GIVE MY REGARDS TO NIGERIAA Screenplay by BesGooMayla is excited to start college, shes even more excited that she's made a love connection with a handsome medical student from Nigeria. You aren't going to believe what the outcome of this story is!INT. MAYLA'S BEDROOM - NIGHT MAYLA,18, laying on bed writing in journal MAYLA
(narrating) Although I was born here in America my parents made sure my older
brother and I were in tuned with our Nigerian roots. Not to mention our
parents raised us with all the basic strict Nigerian rules. So you can
imagine how excited I am to start college and live my life. this year
Sinqua and I would both be freshman and the hottest couple on campus.
My mom is more excited than usual about Sinqua coming, it seems like
everyday she comes home with a new piece of African art. "And over here
is from the Ibo tribe made in 1702." mom nobody cares. Although I 'm
only 18 he makes me feel like a grown woman. There is something
refreshing about an 18 year old man whose text messages don't include
"send nudes". Thats why he gets them lol. I need to stop. Ow gotta go my babe just texted me. PHONE TEXT CONVERSATION
Hello beautiful
queen Hey king how are
you? I'm great you know
why? Why? Because I get to finally meet my
queen! Awww
XOXO I don't understand what this XOXO
means Lol I'm sorry it means hugs and
kisses I can't wait to hug and kiss
you Neither can I, I'm so happy I waited for
you You are truly one of a kind I got a present for
you Really? I have to get you a present
now You are present enough for me my
love sdifjsldkfj ? Oh my gosh I'm so sorry you gave me the chills
lol Lol well you gave me the chills when I seen that sexy picture you sent
this morning your body is a work of
art My body? have you seen yours I mean you could easily be a model all the
ladies are gonna love you but I'm going to be the one you're making love
to I cannot wait to have
you in my arms all my dreams will come true INT. CLOTHING STORE FITTING ROOM - DAY Mayla is trying on outfits for her best friend Ashley. ASHLEY Hurry up and put this one on this is like your seventh dress and if this one isn't it we're giving up on this store. MAYLA I'm meeting the love of my life I have to have an outfit that says I'm classy, take me now
They laugh. ASHLEY Yas undercover freak. What are we guys going to do when he gets
here? Make sure this dress with easy access so you can
meet him in the bathroom for a quick rendezvous.
MAYLA Girl stop we'll probably go bowling or something. ASHLEY Do they have bowling alleys in Africa?
MAYLA Sometimes I don't know how you're my best friend, I'm sure they
do. I know there are some less fortunate parts of Africa but its not a wasteland
like most small minded people think.
ASHLEY Not a cloud in site, but I'm feeling some shade.
MAYLA Definitely shade.
They laugh. ASHLEY Well what about a museum, like an art exhibit an African art exhibit ow yeah.
MAYLA First of all thats to cliche, second of all have you seen my house it is an African Art exhibit.
ASHLEY True, girl I'm sure the only place he wants to go is your bedroom.
MAYLA Aye and the door is wide open for him.
ASHLEY Yas thats super cute!
Ashley dances with her. They stand in front on the mirror.
ASHLEY Do you really think this is the guy you want to be your first?
MAYLA (exhale) Yeah.
ASHLEY Good cause I'm sick of being the only one getting some action.
Mayla walks into the kitchen fresh out of bed. KEEMA,40s, Thick Nigerian accent, motherly, cooking breakfast. MAYLA Good morning mama KEEMA Good morning ladybug how did you sleep? MAYLA Wonderful! Today just feels like a good day! you need help? KEEMA Sure Mayla begins to place biscuits on a pan. MAYLA Wheres daddy? KEEMA He made his way to the airport to pick up Sinqua hes arriving earlier than we thought. MAYLA (shocked) What! KEEMA Whats the issue? MAYLA I look a mess Mayla runs out the kitchen. KEEMA Thats never stopped you before. Keema laughs herself, Mayla smiles sarcastically. INT. MAYLAS BEDROOM - MORNING Mayla sitting at vanity table doing her make up, talking to herself. She is dressed. MAYLA I'm so happy you're here, your more handsome in person. Wait that's corny as hell . Knock on door. MALIK,23, bust in the room. MALIK Baby sister! MAYLA Brother! Mayla gets up and runs to her brother. They hug each other. MALIK What you getting all fancy for? Thats the dress the college girls wear that says I'm classy, take me now. Ah I see, you think the new recipient is handsome. I remember acting like this when it was Nia. I mean I guarantee hes a catfish, don't get your hopes up. He probably used a models picture. Hes gonna come here looking like a beast. MAYLA What are you even talking about? I've never seen his picture. MALIK Yes you have ma used to make me add the student on facebook too. MAYLA Well that doesn't mean I think hes handsome. Why are you even here? You don't live here anymore. MALIK Ma said she had a surprise for me, not to mention this was my house before it was yours. MAYLA Well you can have it back when I am gone. MALIK Where you going? MAYLA To be the cutest couple on campus. Malik laughs. MALIK With who? You better tell me who this boy is that thinks hes gonna be holding hands with my baby sister- wait is it even a guy? cause your vibe has been a little questionable lately. Mayla throws a small object at Malik he runs off, she chases after him. INT. DINNING ROOM - DAY Malik and Mayla walk into the kitchen. Keema is setting up the table. KEEMA He is out back with your father. Malik walks out. Mayla looks in the mirror to make sure she looks good. KEEMA I am so excited for you to meet him, he is such a handsome gentlemen. MAYLA I know! I mean I'm sure. KEEMA His father is here also. MAYLA Oh cool. The four men walk into the dinning room. MALIK One of the best medical programs- Mayla and Sinqua are face to
face for the first time. Mayla starts to day dream. Mayla and Sinqua are
the only ones in the room. Sinqua walks up to her shirtless showing off
his amazing physique. SINQUA Hello my queen. MAYLA Chocolate delight. Sinqua grabs Mayla and makes out with her. Back to reality. Mayla trips over a chair. MOHAMMED Ladybug are you okay? MAYLA Huh? Oh yes! I'm fine. Hello I'm Mayla. SINQUA Pleasure to meet you. Mayla and Sinqua shake hands. MAYLA The pleasures all mine. SINQUA This is my father Bilal Ode. Bilal hugs Mayla is excitement. BILAL You are beautiful just like your mother. MAYLA Oh thank you. Sinqua winks at Mayla she smiles. KEEMA Breakfast is served. They all sit at the table. They begin serving food. SINQUA I am honored beyond words for this opportunity. MOHAMMED You are a excellent scholar son, we started this fund just for students like you. SINQUA Thank you sir. KEEMA There is something I want to tell you children. Now you both know I was adopted, well I found my birth family. MALIK You did mama that's amazing. MAYLA Yeah I can't wait to meet them. KEEMA Yes, Unfortunately my birth sister passed on, but I discovered that I have a a nephew. SINQUA That is wonderful news, is he currently in Nigeria? Whats his name? I may know him. KEEMA Well his mothers name is Ako. SINQUA That is my mothers name. KEEMA Yes! She was my sister which means the three of you are first cousins. Keema gets emotional. Mayla starts to choke, Malik starts to crack up laughing, Sinqua is in shock. Keema pats Mayla on the back, Mayla drinks her water. Bilal is clapping in excitement. BILAL This is a wonderful blessing. My wife would be overjoyed beyond belief. MALIK Yes, yes it is welcome to the family cuz! Now I know what they mean by keep it all in the family. Malik shakes Sinqua hands. Sinqua and Mayla look at each other. They smile and chuckle nervously. © 2017 BesGooAuthor's Note
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Added on June 6, 2017 Last Updated on September 1, 2017 Tags: comedy, Nigerian, Nigeria, funny, women, African, love, short story, screenplay, script, short scene, female writer, black writer, African writer, Los Angeles writer, laugh, College, Humor AuthorBesGooLos Angeles, CAAboutWhat you Do Bes Goo!!! Hi everyone my name is Billi Sarafina (I go by both names) I am a Screenwriter who specializes, but not limited to the dramatic comedy genre. A Los Angeles native enjoys creatin.. more..Writing
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