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THE REWARD
Acknowledgement
Praise and glory belongs to God for the fulfilment of this book dream. I raised my hand in adoration for the heavenly guidance, wisdom, knowledge and understanding during the course of writing this didactic play. I will also like to Appreciate my parents (Mr and Mrs olubiye),for their great support in writing this book,I pray that God will always help you.I greatly thanks my mentor--Mrs Shoetan Tobiloba odunayo, for teaching me great things and also laying good foundation for her students;which am now exploring in writting this great book. Finally, My appreciation is nothing if I fail to appreciate this "THE REWARD",readers,for buying this book and also for reading it to know what "THE REWARD" entails. Thank you all.
DEDICATION
This play is dedicated to all the children that their stepmothers/fathers are maltreating or molesting and those, who people thinks cannot become one of the créme in the society.
CHARACTERS
Tobi--- Mr Adeseye's son
Tobi's father---Mr Adeseye
Tobi's mother---Mrs Owoeye
Tobi's step-mother----Mrs Adeseye
Felirose sugar----kidnapper
Paye----kidnapper
Federal----kidnapper's leader
Grace----Airtime seller
Bolatito----other seller
Zainab-----other seller
PROLOGUE
The giant of Africa,has been witnessing all forms of divorce in the family system. Though, some incident may warrant divorce e.g a mother given a bastard son to her husband to take care of, which may later result to divorce when the husband knows, But its a pity that, The latter won't know the consequence on-time not until the divorce is affecting their childen's future and even psychological emotion.
ACT 1(one)
Scene 1(one)
(The scene opens in Mr & Mrs Adeseye's house A well furnished house depicting a wealthy home.Mrs Adeseye is seen watching a programme on TV in the family sitting room, while Tobi is seen washing his step-mother's cloth and mr Adeseye in
Hityping some documents).
Mrs Adeseye--- Tobi!!!,why are you so sluggish like this, be fast with what you are doing, because am hungry and you are to prepare me semo and eforiro(vegetable).
Tobi---(with a cool voice)But mummy, am not through with the cloths you gave me to wash and if am through I will also have some rest because, I am seriously tired
Mrs Adeseye---Ehn !ki lo so(what did you say) If I bounce on you, You will hate yourself.
Tobi---(with a crying voice)But am tired Ma, I really need to rest.
Mrs Adeseye---okay,no problem.I can see that you are now growing wings these days and I will show you the stuff am made of before i marry your father. Come here ! (she starts beating Tobi,with the so called "koboko").
Tobi---(crying) please ma,am sorry,Yee! Yee!,who is at home ooo! Am dead ooo!!!
Mrs Adeseye---you can still shout, so you are not dead (continue beating him).
Mr Adeseye----(rushing from his room and coming to the aid of the helpless boy) but what is your problem in this house recently, why are you harsh to this gentle boy?
Mrs Adeseye---Haa, who is gentle? This one that he is just like a white elephant project.
Mr Adeseye------So you can call him a white elephant project after he sweep the board in his school competition, despite you disturbing him, he his still burning the night candle everytime, so can you see, who is now the white elephant project between Tobi and you, A barren woman.
Mrs Adeseye----(with a falling tone) so it because of your son that you are abusing me, right? No problem. But i want you to know that you are disrespecting our marriage by abusing me in the presence of your son.
Mr Adeseye---(with a cool voice) i am sorry dear, you know that i love you seriously and wholeheartly. If you are harsh on this boy, it will be somehow hard for you to also have your fruit(talking to tobi) Tobi, postrate and beg mummy for your wrong doings.
Tobi----- But daddy, she was the one that offended me by beating me for no reason, But for the love l have for you, though it's a bitter pill to swallow but i will (to mummy) please Ma, am sorry if i have wronged you in any ways, am sorry ma.
Mrs Adeseye-----(pretending) But you are fond of yourself, anyways have forgiven you.Even, for you to know I've truly forgiven you,I will be the one to prepare the semo and the eforiro(vegetable) I told you to prepare and we will all eat it together.
Tobi-----Thank you ma.
Mr Adeseye----(They all cheer) Ehen, this is what i want from you guys, Thank you my wife and son.
(Curtain falls)
ACT 1
Scene Two
(Mrs Adeseye is seen in an uncompleted Building with some kidnappers that calls themselves "Heartless Guy" Matchets,axes,spade and some bottles are found on the ground).
Mrs Adeseye-----Great Heartless Guy!!!
Kidnappers----Great!!!
Mrs Adeseye------I don bring new business for you guys ooo cause someone offend me and I wan make una deal with him.
Paye-----who offend you, mama ooo, command us make we deal with him nah!
Federal----put your mind at rest, if you settle us well we go do am perfectly.
Mrs Adeseye! You no me well na, na big money I dey give you guys na or have I disappointed you before.
FelieoseSugar----no mama what's going on.
Mrs adesoye-----I wan make una kidnap my stepson and after that make you kill am straight.
FeliroseSugar-----Da wan no be big tin na, na our work b dat we go do am perfectly if you pay us well.
Paye----okay, how we go plan am?
Mrs adeseye----I will send the boy on an errand to George road tomorrow, this is the boy's picture(she shown them the picture).
Federal-----okay how much u wan pay us?
Mrs Adeseye----As padi, make I pay 100,000(hundred thousand).
Federal-----dat money dey tashere ooo, but because you b regular customer, no wahala.
Mrs Adeseye-----thank you, I will surely call you tomorrow at 12:00 noon, bye bye.
Paye----okay, bye for now.
(Curtain falls)
Act I
Scene three
(The scene opens in george road, where we can see Tobi on his way to buy recharge card for his stepmum,) some women can be seen selling their goods).
Tobi----Good afternoon Ma, I want to buy MTN,#100
Grace----okay,wait for me to go inside and bring the card ,
Tobi-----okay ma (singing some gospel song,suddenly he saw two touts coming down from a car and later kidnaps him).
Grace----yee? please help me oh(people gather around her, wondering why she is shouting)
Bolatito----Haah, why are you shouting by this time of the day?
Grace-----(In total compusion) A boy came to me to me to buy MTN card and I told him that am coming ooo, that I want to pick the card from the shop, suddenly a vehicle arrived and some hoodlums came down from the bus and kidnap the boy ooo!
Zainab-----what ! may God help us in this country with the issue of kidnapping people ooo. I even thought that, it is only the adult they use to kidnap unknown to me that they can even kidnap a day old baby.
Bolatito----but, who can send those kidnappers to kidnap this boy may God help us ooo people: Amen ooo!!!
Grace----I don't even no the parent of the boy so that I can just tell them or should I go to police station to report.
Zainab----Behh! If you get there now, they will accuse you of kidnapping the child, so you better sit down now.
Grace----Na true o! I no even go anywhere I just dey tease you guys. May God help us in this country ooo.
(Curtain falls)
Act II
Scene1
(The scene opens at the bae of the so called "heartless Guys", where we can see Mrs Adesoye drinking alcohol with the heartless Guys, jubilating about their sucessful job on Tobi, who is tied with rope both mouth, hands and legs also wearing a Mask that covers his is face).
Federal---Let us jubilate and also thank God for the succes of the job.
Felirose Sugar----I thank God ooo!
Paye----omo aye, make we leave God alone jare, he go dey thank himself for heaven, madam how far about the money nah?
Mrs Adeseye----federal, this is the money(she handed an envelope containing 100,000 to the 'Heartless Guys' leader). I don pay you money now ooo, I don't want it to be thaceble at all, and don't also forget to kill him ooo Great Heartless Guys!!!
Federa-----Great, woman don't worry about it been traceable we get Ph.d for this work nah.
Mrs Adeseye---- Okay, we will see later.
All:Bye.
Paye----(To Tobi)Nah here you go die, fuck you(he kicked him).
(Curtain Falls)
Act II
Scene II
(After two days of Tobi's missing, Mr Adeseye is confused about his son where about, Mrs Adeseye is also beside him mourning for the missing boy).
Mr Adeseye-----(solioquizing! God of mercy, where can my son be for the past two days now, I even went to the police station to report but all is in vain.
God please protect whereever he is now.But, it may this woman that kidnap him ooo, but I don't think so, after all she always say that everything she is doing is for Tobi's own good.
Mrs Adeseye-----(with a deceptive heart) But dear, what do you think we can do concerning Tobi's missing, because am tired of all this ooo ?
Mr Adeseye------(Aside) you see, she did not no about the boy missing (Aloud) My dear, I am even confused than you are, but I pray that God will bring him back safely in Jesus name.
Mrs Adeseye------Am seriously missing my boy ooo cause Tobis up and doing in all his ways, as in he is very serious. I also pray that whatever he is, he will surely come back home in Jesus Mighty name.
Mr Adeseye----Amen!!!
(Curtain Falls)
(Act III) Scene I(One)
Scene I(One)
(The scene opens at the "Heartless Guys" base. A woman called Mrs Owoeye can also be seen, them to a herbalist. Tobi is also seen, helpless).
Federal------Mama o(hailing the woman), what is going on nah?
Mrs Owoeye------I am here to collect my goods.
Federal------But we neva kill the child o, because u no call us wen u dey come! . So, that is to say, u go kill am by yourself.
Mrs Owoeye------Okay, bring him here.
Paye------Fellrose Sugar, go unite d boy and also remove the face mask.
Felirose Sugar-----(From inside) This boy is sturbbon ooo.(Talking to Mrs Owoeye) this is the boy.
Mrs Owoeye------(stears at the boyas if she has met him before).
Federal------Mama, where our money dey?
Mrs Owoeye-----Take, that is 1million naira, thank you.
Paye-----Make sure you kill him ooo!
Mrs Owoeye------what is his purpose for me or how will I get what I need from him if I don't kill him.
(Curtain Falls)
(Scene 2 (Two)
(The scenes opens in a well furnished home, Tobi is seen sitted with Mrs Owoeye).
Mrs Owoeye------what is your name?
Tobi------My name is Tobi, Ma.
Mrs Owoeye------what is the name of your Father?
Tobi-----Mr Charles Adeseye.
Mrs Owoseye-----what is the name of your mother?
Tobi-----Christiana.
Mrs Owoeye-----Are you leaving wiyh your mother?
Tobi-----No Ma.
Mrs Owoeye-----what is the name of your step mother?
Tobi-----Mrs Funke Adeseye.
Mrs Owoeye-----If you see your mother can you recognise her?
Tobi------(with joy) yes, you are my mother, I had recognise you when you came to that place.(They embraces themselves).
Mrs Owoeye------Wow! you are an intelligent son, for to still recognise me for the past ten years. You will be fifteen years this month, right?
Tobi-----yes ma.
Mrs Owoeye----By the way, how is your father?
Tobi-----he is fine ma.
Mrs Owoeye------why were you with those boys?
Tobi------It was ny stepmother that told those boys to kidnap me and alsi kill me. But mummy, please what are you also doing there?
Mrs Owoey------It was because of what your father did to me that made me to venture into the business of selling human parts. He left me alone, helplessly and took you away from me. It was a friend of mine that introduced this business to me also.
Tobi-----(with a cool voice) soltry mummy, but now am with you, please ma, I want you to that job of yours and start doing a legal job. Please ma.
Mrs Owoeye-----Okay, my son.
Tobi-----By the way, who is the owner of this surname you bears now?
Mrs Owoeye-----My surname Owoeye, is my mother's name since yourfather has divorced me I don't have any husband. Nevertheless, Tobi which class are you?
Tobi-----I won double promotion to S.S.S.3 class, we are even starting our WASSCE next month.
Mrs Owoeye------Okay, I will make sure that you fufill your and may God help me, I once rembered what you told me and your dad ten years ago, that you want to become a Medical doctor, did you still have that in mind? Are you also pursuing your ambition coming true?
Tobi------yes mummy! May God answer all our desires.
(Curtain Falls)
Scene 3 (Three)
(The scene opens at the state biggest conference centre, some creme of the society for example, Commissioner for Education, Mr. Governor and all other influential people were seen also with Tobi who is putting on a gold crown and his mother, Mrs Owoeye beside him sitting comfortably. The state top television stations were also seen at the conference)
M. C------Good day Ladies and gentlemen, we appreciate you people that are present in this celebration of Tobi's being the Top 1 student that pass this WASSCE and even UTME B because he comes first, out of all the 36 states students who participated in this year WASSCE and UTME B. I will like to congratulate Tobi for the night candle he has being burning, just because he wanted to pass his exams. I will also like to advice all students out there to be always burn their mid---night candle so that they can recieve their reward of up and doing like Tobi. I think it's time for me to call on our Governor.
Governor------I don't have much to say because the M. C has said it all, I just want to advice all other students that they should quit examination Malpractice because with Tobi's results, were investigated it all, maybe he involved himself in examination Malpractice, but not at all. Tobi is even a pride to this state because he comes first of all students in the whole country. Tobi, I congratulate you for your devotion and patience concerning your education. This state is now promising you these things am about to list out: 1 This state will sponsore your education by admitting you to the world best university. 2 This state also promises you that starting from now you and your family will be collecting food allowan e, health allo wance and all other allowance. 3 This state also promises to build the you best hospital if you are through with your tetiary education. 4 The state has also provided a new brand car for yourother and even a beautiful house in one of the Government Reserved Areas(GRA) because you are a mother of this state that trains her child in the way of the lord and also supports her child, how to bulet his dream to come fulfilment. To round off my speech, I pray that the spirit of mistake won't take over you and you won't turn to a bad ambassador of this state and
even the country when you get to the world best university. Tobi, I congratulate you once more(Everbody claps with standing ovation)
M. C------It is now time for the celebrant to deliver his speech by appreciating all presentees and even the state.
(In Mr & Mrs Adeseye's houseM
Mr Adeseye------Dear, come and watch this wonderful programme showing my son as the best student in this contry, I thank God for answering my prayers ooo.
Mrs Adeseye-----(from the room) am coming ooo. On getting to the sitting room) Haa, who is this? Is this not Tobi, I don't think so.( sitting on the fence i. e in the state of dileama).
Mr Adeseye----He is the one, stop disturbing yourself just cool down let us continue watching the celebration.
(At the conference Tobi is seen delivering his speech on the podium).
Tobi-----I give God all the glory of today because he is my protector and even for giving me the spirit of wisdom, knowledge and understanding that makes to sweep the board in the state. I also thanked my beloved mother who stood for me, in the way of supportinge physically and spiritually even financially, I won't also to thank is Exellence, of this state for his present in this success celebration and also for awarding me several scholarships, I will also like to thank all presentees.
My sincere appreciation also goes to my dearest and caring father,(with a crying voice) though, my parent divorction is some how affecting me, psychologically. (With a strong heart and smilling face) I won't let that to take over me talkless of overcoming me, because I still have many wonders to perform in the world Medical aspect. I won't forget my stepmother also, though she planned an evil way for me but God manifested himself and rescue me the den of the kidnappers. I just believe that; whatever a man sow, surely he will reap it. To round my speech off, I will like to advice all the state youths and even the country's youths at large, to have the spirit of endurance, devotion and even up and doing in all one's activites. Though, for me to be the best student in this country is a bitter pill to swallow.
I thank you all for gracing today's occasion and I pray that us we are departing to our various destinations, God in is infinite mercy will answer each and everyone heart desires. I am now promising this great state and even the country, that I will always lead a charmed life and I will also be a good ambassador of this state and country in the world of science, May God help me. Thanks to you all
(Everyone cheers and claps for Tobi's wise speech).
(In mr & mrs Adeseye's house, Mrs Adeseye is seen shievering because of Tobi's speech about her).
Mr Adeseye-----(with an angry voice) you are the one behind the missing of my son, So you want to put him at my arm's length by kidnapping him, right? No problem, the cat is now let out of the bag,(.....
Mrs Adeseye-----(Interrupts) please dear it's a mistake, I don't know that this will be the outcome.( with a cool and crying voice). I was talking to Tobi just like a duct uncle before my freind advised me to turn a new leaf towards him. Am very sorry dear.
Mr Adeseye-----(with a fierce face and harsh voice) No, I mean capital NO. You are blaming your friend for leadinhg you astray; ohh, I thinks it is that your your friend that also adviced you not to give birth, for the past ten years we've been living together. Anyway I don't have much to say;(closes his eyes) you see, if I open my eyes and you are still begging me, I will kill you or injure you ooo!
Mrs Adeseye-----(with a pleading voice) Ny honey, sweetie, My one and only husband, please, am very sorry, I've forgotten to tell you; I went to our family doctor in the morning and he said that am three weeks pregnant. Please, the crown on my head, please do not be angry, you will soon be called baba lagbaja(someone's father).
(At hearing this, Mr Adeseye angrily sent Mrs Adeseye out of is house with injury on her leg and head, and live with no penny).
(Curtain Falls)
Scene four
(After three days that Mr charles Adeseye has sent funke(Mrs Adeseye) out of is house, even with injury on her leg and head, and moving out of the house with no penny. Funke is seen in an uncompleted building at night).
Funke-----(soliloquizing) oh, what can I do to avert this shameful mess I bulge myself into ?Even my friend that advised me to be harsh to this boy can't even accommodate mewhen I'm passing through this harvest season.
(A cult gang dressed in black and red are passing by,the Leader quickly call other members).
Head of Cult:(With a smiling face)Oh,the god has given us the sacrificial lamb(pointing to Funke,where she is lying down).Let's accept the Lamb with gladened mind(all other Members rejoices and laughs).
Other Members:(with a unified and scary voice)Glory be to the Lord of Axe !!!
Head of Cult:The lamb is even a descendant of Eve,I'm sure that this sacrifice will be accepted without stress ASAP.But before we sacrifice her,let's have a taste of her
(The Leader with the other ten members raped Funke but during the tenth member,Funke breathed her last breath and Funke was later chopped into pieces and was processed for the sacrifice)
ACT IV
Scene 1
(Funke reaped THE REWARD of wickedness,non-challent and even hatred
Tobi is seen in his hostel at the world best university).
Tobi:(Soliloquizing)All glory belongs to God for helping and guiding me in all ways.(A knock on his door broke the soliloquization moment).Please come in.
(A white Colleague of Tobi whose name is Daniel is the August visitor,a huge brilliant guy who is Tobi's best friend.Aged 23years old).
Tobi:Dan the Scholar,how are you doing?
Daniel:I'm cool guy.
Tobi:I hope you are preparing for the forthcoming exam?
Daniel:Sure Bro.As far as we continue burning the night candle and keep praying to God,I'm sure we will always be at the top and REWARDed for our hardworks.
To God Be The Glory
THE END
Glossary
1)White elephant project:A project that requires huge amount of money and efforts but useless.
2)Sweep the board:To win almost/all prizes/awards in an event.
3)Burn the night candle:To study seriously.
4)A bitter pill to swallow:Something unpleasant or difficult that one must accept
5)Up and doing:To be serious in one's activity
6)Cream/cremé of the society:The High personalities/influential people of a society
7)Round off:To end or terminate something
8)Put something at arm's length:To avoid having contact with someone.
9)Let the cat out of the bag:To divulge or reveal a secret
10)Talk to someone like a duct uncle:To scold or advise someone for his/her own good.
11)To lead a charmed life:To be of good conduct regurlarly and avoid misfuction/controversies.
12)Turn a new life:To change either for good or bad.
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Praise and glory belongs to God for the fulfilment of this book dream. I raised my hand in adoration for the heavenly guidance, wisdom, knowledge and understanding during the course of writing this didactic play. I will also like to Appreciate my parents (Mr and Mrs olubiye),for their great support in writing this book,I pray that God will always help you.I greatly thanks my mentor--Mrs Shoetan Tobiloba odunayo, for teaching me great things and also laying good foundation for her students;which am now exploring in writting this great book. Finally, My appreciation is nothing if I fail to appreciate this "THE REWARD",readers,for buying this book and also for reading it to know what "THE REWARD" entails. Thank you all.
DEDICATION
This play is dedicated to all the children that their stepmothers/fathers are maltreating or molesting and those, who people thinks cannot become one of the créme in the society.
CHARACTERS
Tobi--- Mr Adeseye's son
Tobi's father---Mr Adeseye
Tobi's mother---Mrs Owoeye
Tobi's step-mother----Mrs Adeseye
Felirose sugar----kidnapper
Paye----kidnapper
Federal----kidnapper's leader
Grace----Airtime seller
Bolatito----other seller
Zainab-----other seller
PROLOGUE
The giant of Africa,has been witnessing all forms of divorce in the family system. Though, some incident may warrant divorce e.g a mother given a bastard son to her husband to take care of, which may later result to divorce when the husband knows, But its a pity that, The latter won't know the consequence on-time not until the divorce is affecting their childen's future and even psychological emotion.
ACT 1(one)
Scene 1(one)
(The scene opens in Mr & Mrs Adeseye's house A well furnished house depicting a wealthy home.Mrs Adeseye is seen watching a programme on TV in the family sitting room, while Tobi is seen washing his step-mother's cloth and mr Adeseye in
Hityping some documents).
Mrs Adeseye--- Tobi!!!,why are you so sluggish like this, be fast with what you are doing, because am hungry and you are to prepare me semo and eforiro(vegetable).
Tobi---(with a cool voice)But mummy, am not through with the cloths you gave me to wash and if am through I will also have some rest because, I am seriously tired
Mrs Adeseye---Ehn !ki lo so(what did you say) If I bounce on you, You will hate yourself.
Tobi---(with a crying voice)But am tired Ma, I really need to rest.
Mrs Adeseye---okay,no problem.I can see that you are now growing wings these days and I will show you the stuff am made of before i marry your father. Come here ! (she starts beating Tobi,with the so called "koboko").
Tobi---(crying) please ma,am sorry,Yee! Yee!,who is at home ooo! Am dead ooo!!!
Mrs Adeseye---you can still shout, so you are not dead (continue beating him).
Mr Adeseye----(rushing from his room and coming to the aid of the helpless boy) but what is your problem in this house recently, why are you harsh to this gentle boy?
Mrs Adeseye---Haa, who is gentle? This one that he is just like a white elephant project.
Mr Adeseye------So you can call him a white elephant project after he sweep the board in his school competition, despite you disturbing him, he his still burning the night candle everytime, so can you see, who is now the white elephant project between Tobi and you, A barren woman.
Mrs Adeseye----(with a falling tone) so it because of your son that you are abusing me, right? No problem. But i want you to know that you are disrespecting our marriage by abusing me in the presence of your son.
Mr Adeseye---(with a cool voice) i am sorry dear, you know that i love you seriously and wholeheartly. If you are harsh on this boy, it will be somehow hard for you to also have your fruit(talking to tobi) Tobi, postrate and beg mummy for your wrong doings.
Tobi----- But daddy, she was the one that offended me by beating me for no reason, But for the love l have for you, though it's a bitter pill to swallow but i will (to mummy) please Ma, am sorry if i have wronged you in any ways, am sorry ma.
Mrs Adeseye-----(pretending) But you are fond of yourself, anyways have forgiven you.Even, for you to know I've truly forgiven you,I will be the one to prepare the semo and the eforiro(vegetable) I told you to prepare and we will all eat it together.
Tobi-----Thank you ma.
Mr Adeseye----(They all cheer) Ehen, this is what i want from you guys, Thank you my wife and son.
(Curtain falls)
ACT 1
Scene Two
(Mrs Adeseye is seen in an uncompleted Building with some kidnappers that calls themselves "Heartless Guy" Matchets,axes,spade and some bottles are found on the ground).
Mrs Adeseye-----Great Heartless Guy!!!
Kidnappers----Great!!!
Mrs Adeseye------I don bring new business for you guys ooo cause someone offend me and I wan make una deal with him.
Paye-----who offend you, mama ooo, command us make we deal with him nah!
Federal----put your mind at rest, if you settle us well we go do am perfectly.
Mrs Adeseye! You no me well na, na big money I dey give you guys na or have I disappointed you before.
FelieoseSugar----no mama what's going on.
Mrs adesoye-----I wan make una kidnap my stepson and after that make you kill am straight.
FeliroseSugar-----Da wan no be big tin na, na our work b dat we go do am perfectly if you pay us well.
Paye----okay, how we go plan am?
Mrs adeseye----I will send the boy on an errand to George road tomorrow, this is the boy's picture(she shown them the picture).
Federal-----okay how much u wan pay us?
Mrs Adeseye----As padi, make I pay 100,000(hundred thousand).
Federal-----dat money dey tashere ooo, but because you b regular customer, no wahala.
Mrs Adeseye-----thank you, I will surely call you tomorrow at 12:00 noon, bye bye.
Paye----okay, bye for now.
(Curtain falls)
Act I
Scene three
(The scene opens in george road, where we can see Tobi on his way to buy recharge card for his stepmum,) some women can be seen selling their goods).
Tobi----Good afternoon Ma, I want to buy MTN,#100
Grace----okay,wait for me to go inside and bring the card ,
Tobi-----okay ma (singing some gospel song,suddenly he saw two touts coming down from a car and later kidnaps him).
Grace----yee? please help me oh(people gather around her, wondering why she is shouting)
Bolatito----Haah, why are you shouting by this time of the day?
Grace-----(In total compusion) A boy came to me to me to buy MTN card and I told him that am coming ooo, that I want to pick the card from the shop, suddenly a vehicle arrived and some hoodlums came down from the bus and kidnap the boy ooo!
Zainab-----what ! may God help us in this country with the issue of kidnapping people ooo. I even thought that, it is only the adult they use to kidnap unknown to me that they can even kidnap a day old baby.
Bolatito----but, who can send those kidnappers to kidnap this boy may God help us ooo people: Amen ooo!!!
Grace----I don't even no the parent of the boy so that I can just tell them or should I go to police station to report.
Zainab----Behh! If you get there now, they will accuse you of kidnapping the child, so you better sit down now.
Grace----Na true o! I no even go anywhere I just dey tease you guys. May God help us in this country ooo.
(Curtain falls)
Act II
Scene1
(The scene opens at the bae of the so called "heartless Guys", where we can see Mrs Adesoye drinking alcohol with the heartless Guys, jubilating about their sucessful job on Tobi, who is tied with rope both mouth, hands and legs also wearing a Mask that covers his is face).
Federal---Let us jubilate and also thank God for the succes of the job.
Felirose Sugar----I thank God ooo!
Paye----omo aye, make we leave God alone jare, he go dey thank himself for heaven, madam how far about the money nah?
Mrs Adeseye----federal, this is the money(she handed an envelope containing 100,000 to the 'Heartless Guys' leader). I don pay you money now ooo, I don't want it to be thaceble at all, and don't also forget to kill him ooo Great Heartless Guys!!!
Federa-----Great, woman don't worry about it been traceable we get Ph.d for this work nah.
Mrs Adeseye---- Okay, we will see later.
All:Bye.
Paye----(To Tobi)Nah here you go die, fuck you(he kicked him).
(Curtain Falls)
Act II
Scene II
(After two days of Tobi's missing, Mr Adeseye is confused about his son where about, Mrs Adeseye is also beside him mourning for the missing boy).
Mr Adeseye-----(solioquizing! God of mercy, where can my son be for the past two days now, I even went to the police station to report but all is in vain.
God please protect whereever he is now.But, it may this woman that kidnap him ooo, but I don't think so, after all she always say that everything she is doing is for Tobi's own good.
Mrs Adeseye-----(with a deceptive heart) But dear, what do you think we can do concerning Tobi's missing, because am tired of all this ooo ?
Mr Adeseye------(Aside) you see, she did not no about the boy missing (Aloud) My dear, I am even confused than you are, but I pray that God will bring him back safely in Jesus name.
Mrs Adeseye------Am seriously missing my boy ooo cause Tobis up and doing in all his ways, as in he is very serious. I also pray that whatever he is, he will surely come back home in Jesus Mighty name.
Mr Adeseye----Amen!!!
(Curtain Falls)
(Act III) Scene I(One)
Scene I(One)
(The scene opens at the "Heartless Guys" base. A woman called Mrs Owoeye can also be seen, them to a herbalist. Tobi is also seen, helpless).
Federal------Mama o(hailing the woman), what is going on nah?
Mrs Owoeye------I am here to collect my goods.
Federal------But we neva kill the child o, because u no call us wen u dey come! . So, that is to say, u go kill am by yourself.
Mrs Owoeye------Okay, bring him here.
Paye------Fellrose Sugar, go unite d boy and also remove the face mask.
Felirose Sugar-----(From inside) This boy is sturbbon ooo.(Talking to Mrs Owoeye) this is the boy.
Mrs Owoeye------(stears at the boyas if she has met him before).
Federal------Mama, where our money dey?
Mrs Owoeye-----Take, that is 1million naira, thank you.
Paye-----Make sure you kill him ooo!
Mrs Owoeye------what is his purpose for me or how will I get what I need from him if I don't kill him.
(Curtain Falls)
(Scene 2 (Two)
(The scenes opens in a well furnished home, Tobi is seen sitted with Mrs Owoeye).
Mrs Owoeye------what is your name?
Tobi------My name is Tobi, Ma.
Mrs Owoeye------what is the name of your Father?
Tobi-----Mr Charles Adeseye.
Mrs Owoseye-----what is the name of your mother?
Tobi-----Christiana.
Mrs Owoeye-----Are you leaving wiyh your mother?
Tobi-----No Ma.
Mrs Owoeye-----what is the name of your step mother?
Tobi-----Mrs Funke Adeseye.
Mrs Owoeye-----If you see your mother can you recognise her?
Tobi------(with joy) yes, you are my mother, I had recognise you when you came to that place.(They embraces themselves).
Mrs Owoeye------Wow! you are an intelligent son, for to still recognise me for the past ten years. You will be fifteen years this month, right?
Tobi-----yes ma.
Mrs Owoeye----By the way, how is your father?
Tobi-----he is fine ma.
Mrs Owoeye------why were you with those boys?
Tobi------It was ny stepmother that told those boys to kidnap me and alsi kill me. But mummy, please what are you also doing there?
Mrs Owoey------It was because of what your father did to me that made me to venture into the business of selling human parts. He left me alone, helplessly and took you away from me. It was a friend of mine that introduced this business to me also.
Tobi-----(with a cool voice) soltry mummy, but now am with you, please ma, I want you to that job of yours and start doing a legal job. Please ma.
Mrs Owoeye-----Okay, my son.
Tobi-----By the way, who is the owner of this surname you bears now?
Mrs Owoeye-----My surname Owoeye, is my mother's name since yourfather has divorced me I don't have any husband. Nevertheless, Tobi which class are you?
Tobi-----I won double promotion to S.S.S.3 class, we are even starting our WASSCE next month.
Mrs Owoeye------Okay, I will make sure that you fufill your and may God help me, I once rembered what you told me and your dad ten years ago, that you want to become a Medical doctor, did you still have that in mind? Are you also pursuing your ambition coming true?
Tobi------yes mummy! May God answer all our desires.
(Curtain Falls)
Scene 3 (Three)
(The scene opens at the state biggest conference centre, some creme of the society for example, Commissioner for Education, Mr. Governor and all other influential people were seen also with Tobi who is putting on a gold crown and his mother, Mrs Owoeye beside him sitting comfortably. The state top television stations were also seen at the conference)
M. C------Good day Ladies and gentlemen, we appreciate you people that are present in this celebration of Tobi's being the Top 1 student that pass this WASSCE and even UTME B because he comes first, out of all the 36 states students who participated in this year WASSCE and UTME B. I will like to congratulate Tobi for the night candle he has being burning, just because he wanted to pass his exams. I will also like to advice all students out there to be always burn their mid---night candle so that they can recieve their reward of up and doing like Tobi. I think it's time for me to call on our Governor.
Governor------I don't have much to say because the M. C has said it all, I just want to advice all other students that they should quit examination Malpractice because with Tobi's results, were investigated it all, maybe he involved himself in examination Malpractice, but not at all. Tobi is even a pride to this state because he comes first of all students in the whole country. Tobi, I congratulate you for your devotion and patience concerning your education. This state is now promising you these things am about to list out: 1 This state will sponsore your education by admitting you to the world best university. 2 This state also promises you that starting from now you and your family will be collecting food allowan e, health allo wance and all other allowance. 3 This state also promises to build the you best hospital if you are through with your tetiary education. 4 The state has also provided a new brand car for yourother and even a beautiful house in one of the Government Reserved Areas(GRA) because you are a mother of this state that trains her child in the way of the lord and also supports her child, how to bulet his dream to come fulfilment. To round off my speech, I pray that the spirit of mistake won't take over you and you won't turn to a bad ambassador of this state and
even the country when you get to the world best university. Tobi, I congratulate you once more(Everbody claps with standing ovation)
M. C------It is now time for the celebrant to deliver his speech by appreciating all presentees and even the state.
(In Mr & Mrs Adeseye's houseM
Mr Adeseye------Dear, come and watch this wonderful programme showing my son as the best student in this contry, I thank God for answering my prayers ooo.
Mrs Adeseye-----(from the room) am coming ooo. On getting to the sitting room) Haa, who is this? Is this not Tobi, I don't think so.( sitting on the fence i. e in the state of dileama).
Mr Adeseye----He is the one, stop disturbing yourself just cool down let us continue watching the celebration.
(At the conference Tobi is seen delivering his speech on the podium).
Tobi-----I give God all the glory of today because he is my protector and even for giving me the spirit of wisdom, knowledge and understanding that makes to sweep the board in the state. I also thanked my beloved mother who stood for me, in the way of supportinge physically and spiritually even financially, I won't also to thank is Exellence, of this state for his present in this success celebration and also for awarding me several scholarships, I will also like to thank all presentees.
My sincere appreciation also goes to my dearest and caring father,(with a crying voice) though, my parent divorction is some how affecting me, psychologically. (With a strong heart and smilling face) I won't let that to take over me talkless of overcoming me, because I still have many wonders to perform in the world Medical aspect. I won't forget my stepmother also, though she planned an evil way for me but God manifested himself and rescue me the den of the kidnappers. I just believe that; whatever a man sow, surely he will reap it. To round my speech off, I will like to advice all the state youths and even the country's youths at large, to have the spirit of endurance, devotion and even up and doing in all one's activites. Though, for me to be the best student in this country is a bitter pill to swallow.
I thank you all for gracing today's occasion and I pray that us we are departing to our various destinations, God in is infinite mercy will answer each and everyone heart desires. I am now promising this great state and even the country, that I will always lead a charmed life and I will also be a good ambassador of this state and country in the world of science, May God help me. Thanks to you all
(Everyone cheers and claps for Tobi's wise speech).
(In mr & mrs Adeseye's house, Mrs Adeseye is seen shievering because of Tobi's speech about her).
Mr Adeseye-----(with an angry voice) you are the one behind the missing of my son, So you want to put him at my arm's length by kidnapping him, right? No problem, the cat is now let out of the bag,(.....
Mrs Adeseye-----(Interrupts) please dear it's a mistake, I don't know that this will be the outcome.( with a cool and crying voice). I was talking to Tobi just like a duct uncle before my freind advised me to turn a new leaf towards him. Am very sorry dear.
Mr Adeseye-----(with a fierce face and harsh voice) No, I mean capital NO. You are blaming your friend for leadinhg you astray; ohh, I thinks it is that your your friend that also adviced you not to give birth, for the past ten years we've been living together. Anyway I don't have much to say;(closes his eyes) you see, if I open my eyes and you are still begging me, I will kill you or injure you ooo!
Mrs Adeseye-----(with a pleading voice) Ny honey, sweetie, My one and only husband, please, am very sorry, I've forgotten to tell you; I went to our family doctor in the morning and he said that am three weeks pregnant. Please, the crown on my head, please do not be angry, you will soon be called baba lagbaja(someone's father).
(At hearing this, Mr Adeseye angrily sent Mrs Adeseye out of is house with injury on her leg and head, and live with no penny).
(Curtain Falls)
Scene four
(After three days that Mr charles Adeseye has sent funke(Mrs Adeseye) out of is house, even with injury on her leg and head, and moving out of the house with no penny. Funke is seen in an uncompleted building at night).
Funke-----(soliloquizing) oh, what can I do to avert this shameful mess I bulge myself into ?Even my friend that advised me to be harsh to this boy can't even accommodate mewhen I'm passing through this harvest season.
(A cult gang dressed in black and red are passing by,the Leader quickly call other members).
Head of Cult:(With a smiling face)Oh,the god has given us the sacrificial lamb(pointing to Funke,where she is lying down).Let's accept the Lamb with gladened mind(all other Members rejoices and laughs).
Other Members:(with a unified and scary voice)Glory be to the Lord of Axe !!!
Head of Cult:The lamb is even a descendant of Eve,I'm sure that this sacrifice will be accepted without stress ASAP.But before we sacrifice her,let's have a taste of her
(The Leader with the other ten members raped Funke but during the tenth member,Funke breathed her last breath and Funke was later chopped into pieces and was processed for the sacrifice)
ACT IV
Scene 1
(Funke reaped THE REWARD of wickedness,non-challent and even hatred
Tobi is seen in his hostel at the world best university).
Tobi:(Soliloquizing)All glory belongs to God for helping and guiding me in all ways.(A knock on his door broke the soliloquization moment).Please come in.
(A white Colleague of Tobi whose name is Daniel is the August visitor,a huge brilliant guy who is Tobi's best friend.Aged 23years old).
Tobi:Dan the Scholar,how are you doing?
Daniel:I'm cool guy.
Tobi:I hope you are preparing for the forthcoming exam?
Daniel:Sure Bro.As far as we continue burning the night candle and keep praying to God,I'm sure we will always be at the top and REWARDed for our hardworks.
To God Be The Glory
THE END
Glossary
1)White elephant project:A project that requires huge amount of money and efforts but useless.
2)Sweep the board:To win almost/all prizes/awards in an event.
3)Burn the night candle:To study seriously.
4)A bitter pill to swallow:Something unpleasant or difficult that one must accept
5)Up and doing:To be serious in one's activity
6)Cream/cremé of the society:The High personalities/influential people of a society
7)Round off:To end or terminate something
8)Put something at arm's length:To avoid having contact with someone.
9)Let the cat out of the bag:To divulge or reveal a secret
10)Talk to someone like a duct uncle:To scold or advise someone for his/her own good.
11)To lead a charmed life:To be of good conduct regurlarly and avoid misfuction/controversies.
12)Turn a new life:To change either for good or bad.
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