MIMIE'S LOVE

EPOSIDE ONE. ___________

THIS SCENE UNFOLDS ON THE STREET WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THREE CHARACTERS

JASON

Nathan what was Collins saying concerning that stuff?

NATHAN

He said everything is all set and what's left is commencement.

JASON

I wish him the best bro cuz this country is not one in which someone can have hopes in.

NATHAN

Exactly but any how it's well. Eh hein about Bianca how you Last do?

JASON LOST IN HIS OWN LITTLE WORLD ADMIRING THE LADY BY THE ROAD SUDE, HEARD NOTHNG SAID BY NATHAN

Jason....Jason. .... (He gave him a tap on his arm bringing him back to guy na weti? reality)

JASON

Guy one minute so abeg.

JASON WALKS UP TO THE LADY IN HE HAS BEEN STARING AT

Hello...Can I talk to you? I'm Jason by name and you?

SHE JUST GAVE HIM "THE LOOK" WITHOUT A WORD.

Hello I'm talking to you

SAYING THESE, HE TOUCHED HER AND WAS WASHED WITH A DIRTY SLAP BY THE SAID LADY. HE WAS SHOCK FOR A WHILE BEFORE REGAINING HIS SENSES WITH HIS LEFT HAND CARESSING THE CHEEK THAT WAS SLAPPED.

Excuse you....what was that for (He angrily ask)

MIMIE

No excuse you. Is it every lady you see on the road you most talk to? What the nerve.

JASON

Wait I don't get it. .... Is it a crime to want to know someone you find attractive is it?

MIMIE

Look here, I do not give a s**t of what you think but I'm not one of those cheap, lazy and dumb ass girls you see loitering around who when a guy walks to them, they be all over the moon like.....You know. Take a good look at me dorling....I won't buy the s**t you are trying to sell so off you go.

MIMIE WALKS AWAY LEAVING BEHIND A STUNNED JASON. NATHAN ON THE OTHER HAND, WALKS OVER TO HIS FRIEND LAUGHING.

JASON

What's funny? no tell me what's making you this happy? Wait, so as ngah slap me ei fine you nor?? (He ask still pissed )

NATHAN

Guy no be so na say.....( He laughs again) okay but seriously, I can't believe a girl just slapped you like.....Come on... you are "Jason" remember? The one and only so you can't blame me for laughing. Okay I'm sorry but why you no wage the ngah some better slap?

JASON

(He looks at him angrily ) Abeg we go before I change ma mind.

EXIT SCENE

THIS SCENE UNFOLDS AT A LOCAL BAR WHERE JASON AND NATHAN ARE MEETING UP WITH FRIENDS

COLLINS

Boi na dem that

FRED

Finally

They greeted each other in a brotherly hug before taking their seats and ordering for more drinks.

COLLINS

Why wona stay so?

NATHAN

Abeg make wona ask Jason (He laughs ) because ei fine say make wona hearam from yi sef sef.

FRED

Wait... something happen?

NATHAN /JASON

No/yes

Collins and Fred exchange confused looks while Jason just sigh

FRED

Guys what happened ?

NATHAN

Some chick slapped Jason on our way here

Collins and Fred exchange looks again and burst into fits of laughter

COLLINS

Tell me you are joking.

NATHAN

I'm dead serious. If you look closely, you will see her fingers still printed on his left cheek.

COLLINS

Wait... How did it get to the point of her slapping him?

Jason narrated the whole story. His friends got angry after learning what transpired.

FRED

Guy you messed up big time. Because under normal circumstance you be normally get to wage yi two one time. Ei di slap you on top weti sef?

COLLINS

I support Fred. How you go manage leave ngah slap you so for public like ei take time embarrass you then you stand watch ei as ei go. Jason naa....

FRED

The babe over deh na deh or ei over bad na bad wey guys no fit talk for yi? Even if ei over deh or over bad Who ei be sef massa? I don vex I swear this tin di bite me belle. Nathan you know the girl ei face nor?

NATHAN

Boi even for night I go fit make out the face.

FRED

Wala na all that because me I don buy this case na buyam so

JASON

Guys abeg wona chill

COLLINS

Why? You just want leave the babe make ei go free?

JASON

Of course not but I get my own plans so make wona burnam

NATHAN

But just leaveam make we treat yi small before you excute your own plans nor..

JASON

No wona eseleam for me. We burn the topic so

THIS SCENE UNFOLDS AT A BAR WITH FOUR FRIENDS CATCHING UP

SHARON

Nadia still can't believe it's you like seriously (says Sharon awe)

JANE

Valid point. Girl where on earth have you been? And I most say, you are glowing what's the secret?

NADIA

I've been around girls trust me. I just needed some alone time you know like "me time" ( She responded smiling )

JANE

Oh like you time....okay i see. So you said something on phone about you having a suprise for us? (Jane asked being curious)

NADIA

Can you girls guess (she replied still smiling)

SHARON

Come on Nadia just tell us and I can bet you she is already dying of curiosity (she said pointing at Jane)

NADIA

Okay okay okay okay (breathed in and out) Henry proposed out

That piece of news got the girls mute for awhile as they just stared at her as if they just seen a ghost.

What.....I'm serious girls Henry proposed

JANE

It's a lie come off it. You are joking right. ..?

She showed them her engagement ring and that caused the girls to squeal in excitement.

SHARON

Ahhhhhh someone is off the market. ....Oh my gosh I'm so happy for you Nadia.

JANE

You can say that again girl. We are so happy for you babe damn finally.

NADIA

Finally indeed my friend. After all the sleepless nights, the run away and the fights.

JANE

We know right......You are a nice person Nadia so you deserve to be happy and we are so happy for you. So when is the wedding?

NADIA

Thanks girls and that's why I called by the way where is Mimie?

SHARON

Don't you know Mimie again....She always wants to have this grand entrance kinda stuff so just forget about her for now

JANE

Sharon. ...

SHARON

What? It's the truth

NADIA

Girls please. Okay as we were saying, I will need you girls help in the wedding preparations. so can I please have two weeks of your time to myself when the time comes? Can I count on you girls?

SHARON

Of course you can definitely count on us 100%(She happily chirped in)

MIMIE

Why is she counting on us?(She asks joining them at the table)

SHARON

Finally Mrs Hewett is here.

MIMIE

Excuse you....

NADIA

Hello to you too Mimie

MIMIE

Oh my God Nadia (she gasp )

NADIA

The one and only (Being Dramatic )

She engulfs her in a tight hug while telling her how much she has missed her.

MIMIE

Where have you been? Gosh turn around.....damn girl you are looking ravishing Wao

NADIA

Thanks my drama Queen. Come on sit here. You ain't looking bad yourself

MIMIE

Thank you. Hey Jane, hey pickle head (she greets)

SHARON

Don't call me that Mimie

MIMIE

What if I do, what you gonna do?

JANE

Ladies not now (Jane warns sternly) Mimie what took you this long?

MIMIE

I'm sorry girls had a little delay on my way. So can you girls fill me in...what did I miss? (She asked excitedly)

JANE

Nadia is getting married.

MIMIE

What are you saying Jane? (Chuckles)

Wait... you are getting married for real?

Nadia just nods her head while showing her her ring

MIMIE

OMG (she squeals ) Wait..... who is the lucky guy? When did you get into a relationship and when did this happen ? (She asks exasperated)

SHARON

Goodness can you stop and let her talk, you always want to be the center of attention

NADIA

Sharon was that necessary ?

MIMIE

No let her talk. You wanna talk yeah... talk, come on talk. Transfer your aggression as if it's my fault you got dumped by Frank. (She Fires back before sipping her drink calmly)

That triggered Sharon as she stands up wanting to attack Mimie but is held back by Jane and Nadia

NADIA

I thought you two had stop picking on each other. Come on we aren't kids any more and we are friends for crying out loud you two need to stop. (She worded angrily )

MIMIE

Come on girls look at me, I'm calm and still seated. She is the one trying to attack me.

JANE

Can we just have this reunion without any fights or bickering? please for Nadia's sake.

MIMIE

Of course we can and as long as Sharon doesn't go overboard.

JANE

What do you have to say Sharon?

SHARON

Fine I'm calm. Can you let go now? (She replies calmly but Still pissed)

EXIT SCENE

THIS SCENE UNFOLDS IN SHARON'S ROOM WITH SHARON ON PHONE

SHARON

If i tell you something you have to believe me because you know I'm one of those who know a lot.

CALLER

But why are you telling me all this? Thought you said she got nothing on her?

SHARON

I changed my mind. Now I'm making you see the reality so stop wasting your time and energy

CALLER

Are we meeting up tonight?

SHARON

No today but maybe tomorrow cuz got things to do today.

CALLER

Okay then but I miss you and I can't wait to have a taste of you

SHARON

I know you can't get enough of me. Okay got to go nice day (call ended )

After the call, Sharon goes to the living room where Jane was busy chatting on her phone.

Hey there Jane

JANE

Oh you startled me. Have you been standing here for long ?

SHARON

Nope why?

JANE

Nothing just asking. So what's up, do you need anything?

SHARON

Nothing just going out for a bit. Where is Mimie?

JANE

Wao its strange coming from you. She went out to see Carl.

SHARO

Okay then I will go ahead.

JANE

Becareful out there.

SHARON

I will Jane

EXIT SCENE