INT. LIBRARY
"Ngozi appears irritated."
NGOZI
You know I can see you, right?
"Frank comes out from behind the shelf."
FRANK
Hey!
NGOZI
What do you want?
FRANK
I want us to talk.
NGOZI
There is nothing to talk about.
FRANK
I don't know why we are fighting, Ngozi.
NGOZI
Really Frank?
FRANK
Ngozi, I'm saying I don't want us to fight anymore.
Whatever I have done to upset you, I am sorry, honestly.
NGOZI
(Stays silent for five seconds)
I want clarity, that's all.
FRANK
Clarity on what?
NGOZI
About what we are, Frank.
I don't like the feeling of uncertainty. I just want to know what we are.
FRANK
(Holds her hand)
You are my baby girl.
I know you might have heard a lot of stuff about me that is not pleasant to the ears, and I won't be the guy who will lie to you.
NGOZI
So, are they true?
FRANK
Umm, Some of them
NGOZI
How about the threesome story?
FRANK
That's a myth.
NGOZI
Really?
FRANK
Yes!
I have been with countless girls, but not a threesome. It's not my thing.
I'm too intentional and personal for that.
Jizz!
NGOZI
Okay, how about making out in the female restroom with Tola?
FRANK
Hmm, that might be true.
NGOZI
Hey, you said no lies.
FRANK
(Chuckles)
Okay, yes, that one is true, but it's all in the past.
I am with you now. I don't want you to worry about these side talks and rumours.
NGOZI
Why do you want to be with me?
Half the girls in our class would do anything to be your girl.
FRANK
Finally, someone admits I am the hottest Dude in our class.
NGOZI
(Chuckles)
Stop it, jor.
Honestly, I am curious.
Why me?
FRANK
(Sighs)
I have spent a lot of time with ladies, and I mean no disrespect, but most are shallow in thinking. I am not a saint, but to tell you the truth, just because I love to screw them doesn't mean I want to keep them. I want a girl with substances that i can be verbally intimate with.
A girl like you.
NGOZI
Hmm, really?
I thought what most guys want from ladies is sex.
FRANK
True!
But I am not most guys, and I know many of my kind are out there.
NGOZI
Okay, if you say so.
FRANK
I have to meet up with Dayo and Tega now.
(Gets up)
I will see you later.
NGOZI
(Gazes at her watch)
That's true.
(Attempts to get up)
FRANK
Don't bother.
NGOZI
But I have to be there.
FRANK
We both know you really don't want to be there.
(Pulls her back to the chair)
So, stay here and read. Don't worry; I will come up with some excuses for you.
NGOZI
Now you are being sweet.
FRANK
(Leans over her)
But I'm always sweet.
(Attempts to kiss her on the cheek)
NGOZI
Stop, we are in school, Frank.
People are watching.
FRANK
Like I care
(Kisses her and walks away.)
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EXT. THE ASIKA HOUSEHOLD.
"Ella helps Mama out of the car."
ELLA
Gently.
UCHE
(Opens the entrance door.)
Easy
(Assist Ella in bringing Mrs. Asika into the house.)
ELLA
How are you feeling?
Mrs. ASIKA
I am fine.
(Coughs)
ELLA
I will get you a glass of water.
(Rushes to the kitchen.)
UCHE
How are you feeling?
Mrs. ASIKA
I am fine, Uche.
You don ask me this question reach hundred times today.
(Coughs)
UCHE
That's because I know you!
You have mastered the act of enduring and keeping things to yourself.
Mrs. ASIKA
I know, son. But honestly, I am fine.
You hear me so?
UCHE
Okay.
Mrs. ASIKA
Have you heard from him?
UCHE
I have told you to stop asking about that idiot.
Mrs. ASIKA
I just want to know where he is.
UCHE
For what?
Mrs. ASIKA
He is still the Father of the baby.
UCHE
Doesn't mean we need him!
Fatherhood is not an identity; it's a role which we both know the idiot can't play.
To me he is just an anonymous sperm donor.
Mrs. ASIKA
I just want to know where he is.
UCHE
I don't know. When I returned home, I didn't meet him here and he hasn't shown up since then.
"Ella walks in with a glass of water in her hand."
Mrs. ASIKA
(Coughs)
Thank you, my daughter.
(Takes the glass of water from Ella.)
ELLA
Dooh!
(Rubs Mrs. Asika back)
UCHE
(Smiles at Mrs. Asika)
Alright, today I am going to prepare your favorite.
Agusi soup and Fufu.
(Rushes to the kitchen.)
ELLA
(Takes the empty glass from Mrs. Asika)
Do you want more?
Mrs. ASIKA
No, I am okay.
(Clears her throat)
ELLA
Alright
(Drop the glass on the table.)
Mrs. ASIKA
(Holds Ella by the hand.)
Thank you, my daughter.
ELLA
For what, Ma?
Mrs. ASIKA
For being a good friend to my son.
ELLA
It's nothing, Ma.
I'm just doing what Uche would do for me if it were me.
Mrs. ASIKA
Thank you, but I want you to do one more thing for me.
ELLA
Ahh, what's that?
Mrs. ASIKA
Please go back to that kitchen and make sure that boy doesn't mess things up.
ELLA
(Chuckles)
You know, I just thought of that too.
Mrs. ASIKA
(Smiles)
I know he means well, but I don't want to add a stomach upset to what I already feel.
ELLA
(Chuckles)
Sure, I will make sure that doesn't happen.
(Gets up and walks out of the scene.)
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INT. KITCHEN
"Uche appears confused."
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