Episode 27 (Crazy Politicians)

|POETIC INTRO|

They will rip us till our skeletons are dust

Devour us till our hope is in tears

Tear us apart in the name of politics

Is this an Election or a tribal war?

A clamour for feminine relevance or a means to no end?

Hope for all with breasts or the same old same old?

Pregnant men want to be rulers

Men whose blabbers can't hold a liquid

Women who see manhood as a misconception.

Masses whose integrity twitchings

Sucking the boobs of these women

Rubbing the tummy of men with grey hair

Men with no intellectual vision

Blind to stupor in disguise

Gluttons even after life.

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|Mrs. ADEBAYO's RESIDENCE, FESTAC LAGOS|

"Michael holds firmly to the door of Temilade's car"

TEMI

(She turns to Michael)

Michael, let me be!

MICHAEL

Temi, hear me out, please.

It's not what you think.

TEMI

(She steps out of the car in anger)

Ṣe o ro pe mo wa were?

So I don't know what I saw.

Why is your Ex here in the first place?

I thought you were strongly against her moving in.

MICHAEL

Mama said it's best she stay here and she was the one who kissed me without my consent.

TEMI

And you seemed to be enjoying yourself.

Ó dúró níbẹ̀ bí igi tí ó ti kú

Cause you only pushed her away when you saw me.

(She folds her arms around each other as tears roll down her cheeks)

MICHAEL

That was because she took me unaware.

I didn't expect her to do that.

Temi, please

Biko trust me I will never hurt you.

(He drops both his hands on her cheeks)

Please stop crying.

TEMI

Let me be, Michael I don't want to talk to you.

(She walks into her car and turns on the engine)

"Michael walks back into the house"

MICHAEL

Kemi, what was the meaning of that?

Do you know what you've just done?

KEMI

I'm sorry, Michael I didn't know she would come over today.

I just couldn't help it.

MICHAEL

(He grabs both her arms firmly)

We both know that was intentional.

Why do you hate me so much?

You were the one who left me now that I have found a reason to move on you still can't let me be.

KEMI

Michael, I'm sorry.

For everything that I have done in the past.

I regret my actions.

MICHAEL

(He drops both his hands on his head)

Get out of my sight!

KEMI

Michael, I'm sorry.

"Michael walks out of the room"

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|FESTAC CENTRAL HOSPITAL|

"Temi approaches Monica who was sitting on her bed she was earlier diagnosed with Asthma"

TEMI

Hello, Monica how are you?

(She smiles at the twelve years old)

MONICA

I'm fine how are you, Dr Temi?

Mrs. ADIOLA

(She turns to Monica)

Are you okay?

Is Dr Temi your mate?

Oya, greet!

TEMI

Mama, it's fine.

Please don't scream at the young lady.

Remember her Asthma is anxiety related so any form of shock or emotion can trigger an attack.

MONICA

E kaaro, Dr Temi.

MRS. ADEOLA

Which one is E kaaro?

Are you greeting an old woman?

Oya greet her like a civilized Young lady.

TEMI

Mummy, it's fine let her be.

(She turns to Monica)

Bawo ni ?

Se o ti jeun?

MONICA

mo wa dada

Bẹẹni ma, e dupe.

Mrs. ADEOLA

(She turns to Temi)

Ahh Doctor you speak Yoruba?

TEMI

Of course, Ma

I'm a Yoruba woman.

(Temi is a Yoruba name so why should that come as a surprise, Temi said to her subconscious)

Mrs. ADEOLA

Wow

I know you are a Yoruba girl but you don't look like someone who grew up around here.

We live in a society where most natives of Nigeria will rather eat their tongue than draw close to their roots.

TEMI

Very true, Ma I guess I'm an exception.

Has she taken her drugs?

(She changes the topic of conversation)

Mrs. ADIOLA

Not yet.

TEMI

Please she should take them now.

Where is Nurse Rachel?

NURSE RACHEL

I'm here, Ma.

(She rushed to Where Temi is standing)

TEMI

Why hasn't she taken her medications?

NURSE RACHEL

Sorry, Ma I was busy with other patients I would get to her soon.

TEMI

Alright please make sure she takes them by the way where is your partner in crime?

NURSE RACHEL

Nurse Tega isn't here yet.

TEMI

What?

Why?

Nurse RACHEL

He probably wasn't able to beat traffic today.

TEMI

Hmm alright.

I will be at my office.

(She walks out of the room)

"Temi walks into the office"

Dr. MABEL

(She turns to Temi)

My Love, How are you?

TEMI

I'm good.

(She sits on the desk)

Dr. MABEL

You don't look fine.

What is the problem?

TEMI

I'm fine.

Do I look like an outcast?

Dr. MABEL

Outcast?

Asin?

TEMI

One Woman said I don't look Yoruba.

I replied to her daughter in Yoruba and she was surprised.

I asked her she said she knows I'm Yoruba but I don't look like someone who can communicate in her language.

Dr. MABEL

Well, what she said might be offensive but I can also understand why she perceived you that way.

Honestly when you newly started working here, I and others felt you were too white.

TEMI

Too white?

What do you mean?

Dr. MABEL

It was obvious you had spent most of your life abroad your English was so polished, you don't eat junk, you are obsessed with hygiene and you rarely communicate in pidgin.

TEMI

How about now?

How do you perceive me?

Dr. MABEL

You are a rich Doctor a Yoruba girl who is very aware of her root but also in touch with Western culture.

TEMI

Hmm, alright I think that is more satisfying to hear.

Dr. MABEL

So is that it?

That's why you are all grumpy and sad.

TEMI

Emm I guess.

Dr. MABEL

Temilade Balogun, spill before I break your head

(She picks up an apple from Temi's Desk)

TEMI

Wash that before you eat it.

Dr. MABEL

You see what I was talking about.

Relax I wasn't planning to eat it like that.

So talk to me what is the problem.

TEMI

I caught Michael kissing his Ex today.

Dr. MABEL

Awo, tell me you are joking.

TEMI

I wish I was, Mabel.

Dr. MABEL

Wait you mean, Michael kissed Kemi?

TEMI

I don't know, Mabel

According to him, she was the one who plugged her lips to his.

Dr. MABEL

Oh, that sounds more realistic.

That guy loves you too much to kiss someone else

Even if Michael would cheat, Kemi would be the last person that would be on his mind.

TEMI

What do you mean?

Are you taking his side now?

Dr. MABEL

No of course. All I'm saying is that Michael loves you we all know that.

He wouldn't hurt you, Temi

TEMI

So I don't know what I saw abi?

Dr MABEL

Temi, I believe you but...

TEMI

(She interrupts Mabel)

But what?

I don't even know why I told you of course you will support him.

(she walks out of the Office)

Dr. MABEL

Temi!

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|THE BALOGUN's RESIDENCE, YABA, LAGOS

"Maria walks into the mansion with her phone on her left ear and her bag on the right"

MARIA

Yes, Ma I have heard you.

(She rolls her eyes as she drops the bag on one of the dining chairs)

Oh, God Granny I have heard I will behave.

Yes, I will be back before then.

(She hangs up)

Finally

"Taiwo sits on one of the chairs and welcomes Maria with a wild smile"

TAIWO

Don't tell me you are still fighting with Nanny even from a distance.

(He sips his cup of coffee)

MARIA

Good morning, Sir

(She sits down)

Abeg that woman too dey stress person

She was calling because of the election you know though she said I should come home early you know they gave us break. I told her I will come home next weekend

she said no that if I don't want her to match to UNILAG I should be at home latest tomorrow evening.

TAIWO

(He laughs)

Ahh but why?

Is she missing you that much?

MARIA

Maybe and I miss her Walhalla shall but it's because of your Dad's birthday she said she would need my help.

TAIWO

Oh, that's true oh it's next tomorrow and I haven't gotten him anything yet.

MARIA

Well, it's not too late you can still get him something.

"Onyinye walks into the dining dragging her pink box behind her"

ONYINYE

(She turns to Maria)

Shey you know say some of your load still dey outside.

MARIA

Oh that's true I was talking to, Granny earlier

She say make I enter road tomorrow oh.

ONYINYE

Ahh because of the birthday?

MARIA

Yes oh.

ONYINYE

That one good, na.

I will just follow you.

I miss home

I miss my bed

(She hugs Maria from behind)

MARIA

Onyinye abeg leave me.

TAIWO

That means we are going home tomorrow then.

ONYINYE

(She turns to Taiwo)

Thank God I can save my transport.

"Eniola rushes in"

MARIA

Auntie Eniola, good morning.

Wow, you look so beautiful.

ONYINYE

I swear it's so gorgeous

Good morning, ma.

ENIOLA

Good morning, girls.

(She turns to Taiwo)

I'm leaving now.

(She picks up Her three eyes from the table)

MARIA

Ahh, I thought you guys were leaving together.

ENIOLA

No, I have to pick up Hope and then I will go to the office from there.

TAIWO

Ahh, so you are taking her to the office?

ENIOLA

Yes, I want to keep her close to me.

Besides I don't spend every day with her I still have to share her with her parents.

TAIWO

Eniola, try and understand. It's not easy for them too.

They've spent the last five years with her.

It's not easy to just let her go like that.

ENIOLA

(She breaths heavily)

I understand, Taiwo but I can't help but want her to myself I know it's selfish.

Probably if you were in my shoes you would understand me.

TAIWO

But is she not supposed to be in school?

ENIOLA

I spoke to her parents about getting her a private tutor.

TAIWO

Eniola!

Hmm, don't you think you should let her go to school like other kids?

(He gets up from his chair)

ENIOLA

I don't know, Taiwo.

I have to run now.

(She rushes to the front door)

TAIWO

(He turns to Maria and Onyinye)

Alright, girls, I will be going to HeadQuarters now

Take care of the house.

(He walks out of the dining )

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|THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE, LAGOS NIGERIA|

"Eniola is stuck in traffic"

ENIOLA

Oh God, this can't be happening.

(She reaches for her three eyes in her brown bag)

HOPE

What is the problem?

ENIOLA

It's nothing, my love.

(She places the three eyes on her left ear)

Mummy just...

I just need to make a call.

HOPE

(She smiles)

It's fine, I know you are my Mummy.

ENIOLA

Pick up the phone, please.

(She redials the line)

Hello, Vanessa are you there already?

VANESSA.

Yes, ma. But they haven't arrived yet.

ENIOLA

Thank God.

I might be a little bit late.

I am stuck in traffic.

OmO, this Lagos tire me oh.

VANESSA

Do not worry, Ma I will take care of things till I arrive.

ENIOLA

Alright, thank you.

(She hangs up and turns to Hope)

What did you say?

HOPE

I didn't say anything.

ENIOLA

No, you did.

You said you know I'm your Mummy.

HOPE

(She smiles at Eniola)

Yes, I do.

ENIOLA

How?

What makes you think so?

(She struggles with her desire to express herself and scream for joy)

HOPE

I heard my Mummy and Daddy arguing last night.

My Daddy said.

"Honey, we can't keep the truth from her forever Hope at some point will figure that Eniola is her mother"

ENIOLA

(She gazed at Hope in shock )

I don't know what to say, Hope.

I don't know if I deserve to be your Mum.

I know you have a lot of questions to ask concerning my absence from your life for the past five years.

(She holds tight to the car steering as she gazed helplessly at the three-pointed end surrounding a perfect circle)

HOPE

Why did you leave me?

ENIOLA

It's complicated, My love I was young, scared and stupid.

I had you at one of the worse moments of my life.

And that affects my choices at that time.

Giving you to your Mummy and Daddy was the only way I could protect you from my world and myself

(She drops her right finger on Hope's ebony cheek)

HOPE

I forgive you.

Please smile.

ENIOLA

Why?

It's okay if you are sad and angry with mummy

(She caresses Hope's hair)

HOPE

I am sad not because you left me but because I wasn't able to help you keep me.

I wish I was there, I would have held your hands so that you wouldn't be scared and stupid.

ENIOLA

(She laughs out loud)

This Child, you are too wise for your age.

How old are you again?

HOPE

I'm five.

ENIOLA

That's a lie you are four.

HOPE

No, I'm five how can you forget the birthday of your child

(She folds her hands across each other)

ENIOLA

No, I didn't forget, my love.

I was just kidding.

HOPE

Alright

(She displays her yet-to-be thirty-two)

ENIOLA

You are too funny, this girl.

( She notices the road is a bit free)

I think we can leave here now

(She applies pressure on the brake pad and pushes the gear to drive)

HOPE

Thank God, I am scared of this bridge.

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| FESTAC OIL AND GAS WAREHOUSE, YABA, LAGOS|

" Emeka is breaths heavily as he is yet to find out who is behind his adoption"

EMEKA

(He struggles to open his swollen eyes)

Look I have told you all I know.

Mr Taiwo Balogun just hired me I haven't delivered anything to him yet.

Please believe me.

(He applies pressure to his bleeding arm)

TANKO

You think say we come here come play abi?

Shey you know day if you die, He nor go even bother to find you.

EMEKA

Oga, I have told you all I know.

Why would I risk my life for such stupid information?

TANKO

Shut up your mouth.

All these investigators, truth nor dey una mouth. I sabi your type well well oh

So just better cooperate.

I go ask again for the last time.

Watin you don yan give Oga Taiwo concerning the info e dey ask about.

EMEKA

Oga, nothing I swear to God.

TANKO

(He picks up a heated metal from the burning coal)

So you won die be that, Abi.

(He turns to Miller and Tiger)

Oya hold he head right na e eye this thing won enter so.

"Miller and Tiger hold, Emeka's head firmly"

EMEKA

No, please don't do this.

I don't know anything.

Biko, Amaghị m ihe ọ bụla.

TANKO

Put am for your mind say na you kill yourself.

(He drops the red metal in Emeka's right eye)

EMEKA

(He screams in agony)

Awo!

Jesus oh. Oga please na.

Biko.

(He struggles to free himself)

TANKO

(He pulls off the roasted skin on the hot metal)

So that information were you nor won give us they more important than your eye abi?

Nor worry na your second eye we won blind like this.

You go pai for here today.

(He drops the metal on the burning coal)

"Lolade walks in"

TANKO

(He salutes Lolade)

Mama, welcome.

LOLADE

How are things going?

TIGER

The idiot nor won still talk oh.

E still dey insist say e nor know anything.

LOLADE

(He grabs Emeka's face)

Na fine boy you be, oh

Even with one eye all these Lagos cheek's go still reason come your side.

If I were you I will spill.

EMEKA

I knew you were behind this.

For TV screen, you be the hope of the people but for reality you even worse pass your papa.

Like I said before, I do not know anything even if I did, I wouldn't spill because I know say I nor go see daybreak again.

LOLADE

You think say I nor know say you nor dey fear death?

Normally I regard anybody were gree work for my family.

But I just say make I see if you go use your head

But e dey obvious say na Oloribukuru na you be.

So I won teach you small lesson.

"Tiger drags Teressa into the scene"

EMEKA

Teressa!

No. Not her.

TERESSA

Emeka tell this woman watin you know make we commot for here abeg.

I nor won die

(She cries out)

LOLADE

(She drops a pistol on Teressa's forehead)

I am going to ask one last time

What are the details of your investigation so far?

EMEKA

Please let her go, I will talk I will tell you all I know.

(He cries out)

LOLADE

(She turns to Emeka)

I am listening.

EMEKA

Okay, I found out that Adebisi's death certificate was falsified and presently I discovered that Dr Shade cleared out some records concerning Adebisi after she was pronounced dead.

LOLADE

That means she is still alive

EMEKA

I don't know but whatever happened Adebisi, is linked to Dr Shade and she wouldn't just wipe out those records unless she's hiding something I also believe she isn't alone obviously she is taking command from somebody that doesn't want the secret behind Adebisi's death to be out in public.

LOLADE

The only person powerful enough to do all of these is my father. But Chief wouldn't go to this extent to protect something or someone except if it's beneficial or a threat to him in some way.

EMEKA

I don't know who else is involved or why they are involved I have told you all I know please let Theresa go.

LOLADE

I wish I could but you both now know something you shouldn't have.

(She pulls the trigger)

EMEKA

No!

(He rushes to Teresa who is bleeding from the hole in her head)

Teresa, please don't leave me.

(He holds firmly to her as his hands tremble)

Just kill me too because if you don't I will kill you myself.

LOLADE

Of course, you know too much for me to let you go.

(She pulls the trigger)

TANKO

Madam watin we go do with their body?

LOLADE

Clear every trace of our presence here but don't move the bodies.

TANKO

Ahh but this na warehouse oh by tomorrow they go see them oh

LOLADE

(She turned to Tanko)

Exactly what I want to happen.

Do as I say and go home.

(She walks away)

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|FESTAC OIL AND GAS, HEADQUARTERS|

" Chike and Ken rush to Bayo's office"

BAYO

Guys, this isn't Festac this is a professional space please act like adults.

CHIKE

Forget That one, Bayo.

E be like that rumour na true oh.

BAYO

What rumour?

KEN

That one concerning Taiwo securing the shares and getting a huge contract with Europe Billionaire

BAYO

Do you mean, Agnis?

KEN

Exactly.

BAYO

(He smiles)

I have been working for this company for years I am technically the face of Festac Oil and Gas. She has no reason to work with Taiwo and besides she is an oil billionaire she wouldn't just work with anybody.

Taiwo may be a first son but he has no experience and he doesn't have the mind of a businessman.

Abi you una want to make the woman business crumble?

(He picks up one of the files from his desk)

CHIKE

Guy, forget that one first.

She is downstairs right now with Taiwo I think they are heading to Chief's office.

BAYO

And you expect me to take your words seriously?

Abeg send me those documents the board meeting will begin in an hour.

KEN

Bayo do we look like we are kidding with you?

Taiwo walked in with her.

And trust me that chemistry I saw screams familiarity it is obviously not the first time they have met.

"Bayo rushes out of the office, Ken and Chike follow behind him"

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|CHIEF BALOGUN EXECUTIVE OFFICE|

"Taiwo walks into Chief Balogun's Office alongside Adebisi"

CHIEF BALOGUN

Welcome to Festac Oil and Gas

(He offers her a handshake)

ADEBISI

Thank you, Williams

(She welcomes his handshake)

TAIWO

Please have your sit, Ma

(He pulls out one of the chairs opposite Chief's Executive Chair)

ADEBISI

(She smiles at Taiwo)

Thank you, son

(She sits down )

TAIWO

Grandpa, this is Miss Agnis the lady I spoke to you about on the phone.

CHIEF BALOGUN

I thought you were kidding because she is a major shareholder in this company and I have met and seen her several times at international conferences.

You are welcome to Festac Oil and Gas.

ADEBISI

Thank you, Williams

I have heard a lot about you and do not regret investing with you.

CHIEF BALOGUN

Thank you, it's an honour to meet the famous, billionaire

"Bayo walks into the office"

TAIWO

(He turns to Bayo)

Oh, meet my younger brother, Bayo.

Bayo, meet my new friend, Miss Agnis.

BAYO

Wow, it's an honour to meet you in person, ma.

(He smiles at her )

ADEBISI

Nice to meet you too, Bayo Balogun.

You really take after your Grandpa in a lot of ways keep up the good work.

(She crosses her left leg against the right)

TAIWO

So let's go down to...

BAYO

(He interrupts Taiwo)

Thank you, Ma

So what brings you to Nigeria and Festac oil and Gas?

ADEBISI

(She turns to Bayo)

I am here for business.

(She turns to Chief Balogun)

I want to invest in three projects outside Lagos but they must be directly under Taiwo's supervision and jurisdiction

Also, I have made arrangements with my lawyers I also want your son to be in charge of my shares.

I want him to legally represent me while I am away.

CHIEF BALOGUN

Wow, it seems my boy has earned your trust.

ADEBISI

Taiwo is a very promising young man I see him taking over from you that is why I trust him.

Yes, he has a lot to learn but still, I believe in his judgments.

BAYO

But don't you think you are too hasty on these decisions?

I respect my brother's presence here but I am certain he will agree with me that all of this is too much responsibility for him alone to carry.

(He gazes at Taiwo)

CHIEF BALOGUN

(He turns to Bayo)

Well, I don't think that will be an issue.

He is not alone he has his team workers and he also has us to guild him.

I think Taiwo will do just fine.

TAIWO

Yes Grandpa I will.

Thank you for trusting me with all of these, Ma.

ADEBISI

You are welcome, Son.

(She turns to Chief Balogun)

I have to take my leave now

(She gets up to leave)

CHIEF BALOGUN

Wouldn't you be present for the shareholder's meeting I'm sure the board members will be happy to see you.

ADEBISI

I wish I could but I must go now and besides, Taiwo is in charge now.

CHIEF BALOGUN

Alright.

We the Balogun's will officially love to host you before you leave for Europe.

ADEBISI

Wow, well I love parties I learned your son will be celebrating his birthday the day after tomorrow at his residence.

I guess that's an opportunity to honour your invitation considering that I have nothing on schedule that day.

CHIEF BALOGUN

Please join us at his residence I'm sure Taiwo will communicate the address and necessary details to you.

ADEBISI

Alright, I shall take my leave now.

TAIWO

Let me see you off, ma.

(He walks behind her )

BAYO

Grandpa, don't you think all of this is too much on Taiwo?

This woman doesn't like someone that plays with her money. Taiwo does not have the experience.

CHIEF BALOGUN

Taiwo doesn't have the experience but this is an opportunity for him to acquire that experience.

Besides, the billionaire seems to trust him.

It's her assets so she can decide what to do with it.

BAYO

But Grandpa we both know if anything goes wrong and she pulls out, it will affect the company in a lot of ways.

CHIEF BALOGUN

Bayo, let your brother have this one.

I know it seems frustrating to watch him get something this huge but you should be happy for him. You should even help him. We are nothing compared to her influence and power.

If the only way to get access to her is Taiwo, then so be it.

BAYO

Hmm, whatever

(He walks out of the office)

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|Mrs ADESOJI's RESIDENCE, VICTORIA ISLAND LAGOS|

"Stella walks into Mrs Adesoji's Chambers"

STELLA

Good morning, Mum

(She notices her mum looks too overdressed for a random day)

Ahh Mommy you look so beautiful what's the occasion?

Mrs ADESOJI

(She stands in front of herself gazing at her butt)

Which do you think is better

(She displays two brands of bag)

STELLA

I prefer the black one

Mrs ADESOJI

Alright, thank you.

STELLA

Mummy, you haven't still told me where you are going oh.

Mrs ADESOJI

The Election is a week from today I can not afford to make mistakes this time.

I have been able to convince two of the table members to side with me with a promise of political perks and incentives if elected into power.

STELLA

Okay, but what does that have to do with you going out looking unusually overdressed?

Mrs ADESOJI

Mr Obi has something I want and I must do everything to get it.

We do not have enough resources to influence the East but The Obi's does.

STELLA

So what is your plan, Mother?

Mrs ADESOJI

I will use his weakness against him.

"Tony walks into the chamber"

STELLA

(She turns to Tony)

Ahh, I thought you have left for work already.

TONY

(He ignores Stella)

Mummy, there is something you have to know.

Mrs ADESOJI

What is it, Son?

TONY

It's the company.

STELLA

What happened to the company?

Mrs ADESOJI

What happened to the company, Tony?

TONY

Agnis Groups have been buying shares behind our backs.

Mrs ADESOJI

Do you mean the Oil billionaire from England?

TONY

Yes, Mother.

Mrs ADESOJI

Isn't that a good thing?

What is the quantity she has acquired?

TONY

All, Mother!

Both foreign investors and our local investors.

As of the moment, she owns Fifty per cent of Soji's Oil

She owns Soji's Oil.

STELLA

But it's just Fifty per cent we own the remaining fifty, right?

TONY

We own thirty, Auntie Lolade owns twenty.

Mrs ADESOJI

If this is a joke, I will kill you.

TONY

Why will I joke about something this intense?

I just found out this morning.

She is calling for a board meeting right now.

Mrs ADESOJI

Ahh no, God no why me?

(She sits on the side of the bed)

But we can still win her over, right?

Who knows, she might mean good.

TONY

I don't know, Mother because I learnt she is a major shareholder at Festac Oil and Gas.

Mrs ADESOJI

So she is a close associate of the Balogun's

I knew it

That family had something to do with this.

STELLA

Biko Calm down let's not jump to conclusions It could be she's just a business associate.

TONY

Stella might be right.

But still, we can't trust her I do not trust anybody associated with the Balogun's

Mrs ADESOJI

So what do we do?

TONY

Since we are not certain of her reason for purchase, I suggest we meet with her privately to know her intentions first.

Mrs ADESOJI

Oya do that one, sharp sharp time nor dey.

I just can't let a stranger take all that your father worked for.

STELLA

Mummy calm down don't worry about it.

Bro Tony will take care of things.

Oya carry your bag.

Mrs ADESOJI

Abeg, I have lost interest we need to fix this.

(She turns to Tony)

Those Lolade aware of this?

TONY

I don't know but she will eventually.

Mrs ADESOJI

(She takes off her earring)

Alright, I will be going to her place I have to let her know.

Who knows she might be able to come up with a solution because majority of the party funds come from the company.

We can't lose control over her.

(She picks up her bag)

I will be leaving now.

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|CHIKE's RESIDENCE, FESTAC|

"Chike walks into the kitchen"

CHIKE

(He hugs Mabel from the back)

Good Evening, my love.

(He drops his lips on her cheek)

Dr MABEL

(She replies in a formal tone)

Good Evening, Chike.

CHIKE

Ahh, you are now calling me by my name, abi?

I said I was sorry na?

I forgot to wash my hands that day.

Dr MABEL

(she pulls her Hands from the foaming water)

You think that's just it?

CHIKE

How was I supposed to know you are not into Anal?

Dr MABEL

(She turns to Chike)

I am a medical doctor, Chike. Why the hell will I be interested in something that is so unhealthy?

Waitin go even won make you carry prick put for woman yansh in the first place?

I come home tired but I still manage to cook for you, drop my chest on the pillow and push out my ass yet you want my ass.

I don't get I'm I not enough?

CHIKE

Babe look at me

(He places both hands on her cheeks gazing into her gray lens)

You are enough for me, even more than enough.

Sometimes I wonder if I'm worth your love. I know say I dey fuck up wella but from now on, I promise to be more considerate I will help you clean, wash and cook I can even bath you self.

Dr MABEL

(She laughs out loud, dropping her forehead on his chubby dark chest)

This man abeg nor kill me with laugh oh.

She wraps her hands around his shoulder)

You are worth my love, Chike. With you I found relevance you make me happy, you make me feel special and Damn! You are good in bed you never get tired.

(She kisses him)

CHIKE

Thank you, my love.

Alright, I will be in the room.

(He turns to leave)

Dr MABEL

Where do you think you are going?

I thought someone agreed to help me with chores today.

(She switches eye contact between the dishes and Chike)

CHIKE

Oh, you meant now?

But...

Dr MABEL

(She interrupts him)

But what?

CHIKE

Nothing

(He takes off his golden wristwatch)

Dr MABEL

I love you.

(She kisses him on the cheek)

You will not tell me you love me too, abi?

CHIKE

I love you too.

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|Mr AYO BALOGUN's RESIDENCE, FESTAC, LAGOS|

" Maria drops some of Taiwo's Documents on his study desk"

MARIA

(She turns to Taiwo)

Sir, they are on your desk now.

TAIWO

Alright, thank you.

MARIA

Thank you too, for driving me Onyinye home.

By the way, I haven't seen Miss Balogun since we came in.

TAIWO

Mrs Balogun is with her husband they are probably preparing for the birthday party tomorrow.

MARIA

I mean your wife, Auntie Simi.

TAIWO

Oh, she left for her parent's place this morning they will all be coming for the party tomorrow.

MARIA

Can I ask you a question?

TAIWO

(He picks up an apple earlier brought by Mrs Aisha)

Sure you can.

MARIA

Why don't you ever spend time with your wife?

I know you didn't marry her for affection but you never can tell if you both can work till you give it a try.

TAIWO

I don't know I guess we really don't have much in common.

Besides she isn't complaining and we seem to be doing fine the way we are.

MARIA

Hmm, you really have no clue.

There is this breed of women that speak of the least things but express most of what they feel in silence

You married one.

TAIWO

Do you want?

(He pushes the half-eaten apple in front of her mouth)

MARIA

No, thank you.

TAIWO

Yes you do we both know you love Apple a lot

Oya open your mouth ASAP.

MARIA

As tempting as it appears, my answer is still, No.

TAIWO

I said you must

(He grabs her wrist and pulls her to himself)

MARIA

I said I.....

(The rays from Taiwo's eyes came in-between her and her words left unsaid)

How can such beauty exist in human form?

(She gently caresses his dark curly beard from the side of his eyes to his cheeks finally, pulls his lips towards hers)

"Taiwo drops her back on the bed spreading her legs like a bird ready to fly. He goes in between her thighs lifting her gown above her breast. She pushes her pink bra below the treasures resting on her breast for Taiwo to feel and feast.

"Taiwo"

she called out as the tip of his tongue reached for the surface of her feeble nipples. He decorates her body with kisses as he slips his fingers in between her pants and her dripping cherry. Indeed it was all messy, slippery, and watery. Like a dripping tap, it was down there.

The mattress wasn't speared it rained on her like spring in disguise. As tiny as she was down there, she felt no distress. Indeed he was her first yet his hands felt like the burden of the whole world.

Ruuuuuuuuu, the door to Taiwo's Chambers slowly opens.

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