Episode 18(Fate)
INT. THE AJAYI'S HOUSEHOLD.
"Mrs. Ajayi welcomes Mr. Ajayi home."
Mrs. AJAYI
Okomi, welcome.
Mr. AJAYI
Thank you, Ifemi.
(Sits on the couch and turns to the maid.)
Get me a glass of water.
Mrs. AJAYI
Oya, be fast!
"The maid rushes out of the room."
Mr. AJAYI
I got a call from Tunde earlier, but I couldn't answer.
Mrs. AJAYI
Oh, yes, he called me too. I told him you were in an important meeting with His Excellency.
Mr. AJAYI
(Takes the glass of water from the maid.)
So why did he call?
Mrs. AJAYI
(Turns to the maid.)
Thank you.
You can leave.
(Watches the maid walk out of the room then turns to Mr. Ajayi.)
It's about Kemi.
Mr. AJAYI
(Drops the empty glass on the glass table)
What about her?
Mrs. AJAYI
(Breaths heavy)
Efe reached out to her.
Mr. AJAYI
What?
But how?
His in prison.
Mrs. AJAYI
I don't know but somehow, he found a way to reach out to her.
But Tunde was able to stop them from meeting.
Mr. AJAYI
Thank God.
Because she can not be seen with him that might implicate me and the government.
Mrs. AJAYI
I know that is why I am happy Tunde was able to stop her.
But I was thinking what if we bring her back here that way, we can reduce their chances of meeting.
Mr. AJAYI
Why?
Mrs. AJAYI
What do you mean by why?
Can't you see that the boy is not in The US by chance?
He followed our daughter there and it's obvious that he is the stubborn type what if he finds a way to get to her?
Mr. AJAYI
That will never happen, I will make sure of it.
I didn't just send her there to keep her from that idiot I sent her there to manage our business over there.
Mrs. AJAYI
Ahh, I thought that was your plan for Dayo.
"Dayo eavesdrops on their conversation on his way to his room from the kitchen."
Mr. AJAYI
I should leave my business to that irresponsible rat.
Over my dead body.
Mrs. AJAYI
Ah, honey don't say that.
He is still a child who will learn as time goes on.
Mr. AJAYI
Please enough of Dayo.
Left to me, he wouldn't inherit a dime from me, but he is my blood.
(Gets up)
I will be in my room.
(Walks out of the room)
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INT. SUNDAY SERVICE AT THE CHURCH.
"The priest preaches."
PRIEST
And a man with an unforgiving spirit cannot make heaven.
Luke 6:37
"For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly father will also forgive you."
So, whoever you are in this congregation that is holding grudges against anyone, it could be a friend, a family member, or as the case may be. It is our Lord's wish that you let go of them.
"Tiga and his boys take out their guns and open fire at everyone in the church. The priest is shot in the chest."
"Zino and Zara rush to the bleeding priest."
ZINO
Father, stay with me.
(Applies pressure to his bleeding chest.)
"Everyone begins to run."
ZARA
(Zara turns to Zino)
Who are they?
ZINO
Isn't it obvious?
They came for us.
(Lift the rugs near the pulpit and break the lock to the underground bunker.)
SISTER TOBE
What are you doing, sister Zino?
"Zino ignores her and goes into the bunker."
ZARA
We have to pull Father Patrick inside there.
"Sister Tobe attempts to lift Father Patrick's body alongside Zara."
SISTER TOBE
His too heavy
(Breaths heavily)
DEJA
Move away.
(Assist Zara in taking Father Patrick's body into the bunker.)
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INT. THE BUNKER
"Sister Tobe is shocked by the sights of guns of different sizes and brands."
SISTER TOBE
What in the name of Jesus is this?
ZINO
We have no time to explain, Sister Tobe.
No matter what happens, do not come out of this bunker till we instruct you to do so.
Take this.
(Gives her a small gun)
Protect yourself in case they manage to get in here.
SISTER TOBE
(In fright and tears)
No, I can't.
ZARA
You have no choice, Sister.
You need to protect yourself!
SISTER TOBE
No, the lord will not forgive me.
I can't kill a soul.
ZARA
The Lord will understand that you are just protecting yourself!
SISTER TOBE
No!
I will not be part of this.
DEJA
We have to go guys; they are closing in on us.
ZINO
(Drops the gun close to Sister Tobe)
The choice is yours but if I were you, I would use this if necessary.
(Climbs out of the bunker alongside Zara and Deja.)
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BACK TO:
INT. CHURCH
"Tiga lights a stick of F8 as he gazes at the sisters in front of him."
TIGA
Una nor won tell me where them dey abi.
SISTER MONICA
We have told you already, we don't know where sister Zino is.
BOB
Shut up your mouth!
(Slaps Sister Monica.)
TIGA
So today of all day, all of them just disappear abi?
SISTER TAMA
They were in service, maybe they found a way to escape.
TIGA
You know say my boys they search everywhere and if them see any of them, all of una go die.
So, for the last time, I go ask again.
Where them dey?
FATHER SAMUEL
We have told you; we do not know.
TIGA
Hmm, maybe una need small motivation.
(Turns to one of the boys.)
Kill that one.
(Points at Sister Mary)
SISTER MARY
No!
(Cries out)
"Zino guns down two of the boys. Tiga and Bob open fire back at them. Zara shoots Tiga in the hand. Tiga holds on to his wounded arm and rushes out of the scene. Bob attempts to pull the trigger at Zino, but Daja jumps in and shoots Bob."
ZINO
(Walks to Bob who is struggling with his wounded leg)
I will skip the question why you are here and jump to the important one.
Who sent my brother to jail?
BOB
(Chuckles)
I have nothing to say to you.
ZINO
(Points at Bob)
This is your last chance, who sent my brother to jail?
BOB
You are going to kill me anyway so why should I tell you?
ZINO
Because I would spare your life if you tell me.
BOB
How do I know can trust you?
ZINO
You know who I am, meaning you know my reputation.
I am a woman of my word.
Beside I would need you to send a message back to whoever is behind this. You will tell them I am coming for each and every one of them!
BOB
Von.
ZINO
Code9's son?
BOB
Yes.
ZINO
Why?
BOB
Your brother worked for the company am sure you are aware of his extra ordinary IQ. He was very resourceful to the company. During his stay with us, he was able to triple our gross revenue.
But your brother decided to leave the company when Von found out, he was mad so as a payback, he framed him for drug trafficking.
ZINO
I know Von, it will take more than just revenge to make him frame my brother.
BOB
Yes.
ZINO
So, this is about me.
BOB
No, it isn't.
To tell you the truth, we just recently found out that he is related to you.
ZINO
You have to say something more convincing for me to believe this.
BOB
The prototype.
Von saw it as an opportunity to blackmail Efe into getting it for him.
In return, Efe gets his freedom.
ZINO
Why should I believe what you are saying?
BOB
You don't have to, but it's the truth!
You think it's a coincidence that Efe was sent to Buhigh prison where the prototype is?
"Deja falls to the ground."
"Zara and Zino rush to Deja."
ZARA
(Notice Deja was shot earlier by Bob)
You are bleeding.
DEJA
I'm fine.
(Smile)
ZINO
No, you are not!
Don't move.
"Deja holds Zino by the wrist."
DEJA
Don't bother, it's already late.
ZARA
Don't say that.
DEJA
It is what it is.
(Turns to Zino)
Do all you can to save your brother and bring down the company.
(Slowly gives up on the ghost.)
"Zara cries out, gets up, and pulls the trigger at Bob."
ZINO
No, Zara, we need him!
(Rushes to Bob who is swimming in his blood.)
ZARA
For what?
We already got the information we need from him.
ZINO
What if there is more to it?
ZARA
I don't care!
Deja is dead because of him.
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EXT. THE ASIKA RESIDENCE.
"Uche hears his mother scream as he approaches the house."
UCHE
Mummy!
(Rushes into the house only to see Mr. Asika almost strangling her to death.)
Let her go!
(Picks up a mug cup from the table and hits Mr. Asika on the back of his head.)
Mr. ASIKA
Ahhhhhh!
(Holds on to his bleeding head, turns around and punches Uche)
"Uche falls to the ground and attempts to get up Mr. Asika punches him again, lifts him, and grabs him by the neck."
Mrs. ASIKA
No!
Leave my son alone.
(Attempts to hit Mr. Asika)
"Mr. Asika catches her by the wrist pushes her to the floor and begins to punch her till she goes unconscious."
"A gunshot is heard. Mr. Asika stops punching her and falls to the ground. Mr. Asika attempts to get up, but Uche pulls the trigger again."
"Uche throws the gun on the ground and rushes to his mother."
UCHE
Mummy!
(Lifts her head and places it on his leg)
Mummy, wake up!!!
(Begins to tear up.)
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EXT. FRONT OF THE HOUSE.
"Ella packs her mother's car in front of the house and rushes into the house
ELLA
Uche, where are you?
I told you Cheta was in on this. Check this out.
(Attempts to pull out her phone from her pocket.)
Jizz, what happened here?
(Gazes at Mr. Asika's corps and the gun on the floor.)
Uche, what have you done?
CUT OUT:
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INT. WAREHOUSE.
"Von hears someone enter the building."
VON
Who is there?
(Picks up his gun and walks slowly towards the entrance.)
"Tiga staggers into the scene with his body covered in blood."
TIGA
Boss.
(Falls to the ground.)
VON
(Rushes to Tiga.)
What happened?
TIGA
I failed you, boss.
VON
What exactly happened?
TIGA
We almost had them, but I got wounded.
VON
Where are others?
TIGA
They are dead.
They have Bob in their custody, boss. I came here to warn you.
We have to get out of here if they find out you are part of this, they will come for you.
VON
Damn it!
TIGA
I'm sorry boss.
VON
(Gets up.)
Thank you for your loyalty, Tiga.
All these years you have stood by me.
TIGA
Of course, boss.
I dey for you even till my last drop of blood.
What do we do, boss?
VON
First and foremost, I will let go of anyone who will slow me down or point the compass at me!
(Points the gun at Tiga's forehead.)
TIGA
Boss, no.
Don't do this.
You know say I dey loyal.
VON
Shu
(Places his left index finger across his lips and pulls the trigger.)
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BACK TO.
THE ASIKA'S HOUSEHOLD.
"Uche is in tears."
UCHE
I didn't mean to...
I couldn't...
ELLA
(Kneels before Uche)
Relax!
It's not your fault.
UCHE
I just killed someone, Ella.
How is that not my fault?
ELLA
(Places both her hands on Uches cheeks)
Look at me!
You were only protecting her.
It's not your fault!
UCHE
(Tears roll down his cheeks)
What do we do?
ELLA
First and foremost, we hide the body, get your mother to the hospital then come back for the body.
(Gets up)
Hope you haven't told anyone?
UCHE
No, just Cheta.
ELLA
Oh, God, you shouldn't have.
UCHE
Why?
ELLA
Because he is involved in...
"Cheta rushes in."
CHETA
Shit!
What happened?
ELLA
Doesn't matter, we have to take her to the hospital and get rid of this body.
CHETA
I will take care of the body, both of you should take her to the hospital, now!
UCHE
(Grap Cheta by the wrist)
Are you sure about this?
I don't want to get you in trouble.
CHETA
You for think that one before you call me.
I go take care of the body nor worry.
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INT. BUHGH PRISON.
"Big shark smiles at Efe."
BIG SHARK
I told you I was gonna kill you.
EFE
(Looks around, everywhere is dark.)
Where am I?
BIG SHARK
You are dead and you are in hell.
EFE
No, that's not possible.
BIG SHARK
Look around you, boy.
You are in total darkness.
EFE
I'm not dead!
BIG SHARK
Yes, you are!
EFE
No!!!
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INT. BUHIGH CLINIC.
"Efe gets up in shock."
EFE
No!!!
NURSE JANE
Doctor, he is up.
"Dr. Eva rushes in."
Dr. EVA
Efe!
EFE
No, I'm not dead.
Dr. EVA
You are not dead, Efe.
EFE
No, I am not dead.
Dr. EVA
(Grip his arms)
Efe, look at me.
It's just a dream!
EFE
(Breaths heavy)
What happened?
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FLASH BACK.
"The Prison guards manage to break the entrance door to the arena. Earlier locked by the prisoners before the fight began."
Mr. JEFF
That is enough!
(Everyone turns to the prison warden.)
"The guards manage to separate Big Shark from Efe who was already unconscious."
Mr. JEFF
(Turns to the guards)
Send everyone to their cell and put them all under twenty-four hours surveillance.
"Efe is rushed to Bu High's clinic."
GUARD
What do we do with him?
Mr. JEFF
(Turns to Big Shark)
Send him to the dark room
He is not see the break of day for a week!