(Martins is in his room reading newspaper. He takes of his spectacle and has he is about to stand up Celina enters.)
Celina: Uncle it get something wey I one discuss with you.
Martins: What? (He sits on the bed.)
Celina: Uncle yesterday still three days ago still dey touch me.
Martins: What happened?
Celina: The day we go mall.
Martins: So what happened that day?
Celina: Uncle you know say we separate.
(Flashback.)
(In the shopping mall, Martins and Celina pick up an item.)
Martins: This will be very useful you know.
Celina: Uncle abeg, make I go the other side so I fit get something else.
Martins: Alright. Be careful Celina.
Celina: I don here uncle Martins.
(They separate.)
(Celina and Martins continue their conversation in the room.)
Martins: So what happened?
Celina: Uncle I go where I see perfumery. I one go see the kind perfume wey go better my clothing you understand.
Martins: So.
(Flashback.)
(Celina is about to pick up a perfume then she slips and falls on Alex's hand, but her bag falls down and everything in the bag fell down. They stare at each other for like ten seconds and he pushes her to stand.)
Celina: Oga thank you meli much.
Alex: I see you don't understand English properly right?
Celina: Oga you talk true oh, na true talk you yan.
Alex: (Chuckles.) Wow. I enjoy the way you talk.
Celina: What is your name?
Alex: My name is ...
(Celina and Martins continue their conversation.)
Celina: You con then distract us. You con make me leave the premises.
Martins: Wait. (Chuckles.) You're in love Celina.
Celina: Na wetin you think, when I dey naija, every time I go just dey pray say let God get me man for this side.
Martins: So what then? I can see you're eager to find him, I will help you, you hear.
Celina: Alright Uncle.
Martins: I was about to go to the kitchen to prepare coffee. Just quickly help me.
Celina: Alright.
LIGHT FADES
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The Climax: Two States One Love
HumorCelina a native of Warri, leaves her home for Abroad to fulfill her big dreams. She lives with her Uncle and comes in contact with different people. What happened to her while away from home?
