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Chapter 6 - Episode 4(Big On Pills

INT. WINNER ACADEMY, CLASSROOM

"The classroom is filled with noise and side talks from students."

KOME

Hey, I'm sorry na.

Why are you being petty about this?

BEMA

(Turns to Kome)

Petty?

Are you serious? My Mother saw my nakedness.

And you are calling me petty?

KOME

But she's your Mum na. Besides what are you even hiding?

(Chuckles).

BEMA

I don't blame you at all !

KOME

Oya I'm sorry, na.

BEMA

She even told my dad.

KOME

But I didn't tie your hands and force you to come with me.

(Smiles at Bema)

BEMA

Like, seriously?

I risked going to that warehouse with you and this is what you have to say to me.

KOME

Hey, relax, jor.

I'm just kidding. Thank you for coming with me I wouldn't have done it without you.

Bema am really sorry if I had known it was this dangerous, I wouldn't have convinced you to come with me.

(Wears a sad look)

BEMA

Those looks won't work on me.

KOME

Bema!

(Wraps her hands around his left arm.)

I'm sorry na.

BEMA

Fine!

I have heard you.

KOME

Thank you.

(Hugs Bema)

BEMA

So, gist me.

Did he tell you anything about why he is working there?

KOME

Yeah, he did.

He said he has been helping to pay off some of Mama's debts.

BEMA

Wow, okay that explains it.

KOME

That explains nothing!

Efe is selfish and only cares about himself.

(Drops her school bag on the desk)

BEMA

How is he selfish?

He's just trying to save your Mum some trouble.

I'm certain you guys would have been kicked out of your home if not for him.

"Isio walks into their midst."

ISIO

(Wraps her arms around both of their shoulders)

What are you guys talking about?

BEMA

Oh, nothing much.

ISIO

That's a lie.

You both do this a lot.

(Pulls out the lolly pop from her mouth)

KOME

Where is Ngozi?

ISIO

I thought she was with you guys.

BEMA

Where could she be?

"Mrs. Nath walks into the classroom alongside a young man in his mid-twenties"

CUT. OUT

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INT.       WINNER ACADEMY, SWIMMING POOL

"Frank walks in"

NGOZI

(Turns to Frank)

What do you want?

Why do you keep following me?

FRANK

Because you are cut and you are my type.

(Comes closer to her wearing a contagious smile)

NGOZI

We both know I'm nothing like those wide girls.

FRANK

(Rubs his tongue across his pink lips)

Well, I could compromise.

There is room for exceptions and who knows, I could groom you to my taste.

(Places both his hands in his pockets)

NGOZI

(Chuckles)

Keep dreaming.

What do you want, Frank?

FRANK

I have come to politely ask you not to join the team.

NGOZI

Why?

FRANK

Because it will cost you your studentship if you get caught.

You are a scholarship student with no connections.

Which would make it easy for them to kick you out.

NGOZI

You think I haven't thought about the consequences of my actions.

At this point I do not care and why do you even care?

You don't even know me.

FRANK

But I like you and you are too smart to go down this lane.

Trust me, you don't have to do this it comes with a lot of baggage.

NGOZI

(Picks up her school bag)

At this point, I don't care.

I need the extra cash and I will do anything to get it.

Excuse me, I'm late for class.

(Turns to leave)

FRANK

I can get you the F7 in retail quantity every week.

Dayo and others wouldn't notice if you market the products in disguise.

NGOZI

(Turns to Frank)

And the F8?

FRANK

Off-limits

That's impossible.

Dayo will notice.

NGOZI

Then I'm sorry.

I guess I'm on the team now.

(Walks out of the room)

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BACK TO:

|CLASSROOM|

Mrs. NATH

Good morning students.

This is Mr. Daniel a fresh graduate from the University of Lagos.

He is currently in the NYSC program so he will be here with us for a while.

Please, I want you to treat him with respect and regard he is fully covered by the teachers' laws of the school so don't think for a second that you can mess around just because he is a bit closer to you in age.

(Whispers to Mr. Daniel)

I will leave you with them now.

Mr. DANIEL

(Wears a contagious smile)

Thank you, ma.

I will take it from here.

"Kome is lost in thoughts as she is captivated by the thickness and darkness of his bears. She is marvelled by his skin tone as his smile seduces her sanity."

ISIO

Wow, he is so cute.

BEMA

(Turns to Isio)

Ahh, abeg oh take it easy Madam.

KOME

His beards are given.

So thick

Oh, my God!

ISIO

And neat.

KOME

Swears, his lips are...

BEMA

Are you serious, Kome?

KOME

What?

Can't I admire?

ISIO

I tire oh.

Mr. DANIEL

(Sits on the teacher's table)

I'm Daniel by name as Mrs. Nath has said.

I will be teaching you English.

Look, I came here to have fun alongside teaching you and I know you desire the same.

We can all have what we want as long as we agree to stick to the rules.

"Ngozi rushed into the classroom."

NGOZI

I'm sorry, sir.

Mr. DANIEL

(Smiles at Ngozi)

It's fine.

Please hurry to your seat.

NGOZI

Thank you, sir.

(Walks towards Isio and others)

ISIO

(Whispers)

Where have you been?

NGOZI

I had some business to take care of at the restroom.

BEMA

Oh, no need for details, we get it.

Mr. DANIEL

I would love to know you all on a personal level so this will be an opportunity for me to test your use of English.

You will write me an essay about your background. I want it to be as detailed and free from grammatical errors as possible.

(Notices a hand raise at the left side of the class)

Yes?

TOJU

When is the deadline, sir?

And is there any guideline on how many words the essay should be?

"The whole class is filled with noise as they react to Toju and his over-sabi spirit."

Mr. DANIEL

That's enough!

I want it by the end of tomorrow in nothing less than a thousand words.

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EXT.  |THE AJAYI'S HOUSEHOLD|

"Mr. Ajayi is having brunch in front of the swimming pool."

Mrs. AJAYI

Honey, you are not listening to me!

Mr. AJAYI

What do you want me to say, Iyawo?

Iwebema is just doing her job.

Mrs. AJAYI

At the expense of our son's future?

There is no way Dayo is repeating finals.

We have to find a way to reach out to her.

Mr. AJAYI

You know you wouldn't be stressing yourself with something this irrelevant if your son wasn't lazy and spoilt.

Mrs. AJAYI

I know honey and I understand your reluctance to fix this.

Mr. AJAYI

There is nothing I can't do.

Iwebema's job is to protect the integrity of the school a way to disguise and distract them from noticing our products in the school.

Winner Academy has been named the best school in the country three years in a row yet it's the most corrupt school in the country no university consumes drugs the way that school does.

Mrs. AJAYI

What does any of this have to do with my son?

Mr. AJAYI

Iwebema is the perfect face of the school.

She's a tool meant to subtle our agenda.

(Picks up his glass of orange juice)

Don't you wonder why the school board is on her side?

Everybody loves her because her actions are beneficial to everyone.

Mrs. AJAYI

That doesn't mean she is untouchable.

You and I know the board has a huge influence on her decision and you have a huge influence on the board.

Mr. AJAYI

Fine!

I'm not promising although I will make some calls and see what I can do to help your precious son graduate with his mate.

Mrs. AJAYI

Now you are talking!

Mr. AJAYI

Are you happy now?

Mrs. AJAYI

Go jor.

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INT.    |WAREHOUSE|

"Efe picks up one of the new F8 products that came in earlier in the morning."

ELLA

(Turns to Efe)

What is it?

Don't tell me you are surprised that they bought your idea.

(Takes stock of the goods in her possession)

EFE

(Gazes at the tablets in different colors)

I'm just happy that they understood the reasons why this was necessary.

ELLA

Yeah, these multi-colors will make it difficult to track and identify the drugs.

EFE

Exactly, we made it too easy for the Drug Agency to figure out but now the varieties in colors and shape will confuse them. It will take them a while to figure it out.

ELLA

And before they do, I'm sure Efe the genius would have come up with a different strategy.

EFE

I guess so.

ELLA

You know I wouldn't be surprised if you are the company's most valuable human asset.

EFE

(Smiles)

I doubt that.

The company is bigger and deeper than you think.

We are all just cards in their game.

ELLA

For most of us here, that's true but for you Efe, we both know that's a lie.

The only reason I think you haven't been called to the headquarters is probably because they want to secure and protect your identity.

EFE

Even if you are right, do you think it matters? They were people before us, and there will be more to come after us. They don't care about either of us. New Gates only cares about money and power.

ELLA

Whatever!

By the way, you haven't told me who those students were.

EFE

Which students?

ELLA

The ones that trespassed the other day.

EFE

It's nothing, forget about it.

ELLA

Why were you protecting them?

The Efe I know would do anything to protect the warehouse.

EFE

(Picks up a sealed box of F8s)

There is a lot to do Ella, lets focus and distribute these products before it gets dark.

(Walks out of the hall)

"Uche walks up to Cheta who seems to be transferring aggression to the innocent boxes of F8s."

UCHE

Bro, take it easy.

You will damage those boxes.

CHETA

The boxes can be replaced, Oga.

UCHE

That doesn't mean these should go to waste.

(Sits on the couch opposite Cheta)

Look bro I won't be the guy to say I understand what you are going through because I am not in your shoes, but I think you should take things easy.

CHETA

That's easy for you to say!

Your mother isn't dying.

(Flings the box in his hands across the room)

UCHE

Calm down, Cheta.

This isn't you.

CHETA

Would you act any different if your mother was dying and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it?

As you said, bro, you can't understand.

(Sits opposite Uche)

What if I approach Tiga?

UCHE

Are you mad?

Nothing good will come out of that. The last thing you want to do is owe Tiga money.

CHETA

I have no choice, Uche.

At this point, I don't care.

UCHE

Well, you should!

It will cost you a lot.

Tiga never gives more than he takes.

You have seen what happens to everyone who has loaned cash from him.

CHETA

What do I do?

UCHE

Relax, bro.

We will find a way out of this.

We always do.

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EXT.     |Mrs. UFUOMA'S STORE|

"Mama Iku smiles at Mrs. Ufuoma"

MAMA IKU

Mrs. Ufuoma, haven't I tried?

Haven't I been patient enough?

Mrs. UFUOMA

Mama Iku, biko.

Give me a little more time.

You know I have been giving you something every month, na.

Abeg.

MAMA IKU

I want my remaining balance!

You promised to pay up on the first of this month. This 22nd.

I need my money, madam.

"Ovie rushes into the scene"

OVIE

(Pulls Mrs. Ufuoma behind him)

Mama, Iku, abeg relax we go pay you your money.

MAMA IKU

I want my money now!

Did I commit a crime when I decided to help your late father?

OVIE

No, ma you didn't.

Please give us till the end of the month to come up with the remaining balance.

MAMA IKU

I want my money, Ovie!

This matter has been dragged on for too long.

OVIE

Mama, abeg.

You know we have been trying lately we have paid up eighty percent of the money.

Just give us a little more time.

MAMA IKU

Hmm, you have forty-eight hours to come up with my money.

Or you will become tenants in your home.

Mrs. UFUOMA

Ahh, Mama, where would we find that kind of money in forty-eight hours?

OVIE

Mama, we have heard you, your money will be available within forty-eight hours.

MAMA IKU

(wears her designer glasses)

It better be.

Have a good day.

(Walks towards her car)

Mrs. UFUOMA

Ovie, where we won seet two million naira?

OVIE

(Sits on one of the plastic chairs)

I don't know, Mama.

You haven't gotten any anonymous cheques since last month?

Mrs. UFUOMA

No oh, nothing at all.

OVIE

Hmm, alright.

Leave this to me, I will settle it.

Mrs. UFUOMA

How? Na two million we dey talk about oh.

OVIE

Mama, relax I will come up with something don't worry about it.

(Gets up to leave)

I'm going back to work.

Mrs. UFUOMA

Hmm, alright.

Take care, drive small small, oh.

OVIE

Alright, take care.

(Walks out of the store)

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INT.    |WINNER ACADEMY, CAFFETERA|

"Isio walks in holding a half-eaten apple in her hands."

ISIO

Guys, what is Ngozi doing with Dayo and his friends?

BEMA

We don't know.

We are as surprised as you are.

KOME

She has been acting off since she came to school.

I just hope she's fine.

BEMA

(Gazes at Ngozi across the hall).

I have a bad feeling about this, guys.

Plus the fact that she's going through a lot right now

"Isio gets up."

KOME

Where are you going?

ISIO

To find out what is going on of course.

(Bits off part of the apple in her hand)

We can't just sit here and watch, na.

BEMA

Can you listen to yourself?

You want to approach the most dangerous group in school just like that?

Hmm, Isio you get mind shall. Did you see what they did to that SS1 student last week?

Or you think your one-night stand with Dayo will stop them from messing with you?

ISIO

And so?

So, I should be scared because they bullied a weakling or what?

KOME

Isio, I don't think you should go there.

Maybe she's just trying to get supplies from them.

ISIO

Does that look like a transaction to you?

(Gazes at Ngozi across the hall)

BEMA

Madam, calm down and sit down, biko.

(Bema pulls her to her chair.

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"Dayo gives a written note to Ngozi."

NGOZI

What's this?

DAYO

That's an address, go there and give this written note to the man at the bar section.

He will supply you with  F7 of all kinds

NGOZI

Okay...

How about  F8?

SOPHIA

(Smiles)

You seriously thought we were just going to give you access to the most demanded drugs in the country?

NGOZI

Yes!

Isn't that why I agreed to join you, guys?

DAYO

F7 is what we can trust you with.

NGOZI

But I joined your group mainly because of the F8.

TEGA

And it will be yours when you've earned it.

NGOZI

Hmm, whatever.

So, when do I go to the address?

And how often do I go?

DAYO

You can go there whenever you want but you must bring back the money made from previous sales before your next supply will be approved.

NGOZI

Hmm, okay.

DAYO

Good!

I like you; you seem bold and smart.

Don't disappoint me.

FRANK

And don't forget the party.

NGOZI

When?

SOPHIA

This Saturday.

NGOZI

I don't think I can make it.

DAYO

It's not up for debate.

You must be there, we are part of the team now, remember.

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INT.  CONVENT.

"Zino sits opposite Ovie."

ZINO

Wow, it must be my lucky day.

Someone remembered I existed.

OVIE

Don't start, Zino we both know it's not intentional.

ZINO

Hmm, why are you here?

OVIE

How are you?

ZINO

Ovie, you didn't come here to know how I am doing.

You only come here whenever there is a problem you can not handle on your own

What is the problem?

Is it Mama, is she okay?

OVIE

Mama is fine.

ZINO

Then what is it?

Why are you here?

OVIE

(Exhale)

Mama Iku is on our neck again.

She has come for her money.

ZINO

Ahh, what happened?

Your precious anonymous cheques didn't come in this month?

OVIE

This isn't funny, Zino.

ZINO

Guess Mr. Anonymous failed you this time.

Well, I'm not surprised.

OVIE

Please, don't do that.

Those cheques have saved us a lot. Imagine where we would have been if I had listened to you and rejected them.

And don't forget we wouldn't be going through this shit if you hadn't given all your asset and money you got from the company to that orphanage home.

ZINO

As I told you back then, I want nothing from them.

I got rid of everything that linked me to the company.

That was the only way I could be free.

OVIE

Now look where we are today.

Take a good look at our lives!

Struggling to pay off Papa's debts, I'm struggling to send Kome to school, I can't even send Efe to university the poor boy's intellect is wasting away on the street of Abuja.

ZINO

Don't do that, Ovie.

Don't guilt-strip me.

Trust me, this is better than any life we could ever have had if I had stayed in the company.

OVIE

Whatever, I just thought I should let you know about what is going on.

ZINO

Hmm, I will transfer my remaining savings to you that should go a long way in helping.

OVIE

No, that's your money

You need it don't worry I will sort this out.

ZINO

How?

OVIE

Don't worry about the how.

(Gets up to leave)

I just thought you should know that's all.

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EXT.   |OPEN FIELD IN THE MIDDLE OF AN UNKNOWN LOCATION|

"Ella gazes at her watch"

ELLA

(Turns to Efe)

Are you sure these people are still coming?

EFE

They will.

CHETA

We have been standing here for an hour, bro.

UCHE

Relax, guys.

This is a very huge deal if we can get it, the company has promised to extend our market to the whole of the northern region.

That means more money for us.

(Gazes at Cheta)

CHETA

Hmm.

ELLA

(Sights a Range Rover)

They are here.

"A Range Rover drives into the field."

EFE

(Approaches Mrs. Aisha)

Welcome, ma.

Mrs. AISHA

Thank you, are you Efe?

EFE

Yes, ma.

Mrs. AISHA

Wow, you are so young.

Are my products ready?

EFE

Yes, ma.

(Leads her to a truck filled with F8)

Mrs. AISHA

(Gazes at the thousands of F8 drugs)

Nice.

Hope they are the modernized version as we agreed.

EFE

Yes, ma they are.

We can show you some samples.

ELLA

(Brings out some sample)

As you can see, they come in different shapes and colors.

Making it difficult to trace and identify.

Mrs. AISHA

Impressive.

(Signers one of her bodyguards to bring a suitcase)

That's your payment in full.

There is an extra million there for you, Efe.

I like your work ethic and I'm looking forward to doing more business with you.

EFE

(Smiles at Mrs. Aisha)

Thank you, Ma.

It's a pleasure doing business with you.

Mrs. AISHA

Alright, I will be taking my leave.

My regards to Tiga.

(Turns towards the car)

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INT.        |WINNER ACADEMY, Mrs. IWEBEMA'S OFFICE|

Mrs. DORCAS

Grace, you must compromise this time.

Remember these people are powerful they control the board that voted for you.

Mrs. IWEBEMA

I am completely aware of what is at stake, but I can't keep bending the rules for that family.

Dayo shouldn't even have made it to finals, but he did because I turned a blind eye to the Ajayi's silly moves.

Mrs. DORCAS

I understand you, Grace, I know you do not like it when the rules are messed with, but you need to understand that there are people who will never concur with the system, and they are very powerful. Powerful enough to get rid of you.

Mrs. IWEBEMA

Hmm, I have heard you.

DORCAS

Good, let the boy sit for his finals.

Or you will create enemies who can take away everything you have worked hard for.

(Gets up to leave)

Mrs. IWEBEMA

It can't continue this way, Dorcas.

We can't keep letting these people do what they like just because they can.

DORCAS

I understand you my friend but remember these people own the system and you work for the system. Know your place and play the game or you will be kicked out.

Have a nice day, my dear.

(Smiles and turns to the exit door)

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INT.  LUXURY HOTEL AND SUIT

"Efe walks toward his hotel room door."

KEMI

(Smiles at Efe)

Hey!

EFE

My love

(Pulls her towards himself)

KEMI

I missed you.

EFE

(Closes the door behind him)

I missed you more.

KEMI

You know I'm mad at you, right?

EFE

Okay, what did I do?

KEMI

You didn't call last night.

EFE

I'm sorry babe I was busy.

KEMI

Same excuse every time.

You know I will be leaving tomorrow yet you won't sacrifice your time for me.

EFE

Babe don't be like that, please.

You know I'm doing my best to be here for you.

And you know I have to work.

That's the only way I could come up with the money.

KEMI

(Turns to Efe)

But I have told you times without numbers, you don't have to work I can give you the money.

EFE

No, besides I already came up with the money.

KEMI

Really?

EFE

Yeah, I have been able to pay the tuition fees also I have taken care of my accommodation.

KEMI

Wow, meaning you can come with me?

EFE

Yes, I can.

KEMI

Yes!

(Hugs Efe)

EFE

But I will intentionally have to delay for a few days.

KEMI

Why?

EFE

I will need a few days to say goodbye to my friends and loved ones.

KEMI

Hmm, is that it or you just want to spend more time with that girl?

EFE

(Smiles)

Who?

KEMI

Who else but, Ella?

EFE

Are you being serious right now?

Ella is just a friend, and you know it.

KEMI

But you know she likes you.

EFE

No, she doesn't.

KEMI

Keep deceiving yourself.

EFE

Come, here.

You overthink things.

(Wraps his hands around Kemi)

I'm all yours.

KEMI

I love you.

EFE

I love you, too.

(Kisses her)

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EXT.   WINNER ACADEMY'S ENTRANCE.

"Kome gazes at Mr. Daniel who is in a deep conversation with a female teacher."

ISIO

Kome!

KOME

What?

He's just too cute.

(Gazes at Mr. Daniel)

BEMA

(Turns to Kome)

I thought you liked them light-skinned, Madam.

KOME

Yeah, I thought I did till he came into my life.

NGOZI

Ehen, you don't mean it.

KOME

Oh God, I think he caught me Staring.

BEMA

That's what you get when you don't mind your business.

Besides, you should snap out of it, his way out of your league.

ISIO

Says who?

KOME

Whatever, Guys I have to go now, Mama said I should be home early today.

(Walks out of the scene)

ISIO

Bema, Bema

BEMA

I know where this is going, please don't start.

NGOZI

Just tell her how you feel.

BEMA

Who?

ISIO

Kome of course.

We have eyes, Oga.

NGOZI

And don't deny it.

Better tell her before you lose her to this new hot teacher.

BEMA

I don't have the strength to argue with you guys this afternoon.

See you guys later.

(Walks out of the scene)

"Ngozi notices isio's awkward look"

NGOZI

I know you have questions; relax I will explain myself.

ISIO

Oh yes, you better do.

(Walk down the outdoor stairs)

Why did you sit with Dayo and his gang today?

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INT.                     |NEW GATES, HEADQUATER|

"Code9 in a meeting with the board members"

BUKKY

Chairman, sir I think that the human asset be brought in.

This will save us the risk of his identity.

Think of the damage it will cost us if he falls into the hands of our rivals.

Dr. LIZZY

I am not in support of that, Chairman.

I think he is safer far from the company.

BUKKY

(Turns to Dr Lizzy)

He is the most important human asset of the company we need to bring him in and train him properly.

CHIEF NNAMDI

But he seemed to be doing well on his own.

I don't think he needs training.

The young boy has tripped the monthly revenue of the company. He did that within Abuja alone, do you know how huge that is?

BUKKY

More reasons why we should bring him in.

Imagine what he will accomplish if he is properly trained by us.

CHIEF ADAMU

We can train him without bringing him in.

It's unnecessary to bring him in.

CODE9

Hmm, I have heard you all.

(Gazes at a projected picture of Efe in front of him)

Efe, what a remarkable young man.

What do we do with you?

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INT.  THE UFUOMA HOUSEHOLD

"Kome gazes at Efe"

KOME

This is a lot of money, Efe.

EFE

This is the last payment for Mama's debts.

KOME

But how do you do it?

Cause there is no way Mama or Bro Ovie will take that cash from you without questioning the source. So how do assist with the debts?

EFE

I'm guessing you have seen one of the anonymous cheques on the dining table.

KOME

Yeah, I have you know I am naturally a nosy person.

Wait a minute, are you saying they are coming from you?

(Sits opposite Efe)

EFE

Now you get it.

KOME

Wow, but how do you do it?

EFE

Well, I get the cash to a trusted source who specializes in anonymous cheques then they find a way to get it to Mama or Bro Ovie.

KOME

Why am I not surprised?

I hate to admit it, but I will, you are the smartest person I know although sometimes you do stupid things like deciding to sell drugs.

EFE

To err is human my, dear.

We all make mistakes, and we have to do what we have to do to get what we want.

(Gets up from the bed)

I will deliver this and be back shortly. Cover for me, please.

KOME

No more drugs, right?

You promised you would quit once you clear Mama's debts.

EFE

Cover for me.

If Mama ask, tell her I went to get something from the junction.

(Walks out of the room)

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INT.       WAREHOUSE

"Uche walks into one of the rooms."

UCHE

Hey bro, we are leaving are you not coming?

CHETA

Don't you guys find it annoying that Efe was given an extra million Naira, and he kept it all to himself?

ELLA

Cheta, that was a gift to Efe we have no right to question what he does with his money.

Besides he has shared a lot of gifts with us in the past so don't judge him for this single act.

(Turns to Uche)

I will be outside.

(Walks out of the room)

UCHE

What has gotten into you, bro?

CHETA

It's just sad that none of you are seeing what is right in front of you.

UCHE

And what would that be?

CHETA

Efe is using us.

We do all the hard work, and he takes all the credit.

UCHE

Are you forgetting none of our hard work would matter without Efe's smart ideas and plans?

Don't let envy consume you, bro.

I know you are going through a lot but that is not an excuse to say things like that about our friend.

CHETA

(Chuckles)

Hmm, alright.

If you say so

(Lights a stick of F8)

UCHE

Are you coming?

CHETA

No, I need some time alone to process my thoughts.

(Smokes F8)

UCHE

Alright, bro.

Take care.

(Walks out of the scene)

"Cheta is lost in deep thoughts for a while. He finally gets up from his chair, picks up a fingerprint sample he got from Tiga's mug goes into the ICT room unseen, and deactivates the security cameras. He goes into the vault and fills a brown envelope with cash from the counter."

"Bob approaches the vault room alongside two bodyguards."

"Cheta hears their voices as they approach the Vault."