AMAKA (EPISODE 3)
APPROACH
AMAKA: ( Rushing out from the backyard to meet her brother ) Whats the matter? What happened? Who is chasing you?...
NONSO: ( Still panting, trying to grab his breath, then he smiles at her )...
AMAKA: Why are you running like someone being hunted? And whats funny? ...
NONSO: ( Hands her a letter ) I met a guy on my way home, he asked me to give this LOVE LETTER to you, so he gave me some money to increase my pace ...
AMAKA: ( Inspecting the folded peice of higher institution sheet ) Hmm, is that so? So tell me, how did you know its a LOVE LETTER ?...
NONSO: It was obvious ...
AMAKA: Obvious huh? Or you went through it on your way here, cause i dont recall you killing your curiosity...
NONSO: I didnt open it. He paid me not to tamper with the letter as well. I LOVE YOU is boldy written at the other end of the sheet just underneath the first layer. Let me do my chores before i spend the whole day being interrogated for being a GOOD SAMARITAN.
AMAKA: Thanks anyways.
( As soon as she was about to go through the contents of the letter, her mum returned, so she hid the letter with the aim of reading it later. )
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( Just after school, both waiting at the bus stop for the school bus to return and pick them up... )
CYNTHIA: Hey, how ya doing? You were quite late in school today...
AMAKA: Oh, Good Afternoon. I slept late last night. Didnt hear the cock crow...
CYNTHIA: Guess what?
AMAKA: You know i'm not good at guesses, but as long as its you CYNTHIA!, i'm sure its certainly about a guy...
CYNTHIA: Correct !!!
AMAKA: So whats it this time? R KELLY proposed to you? or P SQUARE wishes to feature you in his new video? ...
CYNTHIA: Well, i found this letter in my locker this morning. Its from a senior student by the name PASCAL, he said he would like me to be his girlfriend.
AMAKA: Really? So how many are you dating already?
CYNTHIA: Just check out the letter before criticizing me again cause i'm already used to that coming from you ....
CONTENTS OF THE LETTER
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Dear CYNTHY,
How are you? I wont waste much of your time so i'd just go straight to the point. My name is PASCAL and i'm a year ahead of you. Ever since i saw you at the library, i havent been able to grab a hold of my head. I cant just stop thinking about you. Your beauty is extraordinary and your character befits your personality, like the other day i saw you teaching the little kids how to solve maths. I love you Cynthia and i would like you to be my girlfriend. I promise never to hurt or break your heart cause what i feel for you is real. I know you might think every guy is the same but i assure you i am very different. I would always LOVE you CYNTHIA. Would be awaiting your reply. Contact: 0817966278#
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AMAKA: Cynthia, are you kidding me? Dont tell me you actually fell for this. Please!
CYNTHIA: He loves me. You can see it. I never even knew anyone was watching when i was teaching the junior last week during our free period. It must have been hard for him to even write this since he's been trailing me for weeks. He's even BRILLIANT...
AMAKA: GOD! You're so unbelievable. Brilliant? Which figure of speech can be used to verify the sentence "I HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO GRAB A HOLD OF MY HEAD". You should read the letter again.
CYNTHIA: Dont you get it? What really matters is the fact that he loves me. Thats the BIG PICTURE here...
AMAKA: You dont even know this guy. So how can he love you when he hasnt even had a simple conversation with you. Has it ever occurred to you that there is a difference between LOVE AND LUST? ...
( The school bus can be seen from afar... )
CYNTHIA: AMAKA, i really appreciate everything youre trying to do. Youve proven yourself to be a good friend. But we are different, OK? I dont wish to remain in my parents house at the age of 25. Thats why i cant help but give any guy willing a chance. One day, one of them would propose to me, thats why you dont reject any guy cause you dont know when you reject your future husband.
AMAKA: Not at this age, youre still 17 for crying out loud. Let the future sort itself out, an husband shouldnt be your concern for now, your studies should be your ultimate focus...
( The bus stops in front of them, while Amaka heads in but Cynthia stayed behind... )
AMAKA: Hey, arent you going home yet?
CYNTHIA: Nope. Dad would come pick me up today.
AMAKA: Alright. I guess we'll see tomorrow.
CYNTHIA: Amaka, i would like us to continue this conversation when next we meet.
AMAKA: If you so wish.
( Sitting in the bus, looking out the window, fully relaxed on the seat. As usual, she resumed her habit of thinking and talking to herself ... )
AMAKA: Friends, Friends, Friends; Sometimes, they are closer than your relations, its true blood is thicker than water but with the right friends, you wont see a difference. You go out with friends to have FUN, to read and study together, play, laugh, joke and share things. But a REAL FRIEND isnt there because of all these, he or she is there to make an IMPACT in your life a positive one. Always trying to lead you in the right path, always concerned about your Educational, Spiritual and Emotional state. Always there when you need them, and even when you dont need them, helping you in ways you cant expect or imagine, not to get paid or rewarded, but believing its their duty and responsibility. Always presistent to make sure you're on the right path despite the number of times you shun them, they never
give up but keep trying to lead you in the right path. They respect your decisions but help you see when youre making a wrong one. Theres more to friendship than just the BOND you share.
DRIVER: FADEYI BUS STOP; Who is stopping here? !!!
AMAKA; ( Brought back into reality by the voice of the driver ) Oh, Sorry. Here's my destination.
( Just as she turned to head down the path that leads to her residence, she heard a coarse yet gentle voice behind her )
STRANGER: Did you get my letter?....
AMAKA: ( Rushing out from the backyard to meet her brother ) Whats the matter? What happened? Who is chasing you?...
NONSO: ( Still panting, trying to grab his breath, then he smiles at her )...
AMAKA: Why are you running like someone being hunted? And whats funny? ...
NONSO: ( Hands her a letter ) I met a guy on my way home, he asked me to give this LOVE LETTER to you, so he gave me some money to increase my pace ...
AMAKA: ( Inspecting the folded peice of higher institution sheet ) Hmm, is that so? So tell me, how did you know its a LOVE LETTER ?...
NONSO: It was obvious ...
AMAKA: Obvious huh? Or you went through it on your way here, cause i dont recall you killing your curiosity...
NONSO: I didnt open it. He paid me not to tamper with the letter as well. I LOVE YOU is boldy written at the other end of the sheet just underneath the first layer. Let me do my chores before i spend the whole day being interrogated for being a GOOD SAMARITAN.
AMAKA: Thanks anyways.
( As soon as she was about to go through the contents of the letter, her mum returned, so she hid the letter with the aim of reading it later. )
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( Just after school, both waiting at the bus stop for the school bus to return and pick them up... )
CYNTHIA: Hey, how ya doing? You were quite late in school today...
AMAKA: Oh, Good Afternoon. I slept late last night. Didnt hear the cock crow...
CYNTHIA: Guess what?
AMAKA: You know i'm not good at guesses, but as long as its you CYNTHIA!, i'm sure its certainly about a guy...
CYNTHIA: Correct !!!
AMAKA: So whats it this time? R KELLY proposed to you? or P SQUARE wishes to feature you in his new video? ...
CYNTHIA: Well, i found this letter in my locker this morning. Its from a senior student by the name PASCAL, he said he would like me to be his girlfriend.
AMAKA: Really? So how many are you dating already?
CYNTHIA: Just check out the letter before criticizing me again cause i'm already used to that coming from you ....
CONTENTS OF THE LETTER
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Dear CYNTHY,
How are you? I wont waste much of your time so i'd just go straight to the point. My name is PASCAL and i'm a year ahead of you. Ever since i saw you at the library, i havent been able to grab a hold of my head. I cant just stop thinking about you. Your beauty is extraordinary and your character befits your personality, like the other day i saw you teaching the little kids how to solve maths. I love you Cynthia and i would like you to be my girlfriend. I promise never to hurt or break your heart cause what i feel for you is real. I know you might think every guy is the same but i assure you i am very different. I would always LOVE you CYNTHIA. Would be awaiting your reply. Contact: 0817966278#
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AMAKA: Cynthia, are you kidding me? Dont tell me you actually fell for this. Please!
CYNTHIA: He loves me. You can see it. I never even knew anyone was watching when i was teaching the junior last week during our free period. It must have been hard for him to even write this since he's been trailing me for weeks. He's even BRILLIANT...
AMAKA: GOD! You're so unbelievable. Brilliant? Which figure of speech can be used to verify the sentence "I HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO GRAB A HOLD OF MY HEAD". You should read the letter again.
CYNTHIA: Dont you get it? What really matters is the fact that he loves me. Thats the BIG PICTURE here...
AMAKA: You dont even know this guy. So how can he love you when he hasnt even had a simple conversation with you. Has it ever occurred to you that there is a difference between LOVE AND LUST? ...
( The school bus can be seen from afar... )
CYNTHIA: AMAKA, i really appreciate everything youre trying to do. Youve proven yourself to be a good friend. But we are different, OK? I dont wish to remain in my parents house at the age of 25. Thats why i cant help but give any guy willing a chance. One day, one of them would propose to me, thats why you dont reject any guy cause you dont know when you reject your future husband.
AMAKA: Not at this age, youre still 17 for crying out loud. Let the future sort itself out, an husband shouldnt be your concern for now, your studies should be your ultimate focus...
( The bus stops in front of them, while Amaka heads in but Cynthia stayed behind... )
AMAKA: Hey, arent you going home yet?
CYNTHIA: Nope. Dad would come pick me up today.
AMAKA: Alright. I guess we'll see tomorrow.
CYNTHIA: Amaka, i would like us to continue this conversation when next we meet.
AMAKA: If you so wish.
( Sitting in the bus, looking out the window, fully relaxed on the seat. As usual, she resumed her habit of thinking and talking to herself ... )
AMAKA: Friends, Friends, Friends; Sometimes, they are closer than your relations, its true blood is thicker than water but with the right friends, you wont see a difference. You go out with friends to have FUN, to read and study together, play, laugh, joke and share things. But a REAL FRIEND isnt there because of all these, he or she is there to make an IMPACT in your life a positive one. Always trying to lead you in the right path, always concerned about your Educational, Spiritual and Emotional state. Always there when you need them, and even when you dont need them, helping you in ways you cant expect or imagine, not to get paid or rewarded, but believing its their duty and responsibility. Always presistent to make sure you're on the right path despite the number of times you shun them, they never
give up but keep trying to lead you in the right path. They respect your decisions but help you see when youre making a wrong one. Theres more to friendship than just the BOND you share.
DRIVER: FADEYI BUS STOP; Who is stopping here? !!!
AMAKA; ( Brought back into reality by the voice of the driver ) Oh, Sorry. Here's my destination.
( Just as she turned to head down the path that leads to her residence, she heard a coarse yet gentle voice behind her )
STRANGER: Did you get my letter?....
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