EXT. BUHIGH PRISON.
"Diago, one of the prisoners approaches Efe."
DIAGO
My man.
You are what everyone is talking about.
DANTE
What do you want Diago?
DIAGO
(Smiles at Dante.)
Reax, Dante I just wanna show some respect to the new guy.
(Turns to Efe.)
I'm Diago and that's my folks.
(Points at a group of well-built men standing across the open field.)
We just want to let you know that you're welcome to join us anytime.
MOHAMMED
He is not joining your gang, Diago.
DIAGO
(Turns to Mohammed.)
I wasn't talking to you.
Punk ass.
"Mohammed appears furious."
MOHAMMED
What did you just call me?
DIAGO
You heard me, punk ass!
EFE
That's enough.
(Turns to Diago.)
Thank you for the invitation but I think I would have to decline.
DIAGO
Why? You gonna miss out on a lot here if you do not see reasons to roll with the big dudes.
With us, you can accomplish a lot here.
You need us you know.
DANTE
You heard the boy, Diago.
He is not interested.
DIAGO
(Turns to Dante.)
Fine, I won't push it.
(Turns to Efe)
But if you change your mind, you know where to find me.
(Offers Efe a handshake)
EFE
Sure
(Accepts the handshake.)
DIAGO
You seem like a smart boy.
I hope you don't let that waste in the hands of people who cannot offer you half of what I could offer you.
JUDE
(Stands in-between Efe and Diago.)
Alright, that's enough.
Leave!
DIAGO
(Smiles)
Sure, I will.
(Turns to Efe.)
If you ever need anything. I mean anything, you know where to find me.
(Sluggishly walks out of the scene.)
EFE
That's the fifth gang who has offered me an open invitation today.
DANTE
And more are coming but you cannot align yourself with any of them.
EFE
I get it!
You have said that a thousand times today, but you haven't told me why!
DANTE
(Turns to Efe)
Look around you do you think any of this inmate care about your wellbeing?
They only want you to be on their side because it's beneficial right now.
The moment things go south for you, they will all turn on you.
EFE
Like the way most of them have turned on Big Shark.
DANTE
Something like that and you are not Big Shark so do not get carried away with the attention you are getting right now.
JUDE
Exactly.
CUT OUT.
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INT. BIG SHARKS CELL.
"One of the guards approaches the cell."
GUARD
Gerrrallld.
(Pronounces the name awkwardly.)
GERALD
(Comes out of the cell.)
What the f is your problem?
I have told you not to call me that.
GUARD
(Chuckles)
But I choose to.
Now what are you going to do about it?
GERALD
(Fights the urge to beat the hell out of the guard)
What do you want?
GUARD
I have a message from your boss.
GERALD
Big Shark!
What is it?
GUARD
(Gives Gerald a white Envelop)
He wants it done within the next forty-eight hours.
GERALD
(Open and read the note.)
Finally, something exciting to do.
GUARD
I'm certain you understood the message.
You and the boys should not be directly involved.
All you have to do is spread the message secretly to the inmates. And let them fight for the price.
GERALD
I get the message.
GUARD
I will be on my way then.
Have a good day, GEERRALLLD!
(Whistles and walks out of the scene.)
"Gerald turns to one of the boys."
GERALD
(Smiles)
You, get this printed in hundreds of copies.
BOY
Yes, sir.
(Turns to leave.)
GERALD
(Grabs him by the arm)
Make sure nobody sees you or it will cost you your life!
BOY
Yes, sir.
(Walks out of the cell.)
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INT. WINNER ACADEMY
"Ngozi flushes down the blood-stained tissue paper, picks up her back, and heads towards the exit door of the restroom."
NGOZI
(Appears shocked at the sight of Frank.)
Oh, my God.
(Plaves her hands on her chest.)
FRANK
Did I scare you?
I'm sorry.
NGOZI
Don't snick up on me like that again.
FRANK
I'm sorry.
How the things....
NGOZI
(Interrupts Frank)
Don't ask how I am!
I have been bleeding ever since we did it and it's not funny at all. Although the pain has subsided, I still feel a lot of pain whenever I use the toilet.
So do not ask me how I am!
(Turns to leave.)
FRANK
Ngozi...
NGOZI
(Turns to Frank)
What is it, Frank?
I told you not to ask me how I...
FRANK
(Interrupts Ngozi)
I know but that is not why I was waiting out here.
NGOZI
Then why are you here?
FRANK
I wanted to know how your customers are responding to our present situation.
NGOZI
Really?
FRANK
Yes!
NGOZI
So, our first open conversation after I gave my virginity to you, is about some stupid drugs?
I guess I expected so much from you.
FRANK
I don't get you!
Were you not the same person who just tried to shut me down because you thought I wanted to ask about your well-being?
Now you realize I wasn't doing that, yet you are still angry with me.
NGOZI
Just leave me alone.
(Walks out of the scene.)
FRANK
Ngozi, wait!
"Ngozi ignores him."
"Tega walks in."
TEGA
Wow, don't tell me the dumping came so early.
FRANK
Tega, I am not in the mood.
(Turns to leave.)
TEGA
I guess I can have my share of the cake now.
FRANK
(Turns to Tega)
Stay away from Ngozi or...
TEGA
Or what?
FRANK
Make a move, then you will know what I am capable of.
(Walks out of the scene.)
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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...
