THE PREACHER'S WRATH

CHAOS UPRISING

EXT. CYBERCAFE. MARYLAND- DAY

The dimly lit cyber cafe gives the sound of clicking keyboards and quiet chatter. Teens playing FIFA. A group of them merge to watch God knows what on a phone.

An influencer, SAMEDAYBOBBY, early 40s, dressed in a casual, yet trendy outfit, walks in cautiously towards a corner table.

A reading material. "The art of influence", clutched in his hand. It gives him the feeling of self importance.

His eyes scans the room, eyes narrowing in suspicion. He spots HIM. THE HACKER. Late 20s. Hoodie. Disheveled but focus. Clicking on a laptop.

Bobby approaches, hesitating for a moment before taking a seat at the adjacent table, acting like he's looking for a socket. They dont look like they are together.

BOBBY

(Low voice, doesnt look at him)

This your idea of a safe place?

HACKER

(Still typing)

What?

BOBBY

EFCC harvests places like this every month. You couldnt pick a restaurant, gym?

HACKER

(Still not looking at samedaybobby)

Its not 2008 bobby. Fraud boys dont do cybercafes anymore. They prefer hotel rooms, AC, room service. No one is looking for a guy like me here. I'm just a "graphics designer".

Bobby raises an eyebrow. His skeptism still apparent.

BOBBY

Fine. The boy's w******p. you sure it will work?

HACKER

(Glances at bobby)

You said he's careless right? Always online.

BOBBY

True

HACKER

I'll give it a go. I need him to click one link. Phising page. Something like w******p web. Or I clone his number. Send him "network upgrade" SMS.

he shrugs

HACKER (CONT'D)

Once I get into his account, I mirror it. Then I hand over access to you. Chats, photos, status. What you do from there is not my concern.

Bobby nods

BOBBY

Sure

HACKER

And the girl. Whatever she tells you, or gives you, is not my business. Do not fill me in, do not gist me.

BOBBY

(Scoffs)

Man, you think I'm looking for a partner in crime? Or a snooker buddy. You become a ghost as soon as I'm running the boyfriend's w******p.

HACKER

Good. Just making sure nothing comes back to bite me.

HACKER(CONT'D)

So how fast do you need it?

BOBBY

How fast can you?

HACKER

Depends. If he's as careless as you say....48 to 72 hours

BOBBY

(Shrugs)

Make it happen bro.

The hacker turns back to his laptop. Fingers Starts moving. Fast.

Lines of code. Fake login pages. Bobby watches in silence.

Moments pass. The hacker tilts his laptop screen towards bobby.

On screen: A cloned w******p webpage.

HACKER

(With a hint of pride)

Let's get this party started

Bobby looks at it. A small, cold mile forms.

BOBBY

(To himself, Leaning back)

In the next 3 days she will be sending photos to a ghost.

The hacker continues working, oblivious to samedaybobby's dark intentions. The cybercafe buzzes around them. A world of anonymity, deceit and danger.

CUT TO

EXT. BALMORAL CONFERENCE CENTER. EVENING

Pastor Gloria Akomolafe, her assistant and secretary. Eniola and Prosper, along with a bodyguard, arrive at the balmoral conference centre, Victoria island.

The preacher drove into the arena where the crusade organizers, onlookers and paparazzi were all waiting for her. She hopped out of the vehicle with the most charming smile.

Glamorously dressed befitting of a world speaker from her hat down to her heels. Her entourage close in on her space as the event organizers move to welcome her.

Two men and a woman in black tailored suit approaches the preacher.

ORGANIZER 1

Welcome to BCC pastor Akomolafe. We are delighted that you've graced our crusade with your presence.

THE PREACHER

(Warm, cheerful)

You don't have to mention. I wouldn't have missed it for anything.

Paparazzis begin to flash their lights.

ORGANIZER 2

How's the movement down here. Hope you didn't stress looking for this district?

The preacher waves to some onlookers screaming "the preacher", "pastor Gloria"

PREACHER

Oh, I had a breeze coming down here.

ORGANIZER 1

That's really good to know. If you can just come with us

The event organizers leads pastor Akomolafe and her entourage to an entrance while she keeps waving at fans screaming "Pastor Mrs. We love you", "welcome".

Inside the hall, they all walk through a long corridor. The show representatives in front followed by the preacher and her gang. The corridor leads to the stage where the preacher is to be introduced.

Musicals from the event choresters echoes as they walk through. show reps whispers to each other while pastor Akomolafe, who couldn't hide her excitement dishes away some dance moves.

The auditorium is packed at all sections. The audience obviously enjoying the heavenly performance of the choresters. The instrumentalist giving their best.

Moments later the choir's rendition came to an end. Met with a booming rounds of applause. The MC, male 40s suited up climbed onto the podium. Holds the microphone.

MC

Let me hear somebody shout "what a wonderful night".

AUDIENCE

What a wonderful night.

MC

The spirit of the lord is in this place.

AUDIENCE

The spirit of the Lord is in this place

MC

His goodness shall not pass me by.

AUDIENCE

His goodness shall not pass me by

MC adds more volume and energy

MC

WHAT A WONDERFUL NIGHT

The instrumentalist responded with their drums and guitars. The audience screams real loud this time.

MC

I know a lot of you have prepared so well for this day. As a matter of fact, you looked forward to this very night.

Well, the wait is over. Because every little desire or mighty desire that have brought you here tonight will receive attention.

Your heaven is about to open and you will pack your blessings in bountiful folds

AUDIENCE

AMEN!

MC

Let me see you packing your blessings.

He demonstrates how items are packed.

MC(CONT'D)

Somebody show me how they will pack their blessings. Let me see. C'mon.

He continues demonstrating.

MC(CONT'D)

Special recognition to the Golden word fire cathedral crusade team, for Organizing this event.

And giving us all the opportunity to experience power in another dimension.

Also to witness live, some heavyweight ministries of God, who are present with us as I'm speaking to you.

So without further ado, coming on stage for her first appearance tonight, is a pastor who doesn't need much introduction.

In fact, she might have been the reason a boat load of you children of God are here.

So put your hands together as we welcome on stage, straight from the city of grace ministries. Pastor Gloria Akomolafe

A loud scream and applause fills the atmosphere while the preacher steps up to the podium.

A bright smile and a demeanor of mission time takes over her. She grabs the mic.

PREACHER

Something I'll like you all to know. Nobody present in this auditorium is going back the way they came.

AUDIENCE

AMEN

PREACHER

You didn't come here by accident or chance. No no no. Im very certain of that.

Your steps were carefully ordained by the holy spirit.

so you beloved, can encounter that breakthrough, that promotion, that healing, that pregnancy.

If you believe your time as come to testify to his greatness, raise your two hands in the sky like this.

She demonstrates

PREACHER

Then say after me. It is my turn to celebrate.

AUDIENCE

(Loud)

It is my turn to celebrate.

PREACHER (CONT'D)

You might have been pushing hard or struggling to get your hands on that particular thing.

And recently you've been feeling too tired, you've expended all the strength you have in your bones, but if you will allow me to remind you of what was said in (bible verse).

Because you serve a living God, your burdens will not be abandoned for you to bear, No No No.

The Fork lifter of heaven will show up and lift that burden for you.

AUDIENCE

AMEN!

PREACHER

The bulldozer beyond the clouds will appear and bulldoze your challenges for you.

AUDIENCE

AMEN!

PREACHER

Divine encounter. I'm honored to be among the speaker's of tonight's gathering.

The Golden word fire cathedral deemed it fit to have me bring the good news to the worshipers of Christ Jesus and I'm grateful for recognition.

Audience applause

PREACHER (CONT'D)

Bishop and pastor Mrs fidelis sabo, the almighty God will forever be your refuge and your vineyard will consistency blossom in Jesus name.

AUDIENCE

AMEN

PREACHER

Once again, I say to you beloved, it is going to be a night your destiny begins to accelerate and your glory shines brighter.

Can somebody tell me why its just happening now?

Hold it! I'll give it to you straight. Because the anointing that's about to fall on you is nothing like you've experienced before.

So take a chill, observe and stay alert. Sing along with me.

Pastor Gloria leads a quick praise session of 3 songs before continuing her sermon.

FADE OUT