Desperate HouswivesA Screenplay by whaley6600DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES NIGERIA
Walking along the busy streets of Lagos in the falls of 2002, something extra ordinary happened. Some thought that would come of global patronage was conceived.
The resolve of five of the most versatile and creative minds was made; metamorphosing into a greatest dream and a most formidable force all would have to reckon with. It was the unity of five different worlds each distinct, yet as one. Just like two peas in a pod only this time it was more like five souls entwined in euphoria of greatness. They had more than a vision... a mission to bring about the extra ordinary challenge in all aspects of life.. You know "by any means necessary" so they thought! Knock on wood.
Knock Knock.. OK not literally.
12YEARS LATER!
At the Nigerian Fashion Awards...
HOST - Presenting the last award for the evening is the delectable Miss Toyin Adams and Bruce Ige.
AWARD PRESENTERS - The nominees for the best fashion brand.. IDAHON, DULCHE, CRIPS DESIGN AND VULVA. And the winner is DULCHE! "people clap and she walks to the stage" she hugs the award presenter as she receives the award’
TOYIN ADAMS - Congratulations.. you deserve it ! Speech Pls? KOYIN - Thank You! You are too kind.. "Face the crowd and adjusts her microphone"
SPEECH:
I want to say a big thank you to everyone that has stood with our brand ‘DULCHE’. I must say it has been an amazing journey thus far. Looking at the fashion Industry today, many people claim to be the best but you know to each his own, some claim the best style but hey, whatever floats your boat huh? "Giggles"...
I'm here to give you so much more.. Forgive me to tell you to rev up for a re-run for I cannot be too smoggy for now. I'm here as the number one contender, now I play the game and others have got to try harder. “the host who was waiting to go back on stage due to the limited time he had, looks at this time and shakes his head"
The beauty of eclectics, the power of innovation and the creativity in versatility combines as a trinity which is a recipe to break through the highest threshold of barriers. Ability has no gender. Think it and do it. Envisage excellence, fantasize resilience.. I have come to take it from where your muse ebbed off.. My name is Koyinsola Dulche Agrimonti. There was a standing ovation for her .. she smiles as she takes her leave to the backstage escorted by the two award presenters.
Host- Damn I just got a boner.. Oh Lordy Lordy! Phew!
HOST: Comes back to the stage to quickly announce the next musical performing act. "Adjusting his zipper and hurries after koyin"..
HOST: Wonderful speech Madam DULCHE.. Very elegant I must confess. Crème de la crème, and that’s how I like my women.. Fierce and confident! KOYIN: Thanks but No thanks! But, I'm taken mister! "Flashes her ring and moves along"
At the fashion show award after party, Koyin and Robin got down from the limousine, directly onto the red carpet while paparazzi took a ton of pictures..
INTERVIEWER: Hello Mrs. DULCHE, how does it feel winning the award for the best fashion label ? KOYIN: It feels great and surreal at the same time. I must confess that I'm amazed beyond words! INTERVIEWER: Where do you see DULCHE five years from now? KOYIN: Hmm... I see DULCHE going global in five years. More international recognitions and awards. Hopefully, stores downtown New York, Seville, Paris and Chicago. INTERVIEWER: Well said.. Enjoy your evening Madame. KOYIN: And you too "she enters the after party hall with Robin"
SERVER: Champagne ma’am? KOYIN: Oh... Yes please! "Herself and Robin grabs each glass"
ROBIN: Cool Party KOYIN: You can say that again. "Host at the award show immediately grabs the microphone"
HOST: My name is Benjamin Atare and I officially welcome you all to the after party soirée of the award show. Mingle, drink responsibly and have a good time. DJ MIKANO ...Hit me! "Music plays ... Rihanna-pour it up"
A handsome young man notices Koyin's beauty from the other side of the hall, so he decided to step up to her with his champagne glass in his hands.
SEGUN: My name is Segun Acosta, CEO Terabyte Energy. KOYIN: and my name is.... "segun interrupts " SEGUN: Save your breath beautiful. I know who you are.. I heard you loud and clear at the at the end of your speech. KOYIN: Oh, you did? Fascinating! This is my best friend Robin.. "segun turns to Robin" SEGUN: Pleased to meet your acquaintance Robin... pls can you give us a minute alone? I would like to have a mini discussion with Koyin and it’s kind of private. ROBIN: Sure.. I don’t see why not! "Turns to Koyin and says I'll be around" SEGUN: Thanks Robin. So, Koyin,, did I mention earlier that you are an epitome of beauty . Oh my... GOD sure took his time on you. There is no point cutting corners so I'd go right to it... I would love to wine and dine you on my yatch.. What do you say? KOYIN: Are you asking me out? SEGUN: If that's what you call it... YES! KOYIN: Quite a charmer I must say! But, sorry I'm going to have to decline. SEGUN: And why is that? KOYIN: I'm taken... happily married! SEGUN: Oh Bummer! "this time.. Robin returns from walking all around the party hall" ROBIN: Time's up Mister! "segun deeps his left hand in his suit and brings out his card " SEGUN: Here darling, call me when your marriage heads for the rocks! "he winks while koyin receives the card" ROBIN: Psst, seriously? THIS GUY! KOYIN: Probably not.. But who knows we can be business partners in the near future. SEGUN: Never say never... “he winks and strolls away" ROBIN: Call me when your marriage heads for the rocks? WHAT NERVE! KOYIN: I know right? There's absolutely nothing you won’t see in Lagos. So cocky! ROBIN: Can we leave now pls ? It’s getting late! KOYIN: Sure we can!
Back at Pentaz Str , Adiza Estate in Lekki Phase1. A upscale residential area where peace and tranquil and decorum exists except for indoors...
KOYINSOLA'S RESIDENCE They all flash their wedding rings with pride and joy while they sip on champagne. “Hands Conjoined"
FATIMA: I can’t believe I said YES. I can’t believe I would be getting married to the son to the son of a billionaire! "Sips and sighs” CLARA: DUH...It’s not a dream my dear. Open your eyes to reality and you are one lucky girl. One of the perks of being married is that you get to join us at the married women club, so certain things must change. I remember when I first got married... Just like yesterday...
'The girls interrupted and recited after her' THE GIRLS: Just like yesterday it seemed like the love would never dwindle, now I have kids and my career is slowly going down under.. FATIMA: We have heard that sentence a million times if not more.. KOYIN: Clara...we don’t need you to be a Debbie downer today. It’s Fatima’s day and we are all happy for her.. Isn’t that right ladies? THE GIRLS: You got that right.. CLARA: Robin... You’re awfully quiet today. What’s wrong? ROBIN: Oh my bad... It's business! I have to follow up on the new stock options I just purchased. You do know my company must not go down under... "Looks at Clara and then she smiles..." CLARA: Really? You had to go there didn't you? ROBIN: Oh I'm sorry. That was a cheap shot... Didn’t mean anything bad! I'm always so misunderstood..."all the damn time" "Sips and continues with her phone" KOYIN: Oh dear! "Covers her mouth” FATIMA: What is it? KOYIN: The award show from last night airs in five minutes.. ROBIN: Oh. That’s right. I would like to see that again, wouldn’t miss that for anything in the world... "Drops her phone and fills her glass with more champagne...” ROBIN: SHE TORE IT UP!!! " FATIMA: Damn. You scared me! What channel is it on? KOYIN : Channel 57, the fashion channel ... Ladies , grab a bowl of popcorn, fill your glasses with more champagne as you watch the queen of fashion "MOI" take center stage and steal the show. 'Walks and poses' CLARA: Geez... so dramatic! "koyin smiles and looks at Clara" KOYIN: A penny for your thoughts? CLARA: Got Nothing! KOYIN: I didn’t think so... 'Clara rolls eyes... hiss and sips!'
FASHION SHOW STARTS ON CHANNEL 57
FATIMA: Oh you look so amazing... "Fatima rubs koyin's thighs" ROBIN: Shhh... Here comes the killer speech! "after the speech" CLARA: Damn, I think I saw that coming. ROBIN: GOD! Total awesomeness!!! I love how she mentioned her name at the end. It simply means "bow down b*****s" and it worked. Koyin dear.. I love you! Best friends for life? KOYIN: You got it sister! ROBIN: Pinky swear? KOYIN: Yes my dear.. Sisters for life! “They both hug it out" FATIMA: We are all sisters for life... "Joins the hug train” CLARA: Good times..
DOORBELL GOES OFF.
KOYIN: Who could that be? I'm not expecting anyone... ROBIN: Oh. It could be the delivery for the red velvet cakes and blueberry muffins I ordered for us earlier on my way here. Did that while I was driving, I call that multi-tasking. Some people are just born to do that..
“Smiles at Clara" CLARA: Keep it up and we would have to fist it out . DORK! KOYIN: I'll go get the door..
DOORBELL GOES OFF AGAIN..
KOYIN: Hang on.. I'll be right out! "Opens the door" DELIVERY GUY: Good day ma’am, delivery for Mrs. Robin Gonzalez from Crafts? KOYIN: Oh yeah... I'll take that... How much is it? DELIVERY GUY: 11,500 naira ma’am. KOYIN: Ok.. Hang on! Let me get my purse. DELIVERY GUY: Alright ma’am... 'koyin enters and shuts the door.. Walked to the living room hastily" KOYIN: OMG!!! Is it just me or that delivery guy brought with him the heat from the bakery. Whoa.. I'm so hot, he is so hot, we are so hot.. ermm I mean... you get my drift... "Fans her herself” ROBIN: Oh yes I do.. Breathe girl... Breathe! I'm going to see for myself 'Opens the curtains" CLARA: Who is out there? ROBIN: He looks so good and trimmed. KOYIN: He sure does... Where’s my purse? "Looks for her purse and gives robin the receipt" CLARA: Wait...why is she talking that way? Isn’t she married anymore? ROBIN: She sure is.. But it doesn't hurt to look does it? There is no point getting holier than thou on us... It was just a harmless admiration. "Drops the receipt on the table" CLARA: Harmless admiration? Whatever happened to respecting your marriage? FATIMA: I still cannot believe you ordered from CRAFTS! You know that's my only competition... You couldn't have ordered from my store? The hell? CLARA: Wait! What? That's totally off point and off topic! "Clara’s phone rings" CLARA: I have to take this! “I’ll be back” "Hello AJ, rants on the phone” FATIMA: ROBIN! 'Robin who was busy with her phone was shocked at the mention of her name' ROBIN: Sorry dear, bless your heart. I'll order from your store next time but you know crafts sells very good blueberry muffins. 'koyin enters after paying the delivery guy, she shuts the door and joins in the conversation' KOYIN: I can attest to that! Sweet heaven Muffins!!! 'Clara who was done with her phone call also joins in the conversation' CLARA: Amen to that sister! 'Pauses" we are talking about actual muffins right?? FATIMA: Are you kidding me? I have the best muffins!! Damn it... 'They all stare at her with curiosity'... FATIMA: Wrong choice of words... Sorry! ROBIN: Awkward!
SHIPPING COMPANY CONSULTANT
CONSULTANT: Good afternoon Madam! Is this Mrs. Koyinsola Agrimonti , CEO DULCHE ? KOYIN: Yes speaking.. who wants to know ? CONSULTANT: My name is Dennis Isahon from Beyond freight forwarding.. I'm pleased to inform you that we have a special package right outside your gate. Your husband says it’s a surprise for you. KOYIN: Oh really.. My husband? I'll be with you shortly... Give me a minute. CLARA: Who was that? KOYIN: Some guy at the entrance... He said he has a package for me from my husband. I have to check with him first... 'Open curtains and peeps' dials her husband's number’ KOYIN: Babe, did you send anyone here with a package? KUNLE: Yes, I did! It's my way of saying sorry, since I'm not going to make it home this weekend anymore. I have to be in Valencia for a friendly match and also I want to say thank you for making me proud last night at the award show. I have lots of time to make up for babe, I miss you so much and I'm proud of you. KOYIN: I miss you too babe and I totally understand. I'll be here waiting.. NO PROBLEMO! so tell me.. What’s the surprise? What did you get me? 'kunle scoffs" KUNLE: Fear of the unknown? You’ll have to find that out babe. Got to run…Duty calls. Love you! KOYIN: Love you too big daddy bear! 'Hangs up. As she runs to the door. The other girls followed her to the balcony to see the surprise' KOYIN: MUSTY... "She yells out".. MUSTY: Yes Madame.. KOYIN: Open the gate "she yells out again" 'Musty rushed to the gate from the gatehouse.. Speaks to a young man outside the gate and comes back inside to open the big gate'.. "They all watched from the balcony" ROBIN: OH NO! HE DIDN’T!!
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KOYIN: HOLY DEBACLE.. I can’t feel my nerves! FATIMA: Yes that's me! Oh sorry... "Debacle “right.. CLARA: This is beyond words.. ROBIN: No it isn’t.. It's the 2014 super charge Range Rover sport. Welcome to the club girl. High five! FATIMA: This is so hot! Way out of my league... Well except I convince Abdul to get me one as a wedding gift! CLARA: My husband cannot afford this... ROBIN: You got that right.. Ermm I mean he could get you a 2010 model right? CLARA: Don't get on my nerves Robin! FATIMA: We have to celebrate this! 'They all rush downstairs to have a closer look at the brand new SUV'
CHIOMA'S RESIDENCE
Chioma Ugbonna, though one of the girls but happily married to Ken Ugbonna. Chioma is currently four months pregnant and have two teenage kids. 'chioma grabs her phone while she makes herself lunch.. She hums while she scrolls down on her touchscreen phone' CHIOMA: Oh my! Guess what honey.. KEN: What darling? Can’t guess babe you know I suck at it. 'Chuckles' CHIOMA: Right! You know my friend Koyin ? The fashion specialist? Remember her? KEN: Of course I do.. What about her? CHIOMA: Herr husband just got her the 2014 range rover sport.. Is that cool or what? She just messaged me on twitter to tell me this and they are celebrating without me. .see honey, how selfish! 'Hands ken her phone' KEN: Oh wow... this must have cost a fortune. What does her husband do again? CHIOMA: He is a soccer player. He plays for one of the big clubs in Spain... I think KEN: Well, that makes sense. They don't have to wait monthly for payday it just comes in every week. CHIOMA: Meaning? KEN: Nothing Honey.. CHIOMA: So typical! 'chioma rolls her eyes and snatches her phone from ken.. Looks through her phone again and dials a number' CHIOMA: I'm going to congratulate her.. I should be there., KEN: Knock yourself out babe! 'chioma raises her to give ken the talk to the hand sign'. Dave the couple’s first child runs into the kicthen..14yr old Dave pauses, looks around' DAVE: Hi Dad! Mum.. I'm hungry.. KEN: Did you not have lunch about an hour ago? CHIOMA: Yes he did! A big portion at that.. DAVE: It's just salad mum.. Does that count? KEN: Just? 'chioma's call finally went through' CHIOMA: Hey bestie.. Celebrating without me huh ? So not fair.. I have that mean face on! KOYIN: Sorry dear.. You do know your condition doesn't require stress. I was actually planning to bring you some oatmeal raisin cookies later today. CHIOMA: Oh really... I love oatmeal raisin cookies. KOYIN: Who are you telling? CHIOMA: You're the best! 'Ken who is watching soccer over heard the last sentence and chips in' KEN: Where does that leave me? KOYIN: Let me put you on speaker so you can talk to the girls.. CHIOMA: Alrighty! 'Dave yells out’ DAVE- MOM!! Really? KEN - Let your mother be for Christ sakes! CHIOMA - Take the last piece of the bacon sandwich in the refrigerator... DAVE - That's what I'm talking about. Thanks mum CHIOMA - You're welcome.. Grab two bottles of the new mango juice and give one to your sister. DAVE - OK mum!
As the music 'pullover' blasts away from the new SUV. Koyin was able to stop the girls from celebrating and they were all finally together ready to talk to Chioma. 'Pullover' fades out..
THE GIRLS: Hello Chizzy baby! CHIOMA: OMG! It's the Brady bunch. I miss you girls.. I should be there with you guys celebrating. You'll remember we live on the same street? FATIMA: Yes, yes we know! But you have to take things easy now. You cannot go everywhere with us like you used to. CHIOMA: Oh yes.. Madam bride to be. You’re going to be in the same situation soon. You just wait and see.. FATIMA: No pressure pls.. I'm already getting a mental picture. Oh dear... I'm nauseous! ROBIN: Oh no... You’re going to be mean, evil and have a fat face like chioma.. errm sorry Chioma no pun intended. CHIOMA: None Taken. CLARA: Do you know the sex of the baby yet? CHIOMA: No... Not yet. I don’t think I want to now... FATIMA: Why not? CHIOMA: It takes the fun out of the whole baby making process. Would be amazing to find out on delivery day. CLARA: It sure will KOYIN: I hear ya ! I hear you loud and clear on that one. ROBIN: Ermm.. Quick question CHIOMA: Shoot! ROBIN: How am I supposed to plan a baby shower without knowing the sex of the baby? I mean.. Gucci also comes in small sizes you know? CHIOMA: I'm sold.. I 'll definitely let you know when the time is right. That would be in a couple of months.. It doesn't really hurt to know, does it ? KOYIN: Oh wow. Well, that was easy! "Giggling" FATIMA: What are the odds? CHIOMA: Don’t crucify me! You guys heard Gucci right? I'll hold you to that Robin. CLARA: A lil Gucci doesn’t hurt anybody. ROBIN: I got you sister. CLARA: Sorry to cut this short but I got to go guys... pill taking time! Love you guys THE GIRLS: We love you too! KOYIN: See you weekend? CHIOMA: Yes weekend... Bring me my cookies! KOYIN: Will do... Adios doll! CHIOMA: Bye... Talk soon.
ROBIN'S RESIDENCE
Jeff, robin’s husband walks out of their exquisite master bathroom singing along to the song he just played “Michael Bubble - Beautiful Day". Draws one side of the curtain and the sunray shines directly on Robin's face.
ROBIN: Jeff, don’t be a jerk.. I'm still very much deep in sleep. JEFF: Hmm... Not really because you just spoke and besides if you were deep in sleep like you claimed you wouldn’t even notice the curtains and your lips would be sealed. ROBIN: I think I had too much to drink last night at Koyin's.. JEFF: You were drinking? ROBIN: I didn't stutter... JEFF: OK Doll face! Cut the sarcasm and get the hell out of that bad. Today is your big meeting! 'He opens the other half of the curtain and the sunray filled the whole room and her face' ROBIN: OH NO! You didn’t promise me torment and torture when I walked down the aisle 13yrs ago! JEFF: And you promised to be a hardworking wife... That's your queue to get up baby. ROBIN: Alright, getting up. JEFF: That's more like it.. The water heater is on baby don’t burn yourself. ROBIN: Thanks for the heads up sweetie. 'Staggers into the bathroom '... JEFF: Anytime baby. 'Walks into the closet as he ponders on what to wear’
CLARA'S OFFICE
SECRETARY: Good morning Ma CLARA: Good morning Ada, how many patients do we have on standby this am? ADA: Just a woman with a rare skin disease. She said she will be back in a couple of minutes; she had to go get breakfast. CLARA: Ok when she comes back… Lead her into my office. ADA: Yes ma... Excuse me ma CLARA: What is it? 'Secretary pauses trying to remember what she was going to say..' CLARA: Ada.. I'm still waiting! ADA: I cant remember ma.. I'm sorry CLARA: NO WAY! Did you have all timers? Where did you do your time? Ada...come on, this is ridic ! When your brain reboots, you know your way to my office. Oh, you do know what that is right?
the open space with a table and chair where patients are attended to ? ADA : Sorry Ma CLARA: Geez! What a dummy! 'walks into her office and shuts the door'
FATIMA'S STORE
At the back kitchen..Pls hurry up guys we have that delivery for the Lagos city carnival mega cake at 11am. Gobble Gobble, Chop Chop! 'her phone rings immediately' FATIMA - I'll be right back.. double up your pace people. Hello boo.. How was your night? ABDUL - Night was good my dear.. Would have been better with you here. FATIMA - Oh really... How so? ABDUL - Well, after a night of long sizzling passion, you would imagine the next best thing to do the morning after for a princess like yourself is breakfast in bed. "NATURALE" FATIMA - You're so sweet... I can’t wait till it finally happens. ABDUL - Soon enough dear FATIMA - When do you return? ABDUL - I'll be back Sunday night. FATIMA - Make sure you keep those Abuja hoochies far away from you. ABDUL - Yes ma’am… Your wish is my command.. FATIMA - You got that right mister ABDUL - Don’t miss me too much now.. FATIMA - I'll try not to.. You know I'm a tough cookie. ABDUL - Yes you are and I want you to stay that way till Sunday FATIMA - Ok my love... I love you ABDUL - Love you too... Call you later
CLARA'S OFFICE
ADA - The client is ready to see you ma CLARA - Sure, let her In. ADA - You can go in now madam. The door is on your right MRS BANJOKO - Thank you ADA - You're welcome 'Mrs. banjoko knocks on Clara’s door'
CLARA - Come in Pls.. MRS BANJOKO - Good morning Doctor CLARA - Morning to you... How can I help you today madam? MRS BANJOKO - I have these brownish black ugly looking things growing on my face and they give me the creeps. Can you see them? Can anything be done? CLARA - Madam, as a dermatologist, impossible is nothing to me as long as it has to do with the skin. Pls move closer, let me take a closer look. Does it hurt? MRS BANJOKO - No it doesn't.. Just makes my face look ugly. CLARA - These are called lesions and the presence of multiple lesions on your face or neck like what you have here is called DERMATOSISPAPULOSANIGRA and its only common amongst dark skinned women. It's rare for men! MRS BANJOKO - Dermu what? CLARA - DERMATOSISPAPULOSANIGRA MRS BANJOKO - Holy Mary mother of Jesus! I'm going to die... That’s so scary! CLARA - OH NO.. You will not die. Laser can be used to erase them out. MRS BANJOKO - Oh yes pls...Let’s do that then. Can we do it today? CLARA - That will not be today madam. You will have to make an appointment with the secretary; you will give her this price breakdown I'm going to give you in a minute. It contains all you need to buy and the payment for your laser treatment. It also includes a facial cream you would have to use after your laser treatment has been successfully done. The facial cream will rejuvenate your skin to its original state. “No Lesions". So, give this paper to the secretary on your way out and she will tell you what to do next. MRS BANJOKO- Thank you doctor.. I'm so relieved ' as she walks out she soliloquizes and mumbles to herself' MRS BANJOKO - Dermutosis.... whatever! Nobody has got that in my family... the devil is a liar.
PENTAZ STREET
Koyin had started her morning ritual which was jogging twenty times back and forth Pentaz Street. Only this morning she saw an unusual person, the delivery guy she drooled over. She was so surprised to see him running as well.
KOYIN - Hey.. You live around here? DELIVERY GUY - Good morning to you too Madame and yes I do live on this street. I'm renting a flat with a friend. One of the condominiums over there.. KOYIN - That's interesting.. So if I may ask, how did you end up working at crafts? This place seems pretty upscale for a craft worker.. DELIVERY GUY - Life situations Madame. Got to roll with the punches.. This might be hard to believe but I'm a BSc holder still looking for a good job, so hard to find! KOYIN - I concur... Area of study? DELIVERY GUY - Banking and finance... KOYIN - Oh, so you are good with numbers? DELIVERY GUY - I guess you could say that KOYIN - You guess? Not so confident... Are you? DELIVERY GUY - Oh trust me I am.. There's just no point blowing my own trumpet. My work speaks for itself. KOYIN - Well alrighty then.. We will see about that mister. I'll tell you what, how about you let your resume find its way to my office later in the day. DELIVERY GUY - Ok ma’am... Will Do. KOYIN - You know your way there? DELIVERY GUY - I'll wing it... KOYIN - I like your spirit. 'Car honk... Robin who was rushing off to work for her big meeting... interrupted them'
ROBIN - Hello Bestie.. KOYIN - Hey.. I was going to call you this morning. I was waiting till I got to work. ROBIN - Oh yeah? I never knew your a*s was so tight. I was wondering whose tush is that.... I didn’t even know it was yours... So tight! Isn’t that right mister? 'Delivery guy stutters' DELIVERY GUY - Ermm Ermm KOYIN - Don’t be weird! Call me later? ROBIN - You bet I will... Ciao! KOYIN - Bye Robin
DELIVERY GUY- Interesting woman... KOYIN - Bless her heart. So, you never told me your name... DELIVERY GUY - My name is Joe KOYIN - OK Joe... Find me later DELIVERY GUY - Yes ma’am 'music plays in the background one direction - one way or another''koyin turns away jogging back home. Joe also turns the other direction to jog home but was carried away by koyin's tush as advertised earlier by robin. Still carried away by the tush, Joe wasn’t looking forward and he hit the outdoor trashcan, that’s when he caught himself. koyin heard a sound so she turned back KOYIN - Are you ok? JOE - Yes.. Yes ma’am.. I'm ok “stutters" KOYIN - 'smiles and jogs away' JOE - DAMN! 'Shakes his head in lust and continues jogging'
ROBIN'S OFFICE
Robin is known to be a no nonsense woman at her company. She is very strict and doesn’t joke around with anyone. Her employee’s fear her, gives her all the respect she deserves so they won’t get fired like Mr. Akande.
'FLASHBACK' 'In a company meeting.. Robin asked a question about why sales dropped and why some shareholders are selling off their shares'
MR AKANDE - It's very simple. It's the PR marketing department, you should talk to madam. They don't do anything at work except gossip about make-up and rich men. ROBIN - What are you trying to say? 'Raises his hand to interrupts robin' 'I’m not done yet... He screams'. 'The staff all looked at each other because they all knew it was about to go down' looking all surprised and perplexed... MR AKANDE - Some of them even exchange numbers and they get picked up by numerous men after work. ROBIN - Are you done now? MR AKANDE - Yes ROBIN - Ok good for you! You're done with this company as well. See yourself out that door and clear your desk on your way out the main door. Celeste, I need you to listen to me loud and clear.. CELESTE - Uh oh... ok ma’am ROBIN - Move into his office. You are now the new director, resume position after this meeting.. MR AKANDE - I'm sorry ma.... I didn't mean it that way.. I was.. ROBIN - Save your speech for your new company.. Trust they might need it. 'She directs her finger to the door.. pls make it snappy we have a meeting to finish up...' FLASHBACK ENDS
Robin pulls up at work, her staff noticed her arrival and they all settled in quickly. Gbemi her secretary stood up quickly to welcome her..
GBEMI - Good morning ma ROBIN - Good morning Gbemi.. Is my coffee brewing ? GBEMI - Yes ma.. ROBIN - Light roast or dark roast? GBEMI - Dark roast ROBIN - Right on.. I need that today. Pls make sure the meeting hall is set up in 30mins GBEMI - It's been ready for the last hour... ROBIN - Ok perfect 'Manager quickly rushes after robin as she proceeds towards her office' NEDU - Good morning Madame.. ROBIN - Morning NEDU - I just wanted to say that there's a little glitch with the projector in the meeting room. Maybe we should just take that risk? ROBIN - Not on your life ! We cant afford any snafu today. Fix the damn projector..Better still go to the accountant and buy a new one. 'Assistant manager walking by. Chips in' CHIMA - We already ordered for a new one and its on the way now Madame.. ROBIN - Well alrighty then. Crisis averted! You two should learn to communicate more. NEDU - Yes we should ROBIN - Anything else? NEDU - No Madame ROBIN - OK.. Tell Gbemi to bring my coffee. I need my morning fix, I'm grumpy without it. NEDU - OK CHIMA - Sorry I was about to tell you NEDU - Yeah right..
ON PENTAZ STREET
A pop Nigerian singer with a widely circulated leaked internet sex tape just moved to Pentaz with her pets . She's pretty famous so everyone knows about her sex-tape.. And I mean everyone. While she was off-loading her moving truck with some of the movers, something else just happened at Mrs Adebisi's residence. Her husband of 51yrs just slumped and died. Mrs Adebisi was known on the street as the old weird lady. She had three dogs and three parrots. Word got around about the two happenings on Pentaz. Bad news travel faster on pentaz,less than thirty minutes it seems the whole street had heard about the incident via bbm, texts and phone calls.
Paramedics just arrived to take Mr Adebisi's corpse to the mortuary. The Police were also there to ask Mrs Adebisi some questions.
Meanwhile at Ella D's new home.. Ella D is the new pop singer that just moved there. She is most recent addition to Pentaz. Her assistant Bimpe was also there to put things in place.
ELLA D - This street is so calm and beautiful.. I love it BIMPE - Yes it is.. you will do just fine here. ELLA D - I wonder why there are cop cars and paramedic down there.. maybe something tragic happened ? BIMPE - Possibly.. We wouldn't know. Maybe we should try to find out? ELLA D - Perhaps! But I'm sure I'll find out later.. There is still so much to do inside. This is not a good sign for a first day.. BIMPE - You can say that again but I'm sure it’s nothing..
MR ADEBISI'S BURIAL AT MRS ADEBISI'S RESIDENCE 'music plays in the background.. tiwa savage- olorun mi'
Everyone's wearing black except for Ella D who mixed hers with red…The girls 'Brady bunch' were also in attendance as well, even Chioma made it to the burial. They decided to say something to
Mrs Adebisi so they walked up to her.
KOYIN - So tragic! Accept our condolence Mrs Adebisi... God is with you! MRS ADEBISI - He was my rock, now loneliness is going to kill me.. I miss him so much already. FATIMA - I can imagine. Whatever you need pls ask us. We will be willing to help you out with anything you need. MRS ADEBISI - Thank you.."sobs" 'Clara moves closer to Mrs. Adebisi and rubs her back'. Ella d noticed Mrs. Adebisi crying and walked to her...
ELLA D - My name is Ella, I just moved here and I heard through the grapevine your husband passed away. I'm sorry for your loss! CLARA - 'coughs' 'the girls looked at each other and gave signals' MRS ADEBISI - Thank you Ella.. Ella right? ELLA D - Yes Ella.. MRS ADEBISI - I was wondering who you were since I've never seen you before around here.. ROBIN - Some of us have in more than just one place..Places you would never have imagined.. CHIOMA - Oh stop it Robin.. Don’t be coy I think she gets your drift. We are all pleased to meet you Ella! ROBIN - We? ELLA - Thank you.. I should leave now... KOYIN - Robin....? ROBIN - What? FATIMA - You know what.. KOYIN - So mean! be cool we are at a burial . Save that nugget for later.. MRS ADEBISI - Girls pls serve yourselves.. I have to speak with my husband’s family about burying rights.. CLARA - Okie Dokie FATIMA - Guess what girls... CLARA - What is it? FATIMA - I and Ella D attended the same college in North Carolina. I'm sure she can’t place my face. Have I grown that much? It can’t be.. ROBIN - I can’t believe that s**t went to college... CLARA - Take it easy on her! I'm sure there is a perfect explanation for that sex tape. I'm sure she didn’t leak it intentionally.. FATIMA - You know.. she stole the only guy I loved in college. He was my best friend Collins. She was screwing him and some of his other friends. Although, he tried coming back to me afterwards but it
Was too late. I just had to turn him down! ROBIN - See?? CHIOMA - You think she would remember what happened over a decade ago? KOYIN - I think not... CLARA - I can’t even remember what I did a decade ago.. ROBIN - You should talk to her FATIMA - I sure will.. But not today! CHIOMA �" Pump your brakes my dear.. Is that really necessary? You’re a happy bride to be now, that's all you should be worried about. 'pastor calls on the attention of everyone with a spoon and a glass cup'
PASTOR - Before I pray can we have a moment of silence for the late Mr Adebisi.. “Then he says his prayers' MRS ADEBISI - I bought three white doves earlier today and I'm going to set them free inside the house. They will take out all the negative energy in this house and it will also keep them from coming
in.. Now I release them, don’t be frightened. ROBIN - What a weirdo! 'Whispers to Fatima' FATIMA- 'secretly pinched her to keep quiet and all the girls smiled 'fake smiles' PASTOR - The Lord's Prayer!
FATIMA'S RESIDENCE
ABDUL - I'm going to open a bottle of wine... Red is so good for the heart. FATIMA - I'll join in the heart sustenance drinking... ABDUL - I love your spirit.. How did it go at Mr Adebisi's burial? FATIMA - It went well and the turnout was surprising. I mean the man never really gets out much. Funny story.. I saw a very interesting blast from the past! ABDUL - You did? FATIMA - You know the popular Ella D? ABDUL - Same Ella D? The pop star with the sex tape? FATIMA - See... I was hoping you would know her. Anyway.. She 'pauses' you didn’t watch that tape did you? ABDUL - Honey.. What about her? FATIMA -Errm... Anyway she just moved to Pentaz and she was also at the burial... 'Abdul opens the wine and pours into two glasses on the table.. ABDUL - That's cool.. And? FATIMA - It is? We went to the same college in North Carolina. ABDUL - How come you have never mentioned that before? FATIMA - Well.. It never came up and she besides she's loose. I don’t like to be friends with loose people! 'Abdul smiles and pours more wine'
ABDUL - For what it’s worth.. She has always been a chart topper and has one of the best albums out now. It's safe to say that she holds her own.. FATIMA - She does now.. Does she? Well.. It’s not an excuse to be a disgrace to womanhood. ABDUL - To each his own my dear! 'Abdul’s phone rings ' FATIMA - To think that you had moral values. GOD, that ship has sailed ABDUL - Excuse me? FATIMA - 'shakes her head' 'Abdul finally picks his phone call and walks away’ FATIMA -Can it be that I'm over reacting? No I don’t think so.. 'She soliloquizes'
Meanwhile at Joe's studio apartment. Joe is the delivery guy from crafts. Well for starters, Joe is actually working at crafts for cover. Joe is an undercover agent for the SFU (Special Fraud Unit). He was sent to Pentaz str to investigate Kunle Agrimonti for Tax Evasion. Getting close to his wife is definitely a good strategy of nailing him. Kunle's wife was already making this easy for Joe because he found him HOT even though she was married.. Little does kunle know that she had her own ulterior motives. She found out Kunle couldn't have a baby but she wanted a baby and she would never leave kunle so she decided to get the baby from another man.. And Joe was her perfect candidate. She also believes her head that Kunle is somehow juggling other women, his career and his family at the same time. Kunle owed 112million naira in back taxes. Joe was staying by the window thinking of his new line of action when he saw Koyin's car drive by. He wasn't sure what to do maybe run after her or just call her since he had already been to her office to submit his uncompleted resume. He didn’t want to seem desperate and he also didn’t want her to suspect anything. He had also thought of setting up hidden cameras all over the Agrimonti's residence but he had no idea how he would achieve that , but he knew he was up to the task and Koyin was going to help him achieve it. 'Joe grabs his phone and dials koyin’s cell phone number written on the card she had given him earlier'
JOE - Hello Madame.. I was wondering if you were back home from work? I would like to discuss some of my references with you if you don’t mind that is… KOYIN - Oh.. No problem at all. You can come over but, just give me a couple of minutes to take a shower. I need to get that work smell off of me.. JOE - Alright Madame.. I'll come over in thirty minutes KOYIN - Ditto...
COUNTRY CLUB
Jeff had noticed Abdul at the country club the 'tennis section' so he decided to say hello. JEFF - Hi Abdul. It’s been a minute ABDUL - Oh yes it has.. I have been running up and down the nation like a headless chicken. It’s hard to rest these days. I like to come here to unwind. JEFF - So do I ... perfect place for relaxation. How's your fiancée? ABDUL - She's doing great! Your wife and kids? JEFF - She's doing great as well... Our kids have been on vacation in England, they are due to be back next week. ABDUL - Oh great stuff 'he notices a woman with a tennis racket staring at them ' ABDUL - Hey.. I'm not sure but I think that lady over there is staring at you because I don’t know her. JEFF - Oh.. She is a friend from work. I should say hello... It was nice seeing you! See you around? ABDUL - Sure thing buddy.. 'Jeff moves closer to bunmi, she was one of the youngest executives in the company Jeff works. she recently quit her job at the company after she found out she was pregnant.
JEFF - Hey.. Are you stalking me? BUNMI - Don’t flatter yourself and why would I want to do that? JEFF - For obvious reasons which I still don't believe yet... BUNMI - My natural instincts directed me here.. I just knew this is where you would be. 'Abdul was going to get himself something to drink ... then he had seen them arguing from afar and he decided to know what was going on so he moved closer to a table behind them but he was backing them so they couldn’t see him.
BUNMI - You don’t believe me? Well, that's your own canoe to paddle!.. But the fact still remains that this baby inside me is yours and you can’t change that.. Paternity test can be used to verify that these day you know.. JEFF - Don’t you get it? I'm married with kids and this is not a good look for me. If this goes public my marriage is ruined and then my kids will despise me for life. I love my family and I'm not ready to
lose them for anything in the world. BUNMI - Oh.. What a joker! You didn’t know that when you were drooling over me because you wanted to hit this! You got to be kidding me! All I need is for you to take responsibility of this baby if nothing else. JEFF - I can’t... What I need you to do is get an abortion 'bunmi laughs out loud' BUNMI - You've got jokes. You want me to risk death? Oh... HELL NO! This child is coming into this world. JEFF - That’s not going to happen... my reputation is as take here.. BUNMI - Reputation? You’d rather your reputation not soiled at the verge of my own demise? Wow! That’s just rich! JEFF - Well it seems like you're not going to budge on this one.. BUNMI - Duh! JEFF - Well I'm sorry I have been too hard on you. I really wouldn’t have considered abortion anyway! BUNMI -Now you're talking.. You got my hormones raging for absolutely no reason. I have to use the restroom, I'll be right back! 'jeff looked left and right to see if there was any eye on him but he couldn’t see anyone' JEFF - The coast is clear 'he whispers to himself' and she slipped a pill into bunmi’s drink and he stirs it up'. BUNMI - Sorry it too so long..I had too much tears to wipe off my face. I get very touchy and emotional when it comes to issues like this.. JEFF - I totally understand where you're coming from.. Cheers to the good news? BUNMI - Cheers! So will you be able to take me home after this? JEFF - I don’t think I'll be able to drop you off at home.. You didn’t bring your car? BUNMI - I just decided not to.. I just already knew that this conversation wouldn’t go so well. Besides, I planned on taking few glasses of wine here before heading back home. You wouldn’t want me drinking and driving now would you? JEFF - Oh. NOT GOOD! Shall we? I'll get you a taxi. BUNMI - That’s ok.. I'm ok! I think I can get my own taxi. JEFF - Problem solved.. 'Hugs her and takes his leave..' BUNMI - Jeff.."she calls out his name:.. On the second thought, why don’t you drop me off at the bus stop.. I feel nauseous! JEFF - Ok let’s go.. 'Abdul who was curious about what Jeff had put inside bunmi's drink decided to trail them. He just knew that something wasn’t right'
AT THE BUS STOP
Abdul had carefully pulled over by the curb so Jeff wouldn't notice. He just dropped off Bunmi and everything seemed fine as she bid him goodbye. Abdul decided to wait a couple of minutes... After waiting for about 3mins and nothing happened. He thought to himself that he was just being paranoid... As he tried to drive away Bunmi that seemed fine some minutes ago, slumped and people started to call for help. He decided to wait so he could know exactly what was going on. Paramedics got there a little too late, bunmi was already dead.
Abdul was very furious and upset. He knew deep down that Jeff killed Bunmi and he was going to let him get away with murder. He quickly dashed to the nearest phone store, bought a phone and decided he was going to torment him before he revealed his secret. After he purchased the new phone, he decided to send Jeff a text that will keep him up all night long ..."I SAW THE CORPSE YOU LEFT BY THE CURB AT THE BUS-STOP".
The story just begun!
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