BRANCHSTUFF LOVE SERIES

Scene 14

(At Adanne's house, Mary welcomes Mr. Gabriel, serves him a drink and informs Adanne of his presence)

 

Mr. Gabriel: (Trying his best to lighten the mood) A nice place you have here.

Adanne: Thank you sir.

Mr. Gabriel: (Chuckles) After all that drama you witnessed? C'mon now, I believe it's time you dropped the honorifics on me.

Adanne: (Laughs) Alright, Gabriel.

Mr. Gabriel: Thank you. (Sips from his drink and drops the glass on his table...pauses for a while and continues) Collin sent in his resignation letter today. Apparently, he'd been processing his resignation for a while now.

Adanne: (Perplexed) Oh!

Mr. Gabriel: I guess he feels it's high time he took responsibility for his actions.

Adanne: (Quietly) I guess.

Mr. Gabriel: But this doesn't prove that he feels remorse. (With a serious tone) He has to come apologize to you personally before I can let him off the hook.

Adanne: (Chuckles) Thanks for the effort. (Takes a deep breath and continues)  I may not have mentioned this before but, Collin and I go way back. We were classmates in secondary school. We met again a few years back and since then we'd been on close contact. He assisted me in getting this job and because of that, I felt indebted to him. Especially because he didn't make me feel wanted here even for a moment. Seeing the trick he pulled, I guess we're even now, and no one owes the other anything. I really had no idea he had feelings for me, plus, he's kind of secretive.

Mr. Gabriel: I understand. (Now looking at her) Besides it's impossible to not fall in love with an amazing person like you.

Adanne: (Smiles shyly) Thanks.

Mr. Gabriel: (Fakes a cough) So I guess we'll be seeing you around soon.

Adanne: Definitely. I just need some time to sort out my thoughts, that's all.

Mr. Gabriel: It's okay, no explanation needed. Just make sure to eat well and get enough rest. The office sends their greetings too.

Adanne: I will. My regards to everyone....

Mr. Gabriel: (Forces an envelope in her hand) Please accept this token, for all your troubles.

Adanne: (Opens it and sees a huge check) B..b..but this is huge sir..I can't possibly accept this..sir..

Mr. Gabriel: Well you have to. (Lying poorly) The office insisted. You don't want to make them sad, do you?

Adanne: N..no.. thank you sir, I'm grateful to everyone..I don't know what to say.

Mr. Gabriel: It's okay, just don't take too much time off. (Stands up) I have to get going now.

Adanne: (Standing up) Let me see you off.

Mr. Gabriel: (Cuts her short) No it's okay, really.

Adanne: Thank you so much..

(Mr. Gabriel leaves. Adanne is still smiling and Mary rushes to her side. They are both jumping and screaming happily)

 

Scene 15

At the office

Adanne steps into the building, she gets congratulatory wishes from almost everyone she walks by.

Ofonime: O my goodness Adanne, it's been a long two weeks without you! (She hugs Adanne) We're so happy to have you back.

Adanne: I missed all of you too. Thanks for all the wishes and presents, I appreciate. 

Collin is seen afar off clearing his desk, just then he approaches Adanne. Ofonime excuses the both of them)

Collin: I'm really sorry for everything Adanne. I shouldn't have come at you like that regardless of my feelings. Words fail me..

Adanne: Look Collin, I'll need some time to process everything. For now let's just not see each other. (She walks away, Collin is downcast)

 

Scene 16

At a restaurant

It's evening. The office is celebrating the transfer of certain employees to the new branch, including Adanne. Fela Kuti's Roforofo fight is heard playing in the background. There's a lot of food and drinks. Even karaoke speakers and microphones are available for those who want to sing. Adanne's best friend Mary, is there too.

Adanne: (Humming the lyrics of the song)

         ......Na two people dey yab so

               Na two people dey yab so

               Where dem dey yab, roforofo dey

               Where dem dey yab, roforofo dey....

Mary: I am still baffled, I can't believe Collin did that.

Adanne: Me too. Apparently, he paid off a cleaner to plant the bugs in my office. Together with his minion Bode, they both planned it together.

Mary: Haba, Collin of all people! I'm glad that Mr. Gabriel brought all of them to book.

Adanne: Yes. I'm really grateful for him.

Mary: Collin and Bode are lucky enough. Megahit Estates isn't suing them for defamation.

Adanne: I am sure Mr. Gabriel put in good word too, because it would've still affected GreenHill Housing if such news got out.

Mary: Very well then. So are you forgiving Collin?

Adanne: You know I won't put him in mind. (She heaves a heavy sigh) I have forgiven him, I just hope he learns how to tame that ego of his.

Mary: I hope so too. (she pauses) Enough of the sad talk, you've got to enjoy your day girl. This is the celebratory party of a verified boss lady! (They both laugh)

Adanne: You can say that again. You are looking at the soon-to-be manager of GreenHill Housing, branch two. (Raising her shoulders and turning around proudly)

Mary: So here's a cheer to new beginnings (raises up her glass)

Adanne: (Raising her glass) To new beginnings!

(They clink glasses and sip their drinks. Everyone is making merriment and dancing to the tune of 'we are family by sister sledge'. We are family...get up everybody and sing...) The lights fade gradually.


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