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Why?

FLINT:

OBUZU:

It belongs to church. Also it serves as the only true organization where one can find peace and justice. i started it, fought the society and make it to stand now. The only thing that can save a man on this planet earth is truth. Good night.

FLINT:

Good night commandant.

OBUZU:

My name is obuzu.

FLINT:

Yes sir.

obuzu lie down, flint lean on a tree.

85EXT - ABUBA FOREST - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS

Dentu comes closer looks at him and sits opposite him.

DENTU:

This is strange i guess

FLINT:

Not really.

DENTU:

i am Dentu.

FLINT:

Flint. What troupe?

DENTU:

(Feeling sorry) lion troupe. Did you kill anyone? Sorry i asked but i am afraid, the police will be here tomorrow for you.

FLINT:

Does killing give someone happiness? True happiness and peace of mind lies in the grave. it is good to be crucified, to die innocent than to die guilty. Commandant heard my story. Its either he believes or leave it. i am glad you saved my life.

DENTU:

No, no you saved my mine. i betrayed the scout promise i hide it because i still doubt if you are really.

FLINT:

Frankly speaking, i don’t know where I am.

DENTU:

Abuba forest.

FLINT:

Abuba forest- hmmm - what Abuba forest?

DENTU:

Yeah - that’s where we are now. i’ve heard of stories about Abuba forest. Have you?

FLINT:

Dad told me too. Why do you people choose here for your camping? No one enters here and survive, though i am surprise.

DENTU:

You still alive. It’s the same thing i taught of. But we have explored it, seen it’s not as our fathers taught.

FLINT:

Abuba forest, news of people that entered here has not been ascertained. They are gone.

DENTU:

No - they were killed. i saw them but was afraid to tell them.

FLINT:

Who and why?

DENTU:

Don’t raise your voice. You know he is a military man. He will like to go and see, and then he may lead us all into problem. We are not armed. They are armed. They are armed. Huge and more like a ghost.

FLINT:

Where do you see them? How did you know about it?

DENTU:

They are at our back. i go round, i witness the killing. They beheaded him, butchered his body while they watch. Our leaders watch.

FLINT:

This place is not safe, how many days have you people stayed?

DENTU:

5 days.

FLINT:

So you have few days to go.

DENTU:

Yes - i have to sleep - let’s sleep

- Good night.

FLINT:

Good night Dentu.

flint joined commandant, Dentu lied down facing upward. Light fades

86 INT – DPO OFFICE - DAY

CARL:

Three young men flint, benard and tony were arrested at around 11 am on 24th june, this year...

CLO:

sir, with respect to human right rules, i demand to take a look on the files of arrests starting from 20th june...

DPO:

you have no right here... sorry, i don’t know or think we have such case here and as you can see, i am about attending an important meeting before you people came in... so please, this way.

They all stands up, stares at him and leaves. He closes his door and goes to his seat, search for something and makes a call..

87INT - RESERVE CENTER HALL - DAY.

Camera opens on Bosa coming inside the hostel after a long wait to see Mimi. Eric and Mimi at one side discussing and laughing. others in their corner also, discussing...

ERIC:

i called mum, she asked me of you?

MIMI:

You didn’t tell me when you called would have loved to speak to her and you know i don’t have airtime to make call...

ERIC:

i used the little i have, just to hear her voice... i do have strange feelings here...

MIMI:

Me too... i dreamt yesterday, though i don’t know what i dreamt but it was terrible...

ERIC:

i believe in god... (Bosa comes in)

MIMI:

What is your plan when we graduate?

ERIC:

i wish to study further on these course... would like to work in chevron or mobil..

MIMI:

i understand, but that’s not what i mean...

ERIC:

our final exams are fast approaching... after the exam, i will go to my mum, stay for some weeks, and then will come back here for work and clearance... i guess exam will start on 26th.

MIMI:

so i heard too... Eric, what do you think of me?

ERIC:

i think you are beautiful... good and sweet to be with... you are my friend, my best friend... (Smiles)

MIMI:

i know... bosa proposed to me.

ERIC:

What? How could he do that? Then what did you say?

MIMI:

it has been long, mum and dad wanted me to get married... i have no choice than to do what you would have done... i’ve waited for 8 months, nothing to convince me who am i to you... you don’t care about my feelings, you don’t even know

MIMI:

when a woman needs a touch... you kissed me, my first time to kiss your lips... so sweet and tender...

ERIC:

huh... Mimi... i do have feelings too but am.

MIMI:

No... Stop it... look inside your heart, if you really feel me, like me... its time you stand like a man...

88INT - RESERVE CENTER HALL - DAY - CONTINUOUS another set of people on their bunk discussing.

GIRL:

it seems, Mimi and Eric are having problems.

GIRL2

i hate Bosa, why must he do that.

GIRL3

Did what? Eric is a jerk... he doesn’t know what to do with a woman... Mimi confessed that eric has never kissed nor touched her...

GIRL2

All this while, for months now... i can’t hold on to that... will cheat on him.

GIRL3

look around, Dominic is so handsome and sexy... he has an intention on Mimi but she declined...

GIRL 1

i admire Dominic so much... look at his six packs.

GIRL 2

Mimi and Eric, loves each other and Bosa knows that.

GIRL3

Eric has not said even i like you or i love you to Mimi... though in their life, i see love....

GIRL 2

i admire their relationship... what is that guy’s name?

(Looking at the entrance)

GIRL 1

He is klinton... architect... very cute.

GIRL 3

Bosa is handsome, just that he has a mean face...

GIRL:

You like Bosa, i know... have seen you two...

89INT - RESERVE CENTER HALL - DAY - CONTINUOUS THE CAMERA MOVES TO ANOTHER DIRECTION...

Bosa and friend

FRIEND:

Bosa, Mimi is for Eric, you should forget about her.... Fiona really loves you

FRIEND 2

Eric and Mimi seems to have taken an oat... the chain that guards them is too strong.

BOSA:

i have tried to forget about her but i can’t i discussed with her, yesterday. She was so happy but..

FRIEND 2

That but, is what we are talking about.

FRIEND 1

Romanus, have arranged 3 for us-3pm tomorrow.

BOSA:

Something bothers me most; you people would not believe. Her lip tastes like cherry, so soft like a moth. Her two white bulb, so strong.

FRIEND 1

Who are you talking about?

FRIEND 2

Is it Fiona’s body you talking about.

BOSA:

Tell romanus to drop one girl, I’ll go with her...

FRIEND 1

Who?

FRIEND 2

Do you mean Mimi?

BOSA:

You got it right ... i won’t be jealous of Eric again...

FRIEND 1

How does it happen? You mean you kissed her?

BOSA:

She is not just a virgin, but a virgin to the core... she has never kissed a man... no hand has touched her just as she was created on the first day... her breast is still hard like rock...

FRIEND 2

Hard to believe, but will believe because it comes from you.

90INT - RESERVE CENTER HALL - DAY - CONTINUOUS THE CAMERA MOVES TO ANOTHER TWO PEOPLE DISCUSSING

APO:

How could those people build such a beautiful house in this big forest... its scaring and amazing?

VICTOR:

My heart beats for the blood of that beast they slaughtered and butchered...

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