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Suddenly, death visited the family and their two daughters had to grow up quickly due to the sufferings that untimely death brought upon the once happy family. Fortunately, while trying to raise money to save their mum's life, the sisters, who couldn't have access to their father's money, somehow become a viral sensation on social media and stumble on fortune.
SCENE OPENS TO INTERIOR OF NELSON'S LUXURIOUS OFFICE - DAY
A lavish office space with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city skyline. Nelson, a wealthy businessman in his late 40s, sits behind a sleek desk. Tracy, an elegant and confident woman in her late 30s, stands opposite him.
TRACY
(earnestly) Nelson, we've been together for years, and our son deserves to spend more time, I mean consistent quality time with his father. My son and I won't hide in the shadows any longer.
NELSON
(sighs) Common baby, you know how fragile my first family is, with Nneka and our daughters. I can't just disrupt everything.
TRACY
(angry) Fragile? So, me and Emeka, your only son, are not fragile abi? No wonder you feel comfortable hiding our love, our family, like we're some dirty secret.
NELSON
(defensive) It's not like that, baby. I just need more time to figure things out. Please calm down my dear.
TRACY
(resolute) No more time, Nelson. Emeka deserves undivided love, care and play time with his father. And I deserve more than being hidden away. I am your wife, we are legally married for heaven's sake!
SCENE SHOWS NELSON & TRACY'S PENTHOUSE APARTMENT - NIGHT
Nelson and Tracy stand by a window, overlooking the glittering city lights. Emeka, a curious and bright 9-year-old boy, plays with his toys nearby.
NELSON
(softly) Tracy, you know I love you both, but Nneka is my first wife. I can't just abandon her and our daughters.
TRACY
(teary-eyed) I'm not asking you to abandon her. Emeka and I just want to feel truly loved, to have a real place in your life.
NELSON
(pensive) Okay, baby. I'll give you a role in my office. Resume on Monday as the HR manager. You'll have the position and respect you deserve and be close to me all the time. But we have to keep it a secret from Nneka, at least for now.
TRACY
(resolute) Now you're talking, darling. But I won't be hidden forever o. You will have to make the hard choice, eventually.
FADE OUT.
SCENE OPENS TO NELSON'S OFFICE - DAY
Tracy sits behind a desk, now the HR Director of Nelson's company. She manages a team of employees, carrying herself all professional and confident.
TRACY
(in a meeting) As the new HR manager, I want to foster a culture of transparency, open communication, and fairness. We're all part of a family here, working together towards success.
EMPLOYEE 1
(excited) That's great to hear, ma! You can count on the support of everyone.
EMPLOYEE 2
(nods) Yeah, we sure need some fresh perspectives here and I see that's what you're proposing. You're welcome, ma.
TRACY
I bring more than a fresh perspective. I will be looking into your work ethics too, and anyone found wanting will be sent home… Have I made myself clear!?
FADE OUT.
SCENE SHOWS NELSON AND NNEKA'S LIVING ROOM - DAY
Nelson returns home to Nneka, a calm and composed woman in her early 40s, as she sits on an elegant couch.
NNEKA
(notices Nelson's demeanor) Welcome home, darling... Something seems off. Is everything okay with you?
NELSON
(strained) Just work stress. You know how it gets sometimes. And I still have another meeting later tonight with some clients.
NNEKA
(hugs him) That's alright, darling. Let's go to the room so you can freshen up, eat and catch some rest.
NELSON
Don't worry about food, I'm not hungry.
NNEKA
(smiling) Ok then, just let's go to the room. As for me, I'm hungry, as in very hungry and I need to eat your thing. You know?
NELSON
(defensive) Woman, will you stop that! I said I'm tired and need to rest before going out for another meeting. Yet all you could think about is to drag me to bed… To do what with?
Nneka stands still in disbelief as Nelson withdraws from her and walks into the bedroom.
FADE OUT.
SCENE SHOWS NELSON AND TRACY'S PENTHOUSE APARTMENT - NIGHT
Nelson enters his penthouse apartment, finding Tracy and Emeka waiting for him. Emeka runs into Nelson's arms, excitedly.
EMEKA
(does a mock stern face) Dad, you're late again! Why now?... But I made something for you, anyway.
Tracy watches them, a mix of emotions on her face.
NELSON
(hugs Emeka) You're always the highlight of my day, Emmy.
TRACY
(softly) I hope one day you can say this same thing openly for the world to hear, and not only when we're together.
Nelson looks into her eyes, not sure how to respond to her statement, shakes his head.
SCENE SHOWS NELSON'S OFFICE - DAY
Tracy and Nelson sit in his office, facing each other. Tension fills the air as they prepare to have a serious conversation.
TRACY
(sincerely) To be frank, I appreciate the opportunity you've given me in the office. But I can't keep living like this, hidden away. It's not fair to Emeka or me.
NELSON
(struggling) Tracy, I know it's difficult, but I'm trying to find a way to make things right without causing more harm. Nneka has been nothing but a kind and loving wife to me for years, and I don't want to destroy our family. Yesterday I ignored her request for us to get in bed together, because I can't stand her being excited with me when I know I'm hurting her in secret.
TRACY
(firmly) That's her cross and not mine. Our son, that is your first and only son, deserves to be acknowledged, and I deserve to be seen as more than just a hidden affair. I can't continue like this, please.
NELSON
(agonized) I don't want to lose you, baby. You and Emeka mean the world to me. Please give me some time. Let me think about how we can move forward without hurting anyone.
TRACY
Everyday, give me some time… Please me I'm running out of patience o.
SCENE SHOWS NELSON ALONE IN HIS OFFICE - DAY
Nelson sits quietly, deep in thought. He picks up a framed photo of Nneka and him, their smiles frozen in time.
NELSON
(to himself) How did it come to this? Two families, two lives intertwined in secrecy?
SCENE SHOWS NELSON AND NNEKA'S LIVING ROOM - DAY
Nneka sits alone, staring out the window, her expression filled with a mix of sadness and suspicion.
NNEKA
(calls her daughters) Chioma! Amara! You both should leave whatever you're doing and go clean the kitchen. I have to make dinner, even though I'm not sure if your dad will come home tonight or it will be another story of a business trip to where I don't know.
SCENE SHOWS NELSON'S LUXURIOUS OFFICE - DAY
Tracy and Nelson meet again, both carrying the weight of their personal struggles.
TRACY
(resolute) Nelson, I've thought a lot about our situation. It's time for us to face the truth and make a decision. By the way, you're an Igbo man and it shouldn't be too difficult for you to do this. According to tradition, a real Igbo man can marry two wives openly.
NELSON
(nervous) Well, I think you're right. I… I can't keep living this double life. It's tearing me apart.
FADE OUT 🎬
Story continues from Part 1…
SCENE OPENS TO INTERIOR OF NELSON'S LUXURIOUS OFFICE - DAY
A lavish office space with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city skyline. Nelson, a wealthy businessman in his late 40s, sits behind a sleek desk. Tracy, an elegant and confident woman in her late 30s, stands opposite him.
TRACY
(earnestly) Nelson, we've been together for years, and our son deserves to spend more time, I mean consistent quality time with his father. My son and I won't hide in the shadows any longer.
NELSON
(sighs) Common baby, you know how fragile my first family is, with Nneka and our daughters. I can't just disrupt everything.
TRACY
(angry) Fragile? So, me and Emeka, your only son, are not fragile abi? No wonder you feel comfortable hiding our love, our family, like we're some dirty secret.
NELSON
(defensive) It's not like that, baby. I just need more time to figure things out. Please calm down my dear.
TRACY
(resolute) No more time, Nelson. Emeka deserves undivided love, care and play time with his father. And I deserve more than being hidden away. I am your wife, we are legally married for heaven's sake!
SCENE SHOWS NELSON & TRACY'S PENTHOUSE APARTMENT - NIGHT
Nelson and Tracy stand by a window, overlooking the glittering city lights. Emeka, a curious and bright 9-year-old boy, plays with his toys nearby.
NELSON
(softly) Tracy, you know I love you both, but Nneka is my first wife. I can't just abandon her and our daughters.
TRACY
(teary-eyed) I'm not asking you to abandon her. Emeka and I just want to feel truly loved, to have a real place in your life.
NELSON
(pensive) Okay, baby. I'll give you a role in my office. Resume on Monday as the HR manager. You'll have the position and respect you deserve and be close to me all the time. But we have to keep it a secret from Nneka, at least for now.
TRACY
(resolute) Now you're talking, darling. But I won't be hidden forever o. You will have to make the hard choice, eventually.
FADE OUT.
SCENE OPENS TO NELSON'S OFFICE - DAY
Tracy sits behind a desk, now the HR Director of Nelson's company. She manages a team of employees, carrying herself all professional and confident.
TRACY
(in a meeting) As the new HR manager, I want to foster a culture of transparency, open communication, and fairness. We're all part of a family here, working together towards success.
EMPLOYEE 1
(excited) That's great to hear, ma! You can count on the support of everyone.
EMPLOYEE 2
(nods) Yeah, we sure need some fresh perspectives here and I see that's what you're proposing. You're welcome, ma.
TRACY
I bring more than a fresh perspective. I will be looking into your work ethics too, and anyone found wanting will be sent home… Have I made myself clear!?
FADE OUT.
SCENE SHOWS NELSON AND NNEKA'S LIVING ROOM - DAY
Nelson returns home to Nneka, a calm and composed woman in her early 40s, as she sits on an elegant couch.
NNEKA
(notices Nelson's demeanor) Welcome home, darling... Something seems off. Is everything okay with you?
NELSON
(strained) Just work stress. You know how it gets sometimes. And I still have another meeting later tonight with some clients.
NNEKA
(hugs him) That's alright, darling. Let's go to the room so you can freshen up, eat and catch some rest.
NELSON
Don't worry about food, I'm not hungry.
NNEKA
(smiling) Ok then, just let's go to the room. As for me, I'm hungry, as in very hungry and I need to eat your thing. You know?
NELSON
(defensive) Woman, will you stop that! I said I'm tired and need to rest before going out for another meeting. Yet all you could think about is to drag me to bed… To do what with?
Nneka stands still in disbelief as Nelson withdraws from her and walks into the bedroom.
FADE OUT.
SCENE SHOWS NELSON AND TRACY'S PENTHOUSE APARTMENT - NIGHT
Nelson enters his penthouse apartment, finding Tracy and Emeka waiting for him. Emeka runs into Nelson's arms, excitedly.
EMEKA
(does a mock stern face) Dad, you're late again! Why now?... But I made something for you, anyway.
Tracy watches them, a mix of emotions on her face.
NELSON
(hugs Emeka) You're always the highlight of my day, Emmy.
TRACY
(softly) I hope one day you can say this same thing openly for the world to hear, and not only when we're together.
Nelson looks into her eyes, not sure how to respond to her statement, shakes his head.
SCENE SHOWS NELSON'S OFFICE - DAY
Tracy and Nelson sit in his office, facing each other. Tension fills the air as they prepare to have a serious conversation.
TRACY
(sincerely) To be frank, I appreciate the opportunity you've given me in the office. But I can't keep living like this, hidden away. It's not fair to Emeka or me.
NELSON
(struggling) Tracy, I know it's difficult, but I'm trying to find a way to make things right without causing more harm. Nneka has been nothing but a kind and loving wife to me for years, and I don't want to destroy our family. Yesterday I ignored her request for us to get in bed together, because I can't stand her being excited with me when I know I'm hurting her in secret.
TRACY
(firmly) That's her cross and not mine. Our son, that is your first and only son, deserves to be acknowledged, and I deserve to be seen as more than just a hidden affair. I can't continue like this, please.
NELSON
(agonized) I don't want to lose you, baby. You and Emeka mean the world to me. Please give me some time. Let me think about how we can move forward without hurting anyone.
TRACY
Everyday, give me some time… Please me I'm running out of patience o.
SCENE SHOWS NELSON ALONE IN HIS OFFICE - DAY
Nelson sits quietly, deep in thought. He picks up a framed photo of Nneka and him, their smiles frozen in time.
NELSON
(to himself) How did it come to this? Two families, two lives intertwined in secrecy?
SCENE SHOWS NELSON AND NNEKA'S LIVING ROOM - DAY
Nneka sits alone, staring out the window, her expression filled with a mix of sadness and suspicion.
NNEKA
(calls her daughters) Chioma! Amara! You both should leave whatever you're doing and go clean the kitchen. I have to make dinner, even though I'm not sure if your dad will come home tonight or it will be another story of a business trip to where I don't know.
SCENE SHOWS NELSON'S LUXURIOUS OFFICE - DAY
Tracy and Nelson meet again, both carrying the weight of their personal struggles.
TRACY
(resolute) Nelson, I've thought a lot about our situation. It's time for us to face the truth and make a decision. By the way, you're an Igbo man and it shouldn't be too difficult for you to do this. According to tradition, a real Igbo man can marry two wives openly.
NELSON
(nervous) Well, I think you're right. I… I can't keep living this double life. It's tearing me apart.
FADE OUT 🎬
See other episodes of
THE PREGNANT SIDE CHIC:
>> Part 1 Here
>> Part 3 Here
>> Part 4 Here
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