INT. SCHOOL CORRIDOR.
"Isio hugs Ngozi"
ISIO
I missed you so much.
NGOZI
I missed you more.
KOME
(Clears her throat)
I 'm here too, oh
NGOZI
(Turns to Kome)
Come here jor.
Jealousy!
(Pulls Kome into the huge)
BEMA
Guys, can we go to class now?
NGOZI
I know you want a huge too.
BEMA
Yes, I do but we have to hurry, you know Mr. Patrick's head dey touch sometimes.
ISIO
I swear, with his face that looks like a masquerade.
NGOZI
I swear, that man is just too ugly.
KOME
And wicked.
BEMA
Still won't stop him from making us stand outside till the end of his class if we don't hurry up now.
KOME
Bema has a point let's hurry guys.
"They walk to the classroom."
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INT. WAREHOUSE.
"Uche walks up to Efe."
UCHE
Efe, are you sure about this?
EFE
This is the only way we can get Cheta out of there.
UCHE
I know but don't you think we should slow down and really think about this?
This is Tiga, Efe.
EFE
Guy, I have told you not to worry, I will get Cheta out of this mess.
UCHE
Efe I still think we should slow down.
EFE
There is no time!
My flight is in two days, you know I can't leave till I know he is safe.
UCHE
(Takes a deep breath)
It's obvious I can't convince you.
EFE
I'm glad you are slowly realizing that.
UCHE
So, what exactly is your plan?
EFE
It's simple I pay off Cheta's debt in exchange for his freedom.
UCHE
Really?
EFE
Yes.
UCHE
Common Efe you can come up with something much more realistic.
EFE
Well, this is my plan.
Cheta's life is at stake so we can't play games.
UCHE
Whatever
Do what you have to do to get him out.
Ngozi and Mama Cheta are losing it.
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INT. WINNER ACADEMY, PRINCIPALS OFFICE.
"Dr Ike drops his iPad in front of Mrs. Iwebema."
Dr. IKE
Have you seen this?
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Picks up the iPad)
How did this get out?
Dr. IKE
I don't know for now if the public perceives it as a rumor but it's getting serious and it's only a matter of time before the press or one of these bloggers reach out to Victoria's family.
"Miss Iwebema's phone rings"
Mrs. IWEBEMA
(Gazes at her phone)
It's Chairman.
Dr. IKE
You should answer it.
Mrs. IWEBEMA
I will.
(Turns to Dr. Ike)
Reach out to the Victoria Family now!
Dr. IKE
Yes, Ma.
(Rushes out of the room)
"Mrs. Iwebema picks up the call."
Mrs., IWEBEMA
(Takes a deep breath)
Good morning, Chairman.
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EXT. WINNER ACADEMY, BASKETBALL COURT.
"Frank scores another basket"
NGOZI
Wow, not bad!
FRANK
Not bad?
Girl I'm the best shooter you have ever come across.
NGOZI
Fine, you are.
But I'm not here to argue with you.
I need your help, please.
FRANK
(Picks up another ball)
Now it makes sense that you came looking for me.
NGOZI
Will you help or not?
FRANK
(Scores another basket)
Well, it depends.
(Sits beside her)
What is it?
NGOZI
You are aware I only approached Dayo and the group because I was desperate and worried about my Mum's health.
FRANK
Okay?
NGOZI
Now my mum is okay and slowly recovering.
I don't see any reason to be part of the group anymore.
FRANK
(Chuckles)
But you should know it doesn't work that way.
NGOZI
I know, Frank, which is why I came to you.
I need you to help me talk to your friend, Dayo, and make him see the reasons why I am no longer needed.
FRANK
And why the hell would I do that?
I warned you about this, but you wouldn't listen.
NGOZI
I know, Frank.
Please help me.
FRANK
Look, Dayo, and I have been my homie since day one but that wouldn't make this easy plus the others would frown at this. It has never been done before.
And your reasons are not serious enough to get them to compromise.
NGOZI
(Places both hands on her face)
Oh, God what do I do?
FRANK
Hey, I don't think you should be worrying about that at the moment your brother is missing and that is a lot on you already.
"Dayo walks into the scene"
DAYO
Hey!
Where is my package?
NGOZI
(Gets up)
Iii... I don't have it yet.
(Stammers)
FRANK
(Turns to Dayo)
Dayo, calm down.
(Places his hand on Dayo's chest)
DAYO
(Pushes Franks's hand away)
Stay out of this, Frank!
(Grips Ngozi by the left arm)
Are you toying with me or what?
Or you don't know who you are messing with?
NGOZI
(Screams out in pain)
Please let me go, you are hurting me.
FRANK
Dayo!
What is wrong with you?
(Manages to pull Ngozi away from Dayo)
Guy watin dey do you self?
TEGA
We suppose dey ask you that question.
E be like she don dey give you her food chop cause I nor dey understand you these days again.
DAYO
(Gazes at Ngozi)
You have until tomorrow to fulfill your end of the deal, or you will regret ever coming to me.
(Walks out of the scene alongside Tiga)
FRANK
(Turns to Ngozi)
Are you okay?
NGOZI
I'm fine.
(Walks out of the scene)
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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...
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