EXT. WINNER ACADEMY, FRONT OF THE SCHOOL COMPOUND.
"Mrs. Iwebema sees the minister off."
MINISTER
(Turns to Mrs. Iwebema)
It was nice visiting your school today.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
I can't thank you enough, Minister and I am hoping you visit us again.
MINISTER
Of course, I would like to.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
I also hope you consider transferring your daughter here.
MINISTER
As I promised, I do all I can to convince my wife.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Thank you, Minister.
MINISTER
It's nothing.
Before I forget, I will have my bank transfer some money to the school account I am happy with what I have seen here, and I want to support it.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Thank you, sir, we appreciate your continuous support.
"Miss Kate rushes into the scene and whispers into Mrs. Iwebema's right ear. Mrs. Iwebema turns to Kate in surprise."
MINISTER
Is everything okay my principal?
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Wears a smile and turns to the minister)
Everything is fine, Minister.
My regards to your wife.
MINISTER
Alright, I will take my leave now.
(Adjusts his Agbada and climbs into his Mercedes-Maybach)
"Mrs. Iwebema turns to Miss Kate immediately after the Minister's convoy was out of sight."
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Where is she?
MISS KATE
She has been taken to the hospital, Ma'am.
"Mrs. Iwebema walks into the school building and goes towards the female restroom."
Mrs. IWEBEMA
This isn't good.
Are there any witnesses?
MISS KATE
We don't know yet I and some of the other teachers found students gathering there so we....
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Interrupts Miss Kate)
Can you give an account of the students you met at the scene of the incident?
MISS KATE
Yes, Ma'am.
"Mrs. Iwebema walks into her office."
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Alright, I want their names on my desk by the time I return.
(Picks up her bag)
MISS KATE
One more thing, ma'am.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
What is it, Miss Kate?
MISS KATE
Your son was one of them.
"Mrs. Iwebema appears speechless."
"Dr. Ike walks into the office"
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Turns to Dr. Ike)
Dr. IKE, what the hell is going on in my school?
Why would you send a student to the hospital without my consent?
Dr. IKE
Because it was necessary, Ma'am.
This was bigger than us, trust me.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
I do not pay you to tell me what is bigger than me or not!
Dr. IKE
She had no pulse, Ma'am.
Plus, she seemed to be on...
(Breaths heavily)
Mrs. IWEBEMA
What?
Speak to me, Dr. Ike!
Don't test my patience.
Dr. IKE
I will tell you, Ma'am, but first I suggest we talk about this in private.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
Hmm, fine.
(Turns to Miss. Kate)
Miss Kate, please leave us.
MISS KATE
I will get the list to your table before you return ma'am.
"Miss Kate walks out of the office."
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Turns to Dr. Ike)
Now spill.
Dr. IKE
She was showing signs of substance abuse.
And it could be one of those F products.
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INT. SCHOOL SWIMMING POOL.
"Isio comes out of the swimming pool."
ISIO
(Turns to Bema)
Hey, pass me my towel.
(Notice Bema is lost in thoughts)
Bema!
BEMA
What?
Why did you scream my name like that?
ISIO
Where is your mind at?
I asked you to pass me my towel.
BEMA
Oh, sorry.
(Passes the towel to her)
I can't just get my mind off what we saw earlier.
Do you think she will survive?
ISIO
(Cleans her body)
I don't know but I pray she does.
BEMA
Although she's just a regular student I wonder why anyone would want to hurt her.
ISIO
I wonder too.
Victoria is a noticeably quiet girl she's not the type that could get on the bad side of other students.
BEMA
Hmm, I heard Kayode and his friends saying she might have been poisoned.
ISIO
It's either that or an overdose of some hard drugs.
BEMA
Hmm, that could be it too.
And if you are right, we both know Dayo and his friends will be in big trouble.
ISIO
(Chuckles)
Dayo is untouchable, guy.
Do you know how many rules he has broken in this school?
"Kome walks in."
KOME
Hey, guys.
ISIO
You are a bad friend you know, right?
KOME
I know I'm sorry guys, I know we agreed to have lunch together, but I had to review my assignment with Mr. Daniel.
BEMA
Really?
KOME
Yeah, don't worry guys, in a few minutes we will be done.
ISIO
Kome, we've been waiting here for you.
BEMA
I'm out of here.
(Picks up his bag)
KOME
So, you are not going to wait for me?
BEMA
No, I'm not you are not the only one who is busy you know?
(Walks out of the scene)
KOME
(Turns to Isio)
What is his problem?
ISIO
I think you know the answer to that question.
You have ten minutes, or I might just leave your ass here like he just did.
KOME
Thank you.
(Rushes out of the scene)
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