School Apology is a story about a secondary school girl named Adesuwa who lost her school fee on her way to school. She was not allowed to write her exam then a copper from the school helped out with the school fee but had carnal knowledge with her before giving her the money
Unknown to Adesuwa, her classmate saw her coming out of the copper’s room, so they took some pictures and videos to blackmail her.
SCENE. 1
Ext. Road Day
Xteras: Faith, Vera, and Adesuwa
The camera opens on a wide road accommodating the three students coming back from school. Adesuwa is fast forwarding her step trying to stop Faith and Vera (Calling them).
Vera
(With a harsh voice) what is that? I am asking you Adesuwa what is that
Adesuwa
please Vera I am sorry (cut in)
Faith
Sorry for yourself, Adesuwa! God punish you. Oh! You can be this soft right? Oh! Oh! Oh! So you want us to forgive you? Liar! it is not possible!
Vera
You have forgotten when I was begging you in the class to keep quiet and you mouth was gracing like grinding machine. Please for the last time, don’t call my name again. Because IF you try that, you wouldn’t like what I will do to you. Idiot! Faith please let’s go (they both left immediately)
Adesuwa
Faith! Faithy! Please am sorry, I wouldn’t try it next time, please forgive me. (soliloquizing) oh! God, what have I gotten myself into, what a mistake is this God? (she wept bitterly) of all the students, Why these two wicked girls, I am sure they will disclose this one day.
SCENE. 2.
Ext. School compound day
Xteras: Oge, Jessica and Adesuwa
it is a bright new day, the students are coming to school, and the camera opens to accommodate Oge and Jessica seated under a mango tree eating as Adesuwa approaches them.
Adesuwa
Jessy good morning, how are you doing
Jessica
as you can see, I am fine, come and join us
Adesuwa
No, thank you, please did you see Faith and Vera
Oge
Jessica please before you answer that question. Adesuwa! why is your face not bright, beside you came to school very early today unlike before?
Adesuwa
Nothing I am fine, just that I have a little headache
Jessica
oh! Sorry, don’t worry, I will give you Paracetamol, lest I forget. Vera and faith haven’t come to school this morning
Oge
it is a lie, I saw two of them this early morning
Adesuwa
yes, because I saw their bag in the class
Jessica
That means they went outside the gate because I haven’t seen them around (Adesuwa exits)
SCENE. 3.
Ext: School Compound. Day
Xteras: Adesuwa, Faith, Vera & princess
The three girls are seated discussing as Adesuwa walked in
Vera
What are you coming here to do dirty GIRL? If you know what is good For you, just stop there!
Princess
Vera stop! this is your fellow girl and besides she is not dirty
Faith
she is dirty, you wouldn’t understand, messenger you can come! (the princess is almost overwhelmed by the insult they ‘re giving to Adesuwa
Adesuwa
Princess please can you excuse us?
Vera
Excuse you and who, what is she excusing for, princess! sit down here and don’t go anywhere
Princess
Please I am going. She knows why she asked me to leave. Adesuwa you can come and talk to them
Faith
Princess you know why you are leaving here (she sighs) hey, please don’t disturb my peace. Say whatever you want to say and get out of here.
Adesuwa
Please I came to beg two of you for what I said yesterday in the classroom. You know it was Maxwell that started it. And everybody took it as a joke. Please I am sorry!
Vera
Have you finished opening and closing your smelling mouth? Adesuwa or whatever you call yourself. Because the name sounds like that of dog not a human being. We have a price for the offence you committed
Faith
Yes, vera you are right. it has a price.
Adesuwa
Ok tell me, how much is it
Vera
N20k, yes! 20k. and you will pay it complete
Faith
So next time, you will learn your lessons. Idiot! You know you messed up but you cannot keep your mouth shut.
Adesuwa
So I …(cut)
Vera
Shut up! every time talk, talk, talk talk. I haven’t finished talking. We want the money before this month runs down what’s today’s date 18th? fine. Go and look for the money else, we will tell the whole school what you did and don’t forget that we have the video too.
Faith
Yes! The video is with me in case. She agreed and left).