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Act One

(Nnena, a young woman living in a hit alone. She is sleeping on her bed when she had a dream discussing with the gods but didn't see him. She only hear voices).

Nnena:(Bows her head) Speak Lord for I'm listening.

Voice: I want you to have a son for me.

Nnena: How is that possible Lord?

Voice: You conceive a baby for me so when he is old enough, he will guard the crown of clay.

Nnena: Is that what you want my Lord?

Voice: Yes. (The voice made a loud disappearing sound as Nnena woke up from the dream).

Nnena: Is this dream true? How can I give birth for the gods? (She filled her minds with thoughts as light fades).

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Scene One...

(Early in the morning, Nnena came out to sweep, Suddenly she fell to the ground feeling a little pain in her stomach).

Voice: It has been done. You will conceive after five months. (Nnena got up to her feet as she now starts to understand the dream).

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Scene Two...

(As days goes, Nnena body starts to change as her stomach gets bigger. Nnena with two of her friends outside the hut discussing).

Ada:(Looking at Nnena stomach so surprised). Nnena who impregnated you?

Nnena:(Looks at her). If I tell you both, you won't believe so please let's don't talk about it.

Chioma:(Begs Nnena) Please tell us na? Are we not your friends or is the father to the unborn child inside?

Nnena: No, the father to this child.. (touching her big stomach) is a spirit which is the gods of the land. (Ada and Chioma laughed).

Ada: Like seriously, please stop the joke. (Continues to laugh).

Nnena: I said it you guys won't believe me.

Ada:(Taps Nnena back still laughing). We believe you oooh.

Nnena: That you both problem, the truth will prevail itself soon. Please let's change topic and talk something else.

Chioma. I can't stop laughing, the gods impregnated you. How is that possible? (Laughs out loud).

Nnena:(Get angry). Please stop laughing and let's talk something else. (Ada and Chioma saw the angry face of Nnena as they stopped laughing. Chioma brought up a new topic as they discuss about it. Light Fades).

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