I got a very great story for a TV soap, which I've been working on for over a year now because I love TV series more than the movies. If the story ends up in a professional Teleplay writer's hand, the estimated length of the film I believe will be a minimum of 9 hours, i.e. if the producers intend that the soap weekly length will be 20minutes, which means it will be shown for six months precisely

The soap will be titled FRIENDS OR FOE or FELLAS.

FRIEND OR FOE: 4 friends. 4 tribes. 4 lives. 4 secrets.

SHORT STORY

The story is based on the life of four friends from different tribes that met each other in the university as course mates. After their graduation, nature brought them back together after years of departure in Lagos , there they got married to their dream girls they met back in school. Because of their long time relationships, they proposed to their wives and married them the same time. They also organize a special meeting at their house every first Saturday to unite with each other and have fun.
Months past in their lives when secrets of who they really are, starts revealing itself.

EPISODES

1) PROPOSE
2) MARRIAGES.
3) THE MEETING.
4) THE MEETING II.
5) FLASHBACK.
6) FLASHBACK II
7) CHILD
CHILDREN.
9) CHIEF JONATHAN.
10) THE CALLING.
11) JUST BUSINESS.
12) MAKING AMMENDS.
13) 13YEARS EARLIER
14) THE BEGINNING
15) PRESENT
16) OLD FRIENDS.
17) CON.
18) HUMAN IMMUNE VIRUS.
19) OGECHI.
20) SEDUCTION.
21) IBIWARI.
22) THE DO’S AND DON’TS.
23) FOR ADE’S EYE’S ONLY.
24) SUICIDE.
25) MOLE.
26) KARMA.

MAIN CAST

MOHAMMED ABDULKAREM
Mohammed is a rich 32yrs old Muslim and a business tycoon that deals in electronics. Mohammed is very kind and honest, he originated from Niger state and graduated from the University of Abuja with masters’ degree in business administration, and he grew up in Abuja , based and works in Lagos . Mohammed is the first child of three children (2boys and a girl) of Alhaji and Mrs. Abdul Kareem and a friend to obinna, ini, Adebayo, mofe, atim, Ibiwari and married to oluchi.

OBINNA JUDE OKAKA
Obinna A.K.A Mega is a very rich (2nd richest amongst the 4) 31yrs old Christian, estate manager, fraudster and a drug dealer. Obinna is a chain smoker and arrogant, he originated from Abia state and graduated from the University of Abuja with Bachelor of Arts in business administration and gained his masters’ degree in business administration in Yale University abroad, and he grew up in Abuja , based and works in Lagos . Obinna is the last child of four children (2boys and 2 girls) of chief sir and Lolo Mrs. Okaka and a friend to Mohammed, ini, Adebayo, atim, Ibiwari, oluchi and married to mofe.

INI-OBONG EKETEKA
Ini-obong A.K.A ini is a rich (3nd richest amongst the 4) 34yrs old Christian, generator dealer and con artist. Ini is very smart and gay, he originated from cross-rivers state and graduated from the University of Abuja with Bachelor of Arts in business administration, and he grew up in Calabar, based and works in Lagos . Ini is a twin and the only male child of Mr. and Mrs. eketeka and friends to Mohammed, Adebayo, atim, Ibiwari, oluchi, Obinna and atim's ex-husband.

ADEBAYOR ADENIYI
Adebayo A.K.A ade is a very rich ( richest amongst the 4) 33yrs old Pagan, car dealer and ritualist. Ini is a geek, weird and junkie, he originated from Lagos state and graduated from the University of Abuja with Bachelor of Arts in business administration, and he grew up in Lagos , based and works in Lagos . ade is the only child of his abusive mother and friends to Mohammed, ini, atim, lucius( co- cultist), oluchi, Obinna, atim and married to I.B.

OLUCHI CYNTHIA ABDULKAREM
Oluchi is a 30yrs old Christian and medical diagnostician. Oluchi is very hygienic and kind, she originated from Enugu state and graduated from the University of Abuja with bachelor of medicine in medicine, and she grew up in Enugu , based and works in Lagos . Oluchi is the last child of four female children of Mr. and Mrs. James and friends to atim, Adebayo, atim, ini, Ibiwari, mofe, Obinna and married to Mohammed.


MOFE OKAKA
Mofe is a 29yrs old Christian, ex-model and house wife. Mofe is very loyal but stubborn, she originated from Lagos state and graduated from the University of Abuja with Bachelor of Arts in home management, and she grew up and based in Lagos . Mofe is the only child of her divorced parents, chief Jacobs, madam confirm (a beer parlour owner) and friends to Adebayo, atim, ini, Ibiwari, oluchi, Mohammed and married to obinna.


ATIM ABIGAIL ASIKA
Atim is a wealthy 34yrs old Christian and local fashion designer. Atim is mean and stubborn, she originated from Akwa ibom state and graduated from the University of Abuja with bachelor of arts in business administration(ini and friends class mate), and she grew up in Abuja, based and works in Lagos. Atim is the first child of four children (2boys and 2 girls) of her widow mother and friends to mofe, Adebayo, Ibiwari, oluchi, Mohammed, obinna and ini's ex-wife.


IBIWARI ADENIYI
Ibiwari A.K.A I.B is a 30yrs old Christian and house wife. I.B is smart and garrulous, she originated from Lagos state and graduated from the University of Abuja with bachelor of arts in business administration, and she grew up and based in Lagos . I.B is the fourth child of five children (3boys and 2 girls) of mr and Mrs. meji and friends to mofe, atim, oluchi, Mohammed, obinna and ade's wife.


CHRISTIAN
Christian is a wealthy 31yrs old Christian and obinna's assistant. Christian is conning, he originated from Abia state. he grew up with obinna in Abuja , based and works in Lagos . Christian is obinna's friend, employee and primary school mates.

EPISODE 1

“PROPOSE”

ADEBAYOR, OBINNA and INI are in obinna’s sitting room, conversing about how they proposed to their women, when MOHAMMED walks in gentlemanly into obinna’s sitting room speechless.
“how did it go?” Obinna ask Mohammed in a light tone.
Mohammed takes a big sigh.
“she accepted,” he replies with relief and sits with them.
Adebayor, Obinna and Ini become relieved, because they thought the opposite.

SIX HOURS EARLIER, Mohammed is in his office at his large electronic shop when he received a phone call from OLUCHI, telling him that she’s leaving his house, that the hospital she is working for has secured an accommodation for her.

At Obinna’s house, MOFE visits obinna and invites him to a modeling concert she’ll be amongst the models, which obinna agrees to be there.

At Ini’s house, ATIM is with her baggage leaving when ini stops her.
“don’t leave” said Ini.
“why?”
“why? You’re my girl friend.” Ini answered.
“am I?” Atim replied sarcastically.
Atim then intimated on how Ini is not playing his role as boyfriend, that she’s going back to Abuja.
“what do you wish me do?” Ini ask Atim.
Atim takes a deep breath.
“I came here to buy goods, I’ve bought it. I need to return to Abuja, alright?”
“I want you to stay.” Ini replied.
Atim chuckles.
“I don’t live here, I lives in Abuja.”
“what can I do for you to stay?” Ini insisted.
Atim cackles.
“only if you proposes to me.” Atim replied reluctantly.
To Atim’s surprise, Ini rushes to his bedroom, brought out a ring, kneels before Atim and proposes to her and Atim accepts pensively.

At Adebayor’s office, OBIWARI visits, asking him to give him a post in his company that she’s in need of a job. Adebayor then concludes that his girlfriend can never work for him, rather he’ll pay her monthly.

FIVE HOURS EARLIER, Obinna is in his house when Mohammed called and ask him whether he’ll be chanced to catch a lunch with him, when obinna added that he’ll be attending a modeling concert in two hours, Mohammed then insisted to join obinna, which obinna accepts.

ONE HOUR EARLIER, Obinna is with Mohammed and CHRISTIAN who is driving them, waiting for Mofe outside the concert venue, when Ini called Mohammed and told him that he has proposed to Atim, that he didn’t plan it. Ini also apologizes for defiling the friendship agreements.
Mohammed then told Obinna what Ini said, Obinna then decides to propose to Mofe at this hour.
Moments later, Mofe enters the car and obinna brought out one of his rings he was wearing and propose to Mofe, she accepts confusingly.

THIRTY MINUTES EARLIER, Mohammed, Obinna and Ini are at obinna’s sitting room, when Mohammed dials Adebayor’s number, Adebayor who is still with Ibiwari in his office answered Mohammed’s call, when Mohammed told him about the present proposing situation.
“I’ll propose to mine before coming to obinna’s house.” Ade replied whisperingly.
Ade then kneels before Ibiwari and proposed to her with an invisible ring and she accepts.
At Obinna’s house, Mohammed dashes off to propose to his woman (Oluchi).
Mohammed enters a jewelry shop and purchases a ring and called Oluchi, Oluchi told him that she’s in the hospital; Mohammed then rushes to the hospital.
At the hospital, Mohammed was told that Oluchi is attending to a patience at sick bay. Mohammed rushes to sick bay, sees Oluchi and moves to where she was, sweating, kneels before Oluchi in front of patience.
“Oluchi Cynthia James, will you kindly accept this ring as a yes to marry me?” Mohammed proposes.
“don’t say no to this, doc.” A MALE PATIENT added.
“opportunity comes but once.” A FEMALE PATIENT concluded.
“I accept the ring.” Oluchi answers angrily, after being for a moment.
At Oluchi’s office, Oluchi and Mohammed argue about proposing in front of patience.
Moments later after a few words changed between Mohammed and Oluchi, they reconcile and hug each other.
“thank you for asking me to marry you.” Oluchi speaks soothingly.
“you’re welcome.” Mohammed replied.

SEVEN HOURS EARLIER, Atim is with Ini on the bed in Ini’s room, when Ini stood up to take a shower as a diversion, because Atim was pressuring him to make love to her. Atim then gives herself a personal thought, concerning her and Ini’s relationship, whether it’ll lead to marriage or whether he’s trying to dump her.

In Mofe’s car, Mofe’s MANAGER called her asking her whether she has arrived town for the modeling concert, Mofe replied that she’s on her way, but she’ll first visit her boyfriend, when her manager ask her how serious is the.
“for the past two years plus he has not said anything about marriage.” Said Mofe.
Mofe’s manager then inserted that Mofe should forget that guy (Obinna) and be business oriented.

At Ibiwari’s family house, Ibiwari is dressing up to leave for a job interview, with her YOUNGER SISTER in the room, when her younger sister asked her where (The Company) she’s going.
“at my boy friend’s company.” Ibiwari replied.
As surprise as Ibiwari’s younger sister was, she ask Ibiwari what is the next step to her (Ibiwari) and Ade’s relationship.
“I don’t know how serious he is we’ve been dating for about ten years now, but if any guy that is cute guy should propose to me first, Ade will be history.” Ibiwari replied while dressing up.

At Mohammed’s house, Oluchi was in Mohammed room packing her clothes inside her box, when MOHAMMED’S MAID enters the room and ask Oluchi where she’s going, Oluchi told her about the hospital securing an accommodation for her.
“madam oga love you well well o, every time en dey talk about you o, Oluchi this, Oluchi that, I pray say una go marry soon.” Mohammed’s maid concurred.
Oluchi then wears a dazzling smile.
“I pray so too.” Said Oluchi in low toned.

PRESENT, in Abuja at Atim’s parent’s house, in the sitting room ATIM’S MOTHER who’s a widow was watching T.V when Atim called her on phone telling her that ini has proposed to her, Atim’s mom was happy and thankful.

In Enugu at oluchi’s parent’s house, OLUCHI’S MOTHER and OGECHI, oluchi’s single and exuberant elder sister in her thirties, are in the kitchen when Oluchi called her mother telling her that Mohammed has proposed to her today and she says yes, Ogechi then heard from her mother and becomes unhappy.

At MOFE MOTHER’S OFFICE, Mofe called her mother telling her how Obinna proposed to her, Mofe mother was cheerful to the good news.
“this calls for a celebration.” Mofe’s mother concluded.

At Ibiwari’s family house, Ibiwari returned home and met her PARENTS and younger sister in the sitting room, when Ibiwari’s younger sister ask Ibiwari how was the job interview.
“my Ade gave me something more than a job.” Ibiwari replied while smiling.
Ibiwari’s parents eavesdropped to Ibiwari’s words and become curious when she told them that Ade proposed to her today.
“where is the ring?” Ibiwari’s younger sister added.
“he proposed with an invisible ring.” replied Ibiwari.
Ibiwari’s parents and younger sister becomes dumbfounded.

END OF EPISODE 1

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