The opening scene of the saga story depicts a rich Nigerian family, the Baloguns, enjoying a Sunday afternoon meal in the luxurious Banana Island, Lagos. Despite being a powerful player in Nigerian politics, Chief Balogun is shown to be just like an...
I drove a dagger into his Chest A hole in his heart My range gashing through his skin Thou shall be with me on the other side In my hands will be your end in the afterlife A dagger for a dagger My blood has stained your soul I shall not rest even after death My Ghost shall dine with you in life and death.
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|Mr. AYO BALOGUN's RESIDENCE, FESTAC, LAGOS|
"Temi walks into the Balcony"
Dr. CHIDI (He approaches Temi) Good Evening, Temilade.
TEMI (She turns her back in Surprise) Oh Dr. Chidi you are here? (She gulps down her remaining glass of Champagne)
Dr. CHIDI Yes, I am. Or I'm I not invited?
TEMI Of course, you are. After all, you are a family friend
Dr. CHIDI And someone who is in love with the most priceless and gorgeous being of the Balogun's household. (He gazes at Temi)
TEMI (She pretends to be ignorant of who Dr. Chidi is addressing) Wow, that's nice Who or what would that be?
Dr. CHIDI Come on Temilade For how long would you keep up with this stubborn act? We both know my kind isn't easy to find out there. Why can't you acknowledge this now that you still can?
TEMI The heart wants what it wants mine certainly doesn't want yours.
Dr. CHIDI How can you be certain of that when your heart and eyes are blind to my feelings?
TEMI How can you be certain of that when your ears and ego disregard my honest and kind rejection? (She turns to leave)
Dr. CHIDI You belong to me, Temi it doesn't matter how you feel. I want you and as time passes by, you would acknowledge that you feel the same way.
TEMI (She turns to Dr. Chidi) This isn't the nineteenth century where the will of women does not matter. You alone can't call the shot! You have to come to terms with the fact that this feeling ain't mutual.
Dr. CHIDI You don't have to feel the same way, Temi at least not yet. But one thing is certain, we were made for each you can not fight this.
TEMI Hmm, wake up, Dr. Chidi. I do not care about the deal your father made with my grandfather. I do not concur with it. _____________________________________
"Chief Balogun stands at the center of his son's spacious sitting room, he picks up a silver spoon and half a glass of champagne"
RUKKY (She turns Temilade and Eniola) E be like Chief won make announce something.
