INT. SCHOOL CORRIDOR.
"Bema sits on the floor with his back leaning on the wall."
FAITH
(Rushes in.)
Did you tell her?
(Bema appears devastated.)
Don't tell me you are scared.
BEMA
Please go.
FAITH
Why?
Oga get up and tell this girl how you feel.
BEMA
(Turns to Faith)
Why?
What's the point when she is clearly involved with someone else?
FAITH
There is no proof of that, Bema just say you are scared.
BEMA
There is no need.
She likes someone else.
FAITH
I always knew you were a coward.
BEMA
(Chuckles)
Just let me be
(Places both his hands on his face.)
FAITH.
You are only guessing just tell her how you feel Bema.
You never can tell what might come out of this.
You are just guessing as long s there is proof, guy shoot your shot.
BEMA
You want proof, right?
(Gets up and pulls her to the classroom door.)
That's your proof.
"Faith sees Kome making out with Mr. Daniel."
FAITH
(Places both her hands on her mouth)
Isn't that....
"Bema walks out of the scene before she can finish her sentence."
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INT. THE AZUKA'S HOUSEHOLD.
"Frank Gazes at a portrait of Ngozi hanged in her room."
NGOZI
Do not say a word.
FRANK
(Chuckles)
Relax, I think it's cute.
NGOZI
Whatever.
FRANK
(Turns to Ngozi)
So how are you?
NGOZI
I told you I'm fine.
You didn't have to bring me home.
FRANK
Look I just want to apologize about today. I'm sorry that I got you into trouble with the principal.
NGOZI
(Breaths heavy.)
It's fine but you have to work on that anger of yours.
FRANK
(Goes closer to Ngozi)
I will if you would help me.
NGOZI
(Her heart begins to beat faster.)
How can I do that?
(Takes a step backward till she feels her back leaning on the wall.)
FRANK
How about I show you?
NGOZI
Ho....
"Frank leans over her till he can feel her breath, he slowly drops his lips on hers."
NGOZI
Frank!
FRANK
Sh
(Places his index finger across his lips.)
NGOZI
Fran...
"Frank slowly kisses her neck and pushes his hands in between her thighs."
NGOZI
Oh, my...
Frank!
(Moans out as Franks gentle touches keeps her in a mental suspense.)
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"Mrs. Azuka walks into the frontage."
Mrs. AZUKA
Ahh, why this door dey open?
This pikin self
(Drops her bag and walks into the house.)
Ngozi, oh!
(Walk towards Ngozi's room door.)
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"Ngozi hears her mother's voice and pushes Frank away from her."
NGOZI
My Mum is around.
FRANK
Shit!
What do we do?
NGOZI
Come
(Pulls him by the wrist and opens her Waldrop.)
Go in!
FRANK
What?
How the hell do you expect me to fit in there?
NGOZI
I don't know, just go in!
(Pushes him into the Wardrope.)
FRANK
(Whispers)
What are you doing?
"Ngozi shuts the doors of the Wardrope, picks up Franks's bag, and flings it under the bed."
"Mrs. Azuka walks into the room."
Mrs. AZUKA
Ngozi, oooo!
NGOZI
Ma!
Good afternoon, Mummy.
Mrs. AZUKA
How many times have I warned you about that front door?
Or is it till they kidnap you or rub us one day?
NGOZI
Oh, I'm sorry, ma.
Mrs. AZUKA
Oya change and come and help me in the kitchen, biko.
(Walks out of the room.)
NGOZI
Okay, Mummy.
(Opens the Wardrope.)
You can come out.
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EXT. FRONT OF THE HOUSE.
"Isio knocks on the door."
Mrs. AZUKA
(Walks towards the front door)
Who is there?
ISIO
Good afternoon, ma.
Mrs. AZUKA
Good afternoon my daughter.
How are you?
ISIO
I'm fine, ma.
Mrs. AZUKA
You are looking for your friend?
ISIO
Yes, ma.
Mrs. AZUKA
Come in
She's in her room.
ISIO
Okay, ma.
(Walks into the house alongside Mrs. Azuka.)
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YOU ARE READING
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...
