BIG SHOT - 7

SCENE 8

INT. LASHE'S HOUSE/MASTER BEDROOM - CONTINOUS

ODE(THROUGH PHONE)

You sure? This is the fourth time in your thirteen months marriage that you wanted a divorce.

LASHE(INTO PHONE)

I mean it this time, barrister. Can no longer cope. He even hit me tonight. He's getting violent.

ODE(THROUGH PHONE)

I'll see you tomorrow when I prepare the papers.

LASHE(INTO PHONE)

Thank you.

ODE(THROUGH PHONE)

Good night.

She drops call and contemplates. Shortly, door opens and Tekena appears. Lashe immediately lies down and covers herself with blanket. As Tekena goes to wardrobe, she puts off bedside lamp.

TEKENA

I can't see, Lashe. Put on the light.

LASHE

You can't sleep here tonight, Tekena.

Tekena gropes to bedside and switches lamp on.

TEKENA

Why?

LASHE

It's my house. I built it. I'm not saying you can't sleep in the house but you can't sleep in this room anymore.

TEKENA

And I'm asking you "why?"

Lashe ignores him.

TEKENA(CONT'D)

I've told you, there's nothing between Mercy and I. My trouser got stained with wine and she was just trying to help remove the stains when you came in.

LASHE

Please leave my room.

TEKENA

Lashe, you know I love you.

LASHE

Tekena.

TEKENA

Yea?

LASHE

It's not going to work this time. Leave.

Tekena leaves room exasperatedly.