What Happened To Us

UTRA 6

"Steph appears disturbed and scared"

STEPH
Guys, something is out here.

CHIDINMA\FRANK
(Turns to Steph simultaneously)
Shut up!

STEPH
(Turns to her back, and sees Ayo smiling at her)
Hey, guys look it's that woman's daughter.

CHIDINMA
Thank God she's okay.

"Steph approaches her."

FRANK
(Notice the red marking on her neck)
Step back!

STEPH
(Turns to Frank)
Why?

FRANK
That's not a child, look at her neck.

STEPH
Oh, my God.
(Slowly moves backward)

CHIDINMA
Guys, what do we do?

FRANK
Well, she's a tiny one she should be easier and less aggressive.
(Smiles at Ayo)
Hello, how are you?
Shaku du du du shaku dududud Mummy sha!🎶🎶

"Ayo slowly slants her neck and turns to attack them."

FRANK
Oops, it's not working guys!

CHIDINMA
Get in the car guys.
(Goes into the car alongside others)

"They watch Ayo's face slowly wrinkle, shrink, and turn into a tiny beast."

FRANK
I told you guys this was a bad idea now we are stuck with a beast.

CHIDINMA
(Sights the car key on the dashboard, quickly picks it up, and attempts to turn on the car engine)
Damn it, it isn't working.

FRANK
I told you!

CHIDINMA
(Attempts again, this time the engine responds)
Yes!

FRANK
Now we have to get out of here.

CHIDINMA
Guys I only drove a couple of times so pardon me if I'm a bit rough.

FRANK
What the F....

"Chidinma changes the gear and puts the engine in motion."

STEPH
(Turns back)
You have to go a bit faster she's right behind us.

FRANK
Faster.

CHIDINMA
Don't yell at me.
(Steps on the gas)

FRANK
Maybe I should drive.

CHIDINMA
Too late for that.

FRANK
If that beast doesn't kill us, then you definitely will.

CHIDINMA
(Turns to Frank)
Shut up!

FRANK
Abeg, look where you dey go madam.

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EXT. THE UGO HOUSEHOLD.

"Chidinma drives into the compound"

STEPH
(Looks around)
Everything is so different.

"Chidinma steps out of the car alongside Steph."

CHIDINMA
(Turns to Frank)
Are you not coming?

FRANK
Definitely no!
(Moves to the driver seat)
I will be waiting for you guys here.

CHIDINMA
Okay.
(Approaches the house with Steph)
Don't make a sound.

STEPH
What if we don't find anyone?

CHIDINMA
Shut up!
(Walks into the house)

STEPH
Doesn't look like anyone has been here in a long time.

CHIDNMA
(Approaches the dining room)
Oh, my God, no.
(Sights a skeleton wearing a necklace that belongs to Mrs. Ugo)
No!
(Weeps as she knees beside her mother's decomposed body)
Mummy!

STEPH
(Places both her hands on her mouth)
Oh, God.
(Turns to her left and sees a beast gazing at them)
Chidinma, we have to go.
Chidinma, now!

"The beast approaches them; Steph runs out of the building and heads to the car."

FRANK
What is it?

STEPH
Open the door!

FRANK
Show me both sides of your neck.

STEPH
Are you stupid?

FRANK
Do you want to get in or not?

STEPH
(Shows him)
Open the door!

"Frank opens the door, and Steph goes in."

FRANK
(Attempts to start the car engine.)

STEPH
(Turns to Frank)
What are you doing?

FRANK
I'm trying to get us out of here.

STEPH
No!
We are not leaving here without Chidinma.

FRANK
She's as good as dead.
Do you want to die?

STEPH
We are not leaving here without evidence that she is bitten.

FRANK
So wht do we do?

STEPH
We wait!

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"The beast climbs on Chidinma."

CHIDINMA
(Cries out.)
Please.

"The beast bits deep into her flesh, Chidinma screams out in pain."

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INT.  TRAIN.

"Chidinma screams out of her sleep."

STEPH
(Turns to Chidinma.)
What is it?

CHIDINMA
It beat me.

STEPH
What beat you?

CHIDINMA
The beast.
It beat me.

Mrs. UGO
Calm down, it's just dream.

CHIDINMA
No, it can't be.
(Looks around, notice everyone is starring at her)

Mrs. UGO
You are fine, breathe.

CHIDINMA
(Inhale and exhale slowly)
It's just a dream.

STEPH
Yes, it is.

CHIDINMA
Thank God
(Relax back on her chair, turns to the other end of the train, and notices Mr. Ajayi smiling mischievously at her. Suddenly a red marking appears on the left side of his neck. He turns into a beast.)
No!