SCENE 9
Tekena is seen peeping through window and sees Lashe driving in.
He immediately adjusts himself and awaits her entry. Shortly, Lashe enters and
is surprised to find Tekena.
LASHE
Tekena, what are you still doing here? I thought I told you to
park your things out before I returned?
TEKENA
Yes, you did. I'm sorry, Lashe.
LASHE
That ship has sailed already, Tekena. There...
She throws some documents at him.
LASHE(CONT'D)
You should get yourself a lawyer and let's meet in court.
TEKENA
I won't be doing any of that, Lashe.
LASHE
Why?
TEKENA
I'm begging you, Lashe. Please let us resolve what is wrong
without involving third parties. I promise to be of good behavior henceforth.
LASHE
Start that "good behavior" by signing those divorce
papers.
TEKENA
Ah, Lashe, that'll be shooting myself in the leg. Why don't we
do it like this: we start by separation - we live separate - then if you're not
satisfied by the outcome, then we divorce?
LASHE
Separation?
Tekena nods.
LASHE(CONT'D)
If I'm not satisfied you'll sign the papers and we divorce?
TEKENA
Yes. But, we'll live separately in the house. I'll have my
space, you'll have yours.
LASHE
I don't have a problem with that. How long?
TEKENA
Because I believe I've changed...
LASHE
How long?
TEKENA
You can determine that yourself.
LASHE
You have just three months. You'll live downstairs and sleep in
the guestroom, I'll live everywhere else.
She walks upstairs.
TEKENA
Thank you.
