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CHAPTER ONE –
NAUGHTY BOY

“I don’t know what I did, and my mother just called me naughty boy”. Samuel was crying beside their house. He was still wearing his school uniform, leaning against the wall.
“Is that why you are crying?” Samuel was still crying.
“Stop crying, you hear?” Cleaning the tears on Samuel’s eyes, Miracle consoled him and told him to stop crying. She asked him to come with her to their house, that she has something for him. Samuel stopped crying and followed her to their house. On their way to Miracle’s house, Samuel asked her why she came to console him. She answered nothing. She later told him that it doesn’t matter. Samuel paused for a while and asked her again.
“I hope your parents will not ask me to leave their house?”
Miracle stopped and asked Samuel if he is not comfortable walking with her; he kept quiet and she asked him the second time. Samuel turned to her and said.
“Is not as if I am not comfortable, but I am just a bit surprised.” She turned and kept moving.
“Surprised?”
“Yes, I am a bit surprised seeing you close to me; me of all people.”
“How, do you mean I am not good enough to be your friend?”
“No! On the contrary, I should be the one asking why you chose to have me as your friend?”
“No problem, let’s leave this matter next time”.
“Ok, if you said so”. They walked along without a word.
Reaching Miracle’s house, Samuel noticed that her parents were not at home and asked.
“Is it because your parents are not at home, that’s the reason, why you asked me to come with you?”
She was opening the door to her room when Samuel asked her the question; she turned to Samuel and smiled. When she opened the door she said.
“Please let us enter inside”. They went inside to Miracle’s room and she told Samuel to sit down. She welcomed him with a glass of water per Samuel’s demand.
After drinking the water, Samuel asked her about her parents. She told him that they traveled to Enugu for the burial of one of their relative, but will come back on the evening of that day. She further asked Samuel.
“But Samuel, why were you crying so bitterly?”

Samuel was actually in SS2 while Miracle was in SS3 when these were happening. Samuel and Miracle were in the same school. So, Samuel was not comfortable to freely converse with her senior in both age and class. He was the third among four in their family, while Miracle was the only child of Mr. & Mrs. John Peter. Miracle’s parents are rich, but the father of Samuel is late. Samuel’s mother and siblings considered Samuel as a naughty boy because he always disobeys the opinions of his brothers due to their pretence and off-street lives.

However, Samuel and Miracle were living about 500m apart. Samuel after some minutes of silent to Miracle’s question said.
“As I earlier told you, I came back from school and greeted my mother as usual; all she could reply was to tell me that I am a naughty boy. And when I tried to find out why she must call me naughty boy, my elder brother, Metuwa started calling me names. That was why I couldn’t hold back my tears.”
“Listen, I may not feel the way you exactly feel, but I know it actually pained you to see your own mother call you naughty child. But I want you to forget everything that happened and listen to me”.
She stood up and moved close to Samuel, held his hands and said.
“Samuel…”
“Yes senior”.
“From today I will be your friend, and I will not like you to hate either your mother or siblings because they insults and call you names. Did you hear me?” “Yes, I heard you.”
“Now, I also want you to always tell me if you need anything and your mother or siblings could not give it to you. Be it money or eateries. Do you understand?” “Yes.”
She left him and went back to her seat. “So, have you eaten?”
“No, I have not divested even my school uniform when all these started.”
“Ok, wait for me, I am coming. She went inside their kitchen and brought out jollof rice for Samuel. He ate and appreciated Miracle for everything. She escorted him to a point and bade him good bye.

CHAPTER TWO LOADING...

PROLOGUE
God has appointed a destiny for you. He created you for that purpose. You were designed for it. Your life experiences and all the things that influence you are moving you in a certain direction that you are meant to go. Life would be meaningless without things working that way. It is true that the meaning of life is the meaning we give to it. But it is also true that the meaning of life is inherent in the existence of the universe and our destiny which God created it with. It is all a matter of aligning our thoughts with the thoughts of God in order to experience the perfect meaning of everything.
“The Abandoned Prince” is not just a novel to entertain or keep you busy, but a motivating, transforming and inspiring story that portrays how Samuel the prince of Umueze Kingdom was abandoned, the reason why he was abandoned, what he passed through before realizing that he is a Prince and what he did when he realized that he is a prince.
This novel will motivate you to realize that you will never go far or discover who you are in life until you believe that you are the only problem you will ever have and that you are the only solution to your problems. That People’s opinion of you does not have to become your own reality. It will equally teach you that the type of friends you keep determines how far you will go in life.
Read with concentration to discover the true lessons in this story.

vicfrank:
(MONICA and ADANNE went inside first as the PRINCE instruct the GUARDS)
PRINCE: Ekwe
EKWEDIKE: yes your highness
PRINCE: EMENIKE
EMENIKE: yes my PRINCE
PRINCE: both of you stand alert; follow my voice as we discuss inside ok!
EKWEDIKE: yes my PRINCE
EMENIKE: yes my PRINCE
PRINCE: fine
(PRINCE Emeka goes inside)
MONICA: Heh, my son you are welcome
PRINCE: yes mama
MONICA: But my son o, don’t be angry, are you not the guy that came to my house long time ago, asKING for a direction to the palace?
PRINCE: is me mama.
MONICA: Eheh! I for say. you look exactly like him. you are welcome
PRINCE: Thank you ma
ADANNE: Emeka, you are welcome
PRINCE: thank you
MONICA: Ada, let me come (she went to bring some drinks for them)
ADANNE: Emy, I am shocked, my mouth cant express in words what I …..
(MONICA returns with two empty glass of water and a bottle of wine)
MONICA: my son, please manage this
PRINCE: is ok you don’t need to disturb yourself
ADANNE: Emy, just accept
MONICA: Ada, do you know him before?

[b][/b]CONTINUATION

ADANNE: yes mama, he is the one who sponsored me throughout my study in the university. he is the man I have been telling you about.
MONICA: but you didn’t tell me he is from a royal family
ADANNE: even me I didn’t …..
PRINCE: sorry for that. actually, I didn’t tell her that I am a PRINCE. so its not her fault, because she don’t know.
MONICA: a PRINCE? you mean that you are a PRINCE?
(ADANNE was looKING at him surprise without words)
PRINCE; yes ma, I am PRINCE Emeka Onochie of Nike KINGdom in Enugu state. My father is KING nelson onochie the senior
MONICA: my PRINCE, please forgive our ignorance of your status
(She kneels, but Emeka tells her not to do so)
PRINCE: please mama, don’t do that. you don’t know ok.
MONICA: yes my PRINCE
ADANNE: my PRINCE, we are sorry for our ignorance
PRINCE: no problem
MONICA: Ada, let me go and finish what I was doing
ADANNE: yes mama
MONICA: my PRINCE, I am coming
PRINCE: no problem nu
ADANNE: my PRINCE, how is everything?
PRINCE: we are fine, and you?
ADANNE: we just finished our service, next plan is where to work
PRINCE: Eya, no problem. God will provide
ADANNE: amen o
ADANNE: Eheh, my PRINCE.
PRINCE: Yes
ADANNE: there is something which have been disturbing me o, and I don’t know how to tell you
PRINCE: What is that?
ADANNE: please don’t be annoyed over this
PRINCE: what is that
ADANNE: my PRINCE, I don’t know how to thank you for everything you have done for me and my mother. May God continue to replenish your Account, Amen
PRINCE: Ah, don’t mention, its Gods doing
ADANNE: thank you
PRINCE: But is that what’s disturbs you?
ADANNE: my PRINCE
PRINCE: yes
ADANNE: please, I don’t know how you may feel, what you have in mind, but I would like to inform you that I have another man already. we promised to marry ourselves. please don’t be angry. please
PRINCE; Good news, I am happy for you o, you should be happy, why are you disturbed? come on, cheer up.
ADANNE: (showing expression of surprises over the PRINCE reply said) are you not angry?
PRINCE: angry for what? Not at all. I am not... In fact, EKWEDIKE!
(PRINCE calling EKWEDIKE who hold the car key to ADANNEs car)
EKWEDIKE: yes, my PRINCE
PRINCE: give it to me
EKWEDIKE: yes, my PRINCE (he gives him the car key and returns back) here is the key.
PRINCE: thank you
PRINCE: actually, ADANNE, I came to congratulate you on your passing out, because you really made me proud. and now you are telling me that you are engaged. just make sure you send me a notice of your wedding date. ok.
ADANNE: my PRINCE, do you mean that all these things you did for me are for free.
PRINCE: what do you mean? “for free”
ADANNE: do you really mean that you were not doing all these to marry me in return? oh, what a nice man. I wish they will learn how to do good, how to help people without expecting anything in return. oh I am so happy ………
PRINCE: I am happy too
ADANNE: thank you so much
PRINCE: you are welcome. Please Ada baby here is a car key for you, the car is outside.
(She became more surprise)
PRINCE: EMENIKE!
(EMENIKE enters)
EMENIKE: yes, my PRINCE
PRINCE: give it to me
EMENIKE: yes my PRINCE. Here it is
(EMENIKE hands over an envelope containing an appointment letter for work to ADANNE and a wedding invitation card of PRINCE Emeka, inviting ADANNE and her mother with a cheque of one million naira (N 1, 000, 000) for ADANNE and her mother)
PRINCE: thank you
(EMENIKE returns to his post outside)
PRINCE: ADANNE, this is an envelope containing an appointment letter for work to you, you will see the details inside the letter. Also in it is a cheque of N 1,, 000, 000 for you and mama. And there is a wedding invitation card for my wedding inside it. Please accept all these as my appreciation gift for your hard worKING.
(Out of surprise, ADANNE didn’t know when she called my lord)
ADANNE: My lord!
PRINCE: not my lord, my PRINCE.
ADANNE: you will not understand, you mean all these are for me?
PRINCE: yes, they are for you
ADANNE: Mama! Mama!!
MONICA: ADANNE, I am coming o
ADANNE: mama come o, my PRINCE has done another thing o
MONICA: what did he do this time?
(She comes out to the sitting room and ADANNE disposed the whole gifts)
ADANNE: Mama, I am a car owner, and a worKING class administrator o
MONICA: Wait, wait, what did you say?
ADANNE: Mama, my PRINCE bought a brand new car for me, gave me an appointment letter to start a work next week and N1, 000, 000 for fuel.
MONICA; (Hugging the PRINCE, she started a song, Omekwala ya ozo, ome ihe ukwu …. after the song, she went to her daughter to ask if he proposed to marry her)
MONICA: My daughter did he proposed to marry you?
ADANNE: ah-ah, mama. no nah
MONICA: what is no nah?
ADANNE: he didn’t
MONICA: ok
ADANNE: Ehee, mama, he invited us to his wedding next two weeks o.
MONICA: Ehee, Eziokwu
PRINCE: yes ma. Actually the wedding is on the 14th of February.
MONICA: Ehee, wonderful. Agu nwoke
PRINCE: mama, let us go outside to see the car.
ADANNE: yes oo, I am a car owner! (Rejoicing)
(They all went out of the house to see the car, which later carried the entire CHARACTERS out of the stage)

FADE IN:

1 INT.DR. AUSTIN JOSEPH’S HOUSE – DAY
XTERS: EASTER, DR. AUSTIN JOSEPH

EASTER (25) and DR. AUSTIN JOSEPH (29) were chitchatting in the sitting room. Dr Austin Joseph was sitting opposite Easter and both were so excited.

DR. AUSTIN JOSEPH
So, what you are telling me is that you don’t remember your dreams. Is that what you mean?

EASTER
Not exactly what I mean. What I am saying is that I can count the number of dreams I have had, and was able to remember them afterwards.

DR. AUSTIN JOSEPH
Oh, Oh, Oh, I understand. But, have you ever experienced an event that seemed like a dream to you, only to realize that it wasn’t in a dream?

BEAT

EASTER
Hum… I think I have, but once. It was when my daddy bought me a car on my 25th birthday. It was like a dream to me, but later, I realized that I wasn’t dreaming.

DR. AUSTIN JOSEPH
Eh…

EASTER
Yeah.

DR. AUSTIN JOSEPH
Ok, but still, have you ever had a dream that later came to reality?

EASTER
Wait, why all these questions about dreams? I hope this is not a dream o.

DR. AUSTIN JOSEPH
Are you afraid of dreams?


EASTER
No, I am not. It’s just that I don’t like having a dream; it makes me feel so sad.

DR. AUSTIN JOSEPH
But, is it possible for someone to know if he or she is dreaming or not.

EASTER
Anyway, I think nobody can tell if he or she is dreaming until he or she wakes up.

DR. AUSTIN JOSEPH
Eh…

EASTER
Yes, even in your dream, you will think everything is happening live.

DR. AUSTIN JOSEPH
I think you are right.

Dr. Austin Joseph stands up to meet Easter in her seat, he went and stood in front of her. Easter became surprised and stared into his eyes.

DR. AUSTIN JOSEPH
(Holding Easter’s hands)
So, Easter…

EASTER
Yes.

Dr. Austin Joseph still standing in Easter’s front, dipped his right hand inside his pocket. He brought out a ring and knelt before Easter.

DR. AUSTIN JOSEPH
Please, will you marry me?

Easter feeling so amazed, stood up, and raised Dr. Austin up.

DR. AUSTIN JOSEPH
(Feeling so excited)
Yes!

CUT TO
END DREAM SEQUENCE


2 INT.DR.SIR OJIBE’S HOUSE – NIGHT
XTERS: EASTER

Easter quickly wakes up from her dream, looked at the wall clock; behold, it was 1:00 am. She uncovered herself from the blanket and went on her knees for prayers. She prayed about the dream she just had for some time.

DISSOLVES TO


3 EXT.HIGHER INTITUTION PREMISES – DAY
XTERS: EASTER, JUDITH, DR. AUSTIN ADIBE

Easter was walking alongside with her new friend JUDITH (26) after lectures. They were discussing about the lecture they just had, walking towards tarred road. Arriving to the tarred road, the saw oncoming vehicle and were waiting for the car to pass so they can cross to the other side of the road. Shortly, the car passed and revised to the spot where Easter and her friend were standing.


DR. AUSTIN ADIBE
(Whining down his glass)
Hello beautiful ladies.

JUDITH
Hi.

EASTER
Good day sir.

Dr. Austin came down from his car, closed the door and faced Easter.

DR. AUSTIN
Good day pretty young lady. How are you?

EASTER
Am fine?

DR. AUSTIN ADIBE
My name is Austin. I know you are going somewhere, and I wouldn’t like to keep you here.

He dipped his hand inside his pocket and brought out a complementary card from his wallet and gave it to Easter.


DR. AUSTIN ADIBE (CONT’D)
Please here is my complementary card; I will like you to put me on call so we can talk more.

Easter collected it after some seconds of silent.

EASTER
Alright, I will do that. Judith let’s go.

DR. AUSTIN ADIBE
Please what is your name?

EASTER
I will tell you when I give you a call.

They left him standing alone beside his car. He starred at them as they chitchat along to a certain distance.


CUT TO


4 INT.DR.SIR OJIBE’S HOUSE.LIVING ROOM – DAY
XTERS: EASTER

Easter was seen sitting on her bed in her living room, leaning her back on the wall. She is holding her mobile phone and the complementary card.

EASTER (V.O)
(Sitting on bed, leaning her back on the wall)
What is the meaning of all these? How did all these things get to this point? I just had a dream where I was engaged by one Dr. Austin and today I met a man called Austin.

BEAT

EASTER (V.O) (CONT’D)
(Confused)
And I don’t even know if he is the right man that engaged me in my dream or not and I can’t even remember the face I saw in my dream… Anyway, let me call him first to see what he has to say before I conclude.


[/i]Easter typed the phone number from the complementary card that Austin gave her. She wanted to dial the number but she hesitated.[i]

EASTER (CONT’D)
But I think I don’t need to call him now, otherwise he will say that I am too desperate and tries to take advantage of me.

[/i]Easter deleted the phone number she has typed on her phone and became more confused on what to do. She doesn’t know if she should call Austin or not. All she was doing was to type the phone number, delete it, type it again and delete it, for about three times.[i]

EASTER (CONT’D)
(She threw the card on the floor)
In fact, I am not interested, you should leave me alone. I don’t care if you are the right Austin or not. Let me be.

[/i]She kept quiet and started thinking about what is going on in her life looking at the complementary card on the floor.[i]


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To be continued

Introduction

I have deeply observed how most of us battle with our emotions, trying to love him or her.

I have also discovered that most often, the person we have feelings for doesn't have feelings for us and the one that has feelings for us doesn't get our feelings.

This is what I call "Emotional Fight".
We will understand this clearly in this Screenplay titled: "EMOTIONAL FIGHT"

Make sure you don't miss out on every line of the story.

(MONICA and ADANNE went inside first as the PRINCE instruct the GUARDS)
PRINCE: Ekwe
EKWEDIKE: yes your highness
PRINCE: EMENIKE
EMENIKE: yes my PRINCE
PRINCE: both of you stand alert; follow my voice as we discuss inside ok!
EKWEDIKE: yes my PRINCE
EMENIKE: yes my PRINCE
PRINCE: fine
(PRINCE Emeka goes inside)
MONICA: Heh, my son you are welcome
PRINCE: yes mama
MONICA: But my son o, don’t be angry, are you not the guy that came to my house long time ago, asKING for a direction to the palace?
PRINCE: is me mama.
MONICA: Eheh! I for say. you look exactly like him. you are welcome
PRINCE: Thank you ma
ADANNE: Emeka, you are welcome
PRINCE: thank you
MONICA: Ada, let me come (she went to bring some drinks for them)
ADANNE: Emy, I am shocked, my mouth cant express in words what I …..
(MONICA returns with two empty glass of water and a bottle of wine)
MONICA: my son, please manage this
PRINCE: is ok you don’t need to disturb yourself
ADANNE: Emy, just accept
MONICA: Ada, do you know him before?

ADANNE: mama, don’t worry, ok?
MONICA: ok. but what about that man that help you, I hope he is ….
(Then here comes the PRINCE in a royal escorts, MONICA and ADANNE discussions were interrupted by the PRINCE car horn)
MONICA: my daughter, go and check who honks the car horn
ADANNE: yes mama
(Coming out, she saw that it was a royal escort. approaching her was PRINCE Emeka and his escorts. she couldn’t believe what she saw)
PRINCE: ADANNE mu o. Ada the main professional administrator.
(She didn’t say a word out of surprise)
PRINCE: ADANNE my very good friend. (Touched her)
ADANNE: Heh! yes, you are welcome
PRINCE: Ada are you alright?
ADANNE: yes, I am. you are welcome
PRINCE: how are you? you are looKING good o
ADANNE: thank God o and also to you who made it possible
PRINCE: no problem, you deserve more than that
ADANNE: Abi?
PRINCE: yes nah. anyway, where is mama?
ADANNE: she is …. (mother comes out as she waited for her daughter)
PRINCE: oh, she is here. mama, good evening.
MONICA: good evening my son
PRINCE: mama how is everything?
MONICA: we are doing fine. ada, who is he?
ADANNE: (silent, looKING at the royalty of the PRINCE and his escorts)
MONICA: Ada!
ADANNE: oh mama, sorry. he is eh the …..
MONICA: ok, no problem. Come inside my son
PRINCE: yes mama

3.1. CAUSES OF HEART-BREAK
Evaluating the causes of heartbreak on a date with someone is on intensive realization of facts. However, heartbreak still remains one of the greatest gift one can ever receive while on a date with someone. Equally, Heartbreak is also one of the worst "favour" one can ever suspect to receive from the loved ones.


Regarding romantic love specially, I find it funny (and at times supper painful) the dance we all dance. It is like Girl A likes Boy B , but Boy A likes Girl A Likes Boy A. I know, that confused me, too. I just think it is funny how many times we desire the one that doesn’t want us, or that is not the best one for us. And yet we have little to no interest in people who desire us, at the same time.

However, here is where all the causes of heartbreak in a date with someone or even in a friendship or marriage is summed up.
Equally, it hurts to love someone and not to be loved in returns but what is more painful is to love someone and never find the courage to let that person know how you feel. Maybe God wants us to meet a few wrong people before meeting the right ones; so that when we finally meet the right person we will know how to be grateful for that "gift"
Heartbreak can be caused by many different circumstances and that is what makes this emotion easily recognized by nearly every person on the planet,. It can result from the loss of a loved one, a partner, a friend and even a close pet.
Mainly on a date with someone, heartbreak may, or often results from disappointment, betrayal or as change from known surroundings (Like "Yes I know that we are dating, but not anymore)
For a clear picture of what we are pointing at while on a date with someone or even in a friendship or marriage, let’s position the case in three levels.



1. Act of suspect.
On this level, there are several points of suspects that occur. First of all, the person’s attitude towards you will immediately change.
But the case here is, “why the sudden change of character or attitude towards me." This automatically becomes the question of the victim some practical cases of prove for these sudden change includes;
-No picking of calls at a did
-Replying message with "I am busy now, I will call you later".
-Not even a text message or a call within two days.
-Always being serious with the "victim," when they eventually meet.
-Finally, neglect of ideas or suggestions

2. Unfaithfulness.
This level is as a result of the Act of suspect. She/he, when discovered that the "victim” is suspecting his/her moves, will try his/her best to cover up whatever she/he is being suspected of. On the Hine for doing this, the "victim" will in begins to feel lonely and abandoned. He/she will try all he/she can do to make things right and straight and when he/she fails witless. Finally, this will lead to the disappointment /heartbreak.

3. Disappointment / Heartbreak.
When this occur, all that will occupy the "victims" heart will be disappointment, “that he/she has been disappointed me even without pity." At this point, it takes months or years to recover from the situation. All you will hear from the mouth of the "suspect" when the "victim” eventually wants to find out the cause is that "I said it is over, can’t you understand"? Eventually, leaving him or her with this statement will push the person into critical thinking which may lead the person from hating any man or woman he/she may be opportune to meet.

SYMPTOMS OF HEARTBREAK
Loss of appetite, Insomnia, Headaches, Stomachaches, Nausea, A ton of tears, Occasional nightmares, Alcohol/substance abuse, Depression, Eating disorders, Panic attacks , Loss of interest, Fatigue, Loneliness, and Hopelessness.

STAGES OF SOMEONE WHO IS HEARTBROKEN
"Someone who is dealing with heartbreak follows patterns similar to those of the stages of death."

1. Shock and denial.
You may deny the reality of the situation this provides emotional protection from feeling overwhelmed by the situation. The shock of loss allows the state of emptiness to move clouding most judgment.



2. Pain and guilt.
After the shock wears off, it becomes replaced with suffering and unbearable pain. Regret for things you did wrong, or things that you weren’t able to do with this person adds to further tears. Life feels chaotic during this time and its best to openly discuss feeling and stay from bottling up your emotions.

3. Anger and bargaining.
Lashing out is a common form of attempting to release all unspoken emotions. This is the stage where the "why, why, why" questioning comes in. The pleas for returned love run rapid, trying to bargain with fate or with the person who was just.

4. Depression, reflection and loneliness.
Like everyone else in this situation, a period of sadness clouds and absorbs your entire sense of being, leaving feelings of emptiness. This feeling occurs when you finally realize and accept the magnitude of your loss. Isolation from people is exceedingly normal, and offers a time reflect on the past.



5. Acceptance end an upward turn.
The feeling of depression lift slightly and life becomes possible to survive without that person so deeply intertwined with each activity. The days are a little easier to shuffle through and you see the possibility of continuation. The reality of the situation is fully accepted and although happiness may not return for some time, the ability to move forward has occurred.


HOW TO MEND A BROKEN HEART.
“It is always easy to pull down than to build up” - vicfrank

The best thing for a broken heart is to be patient and allow time to settle all unresolved feelings. Talking about your feelings with friends or family help to smooth the passage of the loss, as well allowing yourself time to reflect on all feelings and answer questions you may have for yourself. Keeping busy with hobbies you are passionate about and trying new things also keeps your mind busy during hard times. Get a group of friends together and watch a movie or if you are more to yourself, try a more quite walk, through a forest or even around the neighbor. Give yourself time, and do things that make you happy. You are your own best friend and it is important that you accept who you are and look who you are as a person before you expect anyone else to.

--ACT 4--
SCENE 1
Emeka’s visit to ADANNEs compound as a PRINCE, He went with a car key, appointment letter of work for ADANNE.

MONICA: ADANNE!
ADANNE: yes mum!
MONICA: Ada!
ADANNE: mama! I am coming o
MONICA: where are you?
(ADANNE turns to the stage where her mother is)
ADANNE: mummy, you called me?
MONICA: yes, what are you doing?
ADANNE: mama, I am chatting on face book.
MONICA: ok. come let me ask you something.
ADANNE: mama, I hope there is no problem?
MONICA: sit down first
(She Seats down)
MONICA: ADANNE.
ADANNE: yes mama
MONICA: now that you have finished your youth service, what is your next plan?
ADANNE: mama I don’t understand?
MONICA: I mean, wont you get married
ADANNE: mama, Gods time is the best. I will marry when the time comes
MONICA: ADANNE, I hope you are not telling me that you are either of those two men don’t have anything to do with marriage.
ADANNE: mama, OGBONNA said he will marry me, very soon, so don’t worry, God will make it happen
MONICA: I pray so. because I want to carry my own grand children. please you people should do it fast.

--ACT 3--
SCENE 3
ADANNE and her village lover, Dinta

OGBONNA: Today, I must show this rabbit that I am the OGBONNAya one of Umunato village. I will kill one more rabbit to make this one two. (OGBONNAya prepares for hunting)
OGBONNA: singing and saying Proverbs which reveals his readiness for hunting.
(ADANNE hearing his voice, sneaked from his back to surprise him in a love-play manner)
OGBONNA: Heh, who could this, be? I know there is only one hand that carries this type of scent. Her name starts from A,d,a,n,n,e e e e……. (ADANNE uncovers his face and comes to hug him. Both rejoiced in tears of joy)
OGBONNA: OMALICHAm
ADANNE: Obim O
OGBONNA: Udala M
ADANNE: Nkem O
OGBONNA: Akwa Ugom
ADANNE: my sweet honey
OGBONNA: darling, you know I missed you
ADANNE: I missed you too
OGBONNA: but, I didn’t like what you did, you left to Lagos without telling me. I thought you will end up marrying another man.
ADANNE: Heh! Please don’t say that, how can I leave my love to suffer. I Cant do that, you know.
OGBONNA: yes, I know and that is why I didn’t listen to my friends who were telling me to forget about you, even some of your friends. They come to me for friendship, but I told them that I am waiting for my udala.
ADANNE: oh my sweet heart. Thank you
OGBONNA: I hope you are back for me?
ADANNE: yes, I am back full time
OGBONNA: so, this is no longer pent-time
ADANNE: yes nah
OGBONNA: come, I have a roasted rabbit for ONOWU, but I will give it to you.
ADANNE: but what about ONOWU?
OGBONNA: no! ONOWU can wait next time
ADANNE: eh?
OGBONNA: yes nah
ADANNE: ok, let us go so that I can enjoy my self
OGBONNA: of course, you deserve it.
(Both stood up out of the stage saying)
OGBONNA: you know how much I love you
ADANNE: yes, also with me. No man can come in between us. e.t.c

Be the best you desire and make no mistake ever again.

CHAPTER THREE:
HEARTBREAK WHILE ON A DATE WITH SOMEONE

“The worst among all is when him say: I never loved you.”--vicfrank

A broken heart (or heartbreak) is a common metaphor for the intense emotional pain or suffering one feels after losing a love one, whether through death, divorce, breakup, physical separation, betrayal, or romantic rejection. -Wikipedia.
Heartbreak is a strong feeling of sadness
-Oxford Dictionary.

Heartbreak is usually associated with losing a family member or spouse, though losing parent, child, pet, lover or close friend can all break one’s heart; and it is frequently experienced during grief and bereavement. The phrase refers to the physical pain one may feel in the chest as a result of the lose, although it also by extension includes the emotional trauma of loss even where it is not experienced as somatic pain. Although "heartbreak" ordinarily does not imply any physical defect in the heart, there is a condition known as "Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome), where a traumatizing incident triggers the brain to distribute chemicals that weaker heat tissue.

--ACT 3--
SCENE 2
…. ADANNE and Her Mother …

ADANNE: Mama! (Singing: Omekwala ya ozo, ome ihe ukwu chineke emekwala ya ozo, obu ome ihe ukwu). Mama, come o!
MONICA: Adanne m o, what happened this time around?
ADANNE: Mama Come, God don make me onye oyibo o.
MONICA: I am coming to hear what he has done for you.

(MONICA comes to see her daughter’s testimony)
MONICA: Ada, what happened?
ADANNE: Mama sit down first
MONICA: ADANNE, tell me nah, what is it?
ADANNE: Mama I said sit down first
MONICA: Ok, I have seated, now will you tell me. Infact, what are you holding? Who gave phone?
ADANNE: Mama cool down, let me tunyela gi azu.
MONICA: Ok, I am all ears.
ADANNE: Mama, do you know that man, I told you about how he bought one pure water and is giving me N 5, 000?
MONICA: A man? … a man … eheh! Yes, I remember, what happened?
ADANNE: mama, I saw him again today. Mama, that man bought this phone for me.
MONICA: Eziokwu! ele …
ADANNE: Nhm, mama that is not all o
MONICA: what again?
ADANNE: Mama do you know that he promised to sponsor me in school till I graduate.. nhm, mama we don hammar o.
MONICA: wait, wait, chelu. You mean that he bought this phone for you and also promised to sponsor you in school?
ADANNE: yes mama, he did
MONICA: But wait, let me ask you o. did he say anything like marrying you after sponsoring you?
ADANNE: No! Mama, he did not say so o. ah! I don’t know his mind o.
MONICA: Anyway, let us not disturb ourselves over this now, ok
ADANNE: Ok. Mama he gave me money for my oranges and money for my transport to lagos where he is living. He said that I should come to Lagos tomorrow, so that I can start school.
MONICA: My daughter, make sure that he doesn’t sleep with you o. don’t allow him to touch you for any reason, ok.
ADANNE: Yes, mama. Mama is there any food?
MONICA: yes, go to the kitchen, you will see the food I kept for you (she walks out as she answer ADANNE)
ADANNE: yes mama (she runs to the kitchen)
After some years

--ACT 3--
SCENE 1
(The PRINCE, SAMUEL and ADANNE)

ADANNE: Sweet orange! Buy your sweet orange!! Buy your sweet orange here!!!

(The prince drives along and noticing Adanne, he drove back; honking his car horn)

PRINCE: Adanne! Sweet orange seller!
ADANNE: Heh! Oga, good afternoon sir!
PRINCE: How are you?
ADANNE: I dey fine sir.

(PRINCE then comes down from his car)

ADANNE: Heh! Customer, nah you?
PRINCE: Yes, it’s me
ADANNE: Welcome sir.
PRINCE: How are you doing?
ADANNE: I dey doing fine sir. Hey, customer, customer.
PRINCE: Ada how is your mother?
ADANNE: She is doing fine sir
PRINCE: Heh! ADANNE
ADANNE: Sir!
PRINCE: Three days ago after our meeting, I told you to call me, but I didn’t see your call. What happened?
ADANNE: Shay, I told you that my mother will not allow me. She collected the number you gave me and tear it.
PRINCE: Ok, I can see the reason why you didn’t call. Anyway, that’s by the way.
ADANNE: Heh! You tolding me to buy the way.
PRINCE: No, I mean, that one has gone.
ADANNE: Ok, you mean that I should forgetting that one.
PRINCE: Yes
ADANNE: You dey speak big…big… grammars
PRINCE: Anyway, I came to your place two days ago, but you wasn’t around. Where did you go?
ADANNE: You did what? You coming to my house?
PRINCE: Yes, I came, but it was only your mother that I met.
ADANNE: Espikilekwa! You wanting killing me? oh o you knowing not that my mama go killing me?
PRINCE: No! She didn’t know I came to see you, because ….
ADANNE: What doing you, if I go home now she go killing me.
PRINCE: Sorry, oh. Akwa nwa, sweet paw-paw; Ugegbe oyibo. Don’t cry nah, that face don’t need tears, ok. Smile, put a smile on your face, ok.
ADANNE: nah because you fine o, I no want your face dey sad. (she says this as she smiles turning to the PRINCE again)
PRINCE: Heh, good girl, beautiful girl.
ADANNE: Thanking you
PRINCE: ADANNE.
ADANNE: Sir
PRINCE: Which school do you attend and what class are you?
ADANNE: No! me, I no dey any school, since my papa died, I no dey go school again.
PRINCE: You mean that you are not in school.
ADANNE: Yes, I no dey go school. We never get money for food and you dey telling me to going school. no! we go die for hunger.
PRINCE: Ok, when you get home tell your mother that one man promise to sponsor you in school.
ADANNE: Waiting oh, you meaning that you wanting to putting me in school?
PRINCE: I will sponsor you till you graduate
ADANNE: But, who will I telling my mama say na him won sponsor me? Who are you?
PRINCE: Don’t worry; my name is not important now, ok.
ADANNE: Ok, I hearing you. I will telling my mama.
PRINCE: This is my card, an address of where I live in Lagos; you can come over tomorrow when you tell your mother. This phone is for you, and …..
ADANNE: You buying me phone, sir, you are God senting. But I knowing not how to pressing it.
PRINCE: No problem, I will be calling you and when I call you, just press this place (he shows her the key)
ADANNE: Ok, God go blessing you.
PRINCE: And this is the money for your transportation tomorrow when you will come, ok.
ADANNE: ThanKING you sir, God go protecting you sir. Infact let me give you these oranges. I go giving you all of them.
PRINCE: Eheh, that’s reminds me, this money is also for your orange, ok.
ADANNE: you are buying all of them kwa. God go blessing you sir.
PRINCE: I have to leave, Ok? see you tomorrow.
ADANNE: yes sir. Bye… Bye sir.
(The PRINCE enters his car as ADANNE goes home rejoicing)

DON’TS
11. Don’t chase someone; Don’t phone, text or email them more than once a day unless you are in conservation with them and they are replying. Being desperate is a huge turn off.

12. Don’t be late for a date; Make sure you leave early enough to deal with traffic delays or other things that could delay you. Being late shows that you don’t respect the other person’s time and may ignite the thought of suspense in the other person’s mind as it sets the date off on the wrong foot.

13. Don’t date people who you think will use you; if you have money, connections or power, don’t tell the other person. If a man connect on too strong for sex early on, shut him down and move on. You want someone who wants.

14. Don’t lie to your date. Don’t over exaggerate your income, education or what you do. These lies will eventually come out and then you will appear as a dishonest loser.



15. Don’t come on too strong. If you are anxious to get married right away, that’s okay. However, constantly talking about serious commitment issues such as marriage and children on a first date can scare your date away.

16. Don’t sit around and wait for his/her call; stay busy. There is nothing more pathetic than someone who immediately drops their life or routine for someone they just met. Your goal is to have a fulfilled life that another person can add to.

17. Don’t get drunk or use drug on your date; what kind of an impression are you making if you are incoherent when you first meet? Your date will think you are like that with all people.

18. Don’t flirt with other while on a date; this may seem like common sense, but nothing will end your date faster than you flirting on your date’s friend.

19. Don’t have sex with someone until you are totally connected (married); Most men longs to know that you are not "use and dump". They will do all the possible means to have sex with you. Equally, most ladies would like to know how many girls/ladies you have dumped after use.

20. Don’t give out too much personal information on a first date; keep your home address and telephone numbers confidential until you get to know your date better and make sure you always meet in a public place.

These dos and don’ts will allow you to know when you are getting it right or wrong, it will help you to check out what you really have to do and what he really has to do. In this case, both of you will not do a silly mistake; take whatever you do serious and the world will always take what you do serious, even when you least expect it.

--ACT 2--
SCENE 3
The KING, the two GUARDS, SAMUEL the driver and the PRINCE

KING: SAMUEL! (Coming down from up stairs) SAMUEL!! (He comes to the sitting room and called one of the GUARDS.) EKWEDIKE!
EKWEDIKE: Yes your majesty!
KING: come here!

(He runs to the king)

EKWEDIKE: My KING, you called me.
KING: Yes, where is the PRINCE?
EKWEDIKE: My KING, I haven’t seen him since today.
KING: What do you mean/ what about SAMUEL, have you seen him today?
EKWEDIKE: Yes your majesty, I think I saw him under one of the flowers outside.
KING: Run and call him, tell him to see me immediately.
EKWEDIKE: Yes your majesty.

(He runs out to call Samuel)

EKWEDIKE: SAMUEL! SAMUEL!! Come... Come... Come!!!
SAMUEL: What is happening? Am I safe?
EKWEDIKE: Guy, yawa don bus oo, the KING is urgently looking for you.
SAMUEL: The KING? Looking for me? Are you sure it’s me?
EKWEDIKE: No! It’s me. Come on, let’s go. Nonsense, make you dey there they ask me three questions at a time.
SAMUEL: Sorry nah, I am just surprised.
EKWEDIKE: Okay. Let’s be going.

(They were discussing all these on their way to the King)

SAMUEL: Greetings your majesty.
KING: SAMUEL!
SAMUEL: Yes your majesty
KING: Where is the PRINCE?
SAMUEL: I don’t know your majesty.
KING: You don’t know
SAMUEL: Yes your majesty
KING: What do you mean by “you don’t know” are you not his driver? You are the one who should tell me where my son is, and you are here telling me that you don’t know.
SAMUEL: Your Maj……….. (Interrupted)
KING: Shut your mouth! Now, before I count one make sure that my son is here with you. go and bring my son!
SAMUEL: Yes your majesty.

(SAMUEL searched for the PRINCE, but could not find him. then he returned)

SAMUEL: your majesty, I can’t find the PRINCE. I have searched the whole palace, but his highness is nowhere to be found.
KING: what are you telling me? That my son is nowhere to be…

(Then, the PRINCE enters, interrupting the stage)

PRINCE: Father, good morning.
SAMUEL: Your majesty, the PRINCE is here.
PRINCE: SAMUEL what is the problem? Father, is everything all right?
KING: SAMUEL you can go now.
SAMUEL: Yes your majesty.

(Samuel went out; going out he met the two GUARDS and the interacted without distraction)

PRINCE: Father, what is going on?
KING: You are asking me. I am the one who should ask you what is going on.
PRINCE: How?
KING: Because I don’t understand your movement any longer.
PRINCE: But ….
KING: There is no but, all I want to tell you, is to be careful. Keep where you went, to yourself. But remember that you are the heir to the throne. You can go.
PRINCE: Yes father

(The father went out to his room as the PRINCE goes out to meet with SAMUEL)

PRINCE: EKWEDIKE and EMENIKE.
GUARDS: Yes my PRINCE
PRINCE: Come with me.
GUARDS: Yes my PRINCE

(Three of them went out of the stage)

CHAPTER TWO:
DATING

Having known even in dating, that friendship still exist, we then have to know equally that the friendship has taking another shape. Here, there is an expectation for an engagement ring which may lead both to marriage. Dating therefore is an improved friendship.
Before we move into the dos and don’ts of dating, let’s have this:
Dating is a part of human mating process whereby two people meet socially for companionship, beyond the level of friendship, or with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or marriage. It can be a form of courtship consisting of social activities done by the couple. While the term has several meanings, it usually refers to the act of meeting and engaging in some mutually agreed upon social activity in public, together, as a couple.
The protocols and practices of dating, and the terms used to describe it, vary considerably from country to country and over time. The most common idea is two people trying out a relationship and exploring whether they are compatible by going out together in public as a couple who may or may not yet be having sexual relations. This period of courtship is sometimes seen as a precursor to engagement or marriage
However, here are some of the dos and don’ts of dating:

2:1 DO’S AND DON’T OF DATING
Dating can be fun and exciting but getting involved with the wrong person can destroy your life. How do you put the odds in your favour when dating? I have broken down the rules of dating to help you find that special person.

DOS
1. Do relax and have fun: Dating I supposed to be fun so make it fun. Choose activities that you both love so you can relax, laugh and enjoy. If you think you can’t have common activities, or that dating is miserable, then don’t do it.

2. Do groom yourselves before your date: make sure you are freshly showered, have fresh breath and have an outfit on that latter you. Sure your crazy or overly sexy outfits for when you get to know the person better.

3. Do listen: listening is more important than talking. Asking your date lots of questions and love in on similar interests matter a lot (Don’t bring about yourself constantly because that is the ultimate turn off)

4. Do Compliment your date: if you think your date looks nice, say so (don’t focus on your dates imperfections); focus on their good points. If it looks like your date took time to get ready, compliment them by letting them know.

5. Do be positive; (Don’t complain on your date) nobody wants to hear how miserable you are. A poor attitude can destroy a date faster than anything.
6. Do be honest and upfront. If the date didn’t click, tell your partner that you will have to think about it and that you will contact them again if you are interested (but don’t keep them wanting).

7. Do be proactive; You need to take the initiative to meet people to date. Practice flirting, smile, be friendly and make eye contact. This will show people you are available and will increase your chances of being asked out.

8. Do date creatively. (don’t go to movies where you can’t talk or get to know your date better). Go to dinner, bowing and then a movie or go horseback riding, hiking or to an arts or music festival.

9. Do let your friends and family know you are dating. You never know when someone you know may not work out, but you should be open to meeting someone new.

10. Do be polite and have manners. Offer to pay for all or half of the date even if you are a woman. Say "please" and "thank you" and be respectful of the other person’s feelings.

Nice one.

--ACT 2--
SCENE 2
(Next morning, the PRINCE called SAMUEL and asked him to go inside his room and arrange the room that he is down stairs waiting for him.)

PRINCE: SAMUEL! (He comes down stairs as he calls on SAMUEL) SAMUEL!!
SAMUEL: Yes my PRINCE.
PRINCE: SAMUEL, I want you to go inside my room, arrange the room and make sure it is in order. Ok.
SAMUEL: Yes my PRINCE.
PRINCE: I am down stairs waiting for you.
SAMUEL: Yes my PRINCE.
(SAMUEL steps up to his duty in the PRINCE room, while the PRINCE uses the opportunity to go out without anybody’s knowledge of where he went to.)
PRINCE: MUSA! (He calls MUSA, the royal gateman as he enters his car) MUSA!!
MUSA: Yes my PRINCE
PRINCE: MUSA!!!
MUSA: Yes my PRINCE, I dey come.
PRINCE: Go and open the gate.
MUSA: Yes my PRINCE. But where are you going without your driver, my PRINCE?
PRINCE: Come on! Go and open the gate. It is none of your business.
MUSA: Yes my PRINCE. (MUSA runs to the gate as he seloquzies)
MUSA: Hey! Nna, there is nothing man no fit see for this palace.
PRINCE: (As he drives to the gate.) MUSA what did you say?
MUSA: Hey! My PRINCE, I said that you are so nice. That God will protect you.
PRINCE: nonsense, mind your business. (He dives out)
MUSA: This man self, he no knows say I be PRINCE for my father’s house, if not for money, nothing for carry me come here. Nonsense! (He walks out of the gate.)

(The PRINCE met a village girl who was coming back from farm with a bunch of firewood on her head)
PRINCE: (HonKING his car horn to the girl) Hello! (Continue the honk) hello, young lady!
OMALICHA: (Turning to her back, she saw a car honking its horn and pointing to herself she said) did you call me?
PRINCE: (He reversed to her) Yes I did. Please don’t be disturbed.
OMALICHA: No problem.
PRINCE: How are you?
OMALICHA: I am fine sir.
PRINCE: Please I am looking for one village Umuato in Umueze L.G.A.
OMALICHA: Ok! Umuato village…
PRINCE: Exactly.
OMALICHA: You are in Umuato village sir, but which family are you looking for?
PRINCE: I am looking for one Mazi Ekenweofia’s or ………………….
OMALICHA: Ok, you mean Mazi Ekenweofia’s compound?
PRINCE: Exactly, Ekenweofia, yes. Please where is his house?
OMALICHA: Just take a straight turn, you will see a junction, take your left and ask for the compound. They will direct you.
PRINCE: Ok, thank you so much.
(He drive as directed, reaching the junction, he took his left and met another girl who was coming back from the stream.)
PRINCE: Hello! Young lady! (He honks) hello!!
ADAKU: Yes, good morning sir! How may I help you?
PRINCE: Please I am looking for one Mazi Ekenweofia’s compound.
ADAKU: Ok, ADANNE’s father?
PRINCE: Exactly, please where is their house?
ADAKU: Just take down this road, after two buildings by your right, the next house is their compound.
PRINCE: Thank you so much.
ADAKU: You are welcome.

(He moved as directed, and reaching the compound, he met ADANNE’s mother instead of the girl. He did something more reasonable to avoid putting the girl into trouble)

PRINCE: (Coming down from his car, he saw no body at first) hello! Is anybody at home?
MONICA: Yes! Somebody is around, who is there?
PRINCE: Is me Emeka
(Coming out to the front house from backyard, she saw Emeka)
PRINCE: Good morning ma.
MONICA: Morning my son. How are you?
PRINCE: I am fine ma.
MONICA: Please, I don’t know who you are; I have not seen you before.
PRINCE: Yes ma, you are right. Actually, I came to deliver a message at the palace, but I lost my direction to the palace.
MONICA: Ok.
PRINCE: Mummy, please is ADANNE around?
MONICA: No, she is not around; I hope there is no problem?
PRINCE: Not at all, I just want to know her because one of the people who directed me to your house said that you have a daughter called ADANNE.
MONICA: I understand.
PRINCE: Please direct me to the palace.
MONICA: You have to go back to that junction and take your right; the palace is after the town hall from the junction.
PRINCE: Thank you mama, please take this N10, 000 for you. Ok.
MONICA: Hey! Just for me? No! I did nothing to deserve this.
PRINCE: No! Is nothing, I just want to thank you.
MONICA: But this is too much.
PRINCE: No mama
MONICA: May God bless you and protect you my son. Thank you.
PRINCE: Mama, I have to be on my way, greet ADANNE when she comes back.
MONICA: I will, my son. Bye-Bye.

(He drives out, as MONICA walks into her house.)

TWENTY TIPS TO HELP YOU FIND AND FOSTER THESE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIPS

Family isn’t always blood. They’re the people in your life who appreciate having you in theirs – the ones who encourage you to improve in healthy and exciting ways, and who not only embrace who you are now, but also embrace and embody who you want to be. These people – your real family – are the ones who truly matter.

Here are twenty tips to help you find and foster these special relationships.
1. Free yourself from negative people. – Spend time with nice people who are smart, driven and likeminded. Relationships should help you, not hurt you. Surround yourself with people who reflect the person you want to be. Choose friends who you are proud to know, people you admire, who love and respect you – people who make your day a little brighter simply by being in it. Life is too short to spend time with people who suck the happiness out of you. When you free yourself from negative people, you free yourself to be YOU – and being YOU is the only way to truly live.

2. Let go of those who are already gone. – The sad truth is that there are some people who will only be there for you as long as you have something they need. When you no longer serve a purpose to them, they will leave. The good news is, if you tough it out, you’ll eventually weed these people out of your life and be left with some great people you can count on. We rarely lose friends and lovers, we just gradually figure out who our real ones are. So when people walk away from you, let them go. Your destiny is never tied to anyone who leaves you. It doesn’t mean they are bad people; it just means that their part in your story is over.


3. Give people you don’t know a fair chance. – When you look at a person, any person, remember that everyone has a story. Everyone has gone through something that has changed them, and forced them to grow. Every passing face on the street represents a story every bit as compelling and complicated as yours. We meet no ordinary people in our lives. If you give them a chance, everyone has something amazing to offer. So appreciate the possibility of new relationships as you naturally let go of old ones that no longer work. Trust your judgment. Embrace new relationships, knowing that you are entering into unfamiliar territory. Be ready to learn, be ready for a challenge, and be ready to meet someone that might just change your life forever.

4. Show everyone kindness and respect. – Treat everyone with kindness and respect, even those who are rude to you – not because they are nice, but because you are. There are no boundaries or classes that define a group of people that deserve to be respected. Treat everyone with the same level of respect you would give to your grandfather and the same level of patience you would have with your baby brother. People will notice your kindness.

5. Accept people just the way they are. – In most cases it’s impossible to change them anyway, and it’s rude to try. So save yourself from needless stress. Instead of trying to change others, give them your support and lead by example.

6. Encourage others and cheer for them. – Having an appreciation for how amazing the people around you are leads to good places – productive, fulfilling, peaceful places. So be happy for those who are making progress. Cheer for their victories. Be thankful for their blessings, openly. What goes around comes around, and sooner or later the people you’re cheering for will start cheering for you.

7. Be your imperfectly perfect self. – In this crazy world that’s trying to make you like everyone else, find the courage to keep being your awesome self. And when they laugh at you for being different, laugh back at them for being the same. Spend more time with those who make you smile and less time with those who you feel pressured to impress. Be your imperfectly perfect self around them. We are not perfect for everyone, we are only perfect for those select few people that really take the time to get to know us and love us for who we really are. And to those select few, being our imperfectly perfect self is what they love about us.

8. Forgive people and move forward. – Don’t live your life with hate in your heart. You will end up hurting yourself more than the people you hate. Forgiveness is not saying, “What you did to me is okay.” It is saying, “I’m not going to let what you did to me ruin my happiness forever.” Forgiveness is the remedy. It doesn’t mean you’re erasing the past, or forgetting what happened. It means you’re letting go of the resentment and pain, and instead choosing to learn from the incident and move on with your life. Remember, the less time you spend hating the people who hurt you, the more time you’ll have to love the people who love you.


9. Do little things every day for others. – Sometimes those little things occupy the biggest part of their hearts. You can’t be everything to everyone, but you can be everything to a few people. Decide who these people are in your life and treat them like royalty.

10. Pay attention to who your real friends are. – As we grow up, we realize it becomes less important to have more friends and more important to have real ones. Remember, life is kind of like a party. You invite a lot of people, some leave early, some stay all night, some laugh with you, some laugh at you, and some show up really late. But in the end, after the fun, there are a few who stay to help you clean up the mess. And most of the time, they aren’t even the ones who made the mess. These people are your real friends in life. They are the ones who matter most.

11. Always be loyal. – True love and real friendship aren’t about being inseparable. These relationships are about two people being true to each other even when they are separated. When it comes to relationships, remaining faithful is never an option, but a priority. Loyalty is everything.

12. Stay in better touch with people who matter to you. – In human relationships distance is not measured in miles, but in affection. Two people can be right next to each other, yet miles apart. So don’t ignore someone you care about, because lack of concern hurts more than angry words. Stay in touch with those who matter to you. Not because it’s convenient, but because they’re worth the extra effort. Remember, you don’t need a certain number of friends, just a number of friends you can be certain of. Paying attention to these people is a priority.

13. Keep your promises and tell the truth. – If you say you’re going to do something, DO IT! If you say you’re going to be somewhere, BE THERE! If you say you feel something, MEAN IT! If you can’t, won’t, and don’t, then DON’T LIE. It’s always better to tell people the truth up front. Don’t play games with people’s heads and hearts. Don’t tell half-truths and expect people to trust you when the full truth comes out; half-truths are no better than lies. Remember, love and friendship don’t hurt. Lying, cheating and screwing with people’s feelings and emotions hurts. Never mess with someone’s feelings just because you’re unsure of yours. Always be open and honest.

14. Give what you want to receive. – Don’t expect what you are not willing to give. Start practicing the golden rule. If you want love, give love. If you want friends, be friendly. If you want money, provide value. It works. It really is this simple

15. Say what you mean and mean what you say. – Give the people in your life the information they need, rather than expecting them to know the unknowable. Information is the grease that keeps the engine of communication functioning. Start communicating clearly. Don’t try to read other people’s minds, and don’t make other people try to read yours. Most problems, big and small, within a family, friendship, or business relationships, start with bad communication.


16. Allow others to make their own decisions. – Do not judge others by your own past. They are living a different life than you are. What might be good for one person may not be good for another. What might be bad for one person might change another person’s life for the better. Allow people to make their own mistakes and their own decisions.

17. Talk a little less, and listen more. – Less advice is often the best advice. People don’t need lots of advice, they need a listening ear and some positive reinforcement. What they want to know is often already somewhere inside of them. They just need time to think, be and breathe, and continue to explore the undirected journeys that will eventually help them find their direction.

18. Leave petty arguments alone. – Someone else doesn’t have to be wrong for you to be right. There are many roads to what’s right. And most of the time it just doesn’t matter that much.

19. Ignore nonconstructive, hurtful commentary. – No one has the right to judge you. They might have heard your stories, but they didn’t feel what you were going through. No matter what you do, there will always be someone who thinks differently. So concentrate on doing what you know in your heart is right. What most people think and say about you isn’t all that is important. What is important is how you feel about yourself.

20. Pay attention to “your relationship with yourself”. – One of the most painful things in life is losing yourself in the process of loving others too much, and forgetting that you are special too. When was the last time someone told you that they loved you just the way you are, and that what you think and how you feel matters? When was the last time someone told you that you did a good job, or took you someplace, simply because they know you feel happy when you’re there? When was the last time that ‘someone’ was YOU?
“As the right hand washes the left hand so should the left do to the right hand”(“Aka nri kwo aka ekpe, Aka ekpe akwo aka nri”). An Igbo adage will say.

Now, I just have to believe that you have learn something from the above guide on friendship-relationship. However we are moving over to the next level known as DATING.

Good work, keep it up

--ACT 2--
SCENE 1
The PRINCE waiting for ADANNE’s call; He is worried; is already evening.

(Sitting down and standing up, expressing the feeling of worry)
PRINCE: Why is she not calling? Could it be that her mother ceased the number? What could be the problem now? Or could it be that she is afraid of me, since she don’t know me?
SAMUEL: (knocking at the PRINCE door) my PRINCE, my PRINCE.
PRINCE: SAMUEL, what is the problem?
SAMUEL: I had your voice as I was passing so I decided to ask what the problem could be.
PRINCE: Thanks for your concern, there is no problem. Ok.
SAMUEL: Ok, my PRINCE.
PRINCE: You can now go.
SAMUEL: Yes my PRINCE. (He went out)
PRINCE: What should I do? Is evening already; I can’t go out now.
PRINCE: OK, I think I know what I should do. Thank God tomorrow is Saturday, I will visit her tomorrow morning and I will do it so that my father will not know. Let me use this address that she gave me to locate her.

Am doing my best to keep the story sliding. I also stand to be corrected. Thanks.

TRUE FRIENDSHIP
How can we find true friendship in this often phony, temporary world? Friendship involves recognition or familiarity with another's personality. Friends often share likes and dislikes, interests, pursuits, and passion.

- Recognition
How can we recognize potential friendship? Signs include a mutual desire for companionship and perhaps a common bond of some kind. Beyond that, genuine friendship involves a shared sense of caring and concern, a desire to see one another grow and develop, and a hope for each other to succeed in all aspects of life. True friendship involves action: doing something for someone else while expecting nothing in return; sharing thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment or negative criticism.
Relationship
True friendship involves relationship. Those mutual attributes we mentioned above become the foundation in which recognition transpires into relationship. Many people say, "Oh, he's a good friend of mine," yet they never take time to spend time with that "good friend." Friendship takes time: time to get to know each other, time to build shared memories, time to invest in each other's growth.
Trust
Trust is essential to true friendship. We all need someone with whom we can share our lives, thoughts, feelings, and frustrations. We need to be able to share our deepest secrets with someone, without worrying that those secrets will end up on the Internet the next day! Failing to be trustworthy with those intimate secrets can destroy a friendship in a hurry. Faithfulness and loyalty are key to true friendship. Without them, we often feel betrayed, left out, and lonely. In true friendship, there is no backbiting, no negative thoughts, no turning away.

Accountability
True friendship requires certain accountability factors. Real friends encourage one another and forgive one another where there has been an offense. Genuine friendship supports during times of struggle. Friends are dependable. In true friendship, unconditional love develops. We love our friends no matter what and we always want the best for our friends.
EXAMPLES OF REAL FRIENDSHIP
True friendship stories are found throughout the Bible. In Genesis 18:17-33, we read about God sharing His intentions with Abraham. Abraham responds by telling God his thoughts and feelings about the situation. God and Abraham are able to do this because they trust and respect each other.

First Samuel 20 focuses on the friendship of David and Jonathan. These two men truly cared for each other and had great trust and confidence in one another. David was running for his life from Jonathan's father, Saul. Jonathan recognized that David was innocent. Because of the true friendship they shared, David survived Saul's assassination attempts and went on to become one of Israel's greatest kings.

Real and true friendship involves freedom of choice, accountability, truth, and forgiveness. Peter and Jesus give us this example: Peter, afraid for his life after Jesus is led away from the Garden of Gethsemane, denies knowing Jesus (John 18). As He is led away by His accusers, Jesus casts a look toward Peter that says, "I knew you would deny Me, and I forgive you" (John 21).

Real friendship looks at the heart, not just the "packaging." Genuine friendship loves for love's sake, not just for what it can get in return. True friendship is both challenging and exciting. It risks, it overlooks faults, and it loves unconditionally, but it also involves being truthful, even though it may hurt. Genuine friendship, also called "agape" love, comes from the Lord. The Lord Jesus calls us His friends and He laid down His life for us (John 15).

Relationships in real life involve different levels of friendships, and that's okay. But humans are designed by God for lasting relationships. Often our isolationist society offers only vague, empty relationships. God wants us to have friends here on earth. Most of all, He wants us to be friends with Him!

God's Word tells us that a friend sticks closer than a brother, and that in order for one to be a friend, one must show themselves friendly (Proverbs 18:24). The question is: what type of friend do you desire to be?

Proverbs 18:19 in the New Living Translation says: "It's harder to make amends with an offended friend than to capture a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with iron bars." When we've offended a true friend - whether by breaking a trust or by speaking the truth with love - we risk losing that friendship. We must be careful not to break the trust. But when not speaking the truth will cause greater hurt in our friend's life, we must be willing to sacrifice our needs for those of our friend. That is true friendship.

If we sometimes offend a friend without meaning to, God's Word offers a solution. It's called forgiveness. There is no greater example than the love of God for us. It is so great that He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, in order that our friendship with God might be restored. He did that in spite of the fact that we have offended Him deeply. We have disobeyed His commands, turned our backs on Him, and followed our own path. So the question remains: What type of friend do you want to be? True Christian friendship forgives.

Do you need a friend? God wants to be your true friend. Are you longing for companionship? God is always with you (Hebrews 13:5). Who do you know who needs a true friend today? God wants you to befriend others. He calls us to be His hands and feet in a world starving for true friendship.







THINGS THAT REAL FRIENDS DO DIFFERENTLY:
As we grow, we realize it becomes less important to have more friends and more important to have real ones.
Remember, life is kind of like a party. You invite a lot of people, some leave early, some stay all night, some laugh with you, some laugh at you, and some show up really late. But in the end, after the fun, there are a few who stay to help you clean up the mess. And most of the time, they aren’t even the ones who made the mess. These people are your real friends in life. They are the ones who matter most.
Here are 15 things real friends do differently:
1. They face problems together. – A person who truly knows and loves you – a real friend – is someone who sees the pain in your eyes while everyone else still believes the smile on your face. Don’t look for someone who will solve all your problems; look for someone who will face them with you.

2. They give what they can because they truly care. – One of the biggest challenges in relationships comes from the fact that many of us enter a relationship in order to get something. We try to find someone who’s going to make us feel good. In reality, the only way a relationship will last, and give us joy in the long-term, is if we see our relationship as a place we go to give, and not just a place we go to take. Yes, of course it is okay to take something from a relationship too. But both sides should be giving. It can only be a ‘give and take’ if BOTH SIDES are GIVING. That’s the key.

3. They make time for each other. – It’s obvious, but any relationship without any face time is going to have problems. You shouldn’t have to fight for a spot in someone’s life. Never force someone to make a space in their life for you, because if they truly care about you, they will create one for you.

4. They offer each other freedom. – A healthy relationship keeps the doors and windows wide open. Plenty of air is circulating and no one feels trapped. Relationships thrive in this environment. Keep your doors and windows open. If this person is meant to be in your life, all the open doors and windows in the world won’t make them leave.

5. They communicate effectively. – It’s been said many times before, but it’s true: great communication is the cornerstone of a great relationship. If you have resentment, you must talk it out rather than let the resentment grow. If you are jealous, you must communicate in an open and honest manner to address your insecurities. If you have expectations of your partner, you must communicate them. If there are any problems whatsoever, you must communicate them and work them out. And communicate more than just problems – communicate the good things too.

6. They accept each other as is. – Trying to change a person never works. People know when they are not accepted in their entirety, and it hurts. A real friend is someone who truly knows you, and loves you just the same. Don’t change so people will like you. Be yourself and the right people will love the real you. If you feel like changing something about your friend, ask yourself what change you can make in yourself instead.

7. They are genuine, and expect genuineness. – As Leo F. Buscaglia once said, “Never idealize others. They will never live up to your expectations. Don’t over-analyze your relationships. Stop playing games. A growing relationship can only be nurtured by genuineness.” Don’t play games with people’s heads and hearts. Remember, love and friendship don’t hurt. Lying, cheating and screwing with people’s feelings and emotions hurts. Always be open, honest, and genuine.

8. They compromise. – Real friends meet in the middle. When there’s a disagreement, they work out a solution that works for both parties – a compromise, rather than a need for the other person to change or completely give in.

9. They support each other’s growth changes. – Our needs change with time. When someone says, “You’ve changed,” it’s not always a bad thing; sometimes it just means you’ve grown. Don’t apologize for it. Instead, be open and sincere, explain how you feel, and keep doing what you know in your heart is right.

10. They believe in each other. – Simply believing in another person, and showing it in your words and deeds, can make a huge difference in their life. Studies of people who grew up in dysfunctional homes but who grew up to be happy and successful show that the one thing they had in common was someone who believed in them. Do this for those you care about. Support their dreams and passions and hobbies. Participate with them. Cheer for them. Be nothing but encouraging. Whether they actually accomplish these dreams or not, your belief is of infinite importance to them.

11. They maintain realistic expectations of their relationship. – No one is happy all the time. Friends must keep realistic expectations of each other. Notice when you’re projecting something onto the other person that has nothing to do with them, like a fear from a past relationship, and then make an effort to let it go. Recognize when you’re looking for that person to do something for you that you need to do for yourself, like making you feel lovable or take care of your needs, and then release those expectations and do it for yourself.

12. They honor each other in small ways on a regular basis. – Honor your important relationships in some way every chance you get. Every day you have the opportunity to make your relationship sweeter and deeper by making small gestures to show your appreciation and affection. Remember, making one person smile can change the world. Maybe not the whole world, but their world. Your kindness and gratitude matters. Make an effort to really listen – not just wait to talk. See the other person as if for the first time. It’s all too easy to take someone for granted. Really notice all the wonderful things they do, and let them know what you see.

13. They listen, and they hear every word. – Giving a person a voice, and showing them that their words matter, will have a long-lasting impact on them. Less advice is often the best advice. People don’t need lots of advice, they need a listening ear and some positive reinforcement. What they want to know is often already somewhere inside of them. They just need time to think, be and breathe, and continue to explore the undirected journeys that will eventually help them find their direction.

14. They keep their promises. – Your word means everything. If you say you’re going to do something, DO IT! If you say you’re going to be somewhere, BE THERE! If you say you feel something, MEAN IT! If you can’t, won’t, and don’t, then DON’T LIE. Real friends keep promises and tell the truth upfront.

15. They stick around. – The sad truth is that there are some people who will only be there for you as long as you have something they need. When you no longer serve a purpose to them, they will leave. The good news is, if you tough it out, you’ll eventually weed these people out of your life and be left with some great people you can count on. We rarely lose friends and lovers, we just gradually figure out who our real ones are.

CHAPTER ONE:
FRIENDSHIP

This is a fact that no man or woman can put a question on, to make it look like a Deceptive Context.

“There is this girl you have been chasing for long. Positively and absolutely, you can’t stop thinking about her. She is the most amazing woman in the world, you are certain of it. There has never been another one like her. Her laughter sounds like delicate tinkling of the finest crystal. Her voice sounds like the music of the heavens. The sight of her sets your heart pounding a thousand beats per minute. You know that if you could just get her, you would be happy forever and you would never want anything else ever again. Maybe you are not even certain if you believe in marriage or soul mates or "The one", but maybe you would make an exception to all of that for her. You would do anything for her.”

Yes! This indeed is a thought for the heart that longs for friendship. All he wants at this point is to get her and nothing more. In this case he moves on to planning how he would get her to be his own. Upon all these thoughts, he would never think of any negative thing for and about her, qualities that may be fit their friendship, instead all he wants is her friendship.

In the same way, she is ready to do anything provided she moves to the mountain even when the mountain could not move to the Mohammad. And then she will say: “after all he is intelligent, handsome; in fact all the girls are dying for him.” Anyway, the road to this mountain cannot be denied to be the confusing and hurting, since love and marriage are inseparable.

However, in a nutshell, let us get the fact. You are in friendship with an incredibly good-looking guy. You both feel the attraction building up. What do you do? How do you do it? What exactly will he/she say? Will she accept me? Etc.

Now is not the time to decide! It’s too difficult to think when passion over takes you. You must decide before you go on the friendship, what your limits will be.

The following tips will guide you to make the decision:
1. Do not be unequal yoked.
Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness?

If you are in friendship with someone who doesn’t have a personal relationship with Christ, you are playing with fire. If you fall in love, what will you do? Definitely, he will not allow himself to your belief and if it does happens, then, you are the victim. Don’t let the relationship progress to a physical point and then hope you can cut it off later.

2. Put on the armor of God daily.
You need all the help you can get in today’s world. Are you spending time with God? Do you depend on Him to meet your needs of live and security? You can resist temptation if you put on the whole armor of God. The greatest mistake you can make when you can’t beat them is joining them.

3. Put obedience over passion
Not everything we do that’s right, feels good. In fact usually the opposite is true. It feels incredibly good to give in to passion. But, the authority of Christ needs to take precedence over your physical drives. Society tells you to give in to the moment. Christ tells you to be obedience to His word.



4. Physical expression must be appropriate.
Physical touch/intimacy should correspond with commitment (e.g. in a prayer meeting, after church practices etc) this doesn’t mean anything goes even if you are engaged. Physical touch should be in the context of a meaningful relationship, not reduced to satisfaction of personal need.

5. Limit must be set mutually.
Both partners should take responsibility for setting limits. Mutual boundary keeping reflect maturity. In this present era, where all age longs to have phone, one should not call his soul mate or her heart bit. Limit your passions to control your emotions.
6. Examine your personal motives.
What are your motivations? How does it merit your existence? - Power and control, gratifying your own ego, meeting a selfish need, or genuine affection? Make out time to think of all these, how it affects you partner and others.

7. Is there too much physical and too little other?
If the social, emotional, spiritual dimensions are missing or lacking, you are out of balance. If you can’t stand the person but have a great physical relationship, rethink the relationship. If you don’t, the result will lead either of the partners to serve the other instead of supporting or providing.
8. Less is better.
If one person is uncomfortable with any type of physical expression, may be touching, calling names (darling, honey etc) don’t do it. You should respect and honor each other. Here, no superior yet. Don’t push a friend to do anything that makes him/ her feel uncomfortable.

9. Be guided by love versus lust.
Love is the fruit of the Holy Spirit. From love comes self-control. Operate in love, not lust. Remember that those who love to live will always die without loving, but those who die to love will one day find love before they die.

10. Allow the Holy Spirit to direct and lead you.
If you feel convicted of certain behaviors that don’t concur with righteousness, stop doing them. That you are relationship with someone does not mean you are already married.
-Dr. Linda Mintle, a family Therapist.

--ACT 1--
SCENE 3

(When ADANNE went home, her mother was surprised to see her earlier than expected.)

ADANNE: Mama! (Running back home and entering inside as she calls again) Mama Ada!!
MONICA: Obu onye?
ADANNE: Mama is ADANNE.
MONICA: ADANNE, what is the problem? What happened?
ADANNE: Nothing is the problem.
MONICA: Then why did you come back with a shout tune? Did anything happen?
ADANNE: Mama, nothing happened, but everything happened for our good.
MONICA: What happened?
ADANNE: Mama, sit down let me tell you something.
(She sings a victorious song expressing to her mum, expressing joy.)
ADANNE: Mama, god has done it again.
MONICA: What is it?
ADANNE: Mama, as I hawk my goods around, along Umueke Street.
MONICA: Eheh! What happened?
ADANNE: I met one young, tall, handsome rich man who called from his car. After asking me how much I sells my pure water and my name: mama do you know what?
MONICA: What?
ADANNE: He gave me N5, 000 and asks me to keep the balance for my cream. He bought only one sachet o.
MONICA: My daughter, (3 times)
ADANNE: Yes mama (3 times)
MONICA: How many times did I call you?
ADANNE: Three times mama.
MONICA: Please don’t bring trouble into this family. You know that is only you and me. My husband is no longer alive. Please be careful on how you accept peoples offer, ok?
ADANNE: Yes mama, I will do as you said. Don’t worry; I will not bring any trouble into this family.
MONICA: ok, no problem. Go inside and carry your food.
ADANNE: Mama what did you cook?
MONICA: Is your favorite.
ADANNE: Heh! Mama do good o…e do good. (Singing it out to the kitchen)
MONICA: Heh, may God bless this man o.
(She stood up and walks out to her room to keep the money.)

--ACT 1--
SCENE 2
(Prince Emeka, Adanne, Samuel, Co-Hawker, a Barrow Pusher.)


ADANNE: Pure water! Make una by water!
NKE BABY: Buy cold pure water!

(They were shouting this from a long distance until a passerby call).

BARROW PUSHER: Pure water!
ADANNE: Yes! I they come o.
NKE BABY: Na me the guy call.

(Two of them struggled to meet the girl and sell their pure water).

BARROW PUSHER: Make una no run, no kill yourself.
ADANNE: Shay you see’m, I tell you say na my customer.
NKE BABY: You too they get costumer, you get charm; me I don leave you. Make you go your own way.
ADANNE: Nke Baby, please wait for me o!
NKE BABY: Make you sell fast oh. In fact take the other street, let me take this one.
ADANNE: Wait for me nah!
NKE BABY: No! See you later.
ADANNE: Ok!
BARROW PUSHER: ADANNE, make you carry your own come, I won buy from you.

(Facing ADANNE and checking hers, he asked).

BARROW PUSHER: Ady baby, how market?
ADANNE: My market they fine o, na God they helep me o.
BARROW PUSHER: You they work hard o.
ADANNE: Na God. What of your own market? Shay you they get work?
BARROW PUSHER: Yes o, my market they grow.
ADANNE: OK. Bye…bye.
BARROW PUSHER: OK, bye.

(They both path ways)

ADANNE: Buy your cold water! (Shouting several times)

(The PRINCE from afar saw ADANNE selling pure water. he told his driver to stop by the girl.)

PRINCE: Hey! Pure water! (Calling from the car)
ADANNE: Yes! (Running to the car) you called me sir!
PRINCE: Yes, I called you. How are you?
ADANNE: I dey fine
PRINCE: How much is a sachet of water?
ADANNE: Sir is N10.
PRINCE: N10?
ADANNE: Yes sir.
PRINCE: I hope is cold?
ADANNE: Yes sir, you can check it sir.
PRINCE: Ok. (Checking it) you are right.
ADANNE: I no dey sell lying things.
PRINCE: What do you mean?
ADANNE: I meaning I no dey sell bad-bad things.
PRINCE: Ok, you mean that you don’t sell fake things.
ADANNE: You said?
PRINCE: Don’t worry. What is your name?
ADANNE: My name?
PRINCE: Yes
ADANNE: My name na Ada.
PRINCE: Ada.
ADANNE: Yes, ADANNE be my name.
PRINCE: Are you from which kingdom?
ADANNE: Kingdom?
PRINCE: Yes.
ADANNE: No, my father no be KING O! We just dey two, my mother and me; we no get KING for our house.
PRINCE: I mean, where are you from?
ADANNE: Ok! You dey confuse me with big-big glammar.
PRINCE: Is not glammar, it is called grammar.
ADANNE: Ok, glammer.
PRINCE: Anyway, where are you from?
ADANNE: I dey come from Umunato village wey dey for Umueze.
PRINCE: Ok, that’s good. Can I have your phone number?
ADANNE: No! I no get am for phone. My mama dey waka for farming before me go eat. How can I get am for phone. No, I no get am.
PRINCE: Ok, can you give me the address of your house?
ADANNE: You mean that I should tell you how to come to our place?
PRINCE: Yes, exactly
ADANNE: Ok

(She directed him, the PRINCE wrote it down)
PRINCE: Ok, you can have this N5, 000 for your cream. Ok.
ADANNE: No! My mama go kill me o.
PRINCE: Take it, She will not kill you; just tell her that one man gave it to you. Ok.
ADANNE: Ok. If you say so, no problems give it to me. Thank you.
PRINCE: You can take my phone number; call me when you get home so that we can talk more. Ok?
ADANNE: Yes sir, thank you sir.
PRINCE: You are welcome. See you later.
ADANNE: Bye-bye sir.
(The both went their ways)

--ACT 1--
SCENE 1

(Amuche the first maid walked in through the door where the GUARDS were standing, carrying a wrapped clothe on her palms. OLAMMA after a while walked in through the same door, carrying same wrapped clothes. EKWEDIKE one of the palace GUARDS stopped her, interacted with her in a friendly way before she continued. ONOWU entered, after some minutes. The two palace GUARDS greeted him. ONOWU told them that he came to see the KING).


(Onowu entered)
EKWEDIKE: Onowu, you are welcome.
EMENIKE: You are welcome Onowu.
ONOWU: My sons, how are you doing?
THE TWO PALACE GUARD: We are fine, sir.
We are fine, sir.
ONOWU: Please am here to see the King, he sent for me.
EKWEDIKE: OK, He is inside.

(EKWEDIKE escorted him to the sitting room of the palace and told him to wait while he calls the king.)

(He walks to the King’s door)
EKWEDIKE: (Knocking at the king’s door) …your majesty
KING NELSON: Who is at the door?
EKWEDIKE: Your majesty is Ekwedike.
King NELSON: OK, what is the problem?
EKWEDIKE: Your majesty, Onowu wants to see you.
King NELSON: OK, please tell him that I will be with him soon.

(After informing the King, Emenike returns to his duty post.)

EMENIKE: Onowu, your majesty is coming.
ONOWU: Thank you my son.

(Coming out from his room, the King met Onowu waiting for him.)

KING: Ha! Onowu, you are here already.
ONOWU: My King may you live long.
KING: May our ancestors protect you.
ONOWU: Isee
KING: How is your family?
ONOWU: They are doing well
KING: How is your wife?
ONOWU: She is fine, how is the palace?
KING: Fine
ONOWU: Yes I can see,
ONOWU: My King this one you sent for me, I hope there is no problem?
KING: Yes, I sent for you, because our people say that “a toad does not run in a broad-day light in vain”. If something is not pursuing it, then it must be pursuing something.
ONOWU: That is true my King, but I hope all is well?
KING: All is not, Onowu. I sent for you because I know you have been of a good friend to our family, despite that you are the Onowu.
ONOWU: Your grace is immeasurable, my King.
KING: Please, I am talking about my only child Prince Emeka.
ONOWU: My King, I hope all is well
KING: Yes all is well, but only that I need your advice concerning his future. I want to send him abroad so that he can go overseas to study. Equally, I want to teach him our customs and traditions before it’s too late.
ONOWU: You are saying the right thing my King, but I want to suggest one thing.
KING: Go ahead; this is the reason why I called you.
ONOWU: My King I think the best thing is to keep him under watch.
KING: what do you mean?
ONOWU: In mean that we can send him in one of the best schools in this country and monitor his movements, instead of sending him abroad, where he may end up marrying all this Oyibo girls who will only throw away our customs and traditions all in the name of acquiring money and development.
KING: You are right, but what if he ends up marrying from a poor family instead of from a royal or rich family.
ONOWU: We can call him now to teach him the way he should follow and he will not depart from it.
KING: ONOWU, you are right.
ONOWU: I believe he will listen to us.
KING: He will, I know my son.

(OLAMMA passed by as she greets the King and Onowu.)
OLAMMA: Greetings your majesty, Onowu you are welcome.
KING: Nhm, Ola!
OLAMMA: Yes your majesty.
KING: Call the Prince for me; tell him that I want to see him right away.
OLAMMA: Yes your majesty.

(She walks out to the Prince’s door to call him)

OLAMMA: Your highness. (Knocking at the door…) My Prince,
PRINCE: Yes! Who is there?
OLAMMA: Is Ola, My Prince.
PRINCE: Oh! Ola
OLAMMA: Yes my Prince
PRINCE: What is it?
OLAMMA: Your highness, the King wants to see you at the sitting room.
PRINCE: Ok, go and tell him that am coming.
OLAMMA: Yes my Prince

(She comes out to tell the King that the Prince is coming)

OLAMMA: Your majesty, the Prince said that he is coming.
KING: Ok, you can go.
OLAMMA: Yes your majesty.

(The PRINCE enters from the back door of the sitting room)

PRINCE: Good day father, Onowu you are welcome.
ONOWU: Thank you my Prince, how are you doing?
PRINCE: I am fine.
PRINCE: Father, you sent for me?
KING: Yes my son, I sent for you.
PRINCE: I hope all is well.
KING: Yes my son, all is well. I called you to tell you something very important.
PRINCE: Ok.
KING: You see, ever since I lost your mum on the very act of giving birth to you, it has not been easy for me concerning your future. I have discussed with Onowu concerning you’re the issue and I decided to send you into one of the best schools in this country. I will also like you not to associate with poor people. Don’t even think of having any funny affair with all these poor girls in the town, because I will not allow my family to be limited to that level.
PRINCE: But father, why did…
ONOWU: My Prince, you see, you are so lucky to have a father like yours. As the one who will succeed your father when the time comes, you not only need to keep off from all these poor ‘things’ (people), but also you need to associate with the rich; people of your class and most importantly the royal families. Just listen to your father’s words of advice, he will not fool you or give you a wrong advice. You know this much.
KING: My son, before you go for your youth service, we will find a wife for you, a wife who will make you happy always, but even as that you can equally present one who is from a royal family or a rich family. Otherwise we will arrange one for you, Ok.
PRINCE: Yes father
ONOWU: That’s our Prince
PRINCE: I will try to do as you said; I will tell you when I find my wife, ok?
KING: Please do, so that you can marry on time to qualify for the throne.
PRINCE: Thank you father, Onowu, thank you.

(He left them)
KING: Onowu, you have just given me another life today.
ONOWU: You are the true King, and your son will be a true King just like you.
KING: I pray o. may the gods answer your prayers.

(They were saying all these as the KING escorts ONOWU out of the house)

KING: Onowu, thank you so much.
ONOWU: I will always do my best, your majesty.
KING: Ok! See you next time.
ONOWU: Alright.

(The two Guards said fare well greetings to Onowu, as he goes back to his house. The Guards went to answer the King’s call as they all went out of the stage.)