2 years ago.
INT. NEW GATE'S HEADQUATERS
"Kate appears frustrated and irritated."
KATE
(Turns to Von who was about to give a presentation.)
Everyone you have recruited so far hasn't been able to meet up to our standard so why should we believe that you will get it right this time?
VON
Because I know I am right about this.
KATE
(Turns to Code 9)
Dad, I still think this is a total waste of time.
CODE9
(Turns to Kate)
So, what do you suggest we do?
VON
Dad!
KATE
I think we should close down our base in Abuja for now.
Von's ideas have not worked so far.
CODE9
Hmm, true.
VON
Dad, you cannot do that.
CODE9
Give me a reason not to.
VON
I will
(Turns to the presentation screen)
I and my team have put a lot of work into this.
Mr. WALTER
Go straight to the point, Von.
VON
We found someone who was able to sneak drugs into one of our potential targets for a long time.
This young man
(Points at a picture of Efe on the screen.)
From my source, he was able to bring our products into Winners Academy.
CODE9
Winners Academy!
Hmm, that is interesting.
VON
I know, right?
KATE
And so, what?
That is not enough reason for us to reconsider...
VON
(Interrupts Kate)
He sold fifty packs of F7 in his first attempt.
Seven hundred and fifty in his first week.
Mr. WALTER
Wow, that's a lot for a secondary school kid.
KATE
That is impossible.
How did he do it?
VON
(Chuckles)
That's a very good question.
Unfortunately, I do not have an answer to that question which is why we have to bring him in.
CODE9
Hmm, are you certain of these numbers?
VON
Yes, sir.
CODE9
Hmm.
Bring him in, then.
This doesn't mean we are letting you off the hook.
If he fits into our plans, then we will try one last time, but if this fails, then we will have to shut down our base and warehouse in Abuja.
VON
It won't fail, sir. I promise.
"Code9 gets up and walks out of the scene without saying a word."
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INT. WINNER ACADEMY.
"Kemi catches Efe gazing at her."
KEMI
Oh, God what is wrong with that guy?
SANDRA
Who is that?
KEMI
That Nerd.
SANDRA
You mean Efe?
KEMI
Yeah.
SANDRA
I think he likes you.
KEMI
(Rolls her eyes)
Then he should summon up the courage and tell me.
SANDRA
Hmm, true.
But you know you are way above his league, right?
KEMI
Does it matter?
He is a man.
SANDRA
Whatever
(Files her finger.)
KEMI
(Catches him gazing again)
He is doing it again.
SANDRA
Ehh, let him look, na.
That's his business.
KEMI
Why is Gemma sitting so close to him?
SANDRA
How is that your business?
Don't tell me you are beginning to like him too.
KEMI
Meaning?
(Sandra smiles mischievously at her.)
Stop, it's not funny.
"Gemma sits beside Efe."
GEMMA
(Pushes some change into his pocket.)
My friends liked it, so I want more of it.
EFE
How many tablets this time?
GEMMA
Make it thirty.
EFE
Alright
GEMMA
So how do I get them this time?
"Efe whispers into her ears."
EXT, OUTSIDE OF WINNER ACADEMY'S COMPOUND.
"Cheta and Uche approach Efe."
CHETA
Omo this your uniform nor be here
EFE
(Turns to Cheta)
Don't start abeg.
UCHE
Calm down jor.
Omo this your school is big, Oh.
CHETA
I swear I sure say AC go dey blow una every day.
EFE
Abeg let's go home jor it's nothing too special.
UCHE
Tah!
You can't compare the infrastructure here to that of our school na.
EFE
Whatever let's go.
UCHE
Relax, na
Let's wait for Kome.
"Kemi walks into the scene."
UCHE
(Whispers to Efe)
Nor be your crush be this?
EFE
(Whispers.)
Shut up.
(Smiles at Kemi.)
Hi.
KEMI
You know I was wondering if you were at the cafeteria today to eat or stare at me.
EFE
What?
Who? Me?
KEMI
No, me.
EFE
Oh, sorry I didn't mean to.
KEMI
You know walking up to me for a little chat isn't a crime.
EFE
Really?
KEMI
Yes!
Really! Staring at me like that is creepy
EFE
I'm sorry about that.
KEMI
It's fine, just say hi if you want to.
EFE
(Smiles)
Sure, I will
KEMI
Alright, see ya
(Turns to leave.)
EFE
I would love to have your number if you don't mind.
CHETA
Wow!
KEMI
I will give it to you if you summon the courage to walk up to me tomorrow.
(Walks out of the scene.)
UCHE
(Wraps his hand around Efe's shoulder as they walk towards the main road)
Wow, she likes you, bro.
EFE
Stop.
It doesn't mean anything.
CHETA
Bro, this is your one-time opportunity to shoot your shot.
It's obvious she likes you.
EFE
(Smiles)
Hmm.
CHETA
Ehen that reminds me
How many products did you sell today?
EFE
Just hundred tablets, it was a slow day.
UCHE
Guy that's still a lot.
At least you can assist your Mum in clearing those debts.
EFE
Yeah.
"A black minibus suddenly stops in front of them, two masked men step out of the bus and grab Efe."
CHETA
Let him go
(Cheta and Uche attempt to free Efe from their firm grip.)
"The men in black push Cheta and Uche away, they push Efe onto the bus and drive away."
INT. WAREHOUSE
"Bob gazes at Efe."
BOB
Isn't he too young?
TIGA
I said the same thing.
VON
He is our only hope, guys.
"Efe gently opens his eyes and struggles to talk."
BOB
Boss, he is awake.
VON
(Walks towards Efe)
Mr. Efe
(Pulls off the tap attached to Efe's mouth.)
EFE
Who are you?
What do you want from me?
VON
(Smiles at Efe as he lights a stick of F7.)
Relax, Efe we are not here to hurt you.
EFE
Then why I'm I here?
VON
You are here because you are special, and you will be instrumental in my plans.
EFE
Instrumental, how?
What do you want from me?
VON
You, Efe.
You are what I want.
EFE
Why?
VON
Because I want to know how you were able to bring drugs into Winner Academy.
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