Behind Bars

Episode 2 (Busy Body)

INT.  |WINNER ACADEMY, ABUJA|

"A Sample of the F8 falls from Dayo's  hands as Kome walks out of the Loo."

KOME
(Places her hands on her chest)
You scared me!
Why are you in the lady's room?
(Dayo picks up the sample and turns towards the exit without saying a word)
You shouldn't be here

"Efe Walks toward the door "

KOME
(Notices the birthmark on his neck)
Efe!
(Efe ignores her and keeps walking towards the door)

KOME
(Catches up to Efe and takes off his cap)
Efe, what are you doing here?

EFE
(Covers her mouth with his palm)
Keep your voice down.


KOME
(Pulls his hands away from her mouth)
Why are you here?
How did you even get our uniform?
How did you get....


EFE
(Interrupts her)
Shouldn't you be in class?

KOME
You haven't answered my question.

EFE
I will explain everything to you later.
(Walks out of the room)

KOME
Efe!

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INT.  | WINNER ACADEMY, CAFETERIAL|

"Kome Gazes at Dayo on the opposite end of the hall as she sluggishly mixes a portion of rice and goat meat stew."

NGOZI
But wait a minute, you were serious about screwing Dayo oh?

ISIO
Oh yes, and I only just began.
And guess what?
He is bigger than average.

NGOZI
Isio!

ISIO
What?

NGOZI
HMM,  be careful, oh.
You know guys of his kind never stick around so nor go dey catch feelings.

BEMA
I was about to say that.
Do not get emotionally involved.
(Sips his bottle of Coca-Cola)

ISIO
Who cares about that?
Why are you guys acting like you don't know me?

BEMA
And use protections we both know there are a lot of you on his list.
(Opens his plate of spaghetti)

ISIO
Oya, I have heard you.
Calm down guys it's just sex for me too.
It's not that deep.
Men are stupid they are not worth it.

NGOZI
Your brothers and dad are men too.

ISIO
(Smiles)
What if I tell you they are part of the reasons why I said what I said?
This is 2023, Ngozi... Nor go dey trust man.
(She noticed Bema eyes are fixed on her)
But Bema is an exception though.

BEMA
Now you are talking.

NGOZI
I know guys can be stupid, but you can't stereotype, na.
There are still good guys out there.

ISIO
Ehen, you have started again with this your petty feelings.
Better open your eyes.
Emotions are not real, wake up it's all a fantasy!

NGOZI
That's not true.
I understand why you are saying these things but deep down, you know emotions matters because you feel them too.

BEMA
(Notice Kome is lost in thoughts)
Kome, are you alright?

NGOZI
Yeah, I was about to ask that too.
She has been too quiet.

ISIO
Kome!
(Waves her hand in front of her)

KOME
(Snaps out)
Yes?

BEMA
What is the problem?

KOME
Nothing, I'm fine.

ISIO
I doubt that.
You have been too quiet.
Is something bothering you?

KOME
I'm fine.

NGOZI
Okay, but just in case, I have something that would put you in the mood.
(Winks at Kome)

BEMA
Ngozi!

NGOZI
(Turns to Bema)
What is it?
I'm just marketing my products, oh.
Better stay out of my business.

KOME
If it's F6, count me out.

ISIO
Come on stop acting like a child.
F6 is everything anyone could ever ask for.

KOME
It's a drug that damages your brain cells.
And to make it worse, very addictive.

NGOZI
(Chuckles)
That doesn't mean it isn't nice.
Its all about mindset alongside self-discipline.

BEMA
Wow now I see why they call you the F6 queen. Your words are seductive.
Nice one, business woman.

KOME
(Turns to Bema)
Are you serious, Bema?
I thought you were on my side.

BEMA
I am.
You know I'm not a fan of F products.
I'm in love with my marijuana.
I'm just complimenting her persuasion skills.

KOME
Whatever.

ISIO
But you are good?
(Drops her left hand on Kome's shoulder)

KOME
Yeah
(Notices Dayo is sitting alone)
Guys excuse me I will be back.
I need to do something.
(Walks towards Dayo's table)

BEMA
Where are you going?

NGOZI
I will be in the restroom, guys.
(Picks up her bag to leave)

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