Utral 2
INT. HENRY'S RESIDENCE.
"Henry smiles at Ijeoma as she finally wakes up."
HENRY
Good morning, my love.
IJEOMA
Good morning, babe.
Why are you smiling?
HENRY
I can't believe I will be marrying the love of my life this weekend.
I can't wait to make you, my wife.
(Kisses her on the forehead.)
IJEOMA
And I can't wait for you to be my husband too.
(Climbs on Henry.)
"Henry's phone rings."
HENRY
(Picks up his phone from under his pillow.)
Hello.
TOGU
Bro, how far you don dey ready?
HENRY
Ahh nor be nine you talk?
TOGU
No, oh our train will leave by eight.
HENRY
Ahh, but you said nine, na.
TOGU
No, bro, I said eight.
HENRY
Ahh, nawa.
Alright, I will get ready now.
TOGU
Alright, bro
We will meet at the station.
(Hangs up)
IJEOMA
Who was that?
HENRY
Togu.
I have to get ready, babe.
IJEOMA
(Wears a sad look)
I thought you changed your mind.
HENRY
Babe, you know I have to do this.
I and the boys have to close this deal.
It's worth millions.
IJEOMA
I know babe but Toju and Sam can do this without you.
Our wedding is in a few days there is a lot we haven't settled.
HENRY
I know babe, but this is important I must close this deal.
I will be back in two days I promise.
IJEOMA
Hmm, alright.
(Gets up from Henry)
So how are we going to decide on the cake?
Because we are supposed to meet up with Auntie Ngozi concerning that today.
HENRY
(Gets up from the bed.)
Babe, you do not need me for that.
You and Auntie can decide on that.
I trust your judgment baby, and whatever will make you happy will make me happy.
IJEOMA
Hmm, alright, babe.
HENRY
Thank you, baby.
(Kisses her on the lips)
I have to go now.
(Rushes to the Bathroom)
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INT. CHIDINMA'S ROOM.
"Mrs. Ugo knocks."
Mrs. UGO
Can I come in?
CHIDINMA
(Zip up her box)
Sure.
Mrs. UGO
Look I know everything is not going as expected but I want you to try and understand.
CHIDINMA
(Turns to Mrs. UGO)
For how long?
I asked for a new phone the other day, and nothing has been done about it.
You all expect me to go to school with this old, cracked phone.
Haba it's not fair na.
Mrs. UGO
(Comes closer to Chidinma)
My child I wish I could give you everything you desire and I'm sorry I can't, but I want you to look at things from the brighter side and be thankful for the basic things. There are a lot of children out there who would do anything to be as privileged as you are.
CHIDINMA
I know that Mummy but don't guilt strip me for wishing for more.
I deserve more!
(Fixes her watery eyes at Mrs. Ugo)
Mrs. UGO
(Breathes heavily)
I know my baby and I'm truly sorry.
Hurry up so that your brother can drop you off at the Railway station.
(Walks out of the room)
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EXT. RAILWAY STATION.
"Chike assists Chidinma in carrying her luggage to the train."
CHIKE
(Looks around)
Ahh, where is your friend and her mother, na?
CHIDINMA
I have told you, bro.
You don't have to wait.
CHIKE
There is no way I'm leaving you out here on your own.
"Mrs. Emeh walks into the scene alongside Steph."
Mrs. EMEH
Ahh, you guys are already here.
CHIKE
(Smiles at her)
Yes, Mummy.
Good morning, ma?
Mrs. EMEH
Good morning my son.
CHIDINMA
Good morning, ma.
Mrs. EMEH
Good morning, Chidinma how are you?
I know you are excited.
CHIDINMA
(Forces a smile out of her cheeks)
Yes, ma.
CHIKE
Alright, Mummy I have to go now I don't want Amaka and Chinnaza to be late to school.
Mrs. EMEH
Alright, take care, please greet your Mum for me.
CHIKE
Sure, I will, Ma.
(Turns to Chidinma)
Take care of yourself and call us when you arrive at Port Harcourt.
(Goes into his car)
CHINNAZA
Aunty Chidinma, Bye bye.
(Waves her tiny hands at Chidinma)
Buy something for me when you are coming back, oh.
"Chidinma silently waves back at the four years old."
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"Henry looks at his watch."
HENRY
Where the hell are these guys?
(Looks around the station.)
"Togu drives into the scene."
TOGU
(Comes out of the car.)
Sorry, bro.
HENRY
Guy, nawa for you, oh.
Na you tell me eight.
See time when you dey come.
SAM
(Comes out of the car with his luggage)
Nor vex, abeg.
HENRY
No wahalla.
(Sights Rita as she attempts to get into the driver's seat of the car)
Ahh, Rita it's been a while.
RITA
Yeah, although I have been around since last week.
HENRY
Ahh, and Sam didn't tell me.
RITA
Don't mind his big head.
Anyways how is the preparation for the marriage going?
HENRY
It's going well I can't wait to make Ijeoma my wife
RITE
Aww, God when, Oh?
SAM
Madam dey go.
Remember they are waiting for you.
RITE
That's true.
(Turns on the car engine.)
I have to go.
HENRY
Alright, take care and drive carefully.
RITE
Sure, I will
Safe journey.
(Reverses the car and drives out of the scene.)
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INT. TRAIN.
"Sam turns to Henry."
SAM
Guy how you take convince Ijeoma?
TOGU
I swear I just dey think am since
I just say make I call this morning make I try my luck because I already concluded that you weren't coming with us.
HENRY
I just explained things to her.
I told her this deal is worth millions of naira and we can't lose it.
SAM
Just like that?
HENRY
Yes, and I also told her I would be back in two days.
SAM
Hmm, I'm still surprised shall.
TOGU
(Wraps his arms around Henry.)
I'm sorry bro I know this is my fault.
I should...
HENRY
(Interrupts Togu)
It's fine bro.
The mistake has been made already and what is important is that we are fixing it.
SAM
Exactly.
I just pray we get this deal.
"Henry's phone rings"
HENRY
(Pulls his phone out of his pocket.)
It's Ijeoma.
SAM
Chai, this love ehh.
HENRY
Behave yourself.
(Picks the call.)
Hello, baby.