BUHIGH CLINIC
"Dr. Eva runs a general check-up on Efe."
Dr. EVA
You are improving, you should be able to return to your cell by morning.
(Turns to leave.)
EFE
(Grabs her by the wrist)
Please don't send me out there.
"The guard stationed in the room approaches Efe and Dr Eva."
GUARD
Let go of her hand.
(Attempts to hit Efe.)
Dr. EVA
(Stops the guard)
Why should I do that when you are fit to be out there?
EFE
Because the guy I fought with will come for me again and I need to be strong enough to defend myself.
Dr. EVA
Didn't you hear any of what I said?
He has been sent to the dark room where he will be isolated from everyone.
You are safe!
"Efe relaxes on the bed."
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INT. WINNER ACADEMY.
"Funke smiles at Teni."
FUNKE
Good morning!
TENI
Good morning, you seem happy today.
FUNKE
Why wouldn't I be? It's Monday.
TENI
Funke!
What is this about?
FUNKE
Nothing, I'm just happy.
Can't I wake up on the right side of the bed?
TENI
(Pulls out some of her books from her locker.)
Of course, you can.
FUNKE
Exactly so quit being a pessimist.
TENI
Hmm, you know that isn't it?
I know you and how crazy it can be inside that head of yours there is no way that smile on your face is about just waking up on the right side of the bed.
(Closes her locker.)
FUNKE
Fine!
You got me.
TENI
Ehen, I knew it so tell me, what is this about?
FUNKE
I have found a way to prove the broken beads belong to Sophia.
TENI
(Stops and turns to Funke)
Funke, we've talked about this.
FUNKE
Look, just hear me out.
TENI
I thought we finally agreed to let this go.
FUNKE
Hear me out, Teni.
TENI
(Sighs and folds her arms across each other.)
Fine, you have my attention.
FUNKE
I approached some of Sophia's girls, you know those junior students that she carries around to do her small, small chores. And it turns out that she complained to them about a missing bead just less than a day after the Victoria incident happened. She even made them look around the whole school for it.
TENI
Wow!
Meaning she had something to do with what might have happened to Victoria that day.
"They both enter into their classroom."
FUNKE
Exactly!
Now we have proof.
TENI
Relax, Funke!
I just want to ask one question.
How do you intend to connect the broken beads to the incident?
"Funke seats opposite Teni."
FUNKE
What is there to connect?
Have you forgotten we found blood on the beads?
TENI
That could be anyone's blood, Funke.
FUNKE
Or it could be Victoria's blood.
Don't you realize this is our chance to expose Sophia and her group?
All we have to do is to present our findings to the school authorities.
TENI
Funke, we can't do that yet.
FUNKE
Why?
TENI
Because we have to be certain that we have enough proof to implicate Sophia because if we don't, and she finds a way to prove her innocence, she and her group will come for us. They will make our remaining days at Winner Academy worse than hell!
FUNKE
So, what do you suggest we do?
TENI
Hmm, I have a plan, don't worry.
Just tell one of Sophia's girls to meet us at the basketball dressing room during break.
FUNKE
Hmm, alright.
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INT. SCHOOL CORRIDOR.
"Faith turns to Bema as they approach the classroom."
FAITH
All you have to do is talk to her.
BEMA
Can you just let this go?
I have nothing to say to her.
"Isio walks in."
ISIO
Really?
What the hell is your problem?
BEMA
(Turns to Isio)
Now you are taking her side.
ISIO
This is not about taking anybody's side it's about you being an ass to our friend.
It's Kome we are talking about, Bema. Do you know the shame she felt while walking into the school compound this morning?
She needs us now more than ever.
BEMA
You don't get...
ISIO
(Interrupts Bema)
Shut up and let me finish!
Do you know what it's like for all eyes in school to be fixed out knowing fully well they are talking about you and judging your family?
BEMA
You don't get it!
I'm hurt!
ISIO
Why? Because you told her how you felt, and she hasn't returned the feelings?
BEMA
It's more than that, Isio.
ISIO
Then what is this about?
Because I don't get you anymore. None of us do!
BEMA
Like I said, you wouldn't understand.
ISIO
Then make us understand.
Or don't you see how your actions are affecting all of us?
The Bema I know would care and find a way to fix this.
BEMA
(Chuckles)
You think this is my fault?
ISIO
Whose fault do you think it is?
You were the one who started acting up.
BEMA
Then maybe you should ask innocent Kome!
Because this isn't my fault!
ISIO
(Sighs)
You know what?
I'm done!
When you are ready be mature and talk about this, you know where to find us but for now, stay away from Kome she doesn't need bad energy right now.
(Walks into the class)
BEMA
Of course, I will.
I have nothing to say to her anyway.
(Notice Faith is giving him the pity gaze.)
What is it?
Say it, you think I'm an idiot and all of this is my fault.
FAITH
Of course, Kome has some contribution to this but yes, this is your fault as much as it is hers.
You don't even realize what this is turning you into.
(Shakes her head and walks into the classroom.)
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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...
