Episode 8(Red are for Roses)
|POETIC INTRO|
"Shout out to my one and only
Temi, you are one in a million.
Words can't express these feelings
I hope Roses will.
She is the one for me
The one whose smiles
Brightens my grey sky.
Her smiles keep me restless for days.
Her presence awakens the butterfly in my Tommy!
O ṣeun fun ifẹ mi
My Oriente🥰🌹"
|MR AYO BALOGUN's MANSION, FESTAC LAGOS|
BARISTA KASIM
Congratulations, to The family of Chief Balogun and General Abiola; This contract is now recognised by the law.
BARISTA ABIMBOLA
(She turns to Simi and Taiwo's direction)
Congratulations to Mr Taiwo and Mrs Simi Balogun, as much as the content of this contract is the most important thing here; your marriage is what defines it!
BARISTA KASIM
And also, I must remind both families that any attempt to bridge these contracts will come with serious penalties and consequences. I believe the figureheads of both families have gone through the details of this contract; congratulations to both families once again.
CHIEF BALOGUN
Thank you, Barista Kasim and Abimbola, for making this union a success.
MR A BALOGUN
Congratulations, Taiwo and Simi
TAIWO/SIMI
Thank you, sir!
(They both said)
"Bayo couldn't stand the rage and jealous he was feeling"
BAYO
Congratulations, I wish both of you the best
(He walks out of the room)
Mrs B BALOGUN
Congratulations, Dr Shade and to you too, General Abiola. I pray that the contract becomes a stepping stone for both families.
Dr SHADE
Thank you very much.
MR F ABIOLA
Congratulations, my baby sister
(He embraces Simi)
SIMI
Thank you, bro Femi.
GEN ABIOLA
Chief, I believe we both have a lot to talk about
CHIEF BALOGUN
Yes, we do, General. I suggest we should leave the table for the women and children. Let's talk in my son's office.
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" Mrs B Balogu knocks on Bayo's Door"
BAYO
Come in!
Mrs B BALOGUN
(She walks into the room)
Son, why are you here? What is the problem?
BAYO
I am fine. I just needed some personal space.
(He picks up the bottle of wine on his table)
Mrs B BALOGUN
I know you, Bayo.
I carried you in my womb. We both know you are not fine; you can lie to yourself and everyone, but you cannot do so to your Mother!
(She sits at the edge of Bayo's bed)
BAYO
Mother, trust me, I will be okay. I can take care of myself!
Mrs B BALOGUN
I know that, but I'm your Mother. I still want to know everything going through your head; we both know this has something to do with Simi; you have loved that girl your whole life
BAYO
Is it that obvious, Mother?
Mrs B BALOGUN
Yes, son, even someone like Onyinye who just came into this house would sense that if she were on that table today.
(Shs laughs out loud)
"Onyinye slowly approached Bayo's room as she accidentally eavesdropped on their conversation."
BAYO
Mother, somewhere between my world and reality, I am trying to figure out why you find this conversation amusing
Mrs B BALOGUN
Sorry son forgive me, but you should have seen your face earlier.
"Onyinye knocks on the door"
BAYO
Come in.
ONYINYE
(She walks into the room with a bottle of wine in her hands)
Excuse me, sir, you asked for a bottle of wine
BAYO
Drop it there
(He points at his table)
Mrs B BALOGUN
Take that away; he already emptied a bottle.
ONYINYE
All right, ma.
(She turns to leave?
BAYO
I said drop it on the table; I asked you to bring it, not her!
ONYINYE
Okay, sir.
Mrs B BALOGUN
I said, take that with you; I'm his Mother. I am instructing you to take that away!
"Temi walks into the room"
TEMI
What is happening here?
BAYO
Your Mother won't let me drink in peace; please take her with you when leaving
Mrs B BALOGUN
He just emptied a bottle. He can't stay in his room all night consoling himself with alcohol just because of a woman who doesn't want him.
TEMI
Mother!!!
Mrs B BALOGUN
What is it, Temilade?
There is no need to cover up the obvious; we all know this is the truth.
TEMI
(She turns to Onyinye)
Give me that; please go and join Maria in the kitchen so that you can both go to bed early.
(She takes the bottle of wine from Onyinye)
"Onyinye walks out of the room"
BAYO
Mother, can you please leave?
Mrs B BALOGUN
Of course, you always kick me out even when I'm the only one on your side.
(She walks out of the room)
TEMI
(She sits beside Bayo)
do not know for certain how you feel though I know it hurts to see the woman you love in the arms of another; you always tell me that "how they feel about you is as important as what you feel for them"
I believe this means that if it's not mutual, it's best you let go.
BAYO
Why Taiwo, of all people? Can't she be with someone outside my space? Things would have been a lot easier for me if it were so.
TEMI
I know, brother, but it is what it is. You can't tell a woman whom to give her heart to likewise a man; we all make these choices ourselves; this is the reality of life. We can't run away from life.
BAYO
Thank you, I have heard you
(He fought his emotions from dropping tears down his cheeks)
TEMI
All right, I will be leaving now; I know you need some space, Temi said as she got up. Can't I have the bottle of wine?
TEMI
No, you can't; if you want it, you have to catch me
(She dashes out of the room in laughter)
BAYO
Pray, I don't catch you
(He goes after her)
"Temi runs into the sitting room"
Granny help me. Bayo is coming after me.
( She hides behind Mrs K Balogun's back)
Mrs K BALOGUN
Why are you guys playing like kids?
(She smiles)
"Bayo traps her"
BAYO
Now you have nowhere to go.
TEMI
Eniola, catch!
(She flings the bottle of wine towards Eniola)
"Bayo rushes to Eniola"
BAYO
Eniola, we both know you are no fan of these games just give me the bottle
(He tries to persuade her)
ENIOLA
Who said I couldn't make an exception, come and get it if you.
(She stands on one of the chairs)
BAYO
You will be in my arms the moment you drop from that chair, so give up
(He teased)
ENIOLA
Like I said before, come and get it
(She pushes bottle wine under her bra)
"Bayo gets irritated"
BAYO
Gross, why would you do that?
You know what? You can both have it.
(He turns to walk away)
ENIOLA
Don't tell me you are giving up, brother.
(She laughs out loud)
BAYO
Yes, I give up. You both win!
I rather deprive myself of that wine than risk coming in contact with your sweats and dirt.
(He walks away)
ENIOLA
(She turns to Temi's direction)
Get some glass from the kitchen let's share this.
TEMI
All right!
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"Maria noticed Onyinye might be busy with dishes but she has longed ditched Reality for her thoughts"
MARIA
Are you okay?
ONYINYE
Yes, I am, but can I ask you something?
(She picks up a towel to clean the already-washed glasses)
MARIA
Yes, you can. What is it?
ONYINYE
Does Bayo like Simi?
MARIA
How did you know about that?
ONYINYE
I accidentally heard his conversation with his Mother earlier when I brought him a bottle of wine
MARIA
He has been in love with her since they were kids, but Simi never returned his affection for her.
ONYINYE
That must have hurt him, especially now that she is married to his brother
MARIA
That is very true, but my sympathy never runs dry for Taiwo, too.
He is forced to marry a woman he is not in love with; he is too cute to be unhappy!
ONYINYE
He is adorable, I see; I noticed you care about him. He is all you talk about, it's almost like he's your favourite
MARIA
What? Oh no, Temi is my favourite, Taiwo follows, of course, but it's not what you think
ONYINYE
I said nothing, Maria; I guess guilt is dealing with you
MARIA
Stop it, Onyinye.
We both know where this is heading
ONYINYE
We both know you admire Taiwo; it's just too obvious
MARIA
What's there not to admire? He is a smart and handsome guy
ONYINYE
We both know it's more than that. You don't just want to admit it
(She tickles Maria from the back)
MARIA
Enough of this, Onyinye; it's inappropriate to talk about a married man in that way.
"Temi walks into the kitchen"
TEMI
What are you both talking about?
MARIA/ONYINYE
Nothing, Ma.
TEMI
That wasn't nothing; you both were gossiping about something.
(She drowns in curiosity)
MARIA
It's nothing ma; you think too much
ONYINYE
It's just girls talk ma, about makeup, fashion, and so on
TEMI
And boys, right? You can't both be this excited without talking about boys
(She teased)
MARIA
Oh no, it's not like that, ma; I think you got it all wrong
TEMI
Hmm, okay!
(She turns to Onyinye)
Take a glass cup to Eniola.
ONYINYE
Okay, Ma!
(She walks out of the kitchen With a glass cup)
TEMI
Now tell me what you both were talking about
MARIA
It's nothing serious.
TEMI
Did she say anything about Michael to you?
MARIA
She didn't; oh
So this is about your crush?
(She teased)
TEMI
He is not my crush
MARIY
You can keep denying that, but we both know the truth.
TEMI
(She ignores Maria)
I'm going to bed now. I have to go to work early.
(She turns to leave)
MARIA
I thought you wanted to know what we were talking about?
Now you are running from what you thought we were talking about
TEMI
Say what you wish to Maria; I do not have a crush on Michael!
(She walks out of the kitchen)
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"Onyinye approaches Eniola"
ONYINYE
Ma, your sister, asked me to bring you a glass
(She drops the glass cup on the table)
ENIOLA
Just one glass?
is she not drinking with me?
ONYINYE
I doubt ma, she specified on one glass
ENIOLA
All right, how old are you?
ONYINYE
I'm nineteen, ma.
ENIOLA
Meaning you are legally of age to drink, seat down!
"Onyinye had never been close to alcohol in her entire life, though she felt admitting to this may make Eniola upset since she appeared too desperate about finding a drinking partner"
ONYINYE
Oh no, I'm fine, ma; I still have a lot to do
ENIOLA
Relax, it's just a glass. You won't even feel it.
ONYINYE
Oh, but..?
(She stammeres)
ENIOLA
Don't tell me you haven't been introduced to liquor.
I'm afraid you are right, ma; sorry to disappoint you.
ENIOLA
Oh no, it's fine. I had my first wine at Ten.
Temi at sixteen. I had to force it into her mouth, though!
Maria had hers during my twenty-fourth birthday party.
"Temi walks into the dining room"
TEMI
Sorry I won't be able to join you. I have to be up early tomorrow for work
ENIOLA
Oh, all right.
I have been trying to persuade this young lady to join me, but she's yet to have her first glass
TEMI
Don't push her; she's just a kid!
ENIOLA
Kid?
She's nineteenth, Temi!
TEMI
And so?
She's still a kid!
when she's ready, she will have enough of that.
(She turns to Onyinye)
Onyinye, go and finish up so that you and Maria can go to bed.
ONYINYE
Okay, Ma.
(She walks out of the dining room)
TEMI
Good Night, Eniola
(She walks out if the dining room)
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|THE BALCONY|
SIMI
Finally, we are married
(She holds Taiwo's Hands)
TAIWO
It's not like we had a choice.
SIMI
Thank you, Taiwo.
TAIWO
For what?
SIMI
For accepting me, I know you do not feel the same way I feel for you
But still, you've been an amazing friend to me, especially when I was away from home; you reached out even though you had no reason to
(tears roll down her eyes)
TAIWO
Listen to me, Simi, you will always be special to me; it was never my intention to get married now, and neither did I ever picture myself with you, but there is no reason why I should have turned you down.
I do not know if this will work out for us, especially me, but I will do my best to ensure it does.
( He wipes off her tears)
SIMI
I will prove myself worthy of your love; I will make sure you do not regret ever choosing me; thank you, Taiwo.
(She wraps her hands around his waist and drops her head on his chest)
"Bayo walks into the Balcony"
BAYO
It's not like he had a choice; how the hell is it, love, if he is a slave to his will?
I am here to watch out how all of this plays out
SIMI
Bayo, why can't you just let us be?
Can't you be happy for me for once?
BAYO
I'm so glad that you are happy, but I'm sad that he is the one who is bringing light into your life, you know why?
Because we all know how this will end and when that time comes, I will be here waiting.
TAIWO
It's so crazy how you always think the world revolves around you, brother!
you can't control everything and everyone around you; my cheeks will spread their wings the day you realize this!
BAYO
Time is of the essence half, brother!
TAIWO
It certainly is, 'Second Son'
"Mrs B Balogun walks into the Balcony"
Mrs B BALOGUN
What is happening here?
BAYO
Nothing, Mother!
Absolutely nothing!
(He walks away)
Mrs B BALOGUN
What happened?
SIMI
Like Bayo said, Nothing!
Mrs B BALOGUN
Lot of countless times, our desires are responsible for our downfall!
I hope you made the right decision, young lady!
You can't switch apples that easily!
"Mrs K Balogun walks into the Balcony"
Mrs K BALOGUN
A lot of countless times, the beauty is in the attempt, and if it fails, she may rather have her half-eaten apple than a fresh one that tastes like wrath.
Mrs B BALOGUN
Hmm!
I wish you all the best; good Evening to you all
(She walks away)
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|Mr Ayo Balogun Home Office|
GEN ABIOLA
Finally, Chief, we have secured the future of our empires and our families
(He sips his glass of red wine)
CHIEF BALOGUN
Yes, we have.
Congratulations to us.
Mr A BALOGUN
So what are your plans for the new couple's father?
CHIEF BALOGUN
They are married now; they will make that decision for themselves
MR F ABIOLA
Forgive me, Chief, you sound weird right now; I believe you always have a plan!
CHIEF BALOGUN
The most important thing is that the contract exists; they are couples now we will let them make decisions for themselves.
Dr AKANDE
If you give Taiwo such liberty, he will do everything to run away from his responsibility as the first son; we all know, except for political interest, Taiwo is very much similar to his father.
"They all laugh out loud"
HON J BOLA
Where is the lie?
Mr A BALOGUN
Uncle, this is not funny.
Are you trying to say my son and I are lazy?
(He puts on a stiff facial expression)
GEN ABIOLA
All he is saying is that both of your minds do not recognize the values attached to the business and how it is run; I'm like both of you.
My wife and my eldest daughter are business-minded people. My mind is so glued to arms, wars and everything about the military
CHIEF BALOGUN
Exactly son, but Taiwo cannot escape his destiny, except he shows interest in something else that benefits the family business. You, for example, showed interest in politics. That is the only reason I haven't retired from my position in the company.
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|FESTAC CENTRAL HOSPITAL, LAGOS.|
TEMI
Breathe, Temi; this is not your first performing surgery; everything will be fine. All you have to do is remain calm; you have nothing to prove to anyone, (She walks into the operating room)
Dr CHIDI
Are you ready, Doctor Temi?
(He stretches his hands for one of the nurses to assist him in wearing his gloves)
TEMI
Yes sir, I am!
(She spammers)
Dr CHIDI
Relax; I know this is your first attendance to a major surgery. It's a simple Craniotomy process; you know what that is, right?
TEMI
Yes, sir, I do; it is the process that involves removing a piece of bone from the skull in other to create access to the tumour
Dr CHIDI
Hmm!
Someone did her homework; all right, let's begin; please, where are the CT scan and MRI?
Dr NNAMDI
Here they are, sir
Dr CHIDI
All right, we must confirm the tumour's location before we begin.
NURSE RITA
All vitals are stable; we can proceed, sir.
Dr CHIDI
All right, here we go, let's open up this little girl's skull.
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"As we proceed beyond every stage, I feared for her life.
I have known this girl for less than a month, but I loved her like she was mine. I feared for her life till the moment Dr Chidi looked into my eyes and said to me,
"it was successful. She will be fine"
Tears rolled down my cheeks as the words of her well-being sank into my ears.
For the first time, I felt like I was part of something big.
For the first time, I wanted to be addressed as
"Doctor Temi."
MICHAEL
(He rushes to Dr Chidi and his team)
Doctor, how was it?
Dr CHIDI
(He wears a smile)
I think you should hear the good news from her Doctor
(He drops his hands on Temi's shoulders)
TEMI
It was successful. She will be fine.
(Tears roll down her cheeks)
Mrs ADEBAYO
Daalụ Onyenweanyị,
(She said in Igbo as she fell on her knees)
Thank you for saving my Grand Daughters life.
(She engages Temi in a tight hug)
TEMI
Mummy, the most important thing is that Awelle is fine
MICHAEL
Thank you, Doctor Temi, you are one in a million
(He hugs her)
TEMI
You are welcome; I know you are at peace now
MICHAEL
Yes, I am.
Words cannot explain how I feel right now. I owe you my daughter's life!
(He holds her hands)
TEMI
You owe me nothing; this is what I was trained for this is why I became a Doctor!
MICHAEL
Thank you too, Dr Chidi
Dr CHIDI
We Thank God.
The most important thing is that she's safe and sound
Mrs ADEBAYO
Can we see her now?
Dr CHIDI
Sure you can, Mama, but for a short while; she's still unconscious; she will be out for hours
Mrs ADEBAYO
All right
I will go in first.
(She walks towards the door)
MICHAEL
Excuse me; I have to inform Onyinye of the good news. She has been buzzing my phone all-day
(He walks out of the room)
TEMI
Thank you, sir, for today.
(She bows)
Dr CHIDI
All credit goes to you; if you didn't make sure those extra tests were done, it might have taken a while before we figured out that there was a tumour in her head
TEMI
Do not flatter me, sir.
I witnessed all you did today, and indeed you are a gift to the world of medicine.
Dr CHIDI
Thank you for your kind words. I guess I will see you around. I have to be somewhere now
(He walks out of the room)
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|Emergency Ward Medical Staff Office|
"Temi walks into the office"
Dr PASCAL
Congratulations, Dr Temi
Dr MABEL
We heard you were a big assistant to Dr Chidi and his team
TEMI
How would you know that? I didn't do much
(She folds her hands across each other)
Dr HENRY
You are all everyone is talking about
TEMI
Whatever, guys, the most important is that my patient is safe and sound
(She gets up to leave)
Dr RAPHAEL
Where are you going?
TEMJ
I need to check up on my other patients
Dr RAPHAEL
Oh, all right, so do you have something to tell us?
TEMI
Something like?
(She walks back into the office)
Dr HENRY
Concerning later today
TEMI
I do not understand what you guys are talking about. Please be straight.
(She appears perplexed)
Dr MABEL
Isn't today your Father's Party?
TEMI
Oh yes, it is. Sorry guys, it skipped my mind
Dr PASCAL
We were hoping we were all close enough to get an official invitation from you.
TEMI
Of course, you are all invited.
That party will be boring without any of you. Most of my friends are overseas. You are all have got. Please do not miss it for anything!
Dr HENRY
Of course, we won't; we all love parties, and we were going to come anyways, with or without your invitation
"Michael walks into the office"
MICHAEL
Dr Temi, can I see you for a minute
TEMJ
Sure, I was about to go outside
MICHAEL
I want to thank you especially for looking out for my girl; words can express my gratitude. This is a basket of fruits. I know it's not much, but it comes from a place of gratitude.
TEMI
Oh no, you did not have to; I consider Awelle my baby girl too, so there is no need for all of this
MICHAEL
Please accept this; if you don't, I won't be at peace
TEMI
All right, I will.
That's because I love fruits, and I know it took you a lot to get this
(She drops the basket of fruits on her table)
Dr MABEL
Aww, someone is getting nice presents
(She tease Temi)
MICHAEL
All right, let me go and check on Awelle and Mama
(He turns to leave)
TEMI
Before you go, I don't know if Onyinye mentioned it to you, My family is organizing a party tonight to celebrate my father's success in the elections. I was hoping you and Mama could stop by later in the Evening
MICHAEL
I won't miss it for anything.
I will see if Mama can come too, but I doubt if Onyinye will stay for the party, she will soon be here to see Awelle, and you know how those two are
TEMI
Oh yes, that's true, they are close, but try and be there and come with Mama too
MICHAEL
Sure, I will.
Excuse me. I have to go now
TEMI
All right, take care. I will check up on Awelle before I leave for home.
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|MR AYO BALOGUNS MANSION. FESTAC, LAGOS|
"Ayo walks into Tina's room"
Mr A BALOGUN
You look so gorgeous
(He kisses Tina)
TINA
Thank you, Ayo
(He blushes uncontrollably)
Mr A BALOGUN
I know this is not exactly the kind of life I promised you, and I want to apologize for that, I promise to make up for it in many ways; I love you!
(He offers her a box of jewellery)
TINA
Wow, what is this, Ayo?
MR A BALOGUN
Please open it and find out yourself
TINA
(She opens the box)
This is so beautiful.
(She drops her hand on the rear diamond Necklace)
MR A BALOGUN
There is so much more I will do for you; all I ask is for you to be patient with me.
(He drops the Glittering piece of jewellery around Tina's bony neck)
TINA
(She turns to face him)
Thank you, Ayo; I Love you.
(She plunges her lips on his)
"Bayo walked into the room"
BAYO
Dad, your guests are looking for
MR A BALOGUN
I will be downstairs in a minute
BAYO
All right, please hurry up
(He ignores Tina's presence)
"It's his day, so I would say a word to mom about this"
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"Mrs B Balogun walks into the Balcony"
Mrs B BALOGUN
Where is your sister?
TEMI
I don't know Mother; maybe she's in her room
(Temi vibes to the sound of high life being performed by one of the live bands)
Mrs B BALOGUN
(She scans through the Balcony)
Are they your friends?
TEMI
Oh, sorry, Mom, this is Dr Henry, Pascal, Raphael and Mabel; guys, this is my Mom, Mrs Bisola Balogun,
"Good Evening Ma, they all greeted simultaneously"
Mrs B BALOGUN
Good Evening. Thank you all for coming.
You are welcome.
Please enjoy yourselves.
"Thank you, ma; they all answered."
Mrs B BALOGUN
All right, I have to find your father and your sister, excuse me
(She walks away)
"Taiwo and Simi walks into the Balcony"
SIMI
Hello, Temi, how are you doing?
(She hugs Temi)
TEMI
I'm good hope you are enjoying the party?
SIMI
Yes, I am.
TEMI
(She turns to Dr Henry and others)
Guys, this is my brother, Taiwo and his wife, Simi, Taiwo and Simi these are my friends from work; Dr Mabel, Rachel, Pascal and Henry
TAIWO
Wow, nice to meet you all.
(He offers each of them a handshake)
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"ENIOLA's CHAMBERS"
ENIOLA
What are you doing here, Kelvin?
(She steps out of her bathroom)
KELVIN
Why haven't you been picking up my calls?
ENIOLA
I have been busy and can't ever recall promising that I must pick up your calls
(She wears her face cream)
KELVIN
Are you avoiding me?
ENIOLA
I wouldn't even avoid the devil, so why will I avoid you?
KELVIN
I don't know. I just noticed you kept your distance
ENIOLA
And what should that tell you?
KELVIN
If I knew the answer to that question, I wouldn't risk coming here to ask you all of these questions
ENIOLA
If I need you, kelvin, I will let you know; if I'm keeping my distance, it only means you are not needed
KELVIN
Wow, have you found someone else?
ENIOLA
And what's that supposed to mean?
KELVIN
Are you screwing someone else?
ENIOLA
Since when did that become your business? It's my body; I decide what to do with it.
"Mrs B Balogun Knocks on Eniola's door"
Mrs B BALOGUN
Eniola, are you in there?
ENIOLA
(She whispers to Kelvin)
That is my Mom hide right now.
KELVIN
Where should I hide?
ENIOLA
Go to the bathroom now
"Kelvin rushes to the bathroom"
ENIOLA
(She unlocks the door)
Mother, I'm in here
Mrs B BALOGUN
Why are you still undressed? A lot of guests are asking after you
ENIOLA
Sorry, I will get dressed and meet you downstairs
Mrs B BALOGUN
Be fast, please everything about you is always slow!
(She walks away)
"Eniola locks the door. Kelvin comes out of the bathroom"
ENIOLA
Get out, Now!
KELVIN
This conversation isn't over, I will call you.
(He walks out of the room)
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"Chief Balogun and his Associates"
Mrs ZUBAIRU
(A member of The Table)
Chief Williams Balogun, I must confess how proud I and the table are of you and your family.
CHIEF BALOGUN
Thank you, Mrs Zubairu; words can't explain how grateful we are for your love and support.
(He hugs her)
Mrs ZUBAIRU
Hon Justice kate Balogun it's been a while.
Mrs K BALOGUN
Yes, ma, it's been a while; how have you been?
Mrs ZUBAIRU
I have been well. I am thankful to Allah for the gift of life; Allah ya kyauta min da iyalana
(She said in Hausa)
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"Temi Waits Anxious For Micheal"
TEMI
Where could he be? Is he on his way? Or could it be that something came up?
(Temi asked herself as she couldn't help but wonder why Michael hasn't arrived)
DR HENRY
(He gaze at Temi)
Are you okay? It looks like you are looking for or waiting for someone
Dr MABEL
I noticed, too!
TEMI
Oh no, I'm fine, just a little cold and tired.
Dr PASCAL
Oh look, guys, it's Michael, Dr Pascal said.
MICHEAL
(He walks into the Balcony)
Good Evening, everyone
TEMI
Hey, I thought you wouldn't be coming again
(She wears a contagious smile)
MICHEAL
I told you I wouldn't miss it for anything in the world
TEMI
Where is Mama?
MICHEAL
Oh, she's outside with Granny and Maria; I excused myself to look for you
Dr MABEL
Wow, so romantic
(She teased
Dr HENRY
We will be outside
(He signaled the others to give Michael and Temi space)
Dr PASCAL
Why do I have to go out? I like it here
Dr MABEL
No, you don't. You are going outside with us
(she pulls him by the hand)
TEMI
So how is Awelle?
MICHEAL
She's good, but she isn't conscious yet.
TEMI
Relax, I know you are anxious. It will take some time before she can recover; we pulled something from her head. She needs time to recover from the stress
MICHAEL
I'm trying to, trust me; I hope she's okay
TEMI
She's fine
(She holds his hand)
MICHAEL
That reminds me, Mama asked me to inform you about tomorrow's service. She is specifically inviting you to our church
TEMI
Oh, I haven't been to church since I arrived from overseas tell her I will be there; maybe I might like the place and decide to be a member
MICHAEL
All right, she will be very excited if you come; excuse me
I think I should check this.
(He plus out his phone from his pocket)
TEMI
It seems you are popular for something; your phone has been buzzing.
MICHAEL
It's a video trending on Twitter
TEMI
Let's check it out
(She taps the play button)
MICHAEL
Wait a minute, isn't that your Mother and a young lady fighting?
TEMI
That is Tina, my father's soon-to-be wife; how the hell did this get out?
(They both gaze at each other)
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Acknowledgement