STORY BY: ROLAND ARMAH
WRITTEN BY: ROLAND ARMAH
7th October, 2024.
FADE IN:
1 EXT. BUSY STREET OF LAGOS – DAY
People are roaming on the streets of Lagos, others are going about their day whiles others are going for lunch breaks. The buzzing sound of old vehicles honking in traffic with a blend of modern and luxurious cars.
2 EXT. OFFICE – DAY
IMOOR, 29, an effimenate young man is carrying a box with his office belongings. He takes his phone and dials his best friend’s number but to no avail. He walks towards the road and stops a tricycle, he orders the rider to take him home.
3 EXT. APARTMENT – DAY
IMOOR pays the tricycle rider and steps out of it. He looks at the building silently, holding his box. He gently puts the box down and takes his key. He opens the door and enters.
4 INT. APARTMENT- DAY
IMOOR puts his box on the table and sits on the couch. He puts the photo in order and picks it up. Tears flow as he quietly places the photo back on the table. He pours water into a glass and starts to sip. He continues to sob and suddenly there is a knock on the door. He stands up and head towards the door and opens it up. He sees his best friend FOLA, 27, a transgender woman. They both hug each other tightly as tears streams down IMOOR’s face.
5 INT. APARTMENT/LIVING AREA – DAY
FOLA
I had to come immediately I saw
your text message. I was on my
way to an event but I had to cancel.
What was the reason behind this job
termination?
IMOOR
Apparently, someone saw my page on X
and then wasn’t pleased with what I
posted so that individual decided to
snitch and that led to my termination.
FOLA
So what has that got to do with your
lifestyle? Besides, as a professional
company, I was expecting that they will
focus on the skills but instead your
sexuality was the talk of the day.
IMOOR
(Emotional)
You know people like us are not even
considered human beings in the first place.
They treat us like a piece of shit especially
in this part of the world.
FOLA
Exactly, and that is why I don’t even
bother myself looking for job! They will
treat you like a piece of shit simply you
act differently.
IMOOR
But you know how much I love this job,
rent is due in three months time and how
do you expect me to cope with this situation?
FOLA
Come on Imoor, you deserve better than this. Besides, you can’t be an environment where toxicity lingers everyday. I know your true potentials and what you can do as writer.
IMOOR
Look, this flattery won’t put food on my table. Lets face reality.
FOLA
I know, I know….but have you told him?
IMOOR
Currently, he is not in the country, he went
on a peace keeping mission.
FOLA
Lets hope its not a long one.
IMOOR
(Sighs)
You know, I miss him. I wish he was here,
you know.
FOLA
I know
6 INT. APARTMENT/LIVING AREA – NIGHT
FOLA
Everything will be fine my good friend.
I have other issues I need to take care of,
so good night.
FOLA hugs IMOOR tightly.
IMOOR
Let’s meet at the usual restaurant tomorrow,
you, me and Alex.
FOLA
That’s a good idea. Bye.
IMOOR closes the door. He goes over to the couch and sit. He looks at the frame of ENYINNA.
7 INT. APARTMENT/BEDROOM – NIGHT
IMOOR lies on the bed quietly, tears begin to flood his eyes. The room is a little bit dark but the array of light from his window beautifies the room. The phone makes a buzzing sound. IMOOR turns to check his phone from the bedside drawer. IMOOR picks up and sits on the bed quietly. He reads the news sent to him.
IMOOR
No, no, no, not him. Oh my God why him?
IMOOR silently sobs on his bed.
8 INT. APARTMENT – DAY
IMOOR is seated on the floor, as FOLA AND ALEX console him. He cries uncontrollably. THE TV set is on as the news about the soldiers plane crush are broadcast live.
IMOOR
We had so many plans ahead, so many plans
but this incident has shattered all my plans.
ALEX
Calm down Imoor, this is not the end of the world.
FOLA
Exactly, besides its not confirmed.
IMOOR
What are you guys saying? The news is all over, there was a plane crush and these soldiers who were suppose to be home are all dead. The possibility that the love of my life will be in that plane is very high. Alex you were the one who sent me this information.
FOLA
Have you called the barracks to find out whether he was part of them?
ALEX
Really? And what would you want his fellow soldiers to think of him? That his lover called?
FOLA
(Attitude)
Are you serious at all? Is he going to tell them that he is his lover?
IMOOR
Please that’s enough ok. This information is enough for me to believe that Enyinna is gone and he is gone for good. All I need is to mourn him and mourn him properly and besides its not as if our relationship was made public or something so please.
9 INT. APARTMENT/DINING AREA – DAY
IMOOR is sitting on the table and he has not touched his food. ALEX stops eating and looks at him silently as he munches his food. FOLA pours water and gives it to him to drink but he refuses.
FOLA
Imoor, I don’t understand and neither can I process the pain you are going through at the moment. He is gone, just eat something.
ALEX
Yes and besides you have a real life issue to face. Your rent is almost due, you have lost
your job, at least take sometime and work things out for your survival. You had beautiful memories with him, just keep that in your mind.
IMOOR
You don’t get it, do you? He was the one who rented this beautiful space for me. We had plans ahead of us so what am I suppose to do if I am being faced with such a tragic situation.
FOLA
You fight my darling, you stand up and fight life. Enyinna was a good person but he wouldn’t watch to see you drown yourself in sorrow. Love him in your heart and face life just as it is.
10. EXT. APARTMENT – NIGHT
FOLA and ALEX both enter a taxi and wave IMOOR as they head towards home. IMOOR waves them back as they leave. He turns and enters the apartment.
11. INT. APARTMENT/ BEDROOM- NIGHT
IMOOR lies on the bed watching the ceiling. Tears flow down his face, as he is about to wipe off his tears, there is a knock on the door. He looks at his phone and its 11:00PM. The knock on the door is quite slow but persistent. IMOOR opens the door and ENYINNA, 32, a muscular fit young man is standing there in his soldier’s uniform and his bag. IMOOR is in shock with tears flowing. IMOOR goes over and hugs ENYINNA tightly. They both share a kiss deeply.
IMOOR
I thought you were…
ENYINNA
Dead? No, I just returned home and I thought
it will be appropriate to come and see you.
IMOOR
So what about the news that…
ENYINNA
Those were rumors and besides others landed safely. News really travel fast in this country. Let’s get in before anybody sees us.
They both enter the apartment.
ENYINNA(CONT’D)
Your eyes looks puffy. Don’t tell me you’ve been crying the whole day?
IMOOR
(Silent)
Yes, the news broke me into pieces and I
just couldn’t take it. You’ve been gone
for the past six months and it feels like you are gone forever.
ENYINNA
Look, you know how it is to be in the military. Work is work and you know how I don’t play with my job.
IMOOR
I know but I miss you, I miss you so much.
ENYINNA
I miss you more.
(Hugs Imoor tightly)
Its there any food in the house? I miss your cooking.
(Sighs heavily)
IMOOR
No, and I actually feel hungry now.
Let me go make some stir fried noodles
for the both of us.
ENYINNA
(Kisses Imoor)
Sure. Let me go and freshen up.
I will be back.
12. INT. APARTMENT/ KITCHEN – NIGHT
IMOOR is cooking, ENYINNA enters the kitchen with his muscular bare chest wearing his sweat pants. He opens the fridge to get some water. ENYINNA looks at IMOOR and winks. He goes over to slap his bum and goes back.
13. INT. APARTMENT/ DINING AREA – NIGHT
The dining table is beautifully set for dinner. IMOOR places a jar of juice on the table and sits. ENYINNA looks at his direction.
ENYINNA
Will you share the grace before we
enjoy our meals?
IMOOR
Sure.
They both hold hands.
IMOOR(CONT’D)
Dear Lord, thank you for your protection
and bringing Enyinna back from his trip.
As we are about to eat, bless this food
and sanctify it in Jesus name. Amen.
ENYINNA
Amen.
ENYINNA puts the food in his mouth and starts to enjoy it.
ENYINNA(CONT’D)
Imoor, this taste so good. I wonder why you didn’t go to culinary school but instead you chose to be a writer. You cook so well.
IMOOR
I know right and who enjoys it the most?
ENYINNA
Me!
They both laugh. ENYINNA feeds IMOOR with some food. IMOOR returns the favor. They continue with their conversation.
14. INT. APARTMENT/KITCHEN – NIGHT
ENYINNA is washing the dishes, IMOOR is cleaning the counter. He goes over to ENYINNA and slowly slides his arms into the sink and drops the napkin. Plays with the foamy water a little bit and drops it in.
ENYINNA
You know, if you want it just tell me,
no need to be playing with the water
seductively.
IMOOR
(Seductive)
Want what?
ENYINNA
Don’t mess with me Imoor.
IMOOR
Looks like I awakened the beast and you
can perfectly read the lines.
IMOOR goes over to the bedroom and lies on the bed. ENYINNA follows him. ENYINNA lies on top of IMOOR as they both smile on each other. ENYINNA slowly puts his hand at the back of IMOOR’S head and lifts it up. He kisses him on the forehead and looks at him.
ENYINNA
You know that I love you right?
IMOOR
Yes, I know.
ENYINNA
(Smiles)
Since you know that I do,
I also want to apologize.
IMOOR
For what?
ENYINNA
(Smirks)
I am going to pound you like
I have never loved you before.
IMOOR starts to moan as ENYINNA continues to bang him on the bed with different sex positions.
15 INT. APARTMENT/BEDROOM – DAWN
They both are exhausted. IMOOR pours water from the bedside and gives it to ENYINNA. He drinks it and pours another one for himself.
ENYINNA
What time is it?
IMOOR
Its 3am.
ENYINNA
You will be going to work this morning.
Rest for a while, so..
IMOOR
I’ve been fired from my job.
ENYINNA
What? How? What did you do?
IMOOR
Apparently, someone saw my timeline on X
and decided to report me to management for
being loud about sexuality.
ENYINNA
I always told you about this, that you need
to be extra careful on what you post on social media.
IMOOR
How is it anybody’s business on what I post on social media?
ENYINNA
You are a writer and you write so well so
don’t expect that your name is not out there.
It is. You are good at what you do. You just
need to be extra careful with yourself. The
world is tough out there.
IMOOR
Its that why you don’t tell people that you
are bisexual?
ENYINNA
Imoor really? You know I am in the military,
do you really want our issue to go viral on social media.
IMOOR
Not that but we are also humans. People should stop treating us like shit. A corrupt leader always walks freely but when its our turn
they tend to point finger at us.
ENYINNA
Look babe, I love you and that’s all that matters. You don’t need multitude to love you widely but how many people get the beautiful chance to be loved deeply? i love you and that’s it.I mean, you are one in a million, you cook well, you are a great writer, you love so well and your sex is also good. So don’t be bothered.
IMOOR
Thank you Enyinna.
ENYINNA
You are welcome but anyway how was it?
IMOOR
What?
ENYINNA
What do you mean by what?
IMOOR
(laughs)
Oh that, I will give it a 1.5 out of 10.
ENYINNA
(Giggles)
Looks like someone wants more.
16. INT. APARTMENT – DAY
IMOOR is sound asleep. ENYINNA enters the bedroom with his breakfast. ENYINNA sits on the bed and looks at IMOOR.He wakes up and stretches. He then sits up.
IMOOR
Breakfast in bed?
ENYINNA
Yep.
IMOOR
Enyinna, what actually happened at the
war zone? Since you returned, your love
for me has heightened and… you know what, you….
ENYINNA
….Its nothing, just enjoy your meal before
the food gets cold.
IMOOR
Have you had yours?
ENYINNA
Yeah.
IMOOR takes some of the food and feeds him with it.
ENYINNA(CONT’D)
Are you planning on getting a new job?
IMOOR
I don’t think so.
THERE is a knock on the door.
ENYINNA
Saved by bell. We will talk about this
over dinner.
ENYINNA goes over to open the door. He opens the door and to the surprise FOLA and ALEX are both in shock.
ENYINNA(CONT’D)
Shock abi, just come in.
FOLA
(Hugs him)
Enyinna, my God, God brought you back
to us. Imoor became devastated and we
didn’t know how to comfort him.
ALEX
Welcome back bro! but when did you return?
ENYINNA
Last night. You know it was a false information but we all landed safely.
FOLA
Welcome home!
ENYINNA
But have you guys had anything. I made breakfast.
FOLA
I’m good, I ate on my way here.
ALEX
Well, as you can see I have already arrived so, I am willing to eat anything you give me.
ENYINNA
Sure.
ENYINNA goes over to the kitchen, FOLA and ALEX looks surprised as they noticed the hickeys at his back.
FOLA
That bitch couldn’t wait.
ALEX
I guess he was starving.
ENYINNA Returns with a plate of scrambled eggs with plantain and tea. He puts it on the dining table.
ENYINNA
Ok Alex, you can go and enjoy your meal.
Fola, just wait here and I will call him
for you.
FOLA
But are you ok?
ENYINNA
Oh, I heard that.
FOLA
Were we that loud?
ENYINNA
You wan gist abi, Imoor go give you
the run down.
ENYINNA goes to the room. IMOOR comes over looking all smiley and refreshed.
IMOOR
Fola, Alex, you guys are amazing.
FOLA
We know but you better gist me cause
I see bites all around your neck.
IMOOR
(Blushes)
I thought no one would noticed.
ALEX
Not your besties, are you kidding us?
17. INT APARTMENT/LIVING AREA – DAY
ALEX is scrolling over his phone as ENYINNA looks at him.
ENYINNA
Did he tell you?
ALEX
About what exactly?
ENYINNA
The job loss.
ALEX
Yes, you know its rather unfortunate
that he had to go through that for no
apparent reason.
ENYINNA
We live in West Africa remember?
ALEX
And we also have the right to live Enyinna.
Its not like as if we have committed any
murder or caused any massacre but whenever
our stories are out there, they intend to
point at us.
ENYINNA
Which is terrible, I must say.
ALEX
So how do you cope so well?
You know the fact that you had
to play a double game.
ENYINNA
(Silent)
Sometimes, its hard you know, you feel
something within and society expects you
to do something else. I mean, being in the military doesn’t necessarily mean I should
be telling people what my sexual preferences
are?
ALEX
What if someone in your field finds out?
ENYINNA
I guess thats not the end of the world but
the only battle that can be won victoriously
is the silent battles besides if they find out its not their story to tell.
ALEX
So you live in secret?
ENYINNA
I guess so, that’s why I try so hard to tell
him to keep things cool, you know. We all know who you are but you don’t have to blurt it out for people to accept you.
ALEX
I guess so.
18 EXT. APARTMENT – DAY
FOLA
So what are your plans for your big 30th birthday?
IMOOR
Well, i intend to celebrate it at our fave restaurant for us four and then, have a good time. Lots of food and drinks, the fewer the merrier.
FOLA
(Giggles)
So true.
IMOOR
I just hope things would be a little different, Enyinna is worried about my job lose and its pushing me to get a new one.
FOLA
You know he is right and it wont be easy getting a job, you know how bad the part of our world is, when things seem no to go in our direction.
IMOOR
I know but we have to own it. We face the bullshit and all but yet look at us. We don’t look broken. We are in full piece.
FOLA
I like your energy my friend. But you know what, come to think of it. Its this not a sign of you having to own your own business?
19. EXT. PARK – DAY
ENYINNA
You think is that easy.
IMOOR
Come on, Enyinna, I know but sincerely,
I don’t think this is the right fit for me.
I need to break out and make my own income.
All I have to do is just go online and search
for any writing job.
ENYINNA
Let’s just hope things don’t get messy
with you. You have lost your job, your
rent is due in a few months and all you
think about is freedom.
IMOOR
Look, this is not the time, I need your
support as your lover.
IMOOR tries to hold his hands but ENYINNA refrains.
IMOOR(CONT’D)
Why did you let go suddenly?
ENYINNA
I told you several times, I don’t like PDA.
IMOOR
But I have been with you for the past 5years,
you never told me that?
ENYINNA
I told you several times but it looks like you don’t listen. I am guessing you are blinded by love.
IMOOR
(Sad)
Let’s go home.
20. INT. APARTMENT/ BEDROOM – NIGHT
IMOOR sits on the bed reading through his novel. ENYINNA looks at him silently. He takes the book from him and puts it on the drawer. ENYINNA sends money to IMOOR.
ENYINNA
I have sent you 400k, that should be enough
to cover your rent and your petty expenses.
IMOOR
What you did today, really hurts. I didn’t
want this and I never asked for it. I was
there when you decided to rent an apartment
for me. I am grateful but the PDA rejection
is a no no for me.
ENYINNA
Come on, don’t be insensitive now. Do you
think, I will risk anything just for you to
be killed. What sense does it make and you know how difficult it is just to survive. Some people basically can’t stand in the same space with us. The best option, is to move in silence and be observant. We don’t have to proof ourselves to anyone.
ENYINNA turns over and sleeps.
21 INT. APARTMENT/BEDROOM/LIVING AREA – DAY
IMOOR is still sleeping, he turns to touch the other side of the bed but it is empty. He goes over to the living area, sees no one, he sees food on the dining table and a note. He picks it up and reads.
ENYINNA(V.O)
I am going to Ibadan. There are some family matters I need to attend to, I will be back before you hit 30.
IMOOR smiles. There is a knock on the door, he goes over and opens it.
ALEX
Hey bestie.
IMOOR
How are you doing?
ALEX
Not, that good.
IMOOR
What is it? Tell me,
you know am all ears.
ALEX
I have been having unprotected sex
lately and I don’t know if, I am at risk of…
IMOOR
Don’t say more, you know when it comes
to health matters, I am an advocate but
safe sex is the best. Just be bold and
go out there and get yourself checked.
I promise, you will be fine.
ALEX
I don’t want any surety about me having
a positive energy as to..
IMOOR
Well, you should have thought about that
when having fun.
22. EXT. CLINIC – DAY
IMOOR waits outside the clinic as ALEX comes outside.
IMOOR
How did it go?
ALEX
I’m negative.
IMOOR
Thats good news.
ALEX
What about you?
IMOOR
Come on Alex, I have been practicing safe
sex for the past five years and its been
none other than my boyfriend.
ALEX
Who also happens to be down low! You know
these bisexual men and their love for
adventures.
IMOOR
Not Enyinna.
ALEX
Well, if you insist, I trust you,
I mean who did I talk to when I
needed help? Thank you.
23. INT. APARTMENT/ LIVING AREA – NIGHT
FOLA is chewing some popcorns with her bestie IMOOR. IMOOR looks at the TV set in a confused state. He slowly picks up the popcorn and starts chewing.
FOLA
(Curious)
Imoor, its everything okay?
IMOOR
No, not really.
FOLA
What is it?
IMOOR
You know Alex came over today,
we both went to the clinic, he just
wanted to get himself checked but he
was so concerned about my health status
and…
FOLA
I beg leave that boy alone, na ashawo e be!
He told me everything but I wasn’t ready to
go with him, thats why I referred him to you.
He likes jumping around a lot. I hope it was
all good.
IMOOR
Yes but he wanted me to get tested.
FOLA
Well as a friend, I think he is a little
bit concerned.
IMOOR
With what?
FOLA
Imoor, I know you are a firm believer of
safe sex but sincerely the guy you are in relations with also happens to be bisexual,
who loves to play around a lot.
IMOOR
So are you suggesting I get tested?
FOLA
Why not? If you don’t feel comfortable,
just go get tested.
IMOOR
But you know what, I haven’t done
anything without getting him involved.
We do everything together. So how will
he feel if he gets to find out, I did
something like this behind his back
and he also happens to be a military
officer.
FOLA
Are you saying he being at the military
base, he is not likely to cheat? Do you
have any idea what went on with him?
IMOOR becomes silent and looks at her awkwardly.
FOLA(CONT’D)
Exactly, as a friend, I will urge you
to get tested without his consent and
if things turn out well, you don’t say
anything to him.
IMOOR
And if things don’t go as expected?
FOLA
We will figure things out. You are my
friend and not just any other friend,
my best friend. Your health first.
They both continue to watch the movie.
24. EXT. CLINIC- DAY
IMOOR is holding an envelope, he looks thoroughly at the paper and places it back in his bag. He leaves.
25 INT. RESTAURANT – DAY
ALEX, FOLA and IMOOR are enjoying their lunch date.
ALEX
I’m glad things turn out to be good.
IMOOR
At least, I’m at peace knowing everything
will be fine.
FOLA
Thank God, so tell me when is he coming back?
IMOOR
He said, he will be coming before I hit 30,
so let’s just say he has his own plans.
FOLA
This your man na wildflower. You are so
lucky, he is good, kind and loaded.
IMOOR
What more can I say? I guess I am lucky
for having him.
ALEX
So how far with the job search?
IMOOR
Still on it.
FOLA
Don’t worry. You will definitely get
what you are seeking for?
26. INT. APARTMENT/LIVING AREA – NIGHT
IMOOR enters the apartment, to his much surprise, ENYINNA is already comfortable settling down.
IMOOR
You are back. You should have called,
I would have cooked your favorite.
ENYINNA
Thank you.
IMOOR
(Sits)
So were you able to sort those family
matters out?
ENYINNA is silent. HE looks at IMOOR awkwardly and his facial expressions continues to switch.
IMOOR(CONT’D)
Enyinna, its everything alright?
I have been trying to talk to you but
you are giving me this silent treatment.
ENYINNA
Look, I am tired after a long trip.
I just want to rest.
IMOOR
If you say so.
ENYINNA goes to bed, IMOOR turns off the lights and sleeps.
27. INT. APARTMENT/BEDROOM – MIDNIGHT
ENYINNA wakes up and looks at the time. It is midnight and IMOOR is celebrating his 30TH birthday. He kisses IMOOR on the forehead and covers him properly with the duvet. ENYINNA sits on the bed looking at IMOOR quietly as he burst into silent tears.
28. INT. APARTMENT/KITCHEN – DAY
IMOOR wakes up and goes over to the kitchen. He sees the dining table empty, he goes over to start breakfast. ENYINNA joins him as he smacks him in the back and smiles.
IMOOR
Looks like someone woke up on the right
side of the bed.
ENYINNA
(Smiles)
I just realized how lucky I am to have
you in my life and no matter what, I will
still love you.
IMOOR
Well if you say so. Tea or Coffee?
ENYINNA
Let’s go for the morning ritual, the
coffee and happy 30th birthday babe.
May the lines fall in place for you
just like your kind heart.
IMOOR
Thank you.
IMOOR pours the coffee in different mugs and gives ENYINNA’S mug to him.
ENYINNA
Cheers.
IMOOR
To new beginnings filled with love,
peace and joy.
ENYINNA picks up his phone and sends him money on his phone. IMOOR receives the alert.
ENYINNA
I just sent you 200k as a pre birthday gift. Today, lets go out with your friends and have fun. Let’s make this birthday a memorable one.
28. INT. RESTAURANT – DAY
ALEX, ENYINNA, FOLA AND IMOOR are at the table as they are been served with different variety of foods. IMOOR’s friends present him with different gifts as they continue to celebrate. ENYINNA holds IMOOR’s hands at the table. IMOOR beams with smiles and looks at him. They all take alcoholic shot challenge.
29. INT. APARTMENT – NIGHT
ENYINNA and IMOOR both enter the apartment. IMOOR sits on the couch, ENYINNA gets water from the fridge and gives it to IMOOR
He sits besides him.
IMOOR
Thank you for today, I am grateful for everything, the gifts, the party, inviting
my friends over, that was a lot. Thank you.
ENYINNA starts sobbing.
IMOOR(CONT’D)
Enyinna, its everything alright?
ENYINNA
No, I thought may be I could do this
but I can’t.
IMOOR
What is it?
ENYINNA
You have every right to be angry,
every right to feel sad but first
of all hear me out and I owe you
an apology.
IMOOR
You are seriously scaring me what
is it?
ENYINNA
(Puts the ring on his finger)
Do you remember the family matters in
Ibadan? Apparently, I was preparing for
my traditional marriage over the weekend.
I got married to a woman who happens to be carrying my child.
IMOOR
What? You mean all this time, you were
in a relationship with someone that
I didn’t know?
ENYINNA
Yes, it was too much for me to handle
because you know what society expect from
us and you and I know perfectly well that
our relationship in this part of the world
is dead.
IMOOR
What happened to fighting for each other?
What happened to looking out for each other?
What happened to honesty?
ENYINNA
I tried, I just couldn’t tell anyone. You know how difficult it was, I had to internalize everything on my own. My mental health was at stake and I couldn’t think of anyone better but you.
IMOOR
You have broken me, you have really broken me into pieces.
ENYINNA
I know and I accept that and there is no way,
I can make it up to you. For that reason,
I suggest we end things here and go our
separate ways.
IMOOR breaks down in tears.
ENYINNA(CONT’D)
We were given a bonus of three million naira,
I have forwarded all the money into our joint account which will amount to five million.
I want to give you that money as a form of compensation. I brought this upon myself
and I dragged you along with me which I
shouldn’t have knowing perfectly well that
I will leave you in the middle of the road.
All I am asking its your forgiveness.
IMOOR
Then what next?
ENYINNA
I will leave and I want you to be happy,
you’ve been my greatest asset, my peace,
my joy and love. I could ask for more but
that will be so selfish of me.
IMOOR
You want me to be happy?
ENYINNA
Yes.
IMOOR
Then make me happy for the last time.
Don’t let this be a sad one but instead
a memorable one.
ENYINNA pulls IMOOR closer to him as they start to kiss intensely. The intensity leads them both to the bedroom as they both take off their clothes.
30 INT. BEDROOM- NIGHT
IMOOR
For some reason, I thought this was going somewhere? I didn’t know things would end
up like this.
ENYINNA
I know but I admire the way you live boldly
for yourself. Me being in the military force can’t even live that boldly.
IMOOR
Well, a wise gentleman said, I should live
in silence and become observant of my surroundings.
ENYINNA
If I am asked about what happiness is,
my answer would be Imoor. Imoor the broken
one. I have seen you fall so many times within these past five years but with all your broken pieces, you poured your love on me, fixed me
and made a beautiful impact on me and I say
thank you.
IMOOR
Thank you too. Besides, you kept pushing me
to be great and I appreciate that. I guess our love for each other was so great we overlooked
so many things.
ENYINNA
I love you, Imoor.
IMOOR
I love you too Yinna.
31 INT. APARTMENT/DINING AREA- DAY
IMOOR feeds ENYINNA.
ENYINNA
These reminds me of the injury I had when
I was at the bay area. You were kind enough
to nurse my wounds and feed me.
IMOOR
I remember, we were only 3 months old.
ENYINNA
We have really created so many memories and
I am grateful.
IMOOR
Hey, I want you to do me a favor.
ENYINNA
And what would that be?
IMOOR
I know you will be a good father and I want
you to be the best. The fact that we are no
more doesn’t mean we are enemies. You will
always be my lover and best friend.
ENYINNA
(Smiles)
Thank you.
ENYINNA picks up his bag as he lives. IMOOR gives him a bear hug.
ENYINNA
In case you need anything, don’t hesitate
to call me. If I don’t have time for my commanders, I will definitely have time
for you.
IMOOR
Thank you.
ENYINNA leaves.
32 INT. APARTMENT/LIVING AREA – DAY
ALEX brings IMOOR some water. FOLA sits beside him.
ALEX
You know these type of men are always
in a state of dilemma and I don’t think
what he did was right. Its better he left,
you will definitely find someone better.
FOLA
Everything will be fine besides, he sincerely cared about you and you know the difficulty he had to go through a lot just to protect you.
IMOOR
I know, he has really made a lot and with that
I forever remain grateful but how can you get over someone who basically did everything for
you to the extent of loving you so well.
ALEX
It’s not going to be easy but I believe that
you will get over it with time.
FOLA
Just allow time to be your best friend.
You will be fine.
33 INT. APARTMENT – DAY
IMOOR is looking at his laptop, being interviewed for a job. IMOOR starts to smile and then closes his laptop and starts sipping on his coffee.
NINE MONTHS LATER
34. INT. APARTMENT/LIVING AREA – DAY
IMOOR is typing on his laptop and his phone starts ringing. It rings continuously and he looks at it quietly. It’s Enyinna, he then picks it up.
IMOOR
Hello
ENYINNA(V.O)
It’s a boy.
IMOOR
Congratulations!
ENYINNA(V.O)
Thank you.
IMOOR
What’s his name?
ENYINNA
Imoor. Imoor Bankule.