Bunmi tries to fix herself, act strong, she quickly, goes to her locker, there is a business card, the one Margaret gave, and she dials the number still crying softly.
BUNMI
Hello.
MARGARET V.O
Hi, who is this?
BUNMI
(Crying softly)
Bunmi, you said I should call
If I ever wanted to talk,
I want to talk.
SCHOOL, DEPARMENT OF ENGLISH, CLASS ROOM, DAY
The class is almost empty, just few students hanging around, some reading and some playing, focus shifts from them to Anjola and Sanni sitting in the middle of distractions, they seem so relaxed looking each other in the eye, their pinky finger linger together.
SANNI
I am sorry, really.
ANJOLA
(joking)
Oh please mention.
Sanni grabs her tickling her; she has not laughed like that with him in a while.
SANNI
Oh now you can be sarcastic.
His phone beeps on the table, It’s a message, from Helen, it reads “I miss you sugar”
Before he could take the phone off the table, she already saw it, she slowly unties herself from his grip.
SANNI
It’s not what you think.
ANJOLA
Oh you read minds now?
SANNI
Oh come oh, no sarcasm.
ANJOLA
You said you had nothing to do
with her anymore.
SANNI
I don’t, believe me.
ANJOLA
They why is she calling you sugar
and saying she misses.
SANNI
Maybe she just misses me.
ANJOLA
Yeah I know, why
SANNI
I don’t know, I am not her.
Anjola packing her bag.
SANNI
Do you have to walk out
every time we argue.
She has been talking calming, but this triggered her to burst all out, this makes everyone around interested in their situation,
ANJOLA
Well yes Sanni, because I don’t want
to lash at you so yes I need to
walk out, you disappoint me every time,
and you come up with the silliest excuses.
Anjola walking away
SANNI
It’s just text message.
ANJOLA
That the problem Sanni, you think
I am dumb.
She leaves.
SANNI
I don’t think, I know.
One of the guys watching comes to him smiling stupidly, about to say something silly.
SANNI
If I hear a word, I swear.
GUY
I just wanted to borrow blanket.
SANNI
For what?
SANNI
The embarrassment, it too much,
I need to cover myself.
The entire people laugh hard as Sanni leaves.
CLUB, OFFICE, DAY
Mx playing FIFA, Mike enters worried, Mx notices.
MX
You know science have shown that
game releases stress.
MIKE
Not the time bro.
MX
Sometimes your muscle makes
you forget who is older.
MIKE
Max, Margaret does not know
what she wants anymore.
MX
She never does.
MIKE
She might lose Bunmi.
Mx pauses the Game and looks at Mike showing that he has his attention.
MX
What happened?
MIKE
She wants to leave now
that Bunmi wants her.
MX
Let’s talk about you for a minute.
MIKE
What about me.
MX
What would you say if I told you
I got you a big gig to fight
International.
MIKE
Our sister is at cross roads.
MX
Don’t worry, she won’t cross soon.
It’s always been about her,
everything we have done is
to protect her, make her happy, Mike
here is the chance to do something for
ourselves.
MIKE
What about Bunmi.
MX
Mike it’s just a fight, you are
not staying there forever. She
can be your plus one.
MIKE
I don’t like the sound of this
MX
I know, it’s a little loud, you need
An ear piece.
MIKE
(confused)
What, your Metaphors are just off.
The door cracks open, we don’t see who comes in yet, but Mike is focused on him, surprised.
MX
Mike, meet Sam
Sam has a happy smile on his face.
SAM
I have heard so much about you.
I am going to make you a star.
……………………. YOU MADE A BLACK GIRL BLUSH BY MINNA DAVIES…………..
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