should be here alone?
OLAMIDE:
Nobody is forcing you to stay back here.
You can come with us if you want to.
BISI:
(She drops her phone on the bed)
You know that is not possible. Her issues with Grandpa are more important to her than family time.
LOLADE:
I don't blame either of you.
Isọkusọ.
(She walks out of the scene)
OLAMIDE:
This your mother, ehh.
Her pride is something else.
BISI:
Na she know. That one doesn't concern me. If she likes, let her die of loneliness here.
(She picks up her bag)
Let's go.
OLAMIDE:
Don't forget your phone.
BISI:
Oh, thank you.
(She picks it up from the bed).
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ADEBISI's RESIDENCE, FESTAC|
"Mrs. Adebayo weeps as Adebisi narrates her story."
Mrs. ADEBAYO:
So they killed my husband? They took him away from me.
ONYINYE:
Mummy, calm down, na. You know this isn't good for your health.
ADEBISI:
I know I should have said something sooner, but I didn't know how you would take it.
MICHAEL:
So what do we do? Because justice must prevail.
EBUKA:
Yes, oh. We must take them to court.
ADEBISI:
(She smiles) Taking the Balogun to court is not so easy. Secondly, are you forgetting that they are the law? The law will most likely be in their favor. Lastly, all of this happened years ago. It won't be an easy case.
TEMI:
I want justice too at this point. I do not care if they go to jail or not. But, as she said, it won't be easy. My family has never lost a case in court.
ADEBISI:
Temilade, I'm sorry you are caught in the middle of this. (She turns to Mrs. Adebayo) I cannot imagine the pain you must be going through now. All I can say is that I will do everything in my power to give your husband the justice he deserves. He was a loyal and good man, the best of all my workers.
MICHAEL:
So what do we do?
ADEBISI:
Lolade just won the presidential election, which is a good place to start.
MICHAEL:
Okay... How would that help us?
ADEBISI:
Do you think Chief would let her go on with her plans?
TEMI:
I thought as much too. His silence speaks volumes. But would this help us get justice?
ADEBISI:
Well, I will use their power tussle against them. Chief will help us get to Lolade.
Mrs. ADEBAYO:
How about Bisola?
ADEBISI:
Lolade is smarter. If you go after Bisola, Lolade will catch up to our plans and do everything to make sure she manipulates her way out of it. Bisola was just a tool to carry out Lolade's plan.
MICHAEL:
So what role do I have to play in all of this?
Mrs. ADEBAYO:
You are not playing any role! So that they go kill my pikin, abi?
ADEBISI:
Your mother is right. These people are dangerous, so I can't risk any of you getting involved. As of the moment, what you know is enough to cost you your lives.
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"Temi delicately folds her clothes into her bag, her hands trembling with a mix of sadness and anxiety."
Mrs. ADEBAYO:
(She enters the room, her voice filled with concern)
Why are you packing, my dear?
TEMI:
(Choked up)
It's... it's nothing.
Mrs. ADEBAYO:
What do you mean by nothing, my child?
TEMI:
(Pleading)
Please, don't tell Michael about it.
Mrs. ADEBAYO:
So you were planning to leave without saying a word to anyone?
TEMI:
I feel like I have no other choice. I can't bear the weight of knowing my mother and Auntie are involved in all of this. I carry such guilt and shame within me. I've brought nothing but pain to you.
Mrs. ADEBAYO:
(She gently takes the bag from Temi)
Come, my dear. Sit down.
(Temi sits, tears streaming down her face)
You must understand, you are not responsible for their actions. I do not blame you for the loss of my beloved husband. Yes, when I learned the painful truth, it was hard to face you. But I've come to realize that you are different, and there are only a few like you in your family. And, my dear, were you planning to run away with my precious grandchild?
(Her hands rest gently on Temi's pregnant belly)
TEMI:
(Barely able to speak through her tears)
I'm so sorry
(Her voice cracks)
Ever since Eniola's passing, my life has been turned upside down. I feel as though I've lost control over everything.
Mrs. ADEBAYO:
(With compassion)
Oh, my dear, you still have control. Life may throw its challenges at you, but you are strong. No one blames you for any of this, and I know Eniola would not want to see you in such despair.
"Michael enters the room, his eyes filled with concern as he notices Temi's tears."
MICHAEL:
(Alarmed) What's happening here? Why is she crying?
(He instinctively wraps his arms around Temi, offering comfort and support)
Mrs. ADEBAYO:
(Trying to hide the depth of the situation)
It's nothing, my son. She's just overwhelmed with her emotions.
(She gets up)
Let me check on Awelle.
MICHAEL:
(Concerned, holding Temi tightly)
I just came from there; she's already asleep.
Mrs. ADEBAYO:
(Nodding)
Alright then.
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CHIEF BALOGUN's RESIDENCE, BANANA ISLAND|
"Mrs. Aisha knocks gently on Simi's door, her voice filled with warmth."
Mrs. AISHA:
Simi, your sister is here.
SIMI:
Are you serious?
(She rushes to the door)
Sis, you're finally here! Come in!
(She grabs Ayoola's hand and pulls her inside)
AYOOLA:
(Smiling)
Wow, I love your room.
That painting is stunning.
SIMI:
Oh, that's Taiwo's favorite painting. He insisted on bringing it along when we left Festac.
AYOOLA:
So, no one has been back to the mansion since the incident?
SIMI:
Well, Taiwo and the others occasionally visit to retrieve documents or personal items, but no one has spent the night there since then.
AYOOLA:
I can only imagine the pain and mystery surrounding Eniola's death. It must be so hard for everyone.
SIMI:
(Sighing)
Indeed, it's still a perplexing mystery. I keep wondering who could have done such a thing to Eniola. She had her flaws, but she didn't deserve that fate.
AYOOLA:
Sometimes, only God holds the answers to such tragedies.
SIMI:
Sis, you know I was upset with you, right? You left me waiting yesterday.
AYOOLA:
I'm really sorry, my love. An unexpected situation came up at the office, and I couldn't make it. But I'm here now, and I'm all yours. So, spill the tea.
(She winks playfully at Simi)
SIMI:
What do you mean?
AYOOLA:
(Laughing)
Am I not your sister? Come on, spill the beans! How's married life treating you? The romance, the pleasures, the sex.... (She trails off, grinning mischievously)
SIMI:
(Playfully scolding) Sis, that's private, na
AYOOLA:
I can't help it! Alright, I'll leave it for now. But later, we'll have a proper girl talk, alright?
Oh God I'm dehydrated
SIMI:
(Smiling) Deal.
Let me get you some water
(She gets up and heads towards the kitchen)
AYOOLA:
Alright, I'll be waiting.
Don't keep me waiting too long!
SIMI:
(Laughing)
I won't! Just a moment, sis.
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Mrs ADESOJI's RESIDENCE, VICTORIA ISLAND|
"Tony walks into the sitting room"
CHINAZA:
Welcome sir.
TONY:
How are you?
CHINAZA:
I'm fine, sir.
TONY:
Where Stella?
CHINAZA:
She follow madam commot
TONY:
Alright
(He turns to leave)
CHINAZA:
Oga
TONY:
(He turns to her)
What is it?
CHINAZA:
Emm, I won tell you something
E be like that thing were we dey do, pikin don enter oh
TONY:
What do you mean?
Haven't you seen your period this month?
CHINAZA:
I never see am oh
I just dey come from lab so.
TONY:
Did you run a pregnancy test?
CHINAZA:
Yes
TONY:
And?
CHINAZA:
Na six weeks the pikin dey now.
Watin we go do?
Madam go kill me.
TONY:
You have been pregnant for six weeks and you didn't know?
It's simple
You will get rid of it.
CHINAZA:
Ah, oga I nor fit do that one oh.
Abortion go kill me.
TONY:
No, it won't
I will speak to my personal doctor for now keep it to yourself except you want to go back to the village.
(He walks out of the scene)
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CHIEF BALOGUN's RESIDENCE, BANANA ISLAND|
"Maria finishes up with the dishes."
MARIA:
(Thoughtfully)
What should I prepare for dinner?
(Taiwo walks into the kitchen)
Taiwo, are you okay?
TAIWO:
I'm fine!
(He opens the refrigerator)
MARIA:
No, you're not. I noticed your expressions this morning at breakfast. You seemed annoyed. Did I do something wrong?
TAIWO:
No, you didn't, my love. Right now, you are the only good thing I have in my life.
MARIA:
Then what is wrong? I don't like seeing you like this.
TAIWO:
I'm fine, dear. Don't worry about me.
MARIA:
Why wouldn't I worry? I care about you deeply. You have occupied my thoughts entirely. I can't even think straight for a minute without you in my mind. Right now, all I want is to wrap my arms around you.
(She embraces him tenderly)
TAIWO:
Seems someone would die for me now.
MARIA:
Actually, it's quite the opposite. It's more like I live for you.
TAIWO:
Maria...
(He leans in and kisses her passionately.)
"Simi approaches the kitchen door"
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