Title: SITUATIONS’ STORIES (Anthology scripts)
By
Mr. Ben
mrbenisreal@googlemail.com
Characters/Descriptions
STAN: (MALE, 18,lead. Curious, cute, tall)
MICHAEL: (MALE, 21. Elder brother. Mature, average in height, built in size)
FADE IN:
int. BED room — day
STAN, 18, and MICHAEL, 21, are watching television. Stan appears moody as he sits on the sofa.
SUPER: “Come to Think of It, Sex!”
MICHAEL
Stan, it’s been over ten minutes you came home and you’re not the jovial Stan I am used to. Tell me, bro, what the matter is?
Stan ignores his Michael.
MICHAEL (cont’d)
Stan! What’s the matter?
Stan ignores Michael.
MICHAEL (cont’d)
I know you’re troubled, brother. What’s the problem? Remember, a problem shared is a problem solved. Sorry, a problem half solved, so say the least.
STAN
Michael, it’s Anna.
MICHAEL
Anna? Who is she?
STAN
You know, she’s my colleague at work. I like and I think I love her. Although she’s five years my senior.
MICHAEL
What?
STAN
But you’re dating Helen who happens to be seven years your senior. Why the surprise? Weren’t you the very one that once told me, “Old chicken makes good soup?”
MICHAEL
OK, yes, but so. Why the concern?
STAN
Well, you see. I did ask her out to be my girl.
MICHAEL
You’re really very funny, bro. I thought it was something really serious. But this has been the reason you chose not to be jovial.
STAN
That’s not it! It’s what she said that made my day sour.
MICHAEL
Tell me, what did she now say?
STAN
I want to ask you first; what are those things that attract people to others?
MICHAEL
From my viewpoint. I would say three things; sex, money, and religion.
STAN
Good!
MICHAEL
What’s the matter? You’re okay?
STAN
Yeah, I’m alright.
MICHAEL
Alright about what?
STAN
So, Anna is interested in the sex part.
MICHAEL
Stan, be precise!
STAN
She told me; “Please learn how to appropriate sex education before you come ask me out”. To be candid, I had no idea what she meant. And that, Michael, really put me off balance. So disappointed I wasn’t able to make her understand me.
MICHAEL
I see, Stan.
STAN
Michael, what do you really understood by the word sex? I think I need some education on this topic.
MICHAEL
Come to think of it, sex! Interesting question you asked. Sex. To me the word “sex” could be construed as simply erotic experience. It simply means sex as three qualities; simplicity, eroticism, and experience. In other words, sex is simple when it comes to being used, erotic in terms of its nature and experience when it becomes an exercise.
STAN
Wow! Tell me more!
MICHAEL
More?
STAN
Yes, more.
MICHAEL
Give a sec.
STAN
Okay.
Michael trots out of the room. He returns with a magazine. He shows the open magazine to Stan. There is an article, “Come to Think of It, Sex!!”
Stan has a stern look as he looks at the article.
stan (cont’d)
What’s this? Can I read it?
MICHAEL
Not yet. But I would let you do the reading of each and every chapter. Like meditating on something. I would like you to read it out, word for word, then later on, mutter and ponder about it. Then you get to internalize it and as those words are repeated in your mind, then deep and lasting impression of their meanings will you understand easily. Are you ready to go?
STAN
With all pleasure, brother.
MICHAEL
Please, read to my hearing.
STAN
Introduction. In the first place, what is sex? This timeless classic elucidates in chapters the qualities that make it special. Chapter one explains the simplicity nature of sex. As mentioned earlier the inevitable are the already understood male and female reproductive organs. They will be creatively detailed with respect to their actions. Chapter two elaborates on the eroticism quality of sex. It was said that the chapters complemented each other; they depicts a relationship amongst themselves. Hence, chapter two explains in details the dynamic of chapter one. Chapter three asserts the product of the coming together of chapters one and two, experience. Based on empirical findings, it gives a classic arithmetic computation of the sex life of individuals number of times individuals, males and females, have engaged in sex especially before marriage, other conditions put in place, as we will read subsequently, extrapolates what likely become of them before and even after marriage. Also, it uses worth listening statements to enable sex-performing individuals exercise the c_caution ideology in concrete terms. From the previous paragraphs, it can be deduced that the term sex has three qualities namely simplicity, eroticism, and experience. In simple terms, sex can by analyzed as simply erotic experience, where “x” is pronounced as “ex”, or “S”,
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simply, “E”, erotic, “X”, experience. It should be noted that sex as used in this book refers to sexual intercourse, the direct physical relation existing between a man and woman. To crown it all, the mentioned qualities will be same as chapters one, two, and three respectively. In other words, chapter one, simplicity, simply, chapter two, eroticism, erotic, and chapter three, experience, xperience. Notice that there is a common element as simple instance from the first to the last chapter. More? Let’s sail through the chapters! Note that the assertions are based on creative inventiveness of the author and the author’s empirical findings. Interesting Read? Who wrote this?
MICHAEL
Stan, what’s really your business; the messenger or the message?
STAN
The message.
MICHAEL
Please read on.
STAN
Chapter one, simply, simplicity. The simplicity nature of sex has been a virtue upheld by the creator of universe, God. He had specially structured for the man and woman, simplified indicators, to be appreciated in terms of their actions at a particular time. However, given the natural
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forces of lust and other emotionally exuberant devices, over the years, from the medieval to the present age, the simplified indicators have been used to act before the stipulated time. At this juncture, if you are observant, a picture of thoughts should be conveyed in your mind of what is been said. They say “it takes two to tango”. Let us take a tango dance, performed in a clubhouse, as case study. Usually, a tango dance involves two different parties, a man and woman. They simplicity of tango dance is the mutual consent granted by both parties. Then, the dance becomes what it is. In the same vein, the simplified indicators simply consent to each other before the action begins, normally. How? The simplified indicators refer to the already mentioned made and female reproductive organs. Of course, the former is the penis and the later is the vagina. The simplicity in terms of their distinction will be unveiled subsequently. Meanwhile, in analogy, the consent of man and woman would be granted to get the action started. Tentatively, this points at the simplicity nature of sex. Here, the simplified indicators refer to the inevitables, stated previously. In this chapter, the simplicity nature of sex is detailed with first identifying using the word play of creativity the parties involved, man and woman. First, we analyze the man. By definition, this book gives the
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analysis of a man as the Male’s Acted name or the “M”, male’s, “A”, acted, “N”, name. On the other hand, the woman, as analyzed in this article, is the worth of a male’s acted name of the “W”, worth, “O”, of a, “M”, male’s, “A”, acted, “N”, name. It is an undenied fact that one of the major qualities of a man is his sexuality. Therefore, his acted name is sexuality. Furthermore, the device he employs to act his name is his reproductive penis. The completion of a male’s acted name is made possible through the consent of his worth, the woman. From creation, a woman has been made to complement or showcase a man. Precisely, a woman depicts the simplicity nature of sex by granting her consent. Interestingly, the device used by the woman to demonstrate her consent is her reproductive vagina. How? Note that the device used in both contexts also refers to the simple indicators. Next, we demystify creatively the penis and vagina in terms of their distinct actions. Let us consider the reproductive organ, the penis. The penis. The word play of creativity can be used to explain the simplicity nature of the simple indicators, in this case, the penis. This is a vital device used by the man to obviously depict the male’s acted name, partly, an expression of his sexuality. What is the distinct, dynamic, action of the penis of a male? You would likely want to ask. The penis, in action is a pointed extension which is notably
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instrumental for sex. More precisely, the penis can be construed as the pointed extension, erection, notably instrumental for sex or “P”, pointed, “E”, extension, erection, “N”, notably, “I”, instrumental for, “S”, sex. In the other words, a male’s acted name is strongly depicted by the action his penis. Generally, the sexuality of a man, or a male’s acted name, is practically depicted through the description of this penis in action! Partly, these expressions make us realize the simplicity nature of sex. Sex has the quality of simplicity, it’s simple when looked into. However, the instrumentality of the male’s penis does not complete a typical sexual intercourse. It is completed by the granted consent of the device used by the woman. It is simply the vagina. Again, let us see what it is. Vagina. This is a very important device used by the woman to complement the male’s penis. It is the other simple indicator which must tango with the male’s for the dance to really begin. This book analyses the vagina as the ventured area the g-spot influence, notably aroused. In other words, the female’s vagina is the ventured area, the g-spot influence which is notably aroused. Using the word play of creativity, it can be seen as the “V”, ventured, “A”, area the, “G”, g-spot, “I”, influence where g-spot means the genitalia, the genital, “N”, notably, “A”, aroused. This definition is only
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valid when the action of the vagina is pronounced. The female vagina is the area ventured by the male’s penis, producing a notably aroused g-spot influence, thanks to the instrumental pointed extension of the male’s penis, its action. The previous paragraph shows the simplicity nature of sex the simplified indicators. However, what causes the actions of the devices? What can lead to the granted consent of a man to a woman for the dance to begin? What factors creates the tango? There are questions primarily running through the minds of the readers. The much-awaited answers are in the next chapters. This is what the chapter is all about. Just read on!
Michael gestures for Stan to continue reading.
STAN
Chapter two. Erotic, eroticism. This is an obvious quality of sex. Sex is erotic in nature. Eroticism is the answer given to the previously asked question in Chapter one. The question “how” comes to focus. Again, we take a cue from the instance given in chapter one, the tango dance. The consent granted by both parties, the man or woman, that is, by the man to the woman or vice versa is made possible by how appealing they are appear. In the first place, what would make the woman grant her consent to the man who asks for a tango dance? What did the man physically see in her that made him ask her for such a dance? What is the factor that makes both
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parties consent to each other for the dance to begin? These are questions whose answers will be unearthed later. There is an axiom that says “one thing leads to another”. How true is it. Undoubtedly, there are certain factors that make the man consent to the woman’s request for a tango dance, or vice versa, or both parties consent to each other. They may include obviously seen physical features such as good dentition as unveiled in his or her smiling disposition, as attractive dress code, a fragrant body odor an appealing beautiful “sides” and what have view. These attractions, or one of these attractions, make, or makes, both parties consent to each other. Let us not forget the natural fact that for every action, there is an equal both but opposite reaction. Just as certain diseases have associated symptoms or signs, so is it for the moved by the physical looks man or woman who eventually agree to dance. There is a feel, passion, and probably innate desire to get along with the concerned party, in that man or woman. In other words, the mentioned physical factors leads to the reaction observed in the man or woman, attracted, reflecting as the body chemistry signs, the urge to get along with the man or woman attracted to. Simply, certain “go and make advances signs” develop in the physically attracted man or woman. The ”go and make advances” signs are a statement of Eroticism, a
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salient quality of sex. As asserted previously, sex is erotic in nature. IN the introduction of this book, this chapter explains the dynamics of chapter one. Again, this chapter answers the intriguing question of the previous chapter. Let’s find out! By recognition, eroticism is the emotional desire of feeling of being sex tuned and triggered by certain factors that necessitate reaction of the human erogenous zones. These factors may be nude sex pictures, the individual’s or position. In this book, the wordplay creatively given to this term will be analyzed and expiated. The term “erotic” is an adjective used to describe the feel or urge to having sex due o sex-encouraging factors observed. The body responds to the stimuli. The word “erotic” can be creatively seen as the erogenous reaction, observed through individual chemistry or analyzed as the: “E”, erogenous, “R”, reaction, “O”, observed, “T”, through, “I”, individual, “C”, chemistry. Sex is erotic because there is an observed reaction of the body’s sex sensitive parts, in this case, the simple indicators, the erogenous zones. The erogenous reaction is observed through the individual’s body chemistry. From the previously given instance, it can be said the physical attractions, mentioned, that give the consent of the woman to the man, or vice versa, for the tango dance to begin is analogous to the erogenous reaction observe through the individuals’ body
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chemistry for the tango dance to begin. Eroticism can be creatively seen as the erogenous reaction observed through individual chemistry, the initiated sex motion or analyzed as the: “E”, erogenous, “R”, reaction, “O”, observed, “T”, through, “I”, individual, “C”, chemistry, the “I”, initiated, “S”, sex, “M”, motion. Obviously, eroticism is the state of being erotic. What makes an individual erotic? It is simply the initiated. Sex Motion. The dynamics of the body chemistry in response to sex tuned factors initiates the motion of sex. How? What is really the sex motion? The sex motion can be explained via the dynamic action o the simple indicators, the penis and vagina respectively. For man, eroticism, based on the earlier mentioned sex tuned factors, accounts for the pointed extension of penis which is instrumental for the tango dance. On the other hand, for a woman, whose simple indicator complements a man’s by virtue of her granted consent, eroticism is the factor which explains the area ventured by the man’s penis where the g-sport influence is notably aroused. The ventured area is the female’s vagina. This is what the sex motion is all about. The situation where the initiated sex motion is acted is called “just sail with me to the next chapter!”
MICHAEL
Stan, can you now see the meaning of what sex education or should I say sex is all about?
STAN
Yes, but I see why you want me to read through. Very interesting! Chapter three, xperience, experience. In a way, experience is the answer or the completion of the stated “the situation where the initiated sex motion is acted is called.” This is vividly the eventuality of sex-sex is an experience. The experiences of sex has or have undoubtedly led various peoples of the world to adopt different sex likes ranging from normal, simple, to the unusual life of sex disposition. Perhaps the seemingly unlimited bounds of civilization have lured individuals, especially youths, into believing that everyone has a right to enjoy sexual freedom, neglecting the conspicuous aftermaths that follow. Indeed, the different sex lives of individuals especially before marriage; the particular time, have created discrepancies in rightly asserting their personalities. This chapter brings to the spotlight a classic computation, arithmetic calculation, on the number of times a people have had sex before marriage. This can only be numerically fathomable provided their sincerity, in terms of record keeping, is pronounced. Awkward, isn’t it? Based on the computation reached, it asserts the various sex lives, by description of label, of different individuals, using a particular individual, A, say, as case study which is a model for others irrespective of gender,
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extrapolates their future from the present, all other things being equal, before and even after marriage. Interestingly, it conveys didactic remarks on how they can practically appropriate sex. These ae to be detailed later. Meanwhile, we are cruising back to base, the tango dance. In this case, the experience is gained either by the man or woman or both during the dance after which the parties involved may wish to stick to each other or part ways to gain more experience from other tango dance partners. If both parties satisfied with each other’s tango dance steps, they will remain the very seemingly inseparable tango partners. If it is the other way round, that is, if the man or woman is practically an “Oliver Twist”, there is vividly the likelihood of both parties parting way to explore different tango dance step of others in the particular club house, all in the name of having various experiences needed. After all, variety is the spice of life! In the same vein, this is partly what the sex lives of individuals become. This brings us to two particular issues: the definitions of what individuals arguably see sex as, which eventually ascertain their lifestyles. Basically, they are the So Exciting Xperience or “S”, so, “E”, exciting, “X”, xperince and simply experience or, “S”, simply, “E”, exciting, “X”, experience. What is the practical distinction between the two defined terms? The distinction
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practically pin points at the various sex lives of individuals. The defined “so exciting xperience” practically zeros on the sex lives of individual who have exceeded their bounds of having sex, that is, exercising sexual freedom with different partners, though they arguably tend to exercise caution, they are let loose by what sex tunes them. Seldom they say “experience is the best teacher”. In the quest for the “truth”, they adventure from one partner to the other, toting multiple sex partners. In analogy, they are “Oliver Twist like” in nature; the ones that would not be satisfied with the tango dance steps of the other parties. They argue that sex is an important tool to depict immense love, especially the women, and a way to depict the qualities of manhood, the male folks. Unfortunately, these are not all there is. On the other hand, the defined “simply exciting xperience” practically pinpoints at the sex lives of individuals who, in a way, uphold the virtue of being faithful to their respectively partners, irrespective of what happens. However, this does not guarantee absolute safety because the risks the Oliver Twist like individual are exposed to are the same to the category of individuals as there are doubts of their respective partners’ fidelity, probably based on past relationships and other commitments. In fact, individuals whose sex lives practically reflect on the “so exciting xperience” inclination would with
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panache bring to recognition the “equality of sexual freedom”. Their stance is as there is sincerely no trust in the partners they deal with, it is encouraging for them to balance the equation by being more experienced, gallivanting, in the name of exuberance, from one partner to the other even as their faithful ones are comparatively less likely to risk themselves to certain health and physical hazards because there is an existing mutual confidence between them and their partners. This is what the sex adventurers are practically deficient of. If you are married and reading this, I would like to ask you, a rather, awkward question: Before marriage, how many times have you had sex? Do not trivialize this as it would be very necessary. Probably, you are looking with disdain! It is understandable. As a matter of fact; if use this question to X-ray different people on the streets, living in a district or community, you will be amazed at the various responses you would get. Some will give a questionable numerical figure, taking the question with levity, others will not answer you, believing that you want to infringe on their privacy. Funny enough, other individuals would say something like “I will tell you later” while others will respond by unleashing life-threatening words and actions on you. However, if sex is an experience, should it be an off the record account, worth
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remembering and documenting, kept as secret for a time but, think about this question: is anything hidden under the sun? or something to remembered when you are in the grave? If it is an off the record account, then why waste your time on a task you will not commend of yourself of doing, after all, anything worth doing is worth doing well? If it is worth remembering and documenting, then you should be congratulated! This is because you are about exercising empirical knowledge to others, interested, letting them, the wise ones, learn what are ordinarily vague when taught and possibly help improve the sex life of others before and after the particular time, marriage. If you are advocating that it should be kept secret for a time, think of the question asked. Do you know that the wall has ears? One way or the other, the other party you had it with will unravel to his or her world what really happened. In time, this could be implicating. If you are that individual who see the experience, sex, as something to be remembered when you are in the grave, what an exclamation it is. Remember, it is just one life you and I have to live. If you portray this disposition, it means that you are in a state of guilt. Imagine you carrying this burden of guilt all your life. How miserable you would be! No one can share it with? Then, you are out of this world! Frankly, you are in a world of your own. How can an individual best know the actual
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number of times he or she had had sex before marriage? The answer is quite simple, though very trivial. It is best answered when you have a record of the number of partners you have engaged yourself with. More precisely, keeping a record of how many times partner A for instance had engaged you or the number of times partners, A, B, C, D, E, through Z, have engaged you. Do not joke or feel insulted about what is being said we are arriving at something. If you are dazzled at what you are reading, here are some statistics that keep you glued to the edge. If you are a regular on the internet, search for the life and times of the porn star, Johnny Holmes, perhaps, a Google search engine would do. It is said that he slept with over 10,000 women in his lifetime. However, this book considers the numbers of times an individual had had sex before marriage. Let us assume that before he got married, he slept with 8,000 women, engaging every woman twice. It means he had sex 16,000 times before he got married! The known sportsman of yesteryears, name withheld, claims that he had slept with over 600 women. Let us assume that he had slept with 300 women before he got marries and similarly engaged a woman twice, definitely, by simple arithmetic, he must have had sex at an exact numeric figure of 600! Another instance is the case of a well-known porn star, name withheld. According to him, he had slept with over 3,000 women. Let us say he slept with 1,500 women before he got marries and as
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usual, engaged a woman twice. If follows that the numeric figure of 3,000 gives the number of times he had had sex. Though most of celebs keep records of their sex escapades, they acquire the experiences via the previous relationships they engage themselves in various one night stand gatherings, for the moment situations or professional video coverages, pornography. Take a cue from this. I mean, keep records of your sex adventure it will help you one way or the other, if not now, definitely in the future to define your sexual disposition. If you are convinced, let us see the zenith of this issue! For the individual, A, the number of times he, or she, had sex is partly dependent on the number of relationships engaged in, taking to cognizance the first sex had. Below is an arithmetic computation of the number of times an individual, A, had had sex. Let us establish the following parameters. Note that the number of times individual A had engaged in sex is before the particular time, marriage. Here are the parameters used. “A”, let the first time individual, “A”, had sex, with partner, “A”, say, be “X”. “B”, Let the subsequent number of times individual “A” had had sex be “X” one, with the same partner. “C” perhaps there is an eventual break-up. Let number of times individual “A” had engaged in sex in subsequent relationships with the partners, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, say, be “X” two. “D”, considering the number of times
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individual “A” had had for the moment, one night stand sex, with partners “F”, “G”, “H”, “I”. If individual “A” had engaged in such, let the number of times individual “A” had engaged in one night stand, for the moment sex, be “X” three, with partners “F”, “G”, “H”, “I”, on the basis of assumption. “E”, assuming individual “A” hooks up with a would-be lifelong marriage material, partners “Z”, say, let the number of times individual “A” had sexually engaged partners “Z” be “X” four. This is before marriage. “F”, considering the parameters, we can compute, arithmetically, the numbers of times individual “A” had engaged in sex before marriage. Let the numbers of times individual “A” engaged in sex be represented by “N”. Therefore, it follows that: “N” is equal to “X” plus minus minus “X” one plus minus minus “X” two plus minus minus “X” three plus minus minus “X” four. In other words, the number of times individual “A” had engaged in sex can be given as: the first time individual “A” had sex, with partner “A” say, plus minus minus the subsequent number of times individual “A” had sex with the same partner plus minus the number of times individual “A” had engaged in subsequent relationships, with partners “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, say, plus minus the number of times individual “A” had engaged in a one night stand for the moment sex, with partners “F”, “G”, “H”, “I”, plus minus number of times individual “A” had engaged in sex with partners “Z”,
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that would be lifelong marriage material. For convenience, let us represent the following: “A”, small “n” by capital “N”, number of times. “B”, “X” by “N” small “o”, with partner “A”. “C”, “X” one by “N” one, with the same partner. “D”, “X” two by “N” two, with partners “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, et cetera. “E”, “X” three by “N” three, with partners “F”, “G”, “H”, “I”, et cetera. “F”, “X” four by “N” four, with partners Z. Therefore, small “n” is equal to “X” plus minus “X” one plus minus “X” two plus minus “X” three plus minus “X” four plus minus becomes “N” is equal to “N” zero plus minus “N” one plus minus “N” two plus minus “N” three plus minus plus minus “N” four. The plus, or addition, sign represents an agreed number of times while the minus, or subtraction, sign represent not agreed number of times. For instance, if individual “A” has not engaged in “N” one and “N” two but only “N” zero and “N” three, then “N” becomes “N" zero plus “N" three plus “N” four. This is to be explained later. The general computation “N” is equal to “N” zero plus minus “N” one plus minus “N” two plus minus “N” three plus minus “N” four has different interpretations or translations. For example, “N” is equal to “N” zero plus minus “N” one plus minus “N” three”, is there is a not agreed “N” two and “N” four. Note: there are 13 interpretations to the stated equation. However, we will be considering seven of them “a” through “g”. Let us give the various interpretations at the
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generalized computation, the major ones. “A”, “N” is equal to “N” zero plus “N” one plus “N” two plus “N” three plus “N” four. “B”, “N” zero plus “N” four. “C”, “N” zero plus “N” two plus “N” four. “D”, “N” is equal to “N” one plus “N” two. “E”, “N” is equal to “N” three. “F”, “N” is equal to “N” zero plus “N” one plus “N” four. “G”, “N” is equal to “N” zero. Observe that the common element “N” zero is present. This is because it plays a significant role. What makes “N” zero special and without “N” zero, what happens to the equation? Questions are indeed, pleading for answers! “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, and “G” are the possibility implications or interpretations of the generalized equation, computation, “N” is equal to “N” zero plus minus “N” one plus minus “N” two plus minus “N” three plus minus “N” four. The various computations of “N” in a “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, and “G” represent the sex lives of different individuals. Other equations can be deduced but we are considering “A” to “G”. Hence, a label or description to categorize individuals whose sex lives fall under the computations will be used. Also, the implications are likely extrapolations of what becomes of them will be brought to limelight. Meanwhile, if “N” zero is absent, then the equation has no validity. Just read for more answers. Let us begin with “A”. “A”, “N” is equal to “N” zero plus “N” one plus “N” two plus “N” three plus
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“N” four. The equation stated depicts the sex life of individuals who are labelled as harlots, sluts, nymphomaniacs, and sex addicts. The implications are that they had engaged themselves in failed “I love you” relationships and were actually used by or using their partners, no thanks to self-gratification. Consequently, due to the fact that they have lived a fruitless age of youthful exuberance before marriage, thy will certainly be doubts during the course of the marriage and an old age of regrets, if it eventually fails, all other things being equal. Also, there is the likelihood that even after being married they will commit adultery and engage in other illicit affairs, if they do not change. Moreover, they are exposed to various health hazards that if not checked, will hamper the mean to be marital bliss. This way out? They say “there is no smoke without fire”, meaning that there is solution to this challenge. If you fall in this category take a deep breath and ponder on what you have really enjoyed or benefited by appreciating such a sex life. Though it is not an easy one, probably you had habituated yourself to it, try as much as possible not to engage yourself in “N” three, at least, be after all, a good name is better than silver and gold combined. As time progress, you will see the need of putting off “N” one and appreciate a fairly okay “N” zero plus “N” four expression. “B”, “N” is equal to “N” zero plus “N” four.
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The stated equation shows the sex life of individuals are labelled or seen as faithful. Arguably, they are properly informed of the dangers of engaging in extra sexual affairs and upholds the virtue of fidelity they are less prone to death causing sexually transmitted diseases. Possibly, partner a could be the eventually partner “Z”, if the faith and the fate of individual “A” and partner “A” are infallible. However, if partner “A” is out of the picture, based on the stated equation, it means individual “A”, for some reasons, has decided to be celebrated or be labelled a secondary virgin until partner “Z” comes into the pictures and goes the mile of agreeing to go on a martial expedition. If you fall in this class, although you are better than the previously mentioned individual, you can do better if your partner “Z” does not engage you until both of you have entered the institution, marriage. “C”, “N” is equal to “N” zero plus “N” two plus “N” four. “A”, the above demonstrates the sex life of individual “A” as being an indecent sex seeking fellow. This individual, knowingly or unknowingly, has expressed the hedonistic character; “it’s all about the sex” philosophy. In fact, individual “A” is not really different from those whose sex life is depicted as “N” is equal to “N” zero plus “N” one plus “N” two plus “N” three plus “N” four. Individual “A” is in the same hazardous state as the individual
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whose sex life is labelled as a sex addict. To an extent, such an individual is practically not marriage conscious. If you are on this row, it is advisable for you to change your ways, else the consequence may be grievous for you, even if you exercise the c-caution use of the en vogue contraceptive pills and other objects. “D”, “N” is equal to “N” zero plus “N” two. The computation depicts the sex life of individual “A” as a practically labelled driven out of ignorance sex performer. How ignorant is individual “A” after engaging in sex for the first time with partner “A” still known to be playing with other partners, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, et cetera. If there is a demise with partner “A”, is it advisable for the individual “A” to engage in this situation with other partners? It is pathetic to assert that most people whose sex lives are ascertained by the given equation believe they can be on a safer side owing to their first never worked out relationship, no thanks to pre-marital sex! Most of them feel sexually abused, humiliated and embarrassed after being used and despised by their partners and the risk of unwanted pregnancy and contracting disease are eminent. Obviously, they are not marriage materials. No man or woman would like to keep a practically driven by ignorance partner as his or her marital complement. The only advice for such a person is to go for counselling on the most appropriate sexual living and put
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it to practice. What is the most appropriate sexual living? A question you may want to ask. “F”, “N” is equal to “N” zero plus “N” three. Considering the given equation, it pinpoints at individual “A”’s sex life as the labelled sex object. In this case, individual “A” has subjected himself or herself to be used, sexually, like a disposable syringe, used by the medical doctor, by the consented partners, “F”, “G”, “H”, “I”, et cetera. There is no trust in him or her by the various partners, insecurity and doubts lurk and regrets are consequently mentioned. Individual “A” cannot be rightly married otherwise individual “A” will rush in only to rush out of marriage, if fortunate. The solution to this predicament is to first curtail the number of sex partners, seek for the right guidance from God-fearing adult, preferably older, and subsequently occupy herself in things that are gainful and prospective. “E”, “N” is equal to “N” zero plus “N” one plus “N” four. The sex life of individual “A” in comparison with “E” is better because individual “A” believes in marriage. However, the risks are pronounced. If such character is not checked, it is very likely individual “A” may continue the sex life of a labelled I want to be married at all cost individual after marriage. This promotes insecurity and doubt thereby inviting unfaithfulness and subsequently divorce. If you are guilty of this, don’t you think it
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is advisable you be the best you can ever be by building yourself with life inspiring and futuristic activities? This will unequivocally enable you put to a half at least, “N” one and appreciate faithfulness of this virtue on your partner. Simply, it is possible your partner “A” could be your partner “Z”! “G”, “N” is equal to “N” zero. Of all mentioned equations, “N” is equal to “N” zero is better. This represents the sex life of a faithful individual. “A”, who probably is taking his or her time to build an indefatigable marital relationship with partner “Z”. Individual “A”, depending on the faithfulness of partner “Z” is immune, protected from all kinds of sexually transmitted diseases, at least. In addition, individual “A” can be trusted and is secured, no matter what seems to happen, provided the previously stated condition is met. If you fall in this category, then I would say “congratulations” because you are on the path of establishing a concrete foundation of your marriage. In this case, partner “A” is taken as the eventual partner “Z”. Typically, individual “A” is celibate or a secondary virgin. Notice that the computation “N” is equal to “N” zero plus “N” one is excluded from the stated equations. Hence, it is considered as a non-major equation. This fact is dependent on the level of sexual maturity, information, faithfulness and commitment, of individual “A” and partner “A”. It can be inferred
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that the equation “N” is equal to “N” zero plus “N” one is the most unstable of the computations reached because there is a likelihood that the equation may subsequently be “A”, “E”, or “F”. Simply, only time will tell! Also, the equation “N” is equal to “N” zero plus “N” one plus “N” two plus “N” three is considered as a non-major because it depicts the sex lifestyle of individual “A” as strongly tending towards the equation in “A”. Moreover, other equations that can be deduced are unstable as the stated equations. However, individual “A” would normally prefer the best sex life that comes with absolutely no demerits. In other words, individual “A” given the right conditions, such as good friends to relate with, God fearing counsellors, good funding towards interest and a God inspired mindset, would prefer the most appropriate sexual living. It is health friendly! Consider the equation “N” is equal to “N” zero. If “N” zero is equal to zero, it follows that “N” is equal to zero. It was established that the computation has o validity. Ironically, the non-validity of the equation is practically the most appropriate and health friendly sexual living. In other words, it precisely implies that amongst the stated equations, “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, and “G”, “N” is equal to zero is the best. This is because it simply conveys the statement: individual “A” has not been sexually touched, he or she has never had sexual
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intercourse! In fact, it is a big plus to me! Individual “A” is not only protected from acquiring unfriendly sexually transmitted diseases, “S” “T” “D”’s, unwanted pregnancy and insecurity but a precious jewel to behold when partner “Z” say, comes into the picture. From these, it can be asserted that the happiest marriage exists when a man who has never had sex before marries a woman of his like. Since it is made possible by the God factor, certainly the happiest marriage exists when the words power of the God factor keeps the woman chaste, sexually untouched, to get married to a man of the same likeness. What is precisely sex motion? This takes us back to the definition given to the term “experience”, an obvious quality of sex. Primarily, sex motion simply refers to the dynamic sensation derived from both parties; orgasm. Come to think of it, if everyone has the right to sexual freedom, why should be need for caution in terms of taking pills, going for tests and other health and medical requirements be exercised? Why can’t sex be absolutely free? Think about it! The terms “agreed” and “not-agreed”. The term agreed simply refers to the acceptance of individual “A” to the number of sex partners engaged before marriage. For example, “N” is equal to “N” zero plus “N” one plus “N” two plus “N” three is an equation that depicts the fact that individual “A” has accepted as part of the numbers of times
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the engagement with sex partners had taken place before marriage. It is denoted by the plus sign. On the other hand, the term not-agreed connotes the non-acceptance of individual A to the various number of times he or she had engaged in sex with various partners, “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, and so on, before marriage. For instance, the equation “N” is equal to “N” zero plus “N” two plus “N” four shows that individual “A” had not engaged in “N” three, for the moment, one night stand sex. It is recognized by a minus sign.
Stan pauses.
STAN (Cont’D)
Michael, please and please, can you leave me with this article for my daily digest?
MICHAEL
Yea boy, but remember I need it because for my current course in sexology!
STAN
You’ll have it returned to you. That you can take to the bank!
MICHAEL
Suit yourself. Now you’ll get to know how to appropriate sex better.
Stan, excited, leaves the house.
int. living room — night
Stan reads the article.
int. Wedding chapel – day
Stan and ANNA, dressed as groom and bride, stand before a minister.
FADE OUT:
THE END
FADE IN:
int. night club - night
Loud music is playing. Customers are drinking and dancing.
SUPER: “The Clash of the Sex Titans”
JOHN, 21, GATH, SIMON, HUMPHREY, MCCARTHY, and JUSTIC sit around a table and drink vodka.
JOHN
I’m the best stud in the world; the best there will ever be in the world of woman adventure. Y’all know that I have slept with Tricia, Trish, Victoria, Kelly, Michelle, Tania, Madonna, Mary, Laura, Grace, and Sabina within the space of two months. I am still counting, but I look forward to meeting Lucinda, who claims to be the antidote to my escapade in this city and beyond!
GATH
Wow!
SIMON
This is rare to see.
Humphrey, McCarthy, and Justice clapped their hands.
At another part of the night club LUCINDA, 21, busty butt, figure 8 figure, round face with a sexy mouth, is at a table with BRITIANNIA, STEPHANIE, and LOVE, 22.
LUCINDA
One night, at about 11 PM three guys invited for a sex party and offered to pay me a sum of 5,000 dollars. I work on all of them till they were all exhausted. With some quantity of vodka absorbed in my large tummy, I was
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able to withstand their thrusts. Indeed, I’m the strongest female who has the energy to defeat any man in the game of sex. But I have a challenge I’m yet to face. His name is John aka “The Stud”. We’ll meet. So, girls, don’t ask me about him because when you’ll see him, y’all will him!
BRITANNIA
Go on, girl! We are right behind you!
STEPHANIE
Give the men a taste of their poison, show them you are equal to the things they do. What a man can do, a woman can do, even better. The power of sexuality our male counterparts claim to have, is also in us. Lucinda has demonstrated this great courage.
love
Make sure you’re ahead of them in the gave and get that cash.
ext. pool – night
A party is in progress. John is with his friends. He spots Lucinda.
John approaches Lucinda. His friends stay in their position and watch.
JOHN
You need no introduction. You are Lucinda. Of course, I need no introduction. I am John the Stud. I’ve been looking forward to explore my sexual prowess and prove to the world, my friends in particular, of my masculinity.
LUCINDA
I’ve been looking forward to a day like this, when I will showcase to the world that I am the best energizer strong enough to withstand any man’s sexual dynamics, including you! I’ve been looking forward to this challenge. As a matter of fact, I have been looking forward to an encounter such as this with you. Of course, you’re a household name in the world of ladies both in my school, in Montana and beyond!
JOHN
Can we get started?
LUCINDA
Yes, my fellow gladiator!
JOHN
The stage is set. We need a spacious room to accommodate the distance of our sex drives; we agree that all moves are allowed. Are we on the same page?
LUCINDA
Of course, we are. Matter of fact, I’m ready to foot the bills. I mean pay for an available room at a nearby motel.
John and seven other men, including Gath, Simon, Humphrey, and McCarthy form a line on one side of the poll. Lucinda and seven other women, including Stephanie, Love, Britannia, SARDINE, and SHADE form a line on the opposite side.
The men and women jeered at each other. John and Lucinda gesture for their sides to quiet down.
The others fall silent.
JOHN
Without much ado, the time, going by my wristwatch is about 2 AM. We need to go straight to the business of the time; sex combat. I suggest that we’ll rend a motel, a few houses away. The money used for the renting will be shared 50-50; I mean equally. Our members will stand at the doorpost of the room to wait who eventually wins. No member shall cross his or her line. No matter how close the separation is no member from my group or yours shall cross his or her limits. The one that wins; be it me or Lucinda will indicate by saying aloud to the hearing of all of us “I won you”. No matter how long, though our time should elapse at dawn, no one will be declared winner. But if you hear not this statement spoken aloud, then y’all can barge in to find out for yourselves. Do you agree with me, Lucinda?
Lucinda appears pleased.
LUCINDA
John, in as much as I would love to disagree with you, I see your genius in your idea. So, on behalf of my members, I have given you a green light. You are most welcome.
int. hotel corridor – night
Lucinda, John, and their entourage parade to a room. Lucinda and John enter the room and stop the others from following them in. John closes the door and the others squirm for a good position to listen in.
WOMEN
Go on girl, teach him the game. Let him know that you’re ahead of him. Beat him to it.
MEN
We rule the world. Teach her how to play the game. Tell her you’re the more experienced?
JOHN (O.C.)
I’ll defeat you on the bed tonight.
LUCINDA (O.C.)
Catch me if you can.
MARK TOMS, motel employee, hurries to the crowd.
MARK TOMS
Please, keep your cool! Y’all should that there are other clients who won’t like to be disturbed!
int. hotel corridor – day
Gath looks at his cell phone. Britannia has an entry card at the ready. Garth signals and Britannia opens the door. They see John and Lucinda are exhausted.
SARDINE
Oh, my goodness! My night of vigil has proven unfruitful as I didn’t see my Lucinda win the talkative, John, the stud. What a waste of time, effort, and energy! Guys and girls, we have to leave them in this room because in the next five minutes, Mark Toms will be here to evacuate everyone. Nothing really happened; it was just a fruitless clash of sex titans. It’s funny that I, Sardine wasted my time!
The crowd makes its way to the elevator.
FADE OUT:
THE END
FADE IN:
int. BED room — night
There’s an open diary.
SUPER: “Marriage; The Way Out?”
STACY (o.c.)
I’ll never forgive my mother for leaving us alone at the hands of father. Because of a little misunderstanding with him, she left us when we needed her presence the most. Father is married to Agnes who hasn’t been fair to me ever since she came into our house. My step-brother, John Junior, who is just 6 years of age, is being given the best of preferential treatments because he is Agnes’ only child. Yes, my younger ones can barely find three times daily. Ashley and Emma are not looking healthy because of my step-mom’s ill treatment. Wherever, you are, mother, you will know no peace. I won’t forgive you for the rest of my life; even in death. I am 12 now. In the next ten years, whether father or step-mother, likes it or not, I’m getting married to a man who is ten years older than me and must agree to what say. I have spoken.
int. restaurant — night
ANTHONY, a handsome man, sits across from STACY, 22.
STACY
Before I get married to you, Anthony, you must satisfy two conditions. You must agree that you won’t marry another wife and
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ensure my brothers Ashley and Emma are taken care of under your roof until they are mature to live on their own.
ANTHONY
Yes, I will. In fact, consider it all done!
int. house — day
Stacy, impatient, waits in the living room. Anthony and JOHN step into the living room. Anthony kisses Stacy and leaves.
John ushers ASHLEY and EMMA into the living room.
stacy
My dearest daughter, I know that you really want to get married on time because of how you grew up without your mother. However, based on what I observed in the course of our conversation, I will strongly advice that you don’t marry him. He has no future for himself, his children and even you. Look at me, your father; no academic qualification, a labelled stark illiterate and a menial job worker. Yet, I have in possession houses and other investments in Brisbane, Adelaide, and Sydney. Don’t mind what your mom did. If she were here, she would have said the same thing.
STACY
No father, my mind is made up. I must marry Anthony, whether you like it or not. He’s my choice. That’s whom I’ll marry, period!
EMMA
Father is right. He really has no future for you. Look at his
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habits. He smokes, drinks, and womanizes. Yet you’ve made up your mind to marry him.
ASHLEY
As for me, Stacy had made up her mind in spending the rest of her life with. Let’s her go ahead and on our part, wish her the best. I’m pretty tired of being ill-treated by your so-called wife. I can’t wait to move in with my big sister!
STACY
In time, you, father and Emma will understand the very reason I chose to marry Anthony. Though he smokes, drinks, and womanizes, I believe he has a future ahead of him. Come to think of it, are you all perfect? I know, with God, he will change for the better! It’s quite unfortunate that Ashley, the baby of the house, understands me better than all of you. It happens, sometimes!
int. bedroom — day
Stacy, 42, has a sad look.
FADE OUT:
THE END
FADE IN:
int. living room – day
MONICA GREEN, early 40s, and her daughter SANDRA, 17, sit across from each other.
SUPER: “The Age Difference”
MONICA
My dearest daughter, I know you are fast becoming of age. As you approach the age of 18, I want you to please, when you want to settle down, marry a man who is at least ten years older than you. You can see how happy your father and I are living for the past 21 years.
int. living room – night
Sandra sits near her father, ROBERT, mid-50s.
SANDRA
Dad, I have found a man who I would like to settle down with. Now, I’m hitting 20 and would like to settle down with.
ROBERT
Who is this man, if I may ask?
SANDRA
He is Edward. Educated, skilled at his construction works, loving, dedicated, and mature. These are the qualities that had made me fall in love with him. He was raised in an orphanage home. But dad, he is well-groomed man. Maturity personified!
ROBERT
Can do you me the favor of asking him to see me? I can’t wait to see this man who perfectly fit into this description.
int. dining room – night
Sandra and EDWARD JADE sit next to each other, Sandra is on the right. Robert and Monica sit across from them. They are eating snacks.
ROBERT
Who is this august visitor who intends taking away my precious jewel away from me?
EDWARD
My name is Edward Jade, raised in an orphanage home. Your daughter is well aware of it.
MONICA
How old are you, Edward Jade?
edward
I’m 30-years old.
MONICA
All these while, I have been taken a critical look at you and I can intuitively tell that you’ll make a good husband. Considering the ten-year age difference between you and my daughter, I know, your marriage, just like ours, will not only last but be very successful. My dear husband, I think we should engage them right away. This rare gift is a must keep for us; we mustn’t let him slip our hands to be caught in another woman’s arms. Pardon my manners. My name are Monica and his is Robert. However, we are together addressed as Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Green.
ROBERT
My dear, I think you’re right! At
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this point, Edward, I want to ask if you have anything that could act as a symbol of engagement between you and Sandra.
EDWARD
I think I do have, sir.
Edward takes out and opens a jewelry case.
It contains a gold-coated engagement ring. Sandra has tears of joy.
ROBERT
Edward, I want you, in the presence of my wife and I, to formally engage Sandra, sitting right to you.
Edward goes down on one knee.
EDWARD
Sandra, I present to you this engagement ring. On my knees, I ask, will you marry me?
Sandra breaks out in tears.
SANDRA
Yes! Yes! Yes! I want to spend the rest of my entire days with you.
Sandra puts the ring on Sandra’s finger.
ROBERT
Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! As you all can witness, my lovely wife is not in the best frame of mind to speak. She is full of tears of unexplained joy. I’ll have to speak on her behalf. Whatever you hear from me, just accept that it’s coming from the mouth and Monica and I. from now on, treat each other as man and wife.
int. DINNER – day
Edward and Sandra sit across from each other.
EDWARD
As part of our company’s developmental policy plans, five of us, including me, were selected for training.
Sandra is unhappy.
SANDRA
What about our marital progress?
int. DINNER – night
Sandra is with ANASTASIA, MARILYN, and MAGDALENE.
SANDRA
I specially invite you all to my wedding which is coming up in the next six months. Please, Marilyn, Anastasia, and Magdalene, come to my wedding. Although my Edwards was raised in an orphanage home, his maturity is far better than most of us who had been nurtured by our parents.
MARILYN
Indeed, you are in love with Edward. Though we ladies would love to be present on your wedding day, it’s quite unfortunate that we won’t be around because of our final year project defense in school. You know, you finished before us. Though we are age mates, your level seems to be higher than us. But we’ll send you presents.
SANDRA
Okay. It’s all good. I wish you all the best with your individual projects!
int. bedroom – night
A wedding picture of Edward and Sandra is on the wall.
Sandra had a manilla envelop on the bed. She looks at pictures of Edward at nightclub tables with other women.
FADE OUT:
THE END
FADE IN:
int. living Room — day
CATHERINE sits on a large sofa.
Sounds of dishes being cleaned in the distance.
SUPER: “Our Story”
VINCE, 13, passes through the living room on his way to the front door.
catherine
Whose place are you going to?
VINCE
Mom, by now, I think you should know where I’m going to!
Vince stops at the door.
VINCE (Cont’d)
Every now and then, you’re fond of asking me of my whereabouts. Mom; don’t you now that I’m a grown young man of 13 years?
CATHERINE
Vince, what has come over you? Son, did I do you any wrong asking where you’re going at this time of the morning? This is just 7:30 AM, you know.
VINCE
Mom, a lot has come over me! Mom, a lot! Of course, no thanks to you!
Catherine stands and stares at Vince. Vince has his hand on the door handle.
CATHERINE
Vince, have you washed the plates, cleaned the louvers, swept your room and ours?
VINCE
Mom, I’ll do just that when I get back home! By the way, I want to visit Oasis, my friend. His place is a few blocks away.
RICHARD, Catherine’s spouse, comes in from another room.
RICHARD
Vince, before you walk out that door, I’d love to have a word with you.
Richard sits on the sofa.
RICHARD (cont’d)
Honey, kindly sit with me, sweetheart, all will be fine.
Catherine sits and holds hands with Richard.
RICHARD (cont’d)
Boy, can you come meet us over here?
Vince stays where he is.
RICHARD (cont’d)
Vince, I was at the kitchen when I heard you yell at your mom over a question that didn’t call for it. You even went ahead telling her that you’re now a grown man of 13! It’s alright! But should you answer the way you just did?
VINCE
No dad.
RICHARD
Good! I want to figure out something. You said you’re a grown man of 13, meaning you’re and adolescent! You’re a teenager! Wow! Congratulations, Vince! Welcome to manhood! Before I get into the discussion proper, I’d like to ask, my son, when will you be 13?
vince
Next month.
RICHARD
Right! That means you’re 12 for now, right?
vince
Yes.
RICHARD
Can you now say that you’re actually 13 as at now?
vince
No.
Vince frowns and Catherine cries.
RICHARD
Oh! Did I hear you say “No”? You must be kidding me! You told your mom you were a grown man of 13. Yet, you will be 13, come next month. I guess you can’t wait for it! Ha, ha, ha, you’ve made me laugh! Of course, no thanks to your rather exuberant behavior! Honey, wipe your tears.
Catherine wipes her tears.
RICHARD (cont’d)
Honey, remember when we agreed to tell Charles our story when he clocks 13?
CATHERINE
Yes, my dear.
RICHARD
I think we have to let the cat out of the bag. His wants to be exuberant. Yes, it’s natural, you know. Let’s tell him now before he loses it and like the old saying, a stich in time saves nine, the earlier Vince is told our story, the better for us all. What do you think?
CATHERINE
I concur!
RICHARD
Before we begin our story, I’ll like to let you know a few things. Being a teenager is such a wonderful experience. It’s like a transition between boyhood, as is your present state, to manhood. It's where all of your physical characteristics like your height, shoulders, and others begin to take proper shape. The cracking of your voice, the public hair in your armpit, your private part area and others are what to be expected when you hit what scientist call puberty or, in simple language, the age of maturity. In addition, the feeling that you have the world under your feet, doing things your
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own way, relating more with the opposite sex, engaging in exuberant activities like partying, smoking, and drinking would want to make the best of you. And if permitted, Vince, such a teenage will, for the rest of his or her life, suffer. Your mom and I were once teenagers like you. We heard fun, combined with the good, bad, and ugly. The consequences of our actions of our teen years have made us who we are today. Therefore, on this basis, Vince, I will let your mom begin her story, our story.
Catherine and Richard’s wedding picture is on the wall.
CATHERINE
I was the only child of my parents. Born and raised by disciplinarians, I was given the basic needs of life all through my childhood; food, best of education, shelter, clothes and above all, love and care. They ensured nothing lacked in my life because they had me quite later. After 20 years of staying married. Throughout my childhood, I was dad’s and mom’s girl until I turned 14. The devil in me began opposing their imposed strict life on me. I thought I’d reach the age where no one can control me like a robot. Dad would send me an errand like “go get me some foodstuffs across the street” but I’d refuse. I did the same to mom. I simply took advantage of their near old age. They couldn’t exert the vigor as they used to. So, the world, I thought, is under my feet! Hurray! Wonders shall never end. Because of this
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loophole, I became friends with Joyce who would introduce me to the underworld of prostitution at age 17. To me, my life was about hitting the peak of freedom. Together with other friends, we’d hump from one club to the other, getting paid heavily for our service by clients. Because of my age, I received what I saw as big money than my older colleagues. My lifestyle embraced alcoholism, smoking, every day and night clubbing and indiscriminate sex. As a result, at about age 19, I’d committed nothing less than five abortions! My saving grace was that I didn’t contract any sexually transmitted infection but there was a great danger ahead. On the streets of Far, the then hub of prostitutes, Joyce and I were moving around in search of potential customers when some armed men accidentally discharged three stray bullets to her chest. She died on the spot. I thought I was dead realized I’d been hospitalized for hours. How I got to the hospital is still to this day a mystery to me. Somehow, the news of the incident got to the notice of my parents whom I’ve abandoned for years. Unfortunately, they both died as a result! Rumors have it that they died of a heart attack. But how true they are, I wouldn’t know. Each time I get to remember this, I feel hunted. After I heard they were both dead, I felt a little saddened at first. But that made me sink more in what was called hustling. For the next seven
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years, I was into all kinds of men for money. I never cared what would happen to me, since I’m used to the herculean job. I’d just a certain clubhouse, dashing home when I collided with a stranger. “What’s wrong with you?” He asked, yelling at me, “Look next time before taking a leap.” “I’m sorry” I apologized, taking a good look at his handsome face. Though he was a stranger, I knew there was something special about him. I couldn’t just place my finger to it. I knew something in me was about to manifest. But I heard no idea of what it would be. As he was about leaving my presence, I said: “You’re good-looking and handsome. I’m Catherine and you?” I thought he’d snub me, seeing my rather provocative dressing. To my utter surprise, he smiled. “I’m Richard by name!” “Do you mind if I asked you of your phone number?” “No, I don’t! This is my complimentary card. Please, have it. Call me anytime.” He left my presence. It was then I was able to place a finger as to what made him special. It was done on me that Richard was the man for me! This was the strangest of all thoughts I’ve ever perceived in my entire life! A stranger I met for the first time being my true love? “That’s unimaginable!” one would say. Beginning our conversation through phone, our just built platonic friendship soon grew into a more intimate one. It was at this point I knew to turn a new leaf from my dirty old past would be in my interest. As our relationship blossomed, he thought me how to
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perceive life positively and see the true worth of myself. Through determination and with his support, I became disengaged from smoking, drinking, and indiscriminate sex. I must confess it wasn’t an easy one. There were times where he’d catch me in the act; drinking, smoking, and sometime attending to a client. But he never gave up on me! At last, I gave up on them; embracing what was to come along, the responsibility of marriage. I was 19 at the time I met Richard. We dated for five years and eventually got married. The following year, I was blessed with a son and that son is, you! We later tried making more babies but failed. The doctors we visited, including our late family doctor, Dr. Carr, told me that I won’t be able to conceive again because my womb has been seriously affected. To be frank, it was a big blow to Richard and me. But we decided to move on by loving each other. We agreed to raise our only son, you, the best way possible for him to become a responsible adult. Staying out of trouble and avoiding any vices from the early toddling ages to the formative teen ages were what we agreed on. Pardon us if we’ve been strict on you. All we’ve ever wanted was your good because we love and believe in you. I agreed with him because the way he handled family issues, after three years of stayed married. Richard would strike an almost, even balance between his office work schedule and time with me, the then housewife and later us, when you
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came on the scene. In my view, his commitment to family matters from the home front to handling had, till this day, been applause worthy. Through him I realized that no matter our busy schedules are, family matters come first above everything else. And the man I’ve truly come to love, Vince, is that man sited to your right, your father, my husband, Richard.
Vince gives his father a surprised look. Richard puts his hand on Vince’s shoulder.
RICHARD
I was born a twin. My brother, Franklin, was my exact opposite. His sticky fingers prevented him from being a faithful son. By the way, my mom died giving birth to Franklin and me. My dad later left and placed us under the custody of our aged grandmother. The reason for us sudden he left us still remains unknown. We were barely eight months when he left us. I’ve never seen his face, even up till this day! My aged grandmother tried raising us to the best part of morality. However, the stubborn attitude of Franklin encouraged the company of bad friends. Franklin had been unrepentantly stubborn since the age of five. She tried making him submissive but all her efforts were rendered void. Thirteen years later, then 16, it was unknown to us that Franklin had joined a popular four-member robbery gang, popularly known as the Real Gang of Robbers or RGR for short. He left our Isle home,
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where we were born and spent our formative years, to God knew where, for about five years, until a time came. Details of his nefarious activities with the gang would be disclosed when the long arm of the Isle law came descending on them! After an unsuccessful robbery operation, Franklin was the only survivor after an intense gun shootout with men of the Isle Police Force. My lookalike was arrested and jailed for multiple murders and robbery attempts and rape. After the proper investigation, the judge’s verdict read: “Death by Firing Squad”. We were told Franklin was to be executed the following day by my distant friend. My grandmother died on the spot! Somehow, I summoned the courage to follow her to where it was to happen, at the outskirt of Isle. We moved to that area. Although scared to the bone to hear that my twin brother would be killed and knowing about his predicament so late, his ending this sad way wouldn’t be surprised to me. I expected it all along! The next morning, at about 8:45AM, I saw Franklin and seven others tried each to individual trees and at distant, a soldier was assigned to each of them; waiting for the commander’s “shoot” order. The commander was staring at us from a three-story building through a large transparent louvre. The soldier assigned to execute Franklin was mean looking; I could hardly withstand his face. Immediately the clergyman approached each of whom I saw as the condemned to death persons,
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the commander’s “shoot” order saw the vibration of sounds of bullets sprayed over their bodies, including that of Franklin. That was how he ended his course on earth. I left the execution site a sad person. I didn’t give a hoot of her consoling me. Afterall, it’s medicine after death, I thought. On my way home, I came in contact with a stranger who would become my wife, your mother. That was where our story began. She’s been my very backbone and the reason I’m still strong, in spite of what had happened in the past. Like the saying, “iron sharpens iron”, our stories, now our story, we unveiled to each other slowly but steadily healed our past wounds of insecurity, doubt, fear and guilt as our love grew through the years. Just as your mother said, staying out of trouble and avoiding any vices from the toddling ages to the formative teen ages was what we agreed on at the way to nurturing you. Son, we love you, we believe in you and we care about you. But nurturing you in the strictest price your mother and I would have to pay to show you the only path to a responsible adulthood. Wished there were other ways. Grandmother told me this when I was your age: “Family is a showcase center of unity. It is only when there is unity a family stands. Without it, its center can’t hold and when the center can’t hold, things fall apart. I’ve been leaving the life ever since, despite my brother’s wayward behavior to divide us as a family.
Richard stands.
RICHARD (cont’d)
Do you still want to visit Oasis?
VINCE
No dad. Dad, mom. I’m very sorry for my unruly behavior and what I’ve been trying to do.
CATHERINE
What have you been trying to do, my dear son?
VINCE
Mom, Oasis was about introducing me to drug pushing in Grayville. He works with a drug dealer. He wanted to introduce me to him. That was the reason I wanted to leave the house that early. I’m sorry mom.
RICHARD
Oh, my goodness! How come you didn’t tell you were so interested in drug pushing? For how long this had been without our knowing? Don’t you know it’s a criminal offense?
VINCE
Dad, I’m sorry. I promise this won’t happen again! I’ll always be mom’s and dad’s boy!
RICHARD
You’d better be, Vince or you won’t find it any funny at all! I will change your school and ensure that you caught off your ties with Oasis.
Catherine hugs and kisses Vince.
CATHERINE
(Whispers)
I believe in my son. He’s my boy and yours, honey! Can you now wash the dish and do the household chores, please?
VINCE
Yes, mom!
Vince runs into the kitchen
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SUPER: “Eight Year Later”
VINCE 21, is at a computer. He dictates to the computer.
VINCE 21
The story stems from what my dad and mom told me as their stories, what they later saw as our story, to keep me away from trouble and any vices because of the love, care and affection they had for me as their only son. Over the years, what they told me as stories are now what have become a family legacy and what I’ll live to tell my children. I specially dedicate this article to them; my mom, the late Catherine Russ and my dad Richard Russ.
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THE END