INT. UNKNOWN LOCATION.
"Cheta manages to open his eyes as he appears to be in pain."
CHETA
Where am I?
Why am I cuffed to a chair?
TIGA
Where is my money?
CHETA
Sir?
"One of the guards punches Cheta's face"
TIGA
I ask again, son.
Where is my money?
CHETA
Boss, which money?
I don't know what you are talking about.
(Tears roll down his cheeks)
TIGA
You are playing with fire, Cheta!
Nor provoke me!
Better start to talk before I do you something were you nor go like.
CHETA
Boss, I still don't understand what you are talking about.
Which money?
"The Guard punches Cheta again"
TIGA
So, you get mind look me for face dey lie.
Who give you liver?
CHETA
(Cries out)
Boss, I did not take your money.
I'm one of your most trusted workers.
Why I go do you that kind thing?
TIGA
That na why the thing vex me.
You were I take as my own na do me this thing.
CHETA
Boss, I did not take your money, please believe me.
TIGA
I see you love to die.
Cause that is exactly what is going to happen to you.
(Gets up and turns to his guards)
Lock him up!
CHETA
No, no boss, please.
I did not take your money.
"Cheta's mouth is covered.."
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"Tiga walks into the corridor."
BOB
What are you going to do with him?
TIGA
Exactly what I do to everyone who dares steal from me.
(Turns to leave)
BOB
Tiga, you have to think through.
He is an associate of the company's greatest asset.
This might affect our relationship with Efe.
We can't lose him to another team.
TIGA
(Places his hand on Bob's shoulder)
Nobody steals from me and goes free.
Efe will be fine, he is going nowhere I assure you of that.
BOB
Tiga, you have to think this through.
We both know a few million is nothing to you.
TIGA
Do you trust me, Bob?
BOB
Yes, I do, Boss but I'm just asking to be....
TIGA
(Interrupts Bob)
Everything will be fine, Bob.
I promise you.
No one dares steal from Tiga!
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INT. THE UFUOMA HOUSEHOLD
"Efe walks into Kome's room."
EFE
Hmm, alright let's meet tomorrow at the airport.
Take care of yourself.
(Hangs up)
KOME
When will you ever learn how to knock before entering a lady's room?
EFE
Abeg, don't start.
Where is my headset I need it.
KOME
Who are you meeting with at the airport tomorrow?
EFE
How is that any of your business?
KOME
Really?
Don't forget I can tell your secrets to Mama.
And remember you promised to stop selling drugs once you've....
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Behind Bars
Teen Fiction"Behind Bars" is a screenplay that tells the story of Efe a 19-year-old genius who was framed for a drug-related crime while on his way to pursue a better life abroad. Efe is sentenced to prison, plunging him into a world of despair and misery. The...
