Episode 3(Speechless)
INT. |WAREHOUSE, KARIMU, ABUJA|
"Ella points her gun towards Bema and Kome."
BEMA
Wow!
(Places both his hands on his mouth)
KOME
Please, don't shoot.
ELLA
Who are you?
BEMA
Ma?
ELLA
You dey mad?
Who una be?
(Chocks her gun)
BEMA
Please, don't shoot.
We are looking for Efe.
ELLA
What do you want with Efe?
Watin be una alignment with am?
BEMA
We are...
"Uche and Efe walk into the scene."
EFE
What you both of you doing here?
ELLA
You Sabi them?
UCHE
Yes.
Lower your gun, abeg.
ELLA
Why?
They must verify their identity with Boss.
EFE
They will do no such thing.
I know them.
ELLA
Who are they?
And why are they here?
EFE
They are retailers from Winners Academy.
Can't you see their uniforms?
ELLA
That doesn't explain why they are here.
How the hell did they find us?
UCHE
Ella, we will take it from here.
ELLA
We have rules.
There is no way we can let them go alive.
We will be exposed.
Our location and identity has been compromised.
EFE
Ella, I will handle them.
Go back to the hall with Uche.
Both of you, come with me.
(Pulls Bema and Kome along with him)
ELLA
(Turns to Uche)
You both have some explanation to do.
UCHE
Relax, we will explain everything to you.
But first, you can't tell anyone that they were here.
ELLA
Give me a reason why I should do that.
UCHE
Because you owe Efe your life.
Don't forget you are here and alive because of him.
CUT OUT.
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EXT. |FRONT OF THE WAREHOUSE|
"Efe walks out of the warehouse holding tight to Bema and Kome."
KOME
Ouch, you are hurting me, Efe.
Leave me alone.
EFE
(Frees Kome and Bema)
What is wrong with you?
Why did you come here?
KOME
I knew it, you are dealing drugs.
How could you, Efe?
Do you know how dangerous this is?
EFE
Go home, both of you.
BEMA
Kome, let's go.
KOME
No!
I'm not leaving here till you explain all of this to me.
BEMA
Are you serious right now?
We almost got killed, Kome.
Let's go!
KOME
Shut up, Bema.
EFE
Why are you so stubborn?
Do you want to die?
BEMA
No, she, doesn't.
Don't mind her, we are going now.
(Grabs Kome by the wrist)
KOME
Leave me!
(Pulls her hand away from Bema's firm grip)
BEMA
Oh, God what is this girl's problem?
I will leave you here oh.
I like my life, oh.
EFE
We will talk about this when I get home.
(Turns towards the entrance of the warehouse)
KOME
Did you even think of Mama?
EFE
(Turns to Kome)
Do you think I would be doing this if it wasn't for her sake?
KOME
Oh, spare me that victim card. Don't try that with me.
We both know you are doing this for yourself.
You have only cared about yourself from the onset.
You are risking your whole life because of how much?
EFE
(Walks closer to Kome)
Do you know what your problem is?
You are so clueless.
BEMA
That'd it.
I'm leaving.
This life na one oh.
(Turns to leave but realizes that he can't leave Kome behind)
Kome let's go, I take God beg you.
KOME|EFE
(Turns to Bema simultaneously)
Shut up!
BEMA
Okay, but can you both speed things up?
That terrifying lady with a gun might change her mind.
Also if my Mum gets home before me, it's over.
I'm a dead men
EFE
Then it's over for you, Bema.
There is no way I'm letting you go to your Mum with what you have seen.
Wait for me, at our place.
Both of you!
BEMA
So, I'm a dead man?
EFE
Probably!
But it's better than being a DEAD MAN!
BEMA
Ehh?
EFE
If you go home, they will come for you, Bema.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
Go with Kome to our place, now!
(Walks into the building)
KOME
Let's go.
(Walks towards the road)
BEMA
(Places his right hand on his chest)
Ahh, finally.
Thank you, Jesus.
(Follows behind her)
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| KARIMU TEACHING HOSPITAL, ABUJA|
"Ngozi paces around the room"
CHETA
Hey, relax, Mama will be fine.
NGOZI
I can't help but worry, Cheta.
I'm scared that her cancer is back.
CHETA
(Smiles)
Come here
(Taps the seat beside him)
NGOZI
(Sits beside Cheta)
I'm scared, Cheta.
Mama has suffered enough.
CHETA
Did I ever tell you the story behind your birth?
NGOZI
No, you are only two years older than I am so there is no way you would you know about that.
CHETA
Mama told me.
NGOZI
That's a lie.
CHETA
I'm serious.
A few seconds after your birth, Mama had some serious complications that led to serious bleeding.
The doctors told Dad that she might not make it.
Although they were able to stop the bleeding, most women would have given up long before then. But Mama didn't.
The doctors and Nurses could never explain how Mama managed to survive it's still a mystery till date.
NGOZI
Wow, but why are you telling me this?
CHETA
To remind you that Mama has fought worse demons than cancer.
Mama will be fine.
NGOZI
(Tears roll down her cheeks)
I hope so because I can't lose Mama.
I just want her to be okay.
CHETA
Come here.
(Pulls Ngozi to himself)
"Doctor walks into the room"
NGOZI
Doctor, how is Mama?
DOCTOR
I'm sorry but it's worse than we assumed.
Did you come with someone much older?
CHETA
No, sir.
It's just me and my sister.
DOCTOR
This is something sensitive I wish I could speak to a more advanced relative.
NGOZI
We are all she got, sir.
CHETA
You can talk to me, Sir.
DOCTOR
Hmm, alright.
Your Mother's cancer is back and this time it is worse we must cut off her second breast and begin Chemo treatment before it spreads to some of her other organs.
NGOZI
(Places her hands on her mouth as tears comes down her cheeks)
No.
No, it can't be.
CHETA
What do we do, Doctor?
DOCTOR
Well, she needs to begin her treatment as soon as possible.
First thing first you need to deposit Six Million Naira
NGOZI
Six million?
We don't have that kind of money.
CHETA
Six million is a lot, Doctor.
Why is it so expensive?
DOCTOR
It's Chemo son.
Plus, she will need to be under some medications after the surgery.
And that is the first payment as time goes on, we will relate other expenses that come up.
CHETA
Is there a way we can pay by installment?
I can start with three million.
NGOZI
Three million?
Cheta, where would we get that kind of money?
CHETA
Leave that to me.
DOCTOR
I'm sorry son that is against the hospital payment policy.
I wish I could help you.
Please excuse me.
(Walks out of the scene)
NGOZI
What do we do, Cheta?
Mama cannot die.
We have to save her!
CHETA
Relax, nothing will happen to Mama.
I promise you.
(Sits on the chair)
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INT. |THE AJAYI HOUSEHOLD|
"Mr. Ajayi is having dinner with his family."
Mr. AJAYI
(Turns to Mrs. Ajayi)
Wow, this is nice.
I can tell when your hands are involved in a meal.
Mrs. AJAYI
(Smiles)
Don't flatter me this evening.
Mr. AJAYI
(Picks up a glass of water)
Kemi, how are you?
KEMI
I'm fine.
Mr. AJAYI
Are you sure?
You haven't said a word to me today.
KEMI
Doesn't mean anything is wrong.
Dayo hasn't said a word to you too.
Mr. AJAYI
That's because he has nothing to say to me.
I'm not drugs, parties, and women.
Mrs. AJAYI
Honey!
DAYO
Let him talk, Mother.
I'm used to it.
KEMI
Dayo, that's okay.
DAYO
For me, yes because I'm used to father treating me like an outcast.
But for you, it isn't.
KEMI
Dayo!
DAYO
What?
You know what? I will say it to him since you can't.
Mrs. AJAYI
Dayo what has gotten into you?
DAYO
(Looks Mr. Ajayi in the eye)
Kemi thinks you are selfish for wanting to marry her off to a total stranger.
And you know what? I can help both concur with her.
You are selfish, wicked, and heartless!
All you care about is your money we are just pun in your quest for more.
(Gets up to leave)
CUT OUT.
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INT. | THE UFUOMA HOUSEHOLD|
"Kome walks into Efe's room alongside Bema."
KOME
(Folds her hands across each other)
Now explain yourself.
EFE
Jizz, were you sent to bug my life?
What is wrong with you, Kome?
BEMA
Bro, just explain to her so that I can go home.
My Mum will be sick and worried now.
EFE
Your Mum is way too busy to be worried about where you are.
BEMA
I know she's always in-between meetings but trust me it has never stopped her from being on my ass.
EFE
Whatever.
It's simple, Bema.
You never saw anything today at the warehouse.
If you tell anyone, they will come for you.
Imagine what they will do to you and your Mum.
BEMA
Fine, I get it.
It's something illegal that I cannot disclose and if I tell anybody, they will come for me, right?
EFE
Exactly!
BEMA
(Forces a smile)
Great!
My lips are sealed.
I can even cut off my tongue if you want!
Now can I go?
EFE
Yes, you can.
BEMA
Thank you, Jesus.
(Turns to leave)
KOME
Why will they come for us if we spill?
Who are they?
Why do you work for them?
BEMA
Oh, God.
Kome!
Spirit of amabor I bind and cast you out of my life.
Damn it, i can't help it.
(Turns towards Efe and Kome)
KOME
I thought you were leaving.
BEMA
I'm curious too once he tells us why, then I'm out of here.
"Mrs. Ufuoma walks into the room."
Mrs. UFUOMA
Where these children dey?
Oya, make una come help me carry load.
BEMA
(Turns to Mrs. Ufuoma)
Good evening, Ma.
Mrs. UFUMA
Ahh, Bema is that you?
Why you still dey here?
You know watin time dey talk?
BEMA
Oh, I and Kome were doing a school assignment.
But we are done so I'm leaving now.
Mrs. UFUOMA
Ahh, okay.
Shey you will just join us for dinner, na.
BEMA
Ahh, no Ma
I should be going now.
Mrs. UFUOMA
Ahh, no oh I insist.
Now now you don chop finish na.
Oya Efe come help me carry load.
(Walks out of the room)
Hurry up oh nor dey do smeh smeh for there.
BEMA
God, I'm finished.
KOME
(Burst into laughter)
The power of amabor can never be underestimated.
BEMA
(Bombastic side eye)
It's not funny.
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BACK TO:
| TH AJAYI HOUSEHOLD|
Mrs. AJAYI
Dayo, sit down!
Mr. AJAYI
Walk away from this table and I'm done with you!
And that includes Winner Academy.
You have dropped below average, and your school is saying you might stay an extra year.
Imagine life in Winner Academy if I make that happen.
Mrs. AJAYI
Honey, I thought we already talked about this.
DAYO
You can't do, this, Dad.
Mr. AJAYI
I can and I would.
So, sit down or watch me play with your future at Winners Academy.
(Dayo reluctantly sits down)
Good boy.
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EXT. | THE BACONY|
"Kemi walks into the Balcony"
KEMI
(Gazes at Dayo trying to light an F7 stick)
You know sometimes I wonder if you do the things, you do just to get on Dad's nerves.
DAYO
I also wonder if you pretend to be cool with that ridiculous arranged marriage just because you want to play the perfect daughter or are just too scared and stupid to stand up for yourself.
KEMI
I don't have a choice, Dayo.
DAYO
We all have a choice, madam!
You are just scared of what he will do to you if you rebel.
The consequences scares you and I get it!
KEMI
Like you were today at dinner?
DAYO
That's different.
We both know Dad wrote me off a long time ago.
That is not the case for you.
Winners Academy is my home.
It's the only place where I feel respected and regarded, I won't let him take that from me.
KEMI
Hmm, sadly I can relate in a different context.
Weird, right?
DAYO
Whatever.
I will be needing your car tomorrow evening.
KEMI
You shouldn't be driving, Dayo.
We were almost caught the last time.
DAYO
Are you giving me or not?
KEMI
Be home at 10 Pm sharp or you will never see my key with your naked eye again.
DAYO
Whatever.
(Drops the half-smoked F7 into the trash and walks into the mansion)
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| THE IWEBEMA HOUSEHOLD|
"Bema makes it to his room without being caught by Mrs. Iwebema. He drops his school bag on the bed and unbutton his shirt."
BEMA
Thank you Lord
Finally!
(Sits on the bed and Scrolls through his phone as he takes off his pants)
"Mrs. Iwebema turns on the desk lamp."
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Iwebema Emmanuel.
BEMA
(In shock as he gazes at her across the room)
Mum, you scared me.
(Wraps the duvet on the bed around his nudity)
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Where are you coming from, Emmanuel?
BEMA
Ma?
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Don't make me repeat myself, young Man.
BEMA
Kome's places.
We had a group assignment to do; after that, Mrs. Ufuoma insisted that I stay for dinner.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Gets up from Bema's study chair)
Don't lie to me, Emmanuel.
So, I will ask you one more time.
Where have you been?
BEMA
Kome's place, I swear Mummy.
You can call Mrs. Ufuoma to confirm.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Who else was there with both of you?
BEMA
No one else
Don't worry Isio was not there if that is what you are worried about.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
I do not like that girl; I have warned you several times to stay away from her.
BEMA
Mummy, Isio is my friend I can't do that.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
You call that drug addict that sleeps around your friend?
Do you know how many scandals that are tied to her?
BEMA
She's not a drug addict, Mummy.
And your accusations are just based on your emotions you have no prove.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Stands in front of Be ma)
If I find out she or any of your friends have anything to do with bringing drugs into my school, they will be in a lot of trouble, and you won't be an exemption.
BEMA
Mummy, you worry too much besides we both know those drugs are coming from the popular students, the bullies, kings, and queens. Not I and my friends that nobody cares about.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Just be careful, you are not an exemption from the school rules.
And next time, inform me before staying out late.
BEMA
With what?
You stopped us from bringing phones to school.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
A rule most students have grown hostile to.
And we both know you are not an exemption.
Call your dad before going to bed he wanted to speak with you earlier.
Good night, Oga.
(Walks out of the room)
BEMA
Good night.
(Drops his back on the bed)
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INT. DAY
|THE AZUKA HOUSEHOLD|
"Isio sits beside Ngozi."
ISIO
Hey, stop crying, na.
I have told you your Mum will be fine.
(Pulls Ngozi to herself)
NGOZI
It's serious, Isio.
How are we going to come up with six million?
Where are we going to get that kind of money?
ISIO
Don't worry about that.
Everything will be fine.
I will talk to my dad and see if he will be willing to help.
For now, I can lend you my savings, it's not much but it's something.
"Cheta walks into the room"
CHETA
That will be unnecessary, Isio.
Don't stress yourself, please.
ISIO
You both need all the help you can get.
Six million is a lot, there is no way you can do this alone.
CHETA
I sold some Bitcoin, so I have been able to come up with roughly three million naira.
ISIO
That is three point five together if we include my savings.
NGOZI
Isio, are you sure?
I don't want you to get in trouble with your dad.
You know how he can be.
ISIO
Let me worry about my dad.
The Most important thing is that we save your Mum.
NGOZI
Thank you.
(Hugs Isio)
ISIO
Hey, it's okay.
CHETA
It's 7:30, guys.
ISIO
(Gazes at her watch)
We need to go, Ngozi, we are late.
NGOZI
Yeah
(Picks up her bag)
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|THE UFUOMA HOUSEHOLD|
"Efe knocks on Kome's door."
KOME
Come in!
(Applies lip-gloss on her lips)
EFE
(Walks into the room)
Hey!
KOME
(Avoids eye contact with Efe)
What do you want?
EFE
We didn't get a chance to talk last night.
KOME
I'm listening.
(Picks up her face cream as she gazes at herself through the mirror)
EFE
(Sits on her bed)
Come here.
(Taps the bed)
KOME
Just tell me the truth, Efe.
What is really going on?
It's like I no longer know the brother I grew up with.
EFE
It doesn't matter why I work there.
I will be quitting in a few days after I get the scholarship.
KOME
(Turns to Efe)
Good for you, congratulations but don't think for a reason that I will let you off the hook.
What is your deal with those people?
Why are you working for them and why do you have a gun ?
EFE
What? Did you go through my stuff?
KOME
That's not important.
EFE
Kome, please the less you know, the better.
KOME
Tell me now or I swear to God I will tell Mama and Bro Ovie everything I know.
EFE
You can't
KOME
Why?
What have you gotten yourself into?
EFE
Fine, you are a smart girl, so I know you are aware of Mama's debts that have piled up over the years.
KOME
Yes, I am.
What does that have to do with this?
CUT TO.
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|FRONT OF THE HOUSE|
"Mrs. Ufuoma drops her bag of goods in front of the house."
Mrs. UFUOMA
(Turns to the entrance of the house)
Kome!
Watin this pikin still dey do?
(Turns to Ovie who is trying to fix his car)
The car never gree start?
OVIE
No, oh.
I nor understand Watin Emeke do again oh.
E tell me say e don fix the car already.
Mrs. UFUOMA
E don reach time when you go change Mechanic.
I don tell you before that boy na anyhow person.
E too dey rush work e nor go settle down do better thing.
OVIE
Make I try again.
(Goes into the car)
Mrs. UFUOMA
(Smiles as the car managed to start)
Ahh, thank God.
OVIE
Oya oh, make we dey go.
Where is Kome?
Mrs. UFUOMA
She still dey inside, oh me I nor understand that pikin again.
Everyday na she dey late go school.
(Turns to the entrance again)
Kome!
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BACT TO:
INT. |KOME'S ROOM|
EFE
Well at some point, they were coming for our house which Papa used as collateral.
Bro Ovie did all he could to meet up, but he couldn't.
I had to do something about it, Kome this was the fastest way I knew I could fix things.
KOME
(Sits beside Efe)
Did it ever occur to you that associating with these people could cost you your life?
It's drugs we are talking about, Efe. Did you ever think of the risks involved?
EFE
I had no choice!
KOME
You always have a choice!
We all do.
EFE
Please keep it to yourself, Mama and others cannot know about this.
KOME
Then leave!
Quit now then I won't spill.
EFE
(Takes a deep breath)
I can't, don't you get it?
Not until I'm able to complete the payment, which I will be able to come up with by the end of this week.
"Ovie walks into the room"
OVIE
You don't know you are late abi?
KOME
(Gets up)
Sorry, sir, I was taking something from Efe.
OVIE
Oya to the car, now!
(Kome picks up her bag and rushes out of the room)
Oga, why are you still here?
No work today?
EFE
Oh, I'm leaving now.
CUT OUT:
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EXT. FRONT OF THE HOUSE
"Kome rushes out of the house."
Mrs. UFUOMA
You nor hear me when I dey call you since?
KOME
(Enters the car and closes the door behind her)
Sorry, Mama, I was taking something from Efe.
Mrs. UFUOMA
(Turns to her)
You carry your food?
KOME
Yes, ma.
Mrs., UFUOMA
Oya hold this one add am to watin Ovie go give you.
(Squeeze a Hundred Naira note into Kome's right hand)
KOME
(Smiles)
Migwo
Mrs. UFUOMA
Vrendo.
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INT. |WINNERS ACADEMY, SCHOO CORIDOR|
"Kome and others are on their way to the assembly ground."
KOME
(Turns to Ngozi)
I'm sorry about your Mum.
I wish I could help but...
NGOZI
It's fine, dear.
I understand.
(Forces a smile on her face)
BEMA
You can have my safe box. Although I don't think it's much.
NGOZI
You don't have to do that, Bema.
That's your savings.
BEMA
And I want you to have it, please.
Just let me help the little way I can.
ISIO
Why are you even begging her?
She doesn't have a choice.
CUT OUT:
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INT. PRINCIPALS OFFICE
"Mrs. Iwebema welcomes Mrs. Ajayi to her office."
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Smiles at Mrs. Ajayi)
It's so good to see you, Ma.
Mrs. AJAYI
(Smiles)
It's good to see you, too.
How is Winner Academy treating you?
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Very fine, Ma.
What can I offer you?
Mrs. AJAYI
Oh, no don't worry I don't plan to stay long I only came to see how my old-time friend is doing and to support the school the best way I can.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Wow, thank you, Ma.
Your support will go a long way in helping us.
Mrs. AJAYI
Alright, I will go straight to the point, so I don't waste either of our time.
(Drops a cheque in front of Mrs. Iwebema's table)
That is a cheque of twenty million I want most of it to go to the scholarship program.
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BACK TO:
INT. SCHOOL CORRIDOR
KOME
How is Cheta coping with all of these?
NGOZI
I think he is fine.
It's Cheta, he has been taking care of us since my dad left my Mum for that big ass slut.
ISIO
(Laughs out)
Men are scum.
I can't trust any man in this life they are all snakes in the green grass, they pretend like they can't do without you, but they will stain your white in the long run.
BEMA
You know I'm a man too, Madam?
ISIO
Oh
Except my baby boy of course.
You should know you don't fall into that category whenever I talk that way.
(Wraps her hand around Bema's shoulders)
BEMA
Hey, be careful.
You don't have to rub it on my face that nature blessed you with heights.
ISIO
Oh, because it's not your precious Kome touching you abi?
"They walked into the noisy assembly hall."
NGOZI
You can say that again.
Of course he wouldn't turn Kome down.
KOME
What's that supposed to mean?
Abeg we are just friends.
BEMA
Exactly, please stop.
ISIO
(Wears an awkward facial expression)
Ehen, you don't mean it.
Okay, oh.
Bema my guy, hmm.
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BACK TO:
|PRINCIPAL's OFFICE|
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Picks up the Cheque)
Wow, thank you, ma.
I will make certain for sure that we use this as you have instructed.
May God almighty bless and flourish you in all ramifications of life.
Mrs. AJAYI
Amen!
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Thank you, ma.
This will go a long way in helping us.
Mrs. AJAYI
You are welcome as long as the structure of the educative system of the school remains favorable to all including Dayo who may be facing some minor academic issues.
(Smiles at Mrs. Iwebema)
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Takes off her glasses)
The standards of Winner Academy are priceless and can only be earned through the dedication and hard work of every student.
I'm here to ensure and protect the garbage in garbage out rule.
Mrs. AJAYI
I'm certain Dayo can be an exception and keep in mind there is plenty from where that came.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Smiles at Mrs. Ajayi)
I'm sorry, ma but our rules will not be compromised for any circumstances.
Dayo will not sit for the finals if his grades don't improve.
(Pushes the cheque towards Mrs. Ajayi)
I'm certain you would want to change your mind about this since your generosity came with terms and conditions.
Mrs. AJAYI
Hmm, of course not.
I and my husband do this every year.
(Gets up)
I will be taking my leave now.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Gets up)
Thank you, ma for your generosity.
As I said earlier, I will make sure this is put to good use.
"Mrs. Ajayi walks out of the room"
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INT. |THE UFUOMA HOUSEHOLD|
"Efe walks into the sitting room with bundles of cash."
EFE
This is three hundred thousand, I wish I could give you more, but you know I need to complete the payment of my Mum's debt before the week runs out.
CHETA
Efe, I will pay you back.
We both know you can do better than this.
This is my Mum we are talking about.
UCHE
Hey, Cheta please calm down.
Nor dey do like that. That na watin e get to give you first appreciate that one.
CHETA
I know and I understand but guy Efe can give me this money if he really wants to.
EFE
I won't deny that I do not have the money to give you but try understand me too, bro.
I'm supposed to leave for the US soon we both know this will be a dream come true for me. Your Mum is important, but I won't miss this one-time opportunity.
CHETA
Efe, why are you being selfish all I'm asking for is two million if nor be say crypto show me shege shey I for nor dey here dey beg you.
I lost all my money on that coin, bro.
EFE
(Sits down)
I warned you guys about that coin both una nor hear me.
UCHE
Calm down, Cheta.
I will give you two hundred to make it five hundred you know I would do more if I could, but the coin dealt with me too.
CHETA
(Places both his hands on his head)
Oh, God what do I do?
UCHE
Calm down, Bro your Mum will be fine.
CHETA
Efe, I take God beg you.
Even if it's a million I will manage it you are my last hope, bro.
EFE
Cheta, I have given you three hundred don't be unreasonable.
You are my brother we have been through a lot together you know how important it is for me to leave this county if I had the resources, I would want you guys to come along with me.
CHETA
(Places his hands on his head)
God, what do I do?
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INT. |WINNERS ACADEMY, MALE RESTROOM|
"Femi struggles to free himself from Frank and Tega."
DAYO
(Sits opposite Femi)
I will ask you for the last time, who sold my drugs to you?
FEMI
I told you I got them from a source outside school.
(Blood drips from his nose)
FRANK
(Grab Femi at the of his neck)
Don't play games with us.
Who is your source?
FEMI
I have told you; I can't disclose.
They will come for me.
SOPHIA
I don't believe a word you say.
Someone in this school sold that drug to you.
FEMI
No one did I swear.
Please let me go.
(Cries out)
DAYO
Do not bring drugs into my school.
The next time I find them on you or with any other junior student, I will come for you.
Have I made myself clear?
FEMI
Yes, sir.
"Ngozi walks into the restroom."
NGOZI
(Turns to Dayo)
We need to talk.
TEGA
(Grabs Femi by the shirt)
Get out.
"Femi rushes out of the restroom."
FRANK
(Gazes at Ngozi)
What do want?
NGOZI
I wasn't talking to you.
DAYO
He asked you a question, Madam.
What do you want?
NGOZI
I need to make more money and you are going to help me.
I'm tired of the F6 and don't even come up with another lie to keep me from F7 and 8.
DAYO
F7 and 8 are out of your league.
TEGA
Exactly.
DAYO
Only members of my team are allowed to distribute them.
NGOZI
You will sell them to me.
I need them.
SOPHIA
Who is this one?
You can't just come here and make demands.
Se o ya were?
DAYO
Sophia, that's enough!
(Turns to Ngozi)
The F7 and 8 are yours if you join us.
FRANK
What?
There is no way that can happen.
She can't join us.
TEGA
Why?
She's up to the task so I don't see why we can't bring her in
DAYO
(Ignores their side talks, turns to Ngozi)
Are you in or out?
"Dayo and others gaze at Ngozi who appears perplexed and speechless."