Thelma Page #2

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(Thelma heard but didn’t bother to stop and ask why).

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ACT FOUR

(In Becky’s house, inside Becky’s room)

Becky:
I told you Chief is the best

Thelma:
Yes you did....(Bringing out of her bag the cash Chief gave her).... Look! He gave me this!(she threw the money at Becky)

(Becky picked the bundle of cash and smile)

Becky:
Fifty thousand Naira

Thelma:
You just looked at it how did you know it’s just fifty thousand Naira? (She said sitting on Becky’s bed)

Becky:
Jeez girl, is this the first you’re handling such an amount?

Thelma:
(In a shy tone) kinda!!

Becky:
(Sounding puzzled) Well it doesn’t matter, now you have Chief Milford who is going to be spending a lot on you.... (now smiling).... What did you say he gave you this for again? (Waving the money in the air)

Thelma:
He said a little token to promise I won’t regret my decision on accepting his request

Becky:
Well that sounds nice, Have you two done anything yet? (Sounding intruding)

Thelma:
Becky! (Stands up from the bed looking at Becky)... I just accepted him today

(Becky cutting in)

Becky:
So what does that have to do with anything?

Thelma:
Don’t you think that would be too fast? (In a slow tone)

Becky:
Too fast?! Can you even hear yourself, don’t you also think collecting money from him was too fast? You just have at least waited for Maybe a month or rather still a year........

(Both In silence for a while then) Silly girl!

Thelma:
That was very mean.. You know am still a virgin and am no..

Becky:
(Cutting her short) Yeah, yeah you’re a virgin the world knows already but c’mon girl you’re not going to remain one forever.......... There’s no Prince Charming out there, listen girl life’s give and take. If you want to enjoy anything good you have to use what you have to get what you want........ (stops Thelma from altering a word).... Look at me I can’t even remember the name of the guy who defoliated me but, does that mean am not happy? Look at my mum she doesn’t even know who my real father is but am still living (smiles) I don’t even need him. And you mum she never speaks of your father but you’re still living.... look dear it doesn’t matter if it’s Chief or any other guy out there facts still remains that you’re gonna loose that flower.

Thelma:
(With tears rolling down her cheeks) You’re right, I mean whether I loose it now or later it still won’t matter no one’s gonna care.

Becky:
(smiling mischievously) Now you’re talking, open you’re eyes chief cares about you.

Thelma:
Thank you Becky I don’t think I’ll find another friend like you

(Both hugs)

Becky:
Biko my own share of the money kwa? (Sounding jokingly)

Thelma:
Oh that’s right (picks the money and splits into two) here you go

Becky:
Thank you ma’am and nice doing business with you

(Both laughs)

Thelma:
(Standing up) I’ve got to go now.. I don’t want my mom’s trouble (heading to the door)

Becky:
(Sounding irritated) Ohhh that woman! Say hi to her for me

Thelma:
(Opening the door and going out) Becky! That’s my mother you’re referring to as that woman ( goes out and closes the door)

Becky:
tchewww if only you know how much I despise her, same goes to you. You think I’m going to let you live a better life, that life I couldn’t have? NEVER! (soliloquy’s)

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ACT FIVE

(Thelma opens the door and walks in, shocked to see Mrs Williams as she closes the door)

Thelma:
Good afternoon mom (smiling and turning to Becky’s mom) Mrs Williams you’re here? I just came from you’re house

Mrs Williams:
Yes dear I’m here, Why didn’t Becky come with you?

Thelma:
Menstrual pain (sounding positive)

Mrs Williams:
(Sounding disbelieve) Ohh she’s not pregnant this month, good for her

Mrs Arinze:
(Sounding irritated) Joyce!! How can you say such a thing? (Turning to Thelma) Do you have any idea what she means?

Thelma:
No mom

Mrs Williams:
What? I know my daughter, you should be happy God gave you such a sweetheart as a daughter. Becky on the other hand, what a waste (waving her hand to the air)

Mrs Arinze:
Joyce!!

(Thelma cutting in)

Thelma:
Hummmm I’ll go up and change now

Mrs Arinze:
Ok darling take a bath and come down to eat

(Thelma walks out)

Mrs Williams:
(shouts) Please help me talk to that friend of yours darling, cause she’s gonna drown soon (to Thelma)

Mrs Arinze:
Joyce that’s enough! Becky is one child you can handle her (Sounding serious).

Mrs Williams:
Irene trust me Becky is one child with different people in her... that child is just 17 but difficult to handle sometimes I just feel like strangling her so I can have peace.

Mrs Arinze:
God forbid! That’s your daughter you’re talking about. I mean it hasn’t gotten to that yet.

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ACT SIX

(Thelma in her room, talking to chief Milford on phone)

Thelma:
Yes Mill

Chief Milford: (on the other end) So when am I seeing my cupcake again?

Thelma:
Lets make it Monday

Chief Milford: Monday! That’s too far I’m gonna die

Thelma:
Mill! Don’t say a thing like that, I said Monday because these days I’ve been really keeping late nights and I don’t want my mom’s trouble

Chief Milford: Why so scared of your mom? Becky isn’t scared of hers that much

Thelma:
(In anger) I’m not Becky and her mom isn’t like mine!

Chief Milford: Calm down darling, I’m sorry I didn’t mean to upset you.

Thelma:
(Sounding calm) I’m sorry too

Chief Milford: So we’ll be seeing on Monday right?

Thelma:
Yes Mill

Chief Milford: I hope am gonna taste you? (Jokingly)

Thelma:
If that’s what you want

Chief Milford: Really?

Thelma:
Yes I promise to make you happy on Monday Mill

Chief Milford: I can’t wait then, talk to you later this news calls for celebration (hangs the call up).

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SCENE THREE

ACT ONE

(In Chief Milford’s hotel room, he’s eagerly waiting for Thelma. There’s a knock on the door, Chief stood up to the door and opens it...... Thelma standing in front of him, he lets out a smile of relief and began)

Chief Milford: Ohh Thelma you look very beautiful, am so happy you made it please do come in (he steps aside and let’s Thelma in)

Thelma:
(as she walks in) Thank you Mill.... I thought you weren’t going to let me in (jokingly)

Chief Milford: How could I not

Thelma:
WOW! The room is such a beauty (As she sits on the bed)

Chief Milford: Anything for you my sweetheart (Moves close to Thelma)

(Thelma stands up and Chief Milford grabs her on the waist and begins to kiss her on her neck... she lets out a sigh of relief and closes her eyes)

Thelma:
(She had a little flashback of her conversation with Becky and returns to reality) I’m ready....... Take me Mill

Chief Milford: (He stops and nods he’s head then continues) I won’t hurt you I promise

(He places Thelma on the bed and removes he’s clothes as she did same from the bed..... Chief Milford climbs the bed and deflowers her after a passion of romance).

ACT TWO

( Mrs Williams knocks and opens the room of Becky and enters)

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