INT. THE AJAYI'S RESIDENCE.
"Maid walks into Mr. Ajayi's office."
MAID
Sir, Mr. Odibo is here to see you.
Mr. AJAYI
(Gazes at the newspaper in front of him.)
Oh, God
(Takes off his glasses.)
Send him in.
MAID
Alright, sir.
(Walks out of the room.)
"Mr. Odibo walks in a few minutes later."
Mr. AJAYI
(Smile)
Good morning my friend.
Mr. ODIBO
I wish I could say the same.
We have a problem.
Mr. AJAYI
Ahh, kiloshele?
What is the problem, my friend?
ODIBO
Have you seen this?
(Drops his newspaper on the table.)
Mr. AJAYI
(Gazes at the headline.)
Don't tell me you are scared of this.
Mr. ODIBO
The company's biggest asset is being sentenced to prison on US soil shouldn't that be disturbing?
Mr. AJAYI
I don't think so, my friend.
This is not the first time the company has lost a significant human asset.
Mr. ODIBO
And the last time this happened, Gates was destroyed.
Mr. AJAYI
And New Gates was created which is the platform that allowed you to become a major shareholder of the company.
Mr. ODIBO
That has nothing to do with this and you know it.
That boy has built us the best marketing and sales funnel since the existence of this company.
Only a genius can do that.
We just lost that to our biggest threat as a company. The US government has been on our case for years now.
Mr. AJAYI
Mr. Odibo, relax.
Mr. ODIBO
How can I?
You know I will be running for the presidency during the next election, and I do not want anything that will ruin my chances. I'm pulling out.
I'm selling off my shares.
Mr. AJAYI
You cannot do that!
You know the sales of shares are only limited to members of the board.
Mr. ODIBO
Which is why I came to you.
I want you to buy them from me.
Mr. AJAYI
I wish I could, but my hands are tied right now.
You know I have invested a lot of cash in my business in the east.
Except you are willing to buy into some of my businesses over there in exchange for your shares at New Gate's.
Mr. ODIBO
(Breaths heavily as he appears to be in a snappy deep thought.)
Then it is settled.
I will talk to my lawyer he will prepare the paperwork.
Mr. AJAYI
Alright, I will do the same.
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INT. THE UFOMA'S RESIDENCE, NGOZI'S ROOM.
"Ngozi pretends to be surprised."
NGOZI
Wow!
So, Bema has been in love with you?
"Kome paces round the room."
KOME
Yes.
ISIO
Wait, you mean our Bema?
KOME
No, oh The Bema in Sokoto
Which other Bema do we know?
NGOZI
You mean Iwebema Emmanuel the dude who you have been best friends with for ages?
"Kome stops and turns to Isio and Ngozi."
KOME
Really, guys?
I see you are both enjoying this.
ISIO
(Chuckles)
Calm down, jor.
We are just surprised.
(Occasionally gazes at Ngozi.)
KOME
Hmm, I know that look.
Spill girls!
NGOZI
There is nothing to spill we are just surprised that's all.
Who would have thought Bema would fall in love with one of us?
ISIO
Exactly.
(Fights the urge to laugh out)
KOME
And you think I'm buying this act?
You are both hiding something and you better spill!
NGOZI
Kome there is nothing really.
(Appears unsettled.)
KOME
Oh-MY- GOD!
You both knew?
ISIO
I don't understand.
KOME
Don't pretend, Isio.
He told you guys.
NGOZI
Calm down!
First and foremost, Bema didn't tell us anything.
KOME
And you think I will believe that?
ISIO
It's the truth because he didn't have to.
It was so obvious.
(Attempts to light a stick of F8)
"Ngozi takes it from her."
KOME
Really?
NGOZI
Oh, yes, I'm even kind of surprised that you didn't notice.
I thought you were just playing along pretending not to know all this while.
ISIO
Except this is all an act because it was so obvious.
Bema has had something for you for a very long time now even some of our classmates could tell.
KOME
Does this look like an act?
NGOZI
Calm down, my love.
Come here.
(Pulls Kome into the bed.)
It's not a big deal.
KOME
Yes, it is.
Bema is my best friend this will ruin our friendship.
I don't want to lose Bema I can't lose him.
ISIO
Really?
(Attempts to light another stick of F8)
KOME
(Takes the stick from Isio)
Don't you ever give up?
ISIO
What?
You said no one is home.
KOME
Isio you should slow down!
ISIO
Whatever!
(Picks up her bag.)
Guys, I have to go now before that beast of a Father preys on me today again.
NGOZI
(Turns to Kome)
I have to go too.
(Gets up from the bed)
KOME
Alright, you know your way out, see you guys tomorrow.
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INT. BU HIGH PRISON.
"Remove the chains attached to Efe's hands and legs."
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