PREDICTION (EPISODE 13)

MIKE: Guy, you misunderstood the whole thing, that girl is very innocent, she didnt sleep with Kenny.

AUSTIN: Really? So what was i hearing outside the office door that evening? Porn Film?

MIKE: Nope, Kenny raped her, and she had to give in because he threatened to fail all her papers if she didnt comply. It was her first time as well so she had no option but to relax to ease the pain.

AUSTIN: Wait! Are you trying to tell me that Oluchi was a Virgin up till the age of 19?

MIKE: In reference to her story, thats Correct. Kenny stole her virginity. I told you not to conclude easily, you could have asked her, you should have confronted her. You would have saved her if you had walked into the office at that point.

AUSTIN: Please dont tell me thats what you are thinking, how was i to know she was being raped? She was pretty so i felt she chose to give what she has to get what she wants.

MIKE: She was never like that. So having known this, what do you plan to do next? Are you getting married to her?

AUSTIN: I really dont know. Despite how much i hated her, i still have some feelings left for her but at this point,i dont think my father would accept that decision having known another lady is pregnant for me.

MIKE: I believe you know whats right.

AUSTIN: Can i ask you a question?

MIKE: Sure, go ahead.

AUSTIN: Is it fair to leave your responsibility in the hands of another man without his consent?

MIKE: Just go straight to the point.

AUSTIN: The lady is impregnated. MMA. She is...

MIKE: ....cuts in... Did i hear you say MMA?

AUSTIN: Yea. MMA. Your crush from Highschool.

MIKE: We sure have a lot of females bearing that name while we were in highschool, its probably another one. Go on please...

AUSTIN: Hmm, Alright. She is due to get married in less than a month, if i should come forward and claim that child, her marriage would be ruined.

MIKE: *Still Thinking* Who is this MMA getting married to?

AUSTIN: A guy named PASCAL.

MIKE: *Shocked* Austin, MMA, my MMA in highschool, my first and only love is pregnant for you and you never deemed it important to tell me all these while?

AUSTIN: Hey, Whats up with you na? This is the second time we are seeing each other, so how am i to know you're still in love with her?

MIKE: MMA pleaded with me to take responsibility, she asked me to stand as the father of her baby, your baby.

AUSTIN: Is that to mean her marriage has been Cancelled or what?

MIKE: Its a long story, but first, what is your conclusion? Have you made your decision?

AUSTIN: Yes, i believe so.

MIKE: What do you plan to do then?

AUSTIN: Ill marry OLUCHI.

MIKE: Why? I thought you said the reason you havent claimed the child is because you dont want to be the one to come in between her and Pascal.

AUSTIN: Thats not the reason. I once asked MMA to marry me but she refused. If i am to claim that child, we'll get married to make me the legitimate father of the child, but its very obvious MMA doesnt love me. If what you said is true, then she is still in love with you, it only means that she would like to spend the rest of her life with you.

MIKE: Hold it! She never said any of these. She only said she doesnt want to be embarrassed when the doctor comes out of the lab and tells everyone that Pascal isnt the father of her child, and even if Pascal accepts the child, she cant spend the rest of her life with him.

AUSTIN: Why then is she dating him in the first place? Why then did she accept to marry him if she doesnt love him?

MIKE: Pascal tried to take advantage of VICTORY.

AUSTIN: Are you serious?

MIKE: Thats why she came to me. Nothing more than a favour. Not because she loves me or something related to that.

AUSTIN: So what do you suggest? Should i postpone the marriage with OLUCHI and see how things go with MMA first?

MIKE: Ill suggest you give your father the answer you promised him and stop keeping him waiting because at some point, he might decide to make the decision for you.

AUSTIN: Oh...Alright then.

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DAVID: I dont really know why i like you this much, and why you hate me this much, but one thing i am very sure of is, ill sleep with you.

VICTORY: David! Dream On!

DAVID: You sure? You think i dont know about your sister's pregnancy and the thugs who tried to abort it?

VICTORY: *Shocked*

DAVID: Why are you shocked. Nothing is hidden under the sun, that baby was spared because its a male child. Now, if you dont let me have my way, ill tell the whole world what your sister is, a cheap slut.

VICTORY: *Laugh* Really? I dare you to.

DAVID: *Confused* Are you serious?

VICTORY: Do i look like a comedian? I said i dare you to tell the world she is pregnant. Mtcheew! *Walks out on him*

DAVID: *Still standing at the spot in disbelief when one of his guys listening to them at a corner approached him*

GUY #1: Capon! No worry yourself over this girl, i go help you finish am, you just wan sex her abi? I promise you, by this time this weekend, meet me for my hostel, i go don arrange her down for you.

DAVID: I dont want to rape her.

GUY 1#: Shey i mention rape for here? i say make you forget. Shebi na me? abi no be me again? No worry, stop to dey dull yourself. Just meet me as i just told you.

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AUSTIN: Dad.

PA AUSTIN: Yes son.

AUSTIN: I've made my decision.

PA AUSTIN: Alright. So what is your decision?

AUSTIN: Ill get married to OLUCHI.

PA AUSTIN: You said what?

AUSTIN: I said ill go ahead with the wedding with OLUCHI as planned.

PA AUSTIN: And your baby?

AUSTIN: He belongs to someone else now, someone else has taken full responsibility over him.

PA AUSTIN: And who is that?

AUSTIN: Dad, that shouldnt concern you, your main focus right now should be the wedding coming up soon as you planned it. Ill go talk to OLUCHI tomorrow to speed up the plans. I wonder why you're so eager to get a grandchild. But not to worry, before i turn 26, Oluchi would be a mother.

PA AUSTIN: Hmmm. 26? ... You're still 22 now, so whats up with the delay?

AUSTIN: Its my family to be, so i call the shots, right? *Walks out of the sitting room*

PA AUSTIN: #To himself# 26? Thats too far. #Recalls the past###

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DOCTOR: At his current age, your son has a maximum of 25 years to live on just one kidney. Finding another pair for him might be difficult due to the fact that he has a rare shape.

PA AUSTIN: Alright Doctor. Thanks a lot for the help, thanks a lot for the money, i pray the lord God strengthens and assists you in your job.

DOCTOR: Pastor, ill suggest you take him home and try as much as possible to get an offspring from him before he turns 25, he is still a kid now but as time goes on, his kidney might start failing and showing signs of weakness.

PA AUSTIN: Thanks Doctor, but i believe that i would have raised enough money to fly him abroad for a surgery before he turns 20. Thanks anyways for the advice. ill put it in mind.
#To himself, my father sold me to God, i wont do the same to my son, he deserves the very best of life and thats what i'm gonna give him.

*In the car on their way home...****

AUSTIN: Dad, What did the doctor say?

PA AUSTIN: Oh, he said you eat too much candy, so he had to sedate you and remove all the sugar and dirt in your stomach.

AUSTIN: Really? Hope it didnt cost much.

PA AUSTIN: No it didnt. Even if it did, you're my only boy, my valued treasure, no price is too much for your health.

AUSTIN: Thanks Dad. I love you so much.

PA AUSTIN: I love you too son. #To himself# How would i tell my son i just sold one of his kidneys to make enough money to start up a church of my own. How would i tell him he is likely to die at the age of 25 if i dont make enough money to refix his other kidney before he turns 23? He's still a kid anyways, he doesnt need to know.
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MA AUSTIN: *Yelling at PA AUSTIN who was now deep in his thought with his 2 eyes wide open staring at nothing in particular* Pa Austin!!! ×6 *Then a hard tap on the back followed*

PA AUSTIN: Huh Huh, what? What is it? Who is it?

MA AUSTIN: Haba! Its me your wife na. I saw Austin leaving, has he made his decision regarding the choices you offered him?

PA AUSTIN: Oh Yes. He has. He choosed to marry OLUCHI instead of disrupting MMA'S marriage with Pascal.

MA AUSTIN: I knew he has a Heart. *Leaves the sitting room*

PA AUSTIN: *Stares at her as she walked out* #To himself# She would never forgive me if she gets to hear what i did to our only son just to raise money for my selfish desires. I wish i had the courage to tel them both the truth. God Help Me.

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