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♪ Close your eyes with me Start imagining ♪

♪ A world full of love ♪

♪ We can change the stars With our hands and hearts ♪

♪ Make them shine on us ♪

♪ But no, no, don't worry, darlin' ♪

♪ They won't stop staring But soon they'll be caring ♪

♪ Come from near and far ♪

♪ With their hands and hearts ♪

♪ 'Cause it's time to stand up... ♪

You're going to pay ten thousand.

It's OK, OK, can go, go, please.

I'm late! I'm late! I'm late!

♪ I'm a drop of water ♪

♪ But you know together ♪

♪ We're the ocean deep ♪

Go, go, go!

-Oga, you said two minutes? -Yeah.

-Two minutes? Two minutes? -Mm-hmm.

If... If you wait for me, ma, I just go here and buy something.

Madam, I need to go now. I don't have much time to waste.

Ah!

You won't go, see traffic now. Where will you go?

Madam, I dey go. I gets other places to go. Abeg.

No wahala. How much be your money?

My money now 5k.

I no have 5k-o. Only 4,000 I tell you.

Wahala now. Give it.

Shit! My bag!

Kambili!

You're late again.

Jessica, I'm... I'm so sorry. I...

Sorry for yourself! You're what?

-I... -Please, please, please.

You are, uh... uh... your grandmother just died.

Your grandmother had a cat. The cat died.

Then she called her neighbors to cry with her.

Yes or no?

Do you understand me or not?

I don't understand.

You don't understand what?

-You don't understand? -Yeah.

But I thought you wrote in your CV

that you can speak Yoruba fluently?

Another lie.

Can you see you're a pathetic liar?

Anyway, now explain to me, why did you come to work late?

When...

My grandmother is dead.

My grandmother is dead.

-Yes. -Don't even do that,

you want to cry.

Should they get you a bucket?

Don't try it!

Just explain to me, why are you late to work?

-I'm sorry. -Sorry for yourself.

You need to explain to me. I want to know why you're late to work.

Do you think this company is built with paper?

It won't happen again.

It will not even happen again!

It can't happen again.

You know what, Kambili,

go and meet the HR and collect your suspension letter.

-Ah, suspension? -Ah, what?

Ah, Jessica, come on now...

-Ah, what? -I never reached that one.

-Now, please. -Listen,

if you don't leave now, I'll have you beaten up.

Just give me my final warning letter.

Final what? Final what?

You have a good shape but lack sense.

Don't... don't even start!

-Help me beg her. -Kambili, you're late.

It doesn't matter, just go and beg her for me.

Kambili, you want me to die?

Ah, please. By the way, nice shoes!

Please shut up!

Can't even help somebody.

I dreamt that I was going to...

that I was going to climb up the corporate ladder.

Was going to be my own Boss Lady, all powerful...

I walk into a place, I'm calling the shots.

Wetin happen?

Nothing.

I do hear you.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Please go away.

Listen, this is just a suspension letter.

Seriously, I know I was kidding before.

Listen, it's just six weeks off duty, no pay. That's it.

No what?

No pay.

What?

-They won't pay me? -No, no... They'll pay you double.

Chidi!

Chidi, Chidi, Chidi, Chidi, Chidi, Chidi.

My life is over! My rent!

Chidi, my rent is due. My landlord. My landlord.

-Ah, ah! -Chidi...

Kambili, but you said you were saving for your rent now.

That was like, three months ago!

Abeg, keep quiet.

I'm talking about losing my job, you're telling me about rent is due.

Who asked you?

Hey!

Kambili... Kambili...

What?

Kambili, you did pay that rent three months ago, did you?

-Leave me! -Oh, my God!

Kambili.

What-oo?

Are those new shoes?

-They're nice, right? -Yeah, really nice.

I...

had...

Chidi...

Chidi... please, please, we're friends, but please don't judge me.

Don't judge me!

-You don't know my story. -Mm-hmm.

-You've not walked in my shoes. -Mm-hmm!

Chidi, you don't know what I've been through.

I'm not, I'm not laughing with you, stop!

Don't judge me!

My dear, you're overdoing it.

But listen...

On a more serious note.

I'm going to have to say this because I love you, Kambili.

Come to work early! It's not that hard to do, my guy.

Do you understand? Just come to work early!

Please now.

Imagine coming to work here without you.

Have you heard?

Chidi...

Chidi...

Chidi, I've hit rock bottom.

-It's OK. It's OK. -Chidi, I've hit rock bottom.

-What else can happen to me? -It's OK.

-It's OK, it's just a phase. -What else can happen to me?

I wasn't going to do this today.

But... here we are.

I was going to do this on Friday but...

Friday is my birthday.

You were going to breakup with me on my birthday?

I, uh...

I forgot, actually.

Sorry. I forgot.

Honestly. I mean, it's... It's not me, OK? It's...

Hang on a sec.

It's not, uh... It's not you.

It's me. That's... That's what I wanted to say. It's not you, it's me.

What I'm saying is, I'm sorry. OK? Can we just leave it there?

You're breaking up with me using...

cliché lines.

You can't even get it right.

Kambili, I said I'm sorry, OK?

I thought we were good together.

I thought everything was OK.

You told me that you wanted to get married.

I... I thought you were going to...

propose today.

You thought I was going to pro...

Kambili,

if I led you on, I'm sorry, OK?

That wasn't really my intention but...

Come on, let's be honest here.

OK, let's... just between me and you, let's be honest.

You're not really a...

you know...

not exactly...

Exactly what?

You know.

I don't know.

Are you...?

You're really going to make me say this, aren't you?

Wife material.

OK? You're not exactly wife material.

What are you talking about? Of course I am.

-Of course you're not. -I am.

-Not. -Am!

Sure...

Wife material that's...

I...

-Um... -Calm down, OK? Calm down.

Look. OK.

You are actually the best girlfriend I've ever had.

-Really, the best girlfriend. -It's amazing.

Babe, that is...

That is perfect.

John...

Just... keep that...

keep that there for now.

I'm not looking for a girlfriend.

OK? What I want is a wife.

Someone who's actually responsible, you know.

And focused and prudent.

Maybe someone who's a little driven. You know, just...

I'm sorry, OK? That's all I'm saying. I'm sorry.

John, I'm...

I'm responsible and focused and...

and all those other things that you mentioned.

John, please, I beg you. Please, baby...

Don't break up with me, please. John, I need you.

Please.

Sure.

Except, uh...

This isn't about you, OK?

Really, this... this is about me and what,

what I want in a woman.

I will take all the responsibility, it's just...

You don't have what I'm looking for, all right?

Not in a real woman.

You just don't have it. I'm sorry.

OK, don't be mad.

What... What if I could prove to you that I can be

responsible and...

all those other things that you mentioned?

Can you even remember the other things I mentioned?

Mention one other thing I said apart from responsible.

Can you remember?

Thought so.

♪ You're speaking a language ♪

Yeah.

♪ I don't understand... ♪

John, please.

John.

See you around.

♪ I need you to give me a sign ♪

♪ I'm reaching my end ♪

♪ Let's go to a place ♪

♪ We won't leave no trace ♪

♪ We're heading to heaven ♪

♪ And there's no coming back ♪

He said I'm not wife material.

Me.

Kambili Maduka.

Can you imagine?

I'm so sorry.

Sorry.

He said I'm not... responsible

and focused and...

Some other things that he mentioned.

But you know I am.

Oh, wait... um...

Did you say you just bought this dress?

Mm-hmm.

Thought you said you were broke?

Chidi, please, can you just focus?

-OK. -Can you focus?

Why are you talking about my bank account?

-Are you sleeping? -No!

No.

No.

And, well, if you think about it...

First of all, he didn't break up with you over a text message.

Or on your birthday. You know like...

Look on the bright side, Kambili.

What stupid bright side is there?

What do you want me to say?

What dirty bright side?

-What do you want me to say? -What are you even talking?

Instead of you to be calling him names.

Sure you can't fight for me? You're my friend.

You can't ask me for his address, so you can go and beat him up?

Organize area boys.

Beat him. Put him in the hospital.

You... You don't mean that.

No...

I just want him back.

Chidi, I still love him.

It's OK.

It's OK.

What did I do?

-What did I do? -It's OK. It's OK.

And then...

Now this?

All in one day?

For one person?

It's not fair... Yay!

Sorry. Sorry. Please...

-Chidi... -Sorry, sorry, sorry...

I'm awake.

Sorry.

I must get him back.

Ah, I will get him back!

I will prove to him...

that I can be...

that I can be...

many shades

and plenty yards

of wife material.

Yeah...

I will get him back.

I will get him back.

How do you intend to do that, huh?

Make a list of the goals you want to pursue.

Save more, spend less.

Stop buying things on impulse.

And stop spending above your means.

-And stop trying... -I don't buy anything on impulse.

Yes!

I bought everything.

Yes, yes, yes, yes...

Yes!

Yes, this is it!

Oh, Kambili, you're too much!

I need to call, Chidi!

I need to! I need to! I need to! I need to! I need to!

Tell him... tell him... Chidi, pick up!

Pick up. Pick up. Pick up.

Chidi!

I finally got it!

Got what?

Ha! Listen, I have this mad business idea like... Oh!

Like, oh, my gosh, I can't.

OK, calm down, Kambili. Listen.

This idea, it will have John see me as a brand new person.

He will finally see that I can be focused on something

and make something grow.

Then he'll come back kneeling! And begging!

"Kambili, please take me back!

Marry me!"

Finally!

OK, great!

Well done!

What do you mean?

Don't...

Don't you want to hear the idea?

Can we talk about this later? I'm going in for a meeting.

Oh.

Cool.

What is wrong with you? So much nothing at all.

Darling, sit, sit, sit, sit, sit.

-Listen. -Hmm?

These bundles are not bad.

-Abi? -Hm.

Why are you not at work?

I called in sick.

Oh, Kambili, leave me, I can't kill myself.

I'm not judging you, I'm just wondering

how on Earth they keep believing your lies.

Lie lie girl.

Look, I just wanted to spend more time with Jesse.

He came back in yesterday.

-Oh... -Mm-hmm.

-I see... -Mm-hmm...

Like living together is not spending enough time.

I said more time.

Emphasis on "more."

Yes, ma.

-And with good reason, too. -OK.

-Because. -What?

Boom!

-No! -Yes!

You're engaged!

I'm so engaged! Darling, look at that!

He proposed yesterday.

Oh, Kambili, it was so romantic.

I wish you were there to see it.

Congratulations.

-Thank you. -I'm so happy for you.

You're going to be maid of honor, that's not a request.

-Yeah, of course, of course. I got you. -Mm-hmm.

How many karats to you think this is?

And he's working very hard.

It's a nice ring.

Hey, did you see my favorite person?

Hi, Jesse!

Aww...

Second favorite, obviously.

Congratulations, you guys.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

Awww... you guys look so cute.

Who? Yeah we are cute, I suppose.

We are. More so me than her.

Good.

What's up?

Kam has a business idea.

-What? That's new. -Yeah!

I almost forgot about that. Um...

I had to come talk to you guys because,

obviously you are the business person in the group.

-I am. -And you, Biodun, you...

Um...

I like how you think.

But of course, you like how I think.

Sometimes.

-Guys, sorry, I have to take this. -Excuse me?

-Take who? -Hello?

Yes, this is Jesse.

Anyway.

Yeah.

So how do you plan on starting this, uh...

business idea of yours with no money?

I mean, we all know you're broke.

What, don't be angry now, I'm just telling you the truth.

Somebody has to tell you, Kambili.

After insulting me.

You just had to rain on my parade.

Yeah, sorry, hmm?

-Sorry for yourself. -Let me see.

Let me see now!

Ta-da! There it is.

-An art gallery? -Yeah.

Why?

Are you really asking me this again?

Come on, stop now. Are you joking?

No, seriously, I would never have thought.

Well, it's to make John jealous, like, to prove him wrong.

He needs to know that I'm a...

I can be focused and responsible and like, I can get my life together.

And that I'm a wife material.

That's good, John.

John, John.

He's my boyfriend.

Your ex-boyfriend!

Well, let me be the judge of that!

What you need to be judging, Kambili,

is new blood.

Fresh meat!

New men, new days.

New dates.

I have a colleague.

I mean, well...

He likes me small but...

You know, I'm all loved up now.

So yes, baby, you can date him.

Yeah, sure, you ring is really cute, but...

no, I don't know... I mean...

He likes you.

Oh, please, it's only a small amount.

You try, you rub lipstick...

Kambili, I'm so sorry.

I have to rush off the planning committee.

I'll catch up with Biodun and I'll help you, I promise.

-It's OK. -Babe.

-Seriously? -Sorry.

Bye.

It's good to see you.

Yeah.

So, like I said.

You guys can sit down, have this date.

Did she tell you how we met?

At work. I guess.

It was a sunny day in...

What do you do, sir?

I work with Biodun.

All right.

This is definitely not going to work.

I can't do this, sorry.

No, we're not done. We're getting along.

Are we now?

Yes.

Say my hi to Biodun.

You tell her that yourself when you see her.

That guy is clearly obsessed with you, babes.

He needs to go for prayer and fasting. Advice him, please.

-Babe? -Hmm?

Who's obsessed with you?

Don't mind her, don't mind her, she's just talking about my colleague.

Who is not obsessed with me.

Well...

I will not be assisting anybody with anything anymore.

Seems fair enough. Thank you.

OK, guys, now...

Kambili, back to your business idea.

Oh, yeah, that! See, listen...

Oh, you mean the idea, the one that she's too broke to fund, right?

Ah, come on, she's our friend. Now, let's support her.

-Yeah, thank you very much. -I was supporting before.

You heard the man.

-Let's support our friend. -Although...

honestly speaking, she is kind of broke.

Not kinda.

She's like broke, broke.

But wait.

It gets better.

Breaky, breaky plantain. Market, phew!

Dust...

broke! OK!

Guys, I'm here.

I'm still, I'm, I'm over... ugh!

Sorry now.

Listen, this is only a temporary setback.

It is only a matter of time before I will bounce back!

-Yes! -What do you mean?

-Ah-ah! -Basketball.

-A whole me, Kambili. See... -Yes, yes.

...with the grace and anointing upon my head.

Amen.

I will bounce back!

-You know nothing about... -Upon your head blessings. Amen.

Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

You know what?

Please, hold this. Please.

Please, amen, in fact, no, really, amen for real.

Please. Father, Lord, because you know

in your heart that I cannot have a broke best friend.

Because my birthday is coming up very soon.

-Yes! -And I really plead.

I know you are available.

You are up for... grabs.

Am I?

-Kambili. -John!

Hi, I, uh...

I thought that was you.

-Hi. -Hi.

You look, uh...

You look all right.

Thanks, um...

you look good, too. I love your suit.

-Thank you. -Really nice.

Hey.

Hey, babe, how are you?

Ha ha ha!

-How are you? -Ha ha!

I'm OK, um, you're early.

Yeah. That's good.

Uh...

Meet, uh...

Funmi.

Funmi, this is, uh...

Kambili.

So this is Kambili.

Yes.

Oh.

You look lovely.

Don't be rude.

Sorry. I...

Didn't mean to. This is. um...

-Um... -Ken.

Ken.

Yeah, that's nice.

See, uh... I'm hungry.

Can we go get something to eat?

Of course we can.

Um, just, give me a second, I'll be right with you.

-OK. Grab whatever seat you want. -OK.

I, uh, think I'm just going to leave you two

to have your little, um...

Date.

-Yeah. -It's a date.

A serious one.

-Sure it is. -Yeah.

Best.

I'll see you around.

I don't have any time left.

OK?

I thought I was going to be married before I'm 30. And...

I'm 29 tomorrow and still no boyfriend.

I mean, this is actually the first time...

that Kambili Maduka is admitting that she doesn't have a boyfriend.

Kambili.

You are going to drink. I am going to drink.

To you, my dear friend.

You know why?

Just throw the damn thing away.

Oh, my gosh.

OK.

We are celebrating you, my dear.

'Cause you are amazing.

You are awesome. You are brilliant.

You are hard-working.

You're smart.

You're everything a woman should be.

OK? Cheers to you, come on.

OK.

Twenty-nine is gonna look good on you.

Cheers.

That's the reason why we drink.

Now bottoms up.

Eh!

OK.

Hey, um...

Linda is going to be here any minute.

-Why didn't you mention it since? -I don't know, um...

You... You want to say hi?

To who?

-Kambili. -What?

You should try. You guys should be closer, please!

I don't want to.

Got to go. Good night.

-Hey! -Hey, baby!

Muah!

-My love. -Hi.

-How are you? -I'm good.

Ah, how was your trip?

Good. I'm just tired.

Oh, my God.

How was your day?

My day was good. Uh...

Cocktails and two glasses.

Who was here?

Kambili.

And you guys were having cocktails?

Yeah, you know, she was, uh, she was down.

She...

She broke up with John.

And how's that our business? I don't get it.

No, babes, come on now.

She was down, I was just trying to cheer her up.

I don't like it.

I really don't like it.

If she's down and she needs someone to cheer her up,

she should watch Comedy Central or something.

Why does she have to come to my boyfriend's house

and have cocktails with him? Are you an agony aunty?

Babe. Come on.

Listen.

Kambili and I are...

Just friends!

That's what you say all the time.

Yet you guys keep doing boyfriend and girlfriend stuff together.

Every single time.

-I don't like it. -My love.

Babe, I don't like it. I'm being serious.

Are you jealous?

Wait, hold on.

No way.

Linda.

My love.

Listen, there's no need to be jealous, OK?

-You're my queen. -Hmm.

I worship the ground you walk on, my queen.

I love you.

You give me butterflies.

You give me essence.

You understand. I'm crazy, crrrr... crazy about you.

You better be.

You're like, you're like, now see...

-in this our relationship, eh? -Mm-mmm.

I'm the Igbo man, you're my trade.

I can't do without you.

-I know. -Kambili has nothing on you.

She better not.

Did you miss me?

Oh, my goodness.

I can't believe you're asking me that question.

I missed you.

I missed you.

I don't know how to explain it.

I missed you, too.

Muah.

I have... something for you.

-Really? -I got you a gift. Come.

Sit.

Ah.

-What is that? -Take a guess.

-No. -Ta-da!

Babe!

Babe.

Babe, I love it. Oh, my goodness.

I know.

Woo!

Are those diamonds?

Ha ha!

Thank you, my love.

Muah!

-You rock, ah-ah! -Tell me what.

-What? -Call me, "Chief."

-Chief! -Call me, "money maker."

-Money maker! -Ome-money!

Ome-money!

You are something!

Ha ha!

-Mom! -Are you OK?

Oh, my gosh!

My God, you look a mess.

Ah! Mom?

Ah...

Calm down, it's only Mommy.

Calm down, darling.

How?

How did you get in, Mom?

Through the front door.

How did you get the key?

Is this your, "Hello, Mommy!"

What a surprise, Mommy! How are you, Mommy?

-Such a surprise..." -Mommy!

Look, I used a spare key. OK?

I mean, is it a crime to come and see your only daughter?

Is it... You know, is there a law against it nowadays?

And scare the living daylight out of her?

-What do you mean? -Mom, you...

You were staring at me while I was sleeping. It is creepy!

That's not creepy, darling.

I mean, you looked so peaceful.

Just like the first day you came out of me.

I was only enjoying the view.

-Wait a minute. -What?

What?

The keys, I...

I removed all the extra keys from that flower pot, right?

I remember, I did!

Abi, see now! Or am I going crazy?

See! There's nothing inside.

I removed the spare keys. All of them!

Look, Kambili, am I such a nuisance?

I mean, all I wanted to do was to come

and wish my only gorgeous, beautiful daughter

happy birthday and...

And you're just not appreciating my efforts.

You know what? I'll go.

I'll leave, it's OK. I'm sorry I came.

Mom.

Mom.

Mom.

OK, I'm sorry. I didn't mean it that way. OK? I'm sorry.

I really appreciate your coming here.

Thank you.

Oh, I know, darling.

Come on, jump hug!

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy birthday, my munchkin! ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

Mom, am I not too old for this?

Don't be silly. You're only what?

Twenty-seven?

What?

Twenty-nine.

-Er... -I am 29, Ma.

Are you sure?

It's my age. I should know. And... you're my mother.

You should know. You gave birth to me.

Oh, well, if you say you're 29. Then 29 it is!

It doesn't matter what the number, darling.

What matters is that, um...

Never mind.

What?

Kambili Maduka, I did not raise you this way, girl!

My grandma practically raised me.

I heard that!

Er, but it's true, Mom.

Why won't you clean up this mess? An... And do your laundry, for God's sake.

-Look at... I mean, it's disgusting. -They're...

clean.

They are on the floor. And on the chairs.

And probably in the ceiling, Kambili, come on!

I know. The floor, the chairs, everywhere is clean.

Eh!

Oh, Lordy-Lord. Lord.

-I have failed. -Mom.

-I have failed as a mother. It's over. -What?

-It's over, oh, God. -Mommy, stop this

Nollywood film thing you always do.

Stop being dramatic, chill.

Kambili, how do you expect to keep a man when you live in a room like this?

I mean...

you're practically living in a pigsty.

Can you at least be nice to me today?

It's my birthday.

Oh, don't try that emotional blackmail with me, young lady.

I invented emotional blackmail.

Hm-hmn!

This is how a young lady's house is supposed to look.

Much better!

Now, darling, how are you celebrating your birthday?

I got you cake, I got you food.

And I got you some drinks. They are in the kitchen.

-What's wrong? -I'm not celebrating.

Ah-ah.

I just want to stay in bed all day and cry.

Cry?

Why?

Are you depressed?

I lost my job.

Oh, honey.

I didn't really lose it. They suspended me.

But I know.

That they are still going to fire me at the end of the day.

Mm-hmm.

First they suspend you.

Then they realize they're better off without you.

Then comes the sack letter.

Thank you. That's what I told Chidi. But he said I was being too dramatic!

Yup, yup.

But anyhoo, it's your birthday, darling. Come on.

Go out. Do something to make yourself feel good.

That's not all.

What again?

John broke up with me.

I thought he was going to propose to me. But then...

he broke up with me.

Ah.

He says I'm not...

He said I'm not wife material.

Ah, ah, ah.

No, wait, wait. Let me ask you a question.

Did he at any point in time at all come and visit you here?

What has that got to do with anything?

-Ah, Kambili! -What?

-Can't you see? -See what?

Why would any man want to live with a woman

in a flat that looks like this?

I mean, it's so untidy!

I need him to see me as 30 yards wife material.

Mmm.

And I will.

I will show him just that. Ha-ha!

Or...

you could just get yourself another man.

You know what they say.

"To get over one man, you gots to get underneath another one."

Ew!

Oh, it works like a dream, I've tried it many times.

Disgusting!

Someone's at the door.

Mom, how can you even say that?

Disgusting.

Hmm, go and answer your door.

Disgusting my foot.

English! Ha ha!

♪ Happy birthday! ♪

♪ Kambili ♪

♪ Happy birthday ♪

♪ Kambili! ♪

Mm-hmm.

♪ Happy birthday ♪

♪ Happy birthday Happy birthday ♪

♪ Kambili ♪

Thank you, stop singing.

Man! Look at you!

-What? -Look whose house is clean today.

Well, yeah.

Oh, my gorgeous mommy!

-Hello, darling. -How are you?

-How are you doing? -I'm good.

-Good to see you. -Good to see you, too.

-Happy birthday! -Thank you!

People are coming in.

-Happy birthday, darling. -Aw, thank you!

-There you are, this is for you. -Thank you. Ah-ah!

Getting a lot of gifts this year.

-Muah, thank you. -This is for you.

Thank you, I love gifts.

Korede.

Good evening, ma!

Ah. The two of you are speaking in unison.

Oh, gosh, how cute.

Ha ha!

-Hey! -Oh, my.

-What? -Kamt.

-What happened? -The place is very clean.

Mm-hmm.

New year, new you?

Exactly what I asked.

-Shut up. -Woo!

Ha ha! Well, ladies and gentlemen, I have to leave now.

And, uh... So you guys should just have some fun.

I'm going to leave you young ones to it.

Uh, uh... Mommy, did I hear you well?

Leave we young ones? Come on.

You're the youngest lass in the house.

Oh, stop it, I like it.

Oh, yes, she's old. I mean, she has an adult daughter.

Look at me, hello!

Kambili, your friends are just the sweetest, hon.

Actually, I have a dinner date, so, have fun.

-Ah! -A date?

-Have a good time. -With who?

-Oh, and, Kambili... -With who?

...if you think about anything you want

-for your birthday... -You're dating someone?

...just let me know.

-And I'll get it for you, sharp-sharp! -Who are you dating?

-Mommy, who are you dating? -Bye, guys!

-Bye, ma! -Have a good time.

Who are you dating? Mom, who are you dating?

Just imagine this woman.

Imagine what?

Your mom is really hot, dey.

Abeg, stop. Stop talking about my mama like that in my presence.

For what now? See this guy.

Kambili, your mommy dey pepper. She's a happening babe in town.

Yourself, let's go upstairs, and get something to wear.

We are going out.

Abeg, I'm not in the mood, y'all.

What do you mean?

I'm waiting for John.

I just feel like John is going to call me up and be like:

"Birthday Fool!"

You know the same way they say April Fool's now?

Just like that.

You're joking, right?

What, you people have not heard that before?

I've seen it movies.

This is worse than I thought. Oh, my God, you need to get a life.

-Come on, we are going out. -I said I'm not in the mood.

-You will be in the mood-o! -I'm not.

No. And you will get in this mood by fire or force.

Biodun, must she drink?

I don't have time to be explaining to her why we must be in the mood.

OK? We must be in the mood.

Ah!

-My landlord. -No, no, no.

Ah. Ah... I don't think it's your landlord.

It's... It's Linda.

Linda?

Shh!

Why did you invite that "disas" please?

Be nice.

We are always nice to it.

I mean, her.

She's the one that started all these beef now, Chidi!

Listen... Listen... Listen!

I beg you in the God's name.

If you guys care about me, I really like this one.

-OK? -We done hear, we done hear.

-Now, be in formation. -We've heard you!

-Hi, baby. -Hey, baby.

Arrgh!

Stop.

Muah.

-Ah. -Yeah.

Happy birthday, Kambili.

Thank you.

-Stop. -Arh...

Is... Is this the party?

-OK, this is exactly what I was talking... -Shh.

This place looks so boring. I don't know what I'm doing here, please.

Come on, babes.

The fun is about to start.

-Is it? -Yeah.

Yeah.

-How are you? -Fine.

Mm-hmm.

Wait, wait. No, no, no. Where are you going?

Just act like you didn't see him.

It's easy for you to say.

Just act like they're the sign...

Come on, come back!

Kambili, we're here to hang out. Sit down.

And you! You'll be present for once.

It's not your birthday.

Sit down.

Dumb-ass...

Lie to me, baby.

Ha ha!

Yeah, so what did we miss?

You. Where have you been?

Um, Chidi here, has been keeping me very busy.

You know how naughty he gets.

Ha ha!

Sorry, babe.

-Wow. -What?

That's John.

OK.

Well, that's none of our business.

True that.

You guys are not even helping!

You're taking this thing for granted and I don't like it.

Um, Kambili.

I don't know how many times I've told you to let this thing go.

OK? God will give you a man who will love you in due time.

So I'm just, I'm suppose to just throw away two years?

Just like that?

Huh, Chidi?

He's right. I am not wife material.

All I need to do is to just become one. And I can win him back.

Em, you sound so desperate. As in.

Excuse you!

Oh, shut up.

So what do you want to do?

I mean, what you can do is go on lots of dates.

Like, as many dates as possible.

I think your mom also agrees with me actually...

Don't you guys get it? I don't want to see other men.

I do not want to sleep with anybody else. I want John.

Please.

Uh, OK.

Landlord!

Landlord.

I'm so sorry, sir. Good evening, sir.

Sir.

Sir, I'm so sorry, sir. Can I just collect something?

Sir. Landlord.

Oh, shit!

Pan... cakes.

God, Kambili.

Why are you sneaking into the house? You want to give me a heart attack?

The same way you sneak into my house to eat food, abi?

Oh!

-I thought it was a thief. -Ha ha!

A thief making pancakes. I must be a really good thief.

-Kind heart. -Kambili, what are you doing here?

Can't a daughter visit her mom again?

Oh, now you know how it feels.

FYI,

I was in this house last night. And I didn't see you. Where were you?

-Kambili, you really need to go. -Mother.

Come and be going.

-No, go... -I'll call you later.

Go where?

This is my mother's house. I'm here. You go to you mother's house, OK.

I'm here for the weekend. Aha!

-Hell no! -Hell, yeah.

Why not?

I have people to see. And you're making a mess. And...

You know, I just...

This is not just the right time.

-OK? I have meetings... -Hooo!

-Shit. -I smelt pancakes.

Shit.

-Hmm -So...

Who is this?

Who are you?

Um, you must be Kambili. I've heard so much about you.

And I've heard nothing about you.

Um...

Kambili, this is Bankole.

Your meeting?

He asked last night.

And I said yes.

You've been dating someone?

And now you're engaged and I'm just finding out about it?

Well, sweetheart, we really didn't mean for you to find out like this.

We were planning to tell you. Seriously. I mean...

It... It just wasn't suppose to happen like this at all.

Really, baby.

Kambili.

Enjoy your meeting.

K-Kambili, wait. Kambili.

Babe, babe, babe.

It's all right. Let her go.

I really didn't want her to find out about us like this, baby.

I know, I know, I know. She will come around. OK? She will.

But there was no way she's wasn't going to find out.

Remember...

Remember it took a while before my kids warmed up to you.

-Hmm... Yeah. Yeah. -Yeah?

Come here... it's fine.

Kambili.

You didn't sleep at home yesterday. Where were you?

Are you my father?

Kambili, that doesn't answer the question.

Where were you?

My mom's place.

She's getting married.

-No way! -Yes way.

-Can I come in? -Sure.

Are you serious?

Yeah.

I saw him at her place just now.

Wow.

That must be really interesting. That's like, great news, right?

Um, hm! OK.

Not... Not great.

This guy.

See, my mother has been engaged twice already.

Twice in this, her lifetime.

And I'm still here. I can't even get a man to propose to me.

I'm still here begging John. Begging John! Trying to show him that I'm wife material.

Look at Biodun. She's been engaged, too. Look at me, I'm still here, single.

Um...

Kambili.

-Kambili. -What?

Um...

So Biodun and I, we went by your place.

And, uh, we saw what the landlord did.

You, you literally don't have a house right now.

Ah.

You don't need to remind me.

Bili.

It's OK. OK?

It's actually OK to live in denial.

I don't know what to do. Nowhere to turn to.

I don't... I just.

I'm just tired, man.

I'm, I'm...

Bili.

No more tire, you hear?

You know exactly what to do.

What about that business plan you made in the original?

Oh, please, which business plan?

I still need to write the business plan. I still need to rent the space.

I still need to contact artists to know if they want to showcase their stuff

at my gallery...

Boy!

Oh, boy.

The only thing I can hear since you begin to talk and just talk.

When you go begin dey do stuff?

Hmm?

When are you actually going to start doing?

-I no get money. - "I no get money."

Abeg.

You have the money. All you have to do is ask your mum.

Remember.

She gave you... a blank check.

Hmm? For your birthday. Remember?

Tsk, abeg.

Kambili, what's happening?

Hah!

I'm homeless.

Is it fine if I can ask you as my friend,

and my gee...

Is it fine if I ask you, if I can

stay in your place for a few days?

I promise... see, guy, I'll be invisible.

If you dey here, I'll go dey there.

I'll blend with the furniture.

You won't know I'm in your house.

-Bam! -I promise you!

If you dey upstairs, I'll go dey downstairs.

Dey downstairs, dey upstairs.

I'll be invisible.

Yes.

Abeg, my guy. I'm homeless.

Please, I understand if you won't let me. But...

just know that if you chase me out of your house,

I dey go stay under a bridge.

Ha!

Kambili, no way you're living under the bridge.

Come on now.

I mean, I want to but...

-Phew! -But what?

Linda.

Oh... kay!

I forget-o, shi...

Yeah, it's what I've been trying to tell you.

When is she back?

-I don't know. -It doesn't even matter.

I'll be out of here before you know anything.

Ah-ah.

Just a few days. Just a few days.

You understand?

Eh, God, oh.

-See you in a bit, babe. -Hmm.

Jesse, you're not going anywhere.

What do you mean? I have a meeting now.

It's 9:00 p.m.

Which kind of stupid meeting do you have at 9:00 p.m?

Do I look stupid to you?

You're always pressing button. Always on the phone.

Always on the laptop. Always sending!

Always busy!

Like, what the hell?

Are you, are you being serious now?

-Yes, I am! -Babe, it's my job.

I need these investors. You know this now!

So what?

Are you the only one with a job! I have a job, too!

Well, maybe yours is not as important.

OK.

Go.

Jesse, go!

-Babe, I'm sorry. -Just go!

And don't come back!

Hey.

Hi, baby.

Still?

She won't quick pick.

Sorry.

You know, I just... I just feel so bad.

I should have told her about you earlier.

You know, the engagement just, you know, just came out from nowhere.

Must have really hit her hard. Especially as what John just did to her.

I just wish she'd pick up the phone.

Let her, at least just talk to me.

It's OK.

Let's just give her some time, OK?

Yeah. Yeah.

Love you, baby.

I love you, too.

♪ We got love That will never need to hide ♪

♪ Love will always rise above ♪

♪ Whatever comes, we will be just... ♪

-Why? -Em.

I'm sorry. You first.

No, it's OK. You go.

Bro, you first.

Who's your bro?

Ah.

Ladies first, you can talk.

You're cute.

Go first now.

Em, ahem.

Er...

I just want to say thank you.

OK? I'm grateful...

that you let me stay in your place for this long.

And also helping me with my business proposals.

Thank you.

It's not like I had a choice.

You know, when queen Kambili wants your car,

you literally have to get down and let her zoom off.

And you have to feel grateful that she found you worthy.

-He he he! -Ha ha ha!

Very funny.

Don't mind me. You're welcome.

-By the way... -Mm-hmm.

...if the tables were reversed...

-Mm-hmm. -...I'm so sure

that you would come through for me.

-Kambili? -Mm.

Ha ha!

If the tables were reversed, you would come through for me, right?

-Mm. OK. -Ha ha!

OK, ahem!

What's up?

You were going to tell me something. What's up?

Yeah, yeah, yeah, um...

I wanted to ask you.

Mm-hmm.

Why...

are you...

Why do you really need all this?

Doing what?

All of this. All this work.

Oh.

Chi...

I already told you now. John.

OK, I want him to see me as driven and focused.

Not just a slay queen.

Can we have a conversation where John does not pop up?

Like, literally, can you take John out of this context?

Listen.

Tell me.

Without John, why do you think you are doing all of this?

Ah!

Um.

Wow, I...

never really thought of this.

Because I really want to do this. I mean...

I...

I love art!

Remember now, I told you back then. Remember that day?

-I told you about it. -Yeah.

I love, love art.

I love...

the creative part.

I...

I love the business side. You know now. As an Igbo girl.

Got to get my money.

-Maduka! -Ah, stop it.

Yeah.

Like they say.

Music...

is a universal language.

Music is like art.

And art is like music.

Tsk, you get it.

I always get it.

-You are smart. -Ha ha!

Kambili.

You see...

that right there,

that is the reason why you are doing all of this.

Not John.

Or s... whatever.

Always remember that.

OK?

Ah, you're just so cute.

See I've been looking at this thing on your head since.

Where did you get it from?

Ehn, where did you enter?

See, see, grown up man.

Walking around the house with silly stuff on his head.

Come, let me show you something!

-Come closer. -You are just a witch.

See!

-I was thinking... -Yeah?

-...for refreshments... -Mm-mmm.

-...small chops. -Why do you always like small chops?

Or turkey.

-I'm sure you'll like this place. -Yeah. It's pretty decent.

-Wow. -Thank you.

-Sorry. Thank you. -It's perfect.

I know.

But why is your face like this?

What's wrong? Look at it!

Babe, I can't afford it.

OK, I don't even have a quarter of what they are asking for.

And I really like the place. And I want it.

Kambili, are you sure you will not just ask Mommy for this money?

I'm begging. Leave that woman out of it-o.

-Ah! -I know what I'm saying.

You know what?

I have an idea.

Yes?

But first,

we are gonna have to go and find your landlord. And beg.

♪ ...but soon they'll be caring ♪

♪ Oh, the world is changing ♪

♪ And all I am saying ♪

♪ Is we gotta believe ♪

Hey, Kam.

O'boy.

How far now?

What's up?

Hey.

What's up?

Nothing.

Why is this girl calling me?

Kam, Kam, my favorite customer!

Nne, how now?

Amaka, what's up?

See, I just wanted to tell you that I have new things for sale.

I will send you the pictures later.

Mm, not now, maybe next time.

Ah-ah, you can always pay me later. I trust you.

Mm-mmm, next time.

Ehen.

All right, bye-bye.

Bye-bye.

Wants to chug my money.

Money I no gets.

Wetin?

Nothing.

You like acting stupid.

What's your mouth open for?

But sorry.

Everything is OK?

Yeah, what's up?

It was Amaka that called you now.

Of course.

That sold clothes back then.

My dear, do want to fall me down?

Aw, I don't do that, right?

Ah-ah, wetin? Close your mouth!

-So nothing means that to you... -Waka.

Wow.

O'boy, people buy clothes this period-o.

Wetin, anything there to chop?

Should I cook?

You say?

Anything to chop? Lasagna?

Wait, wait.

Ha ha!

Wait now... I'm just... Hey! Kambili!

OK.

Maybe you have this one. This one is just for my pocket money.

Why?

I need money.

I told you I am not comfortable with her staying here!

Tell her to leave now!

My love, listen, listen.

Just stop shouting.

-Why? -She can hear you.

I don't care! Tell her to leave!

Are you...

-Linda. -What?

-She's my friend. -Oh, and I'm your girlfriend.

And your girlfriend is not comfortable with another woman living with you.

As in, can't you hear me? Am I... Is that... Eh!

Hey, um...

I'm sorry for invading your privacy.

-Mm-hmm. -I probably just

overstepped my boundary.

Of course you overstepped. Why are you wearing his shirt?

Babe, what's she doing wearing your shirt?

-It's OK. -Why is she wearing your shirt?

Chidi...

Thank you, OK?

Thank you for letting me stay at yours this long. I'm...

I really appreciate it.

I packed my bags. I'm just going to leave.

Kambili.

I'm sorry. I hope you understand.

Nah, it's cool.

Later, and good luck with that.

You haven't answered me. Why is she wearing your shirt?

-♪ All I want ♪ -♪ Is to be a better man ♪

-♪ All I need ♪ -♪ Is to be... again ♪

♪ But I know that change ♪

♪ No, it don't come easy ♪

♪ Change, no, it don't come easy to me ♪

♪ Change ♪

♪ Change ♪

♪ All I want is change ♪

♪ No, it don't come easy to me, no ♪

♪ See, I got all my family and friends ♪

♪ You all know how it is ♪

Er...

Are you looking for this?

Are you starting a business?

-I can see that you need funding. -You should mind your business.

Look.

Your goals are not smart.

All right? And I can see that you haven't...

defined your ideal consumer.

Who your consumer is.

-Are you calling me stupid? -Of course not. OK, no.

SMART means,

uh, Specific.

Measurable.

Attainable.

Relevant and Time based.

I knew that.

So, um...

What do you know about SMART?

Um...

As you know, I own two companies.

-And I'm a board member of another. -I didn't know that.

OK.

Um, now you know.

See...

When write... When writing goals for a new business,

you have to be specific, if not, it will just...

It will just be a mere wish.

Look.

Right here.

You said, sell pieces every week.

What you should write is...

how many pieces you want to sell

and what kind of people you want to sell to.

And that's just putting it in very simple terms.

Em, for instance, em...

Sell...

three pieces every week to NHS at Atikoyi.

Or...

um...

become a contractor and supply art to, um...

to the...

the hotel down the road that is still under construction.

You know,

maybe you should talk to your mum for funding.

Somebody I'm not talking to.

Yeah. But you should talk to her. I mean, she misses you.

Well, hi, guys.

Hey, baby.

I'm really tired. I'm just gonna go upstairs and have a shower, OK?

Hey, babe, uh...

Let me help you with your bag. I just want to get something upstairs.

-Oh. -Did you have a good day?

It's all right.

Mom?

I, um...

I'm...

I'm sorry.

OK, I'm sorry for the way I spoke to you.

I was been disrespectful. I...

It's OK, baby. It's OK.

Look, I... I get it, Kambili. I...

I understand how you feel about me and my love life.

And I'm really sorry you feel that way.

But honest to God, Kambili, I love Bankole so much.

And I really want to marry him.

Even if he's way younger than you are?

Are we still talking about this age thing, Kambili?

Who cares about his age. This is 2020 for God's sake.

Besides I'm sure you'll love his kids.

He has kids?

Two.

Yeah.

Mom. How...

Look, I'm just really glad you guys seem to be getting along now.

Honestly, it just warms my heart.

Mm-hmm.

He's OK.

Wait. Did I just hear you compliment him?

He must have stolen your heart.

Come on. What were you guys talking about?

Stuff.

What kind of stuff?

Just stuff.

Tell me already, Kambili.

Well...

I'm... trying to start a new business. And he was giving me ideas.

Ooh!

Well, look at you, my little business owner.

You go, girl.

So exciting.

I need money.

I knew it was too good to be true.

Mom. You can't say no.

So that's where all this was going to.

Well, you promised me that anything I wanted for my birthday

you were going to give it to me, so...

Well...

Come on now, Biodun. I'm sorry.

I don't want you to be sorry.

I need you to be committed to this relationship

the same way I am.

You know I try now.

-I try. -I need you to do more than try.

-I need... -I need you to actually do.

I need you to understand. Right?

Everything I'm doing,

I'm trying to raise money for the company.

I need the funds. That's why I'm working as hard as I am.

Or do you think, do you think I enjoy disappointing you?

-How will I know? -Ha! You know now.

You are the most important person in my life.

Do you think I enjoy hurting you?

You are actually right, I, I do need to work-life balance.

Desperately.

Yes, I'm always right.

-Always. -You know you are. You know you are.

-Mm-hmm. -And I need your help.

An understanding.

No. Listen to me. You see this, my heart?

There's nothing that can take your place here-o. This is me.

Fully.

You know I love you.

More than your mother?

Come on. Come on.

More than my mother.

More than anybody.

-I love you, babe. -You know I love you, too.

-Ah! -Hey!

Hey, hi.

-How are you? -I'm good.

So...

Hey!

Ha ha!

Why are we wearing blue together? You just spied on me when you came here.

We think alike.

What do you think?

Babe...

I wish I lived here. I could work here.

I mean, you won't mind me dropping in my CV to work here, right?

Oh, girl. So, tell me. You love it?

I love it!

Ah!

-Thank you. -Kambili, I have to be honest, man.

What you've done with this place, it's amazing.

-Thank you so much. -It's beautiful.

Jesse, thank you.

We definitely have to celebrate after the show.

-Absolutely. Yeah? -Right?

-Yeah. -Absolutely.

I'm down. Just waiting for the last people to leave.

There's, uh, wine there. There's vodka. There's, em...

-Small chops! -Small chops...

-That's where we'll find you. -Yeah, it's all right.

Music is awesome.

What do you know, three of my favorite things.

Hey.

Not counting you, of course. You'll always be number one.

-You made it. -Of course.

How am I going to miss my baby's, uh...

big opening for the world?

This is, uh...

Kambili Maduka.

This is... This is amazing. I'm not even going to lie.

Art curator.

You.

I mean, who would have thought that you of all people

could put something like this together.

Oh, well. All it took was great focus. Determination and voila!

And in a few weeks too.

I'm actually impressed. Honestly.

-Thank you. -Well done.

Yeah.

I knew you had it in you.

So, uh...

What do you say? What are you doing after this?

Um...

-What do you mean what am I doing? -Come on.

I'm thinking, uh...

Drinks?

Well, there's more than enough drinks here to go round.

Come on, baby. You know what I mean.

Mmm.

Drinks, dinner, whatever you want.

Just to celebrate.

Wouldn't Funmi mind?

No, no, no, don't do that, don't do that.

I told you. Don't be mentioning other girls' names

when you are with me, OK?

I don't, I don't want to hear that girl's name.

Babe.

She means nothing to me.

OK? Look at me.

You are the one I want to be with.

Mm.

So what do you say?

What do you say?

Drinks or what?

-Come on. -Doesn't sound bad.

It doesn't, right?

Yeah.

-You OK? -Yeah. I'm...

I'm fine. Um, I just...

I'm just gonna go back to my guests, make sure they are OK.

-OK. No worries. -Make sure you buy pieces.

Anything for you, my darling.

Mom! Hi!

Hey, Mommy. Come in. Come in. Come in.

Wow.

-Hi, Bankole. -Hey.

-How are you? -Very well, thank you.

Great, great.

-So, what do you think? -It's beautiful.

-Oh, thank you. Oh, thank you so much. -Well, it's brilliant.

Ha ha!

So, hi.

Meet Mr. Dele Jacobs. He's the new manager of Hotel Down.

I'm sorry, do you mind if I show you around?

-I don't. -OK, great, so,

this piece right here... This is one that lot of people...

Come in.

Hey, guys. Are you OK?

-We're good! -Having a blast.

-Did you have anything to eat? -This small chops flying around.

-We're fine. -Uh, I think I saw him there.

He will come here very soon.

-OK. -And make sure you buy pieces.

That's the most important thing, chop-chop.

-Bye. Got it. -Where's Chidi?

Have you seen Chidi?

-Somewhere away. -He's looking at art somewhere.

-Oh, there? -Yeah.

Oh, let me guess.

-Beyoncé? -Yes, Beyoncé.

-Ha ha! -You're so stupid.

-Hey. -Hmm.

I still think you're... Looks like blue... blue.

You know.

This is a nice piece, isn't it?

You know what they say?

If you stare at it so long, then you should buy it.

I think I would. But, uh...

You know.

I just wanted to say again, I'm really proud of you.

Aw.

Thank you.

Thank you.

-I really like how... -Ahem!

-Hey. -Hey, baby.

-Are you OK? -Yeah. Good.

Er...

Chima, right?

Chidi.

That's what I said. Don't stress me.

Er, Chima, nice to meet you.

So...

we good?

Um...

Yeah, you know.

I can't get over, like, everything you've done. This is...

This is fantastic, man.

Yo!

Tell me my girl has not done a great job. Honestly.

I'm very sure you're very proud of her.

I am, I mean, who wouldn't be. Mm, look at her.

Anyway, uh, Chima, I'm gonna just steal her away.

-Chidi. -I'm sure you don't mind.

Yeah. Um...

Can we go?

Yeah, go on, I'm coming.

You will see him later. It's fine, lt's go.

Take it easy.

Hey, Mom.

Hello, baby.

Ah-ah.

You look happy. How did it go?

-Ah. -Woo!

Thank you so much, Mom.

Well, it's OK. You can't just open and...

Rome wasn't built in a day, you know. Just give it some time.

Besides, don't forget you have that, um, contract with the hotel, remember?

-Yeah. -Mm-hmm.

-Fine girl. -Ha ha!

Wait, wait, wait.

What else happened? Your face is doing somehow...

John was there. Did you see him?

-Oh, him. -Yeah.

Guess what?

What?

We are back together. Yes! Finally.

Oh.

OK, that's nice.

You don't seem happy for me.

Oh, I'm very happy for you that you opened the art gallery, darling.

But not regarding John.

Munchkin, can't you see?

I mean, this... this guy left you because he thought you would

never amount to anything.

Now he can smell that you're on to something.

And that's why he's trying to come back.

And he's just a weasel.

-If you ask me... -I didn't ask you.

Why can't you just be happy for me?

The same way I'm happy for you and Bankole.

Why?

Kambili, you know that's not the same thing.

Kambili.

Babe.

You've literally been frowning since I got here. What's wrong?

I'm not frowning. That's how my face is.

Linda, can you help me cut these vegetables, please?

Babe, I just got my nails done.

And besides, you're a better cook. You'll do better than I would.

Thank you, Linda.

It's fine.

You know...

I really can't say the same about you.

Because I've never tasted your cooking.

-Em, I'm not your wife. -Am I your husband?

Why are you yelling at me?

Clearly something is upsetting you. And it's not me.

Are you still angry about the Kambili thing?

Can you please, please leave Kambili out of this?

What do you mean, leave Kambili out of this?

Why are you always defending her?

You are always defending her, Chidi.

Because you're always making it look like Kambili is the issue here.

When she's just my best friend.

And, well, think about it.

Every single time we've had an argument, it's always about Kambili.

And why is she your best friend and not even me?

Chidi, is there something going on that... that you need to tell me?

Something like what, Linda?

Something like... See, listen, just drop it, OK?

No!

I won't drop it.

Chidi.

You are always putting this girl above me.

You are always putting her first. All the time.

And I find it so disrespectful.

And you let her stay in this house.

And not only that, you allow her wear your clothes.

And then you and her, have some stupid silly inside jokes

that I never ever seem to understand.

It's too much!

Chidi.

Do you love Kambili?

I don't get it.

Chidi, I'm trying.

What is it?

What do you want me to do?

You have a problem, the first person you'll call is Kambili.

What am I here for?

What are you keeping me here for?

I'm sick of it. I've been keeping it inside me for too long.

You let her wear your clothes.

You've been making cocktails with her. Have you ever done that with me?

Kambili can't cook, I'm 100% sure.

But because it's me, you're making it a big deal.

Chidi, I've tried.

-Linda... -Excuse...

-Who's that? -Um, Chidi.

It can't be Chidi right now.

-But... -You can call him back later.

We are having alone time, what you doing? Mmm?

Come to me.

Ah-ah.

-You smell nice. -Thank you.

Mm.

What's wrong?

Come on, baby.

I want to be married by the time I'm 30.

Sure.

Er, no problem, let's talk about it some other time. Hmm?

OK?

Let's go with the mood.

I'm 29 now.

-I'm listening. I'm listening. -I'm 29 now, and...

I'll be 30 next year.

Kambili...

I know you said you want to get married.

But right now, I don't even know what we're doing.

I don't know where we stand.

We move this whole thing forward. I...

I'm... frustrated.

We're fine, aren't we?

Hmm?

Baby girl.

Come on, baby.

John, I'm serious.

-Give me a kiss. -Stop.

You just give me one kiss and then we'll talk.

One kiss. One kiss.

Can you please be serious for once, John?

Please.

OK.

All right, look.

I'm glad you were able to finally remember the things I said I wanted.

And I know I said I wanted to get married. But...

I really don't...

I'm not ready.

-OK? -I'm ready!

John, I'm ready for the both of us. Can't you see?

-How can you be ready for both of us? -I am! I don't know, but I am.

All you need to do is just give me a bloody ring!

Just give me a ring and then we'll go see my mom. And...

and then...

we begin the wedding plans.

Just like that. I should just give you a ring.

-John, it's not that hard. -Just like that.

What... What do you want, John? Two years?

Two years.

Kambili, the only reason you're saying this

is because you know I have my mother's ring.

And I can't just give it out like that. It's not...

We have... We have to wait, you know? Just make sure the time is, time is right.

And I don't think it's right right now.

Look... Kambili, we are young.

-We are young. -And?

We have...

adventures to have. Lives to live.

You don't just rush into marriage like that.

Do you understand what I'm saying? That's not how we do it.

And?

OK. So I just get out the ring and give it to you?

It cannot work like that.

It's going to spoil the moment and just...

Babe, the right time. OK?

I have my mom's ring and everything, but it, it wouldn't be right.

OK, let me show you something.

See this ring?

Do you know where my mommy's...

It's, um...

Of course you have it.

See.

What are you doing?

What?

Uh...

Bring your hand.

Oh... yes!

Oh, baby!

Yes!

Joy! It's so beautiful... I know I've seen this ring before.

I know, I know. But... It's so beautiful. It looks so good on me.

Oh, gosh, babe. Your mom's ring is so beautiful.

Yeah, yeah. Um...

-You are also beautiful. -Oh, my God. Ah!

Sorry.

Ah, we are engaged. We are getting married! Finally!

-John! -Mm-hmm.

Yes! Yes!

John, what?

No, I'm happy, I'm happy, I'm happy. OK.

-I'm happy. Yeah. -Babe, I love you.

We're getting married! Yes! Finally.

Good morning, munchkin.

Kambili, before you run off and continue to ignore me,

I have to tell you.

I love you. And I want what is best for you.

So if John makes you happy,

then I am happy for you.

But are you happy?

Then you got what you want.

And I am happy for you.

-Congratulations, munchkin. -Thanks, Mommy.

-Thank you so much, Mom. -Mm-hmm.

OK, off I go.

-You have a good day, OK? -You too, Mom.

-I'll see you later. -All right.

-Bye. -Bye.

Er...

Con...

Congrats.

Mm.

Good for you.

So what's this big announcement that you wanted to make?

Why...

Why can't you be happy for me for at least once in your whole life?

Er...

I'm, I'm...

I'm, I'm happy for you.

-Really? -Yeah.

Thank you.

Whenever things are bad...

or you're just feeling very sad, that's when you remember us.

You're never there for us.

And the minute things get OK, just like that,

you're up and gone again.

That is of course until the next time

that something bad happens or you're sad, right?

But thankfully,

at least, this time it's on a positive note, right?

Congratulations.

How can you even say that to me?

Because it's true, girl.

I can't believe you think so low of me, Biodun.

OK.

Jesse and I have been fighting.

Jesse and I were really fighting. No, no, no, no, no! Don't stop me.

And for days he wasn't staying in the house.

-You didn't even know. -How was... How was I supposed to know?

Did you tell me?

Did you tell me!

Jesse, please, did you call my phone?

Did you tell me?

So how I'm I supposed to know? Where's all this coming from?

I'm not supposed to tell you.

When John broke up with you, you were around us all the time.

Everywhere!

When your landlord locked you out,

and you didn't want to stay at your mother's,

you were here with us.

All the time!

We just wanted to celebrate with you.

We just wanted...

to celebrate the launch of your art gallery with you.

And you chose John.

Even though we had agreed, and made plans to go out.

John...

is my boyfriend.

You're not...

-You're not getting... -No, you are not getting it!

OK?

Babe.

You, you won't say anything?

♪ We ♪

You know, you really got no idea about the stock market.

I mean, if...

Uh, uh, I'll catch you later, OK.

♪ There's no such thing as time When we... ♪

What's up?

Um...

Kambili.

Yes, Jessica, good morning.

Good morning.

So what time did you resume work?

I didn't come late.

Kunle, did you hear that?

"What time did you resume work?" "I didn't come late."

Please, how do they relate?

You see the reason why these girls fail.

What time did you resume work?

What time? Exact time! Exact time. Be precise.

7:50, Jessica.

"7:50,

-Jessica." -Yes.

-7:50? -Yes.

Is that true?

-Yes, ma'am. -7:50?

Yes, ma'am.

Eh!

Kimberly, you... you got to work 7:50?

"Kambili," Jessica.

Kambaly, you get to work 7:50?

-Yeah. -Wow!

Wow-wow-woo!

Eh! The miracle suspension can do.

Amazing.

Ah-ah.

♪ Amazing Grace ♪

♪ How sweet thou song ♪

Hello?

Am I speaking to Kambili Maduka?

Yes.

Who's speaking, please?

I want to check out your gallery. But it was locked.

Oh, hi, hi. Good afternoon.

Um...

Is it OK if we reschedule this for the weekend?

I'm sorry, that's impossible.

I will be traveling out of the country before the weekend.

OK.

It's fine. Ca...

Can you please just give me a few minutes?

All right. Thank you, sir. Thank you.

Kambili.

Come into my office now.

Where do you sneak to since you resumed office?

Me?

Huh, I don't go anywhere-o. I'm always in my office.

You think I don't know everything that happens in this office?

You spy on us?

No. I keep an eye on everyone. Two different things.

-Same difference. -Oh...

Anyway, I know you sneak out of the office and come back later.

Where have you been going?

While I was on suspension, I, um...

I opened my own art gallery. And I don't have any staff yet, so...

I'm usually the one who has to go there and open and check customers and close.

But I'm very sorry. Don't worry, it will never happen again.

I'll stop.

You know what, Kambili?

I see so much in you.

Until your suspension...

I'm sure you didn't know you have a lot of potentials.

But I'm glad you do now.

And guess what?

I am proud of you.

You're not mad?

If it's that one, I'm mad.

I'm very mad.

I'm mad at you.

I'm mad at you because you keep such great things away from me.

I'm mad at you because you let this job to hold you back.

Thank you, Jessica.

I'm...

I look up to you so much, you have no idea.

Mm-mmm.

That's good.

But you are fired.

Hmm.

I quit.

Mm-mmm.

I'm surprised, Kambili.

Ha ha! You've started growing wings.

Anyway, I wish you success.

And don't let anyone make you feel less, the great woman you're becoming.

Wow.

Aw.

-Come. -Thank you.

-Aw, Jessica. -It's all right.

I wish you well.

-Thank you. -Don't cry-o.

Or should they bring a bucket?

Wow.

This is like the best burger I've had.

Hmm.

What is wrong with you?

What?

You don't think all this, uh, junk food you are eating

is going to make you fat before the wedding?

You have a problem with what I'm eating?

What are you confused about?

You've been eating a ton of junk food lately.

How is that not gonna make you fat?

How are you gonna be fat on our wedding day?

If you're going to be marrying me, I need you to be perfect on that day.

You're not gonna disgrace me.

I'm size ten.

I'm not fat.

But you're not far from it, are you?

And if you keep going like this, I'm pretty sure you're gonna get there.

So, well done.

Is that what you want?

-John. -What do you mean, "John"?

-I've been size ten all my life. -Sure.

No matter what I eat, I never get fat and you know this.

OK. For once can we just have, like, a normal conversation

where you don't twist my words?

All I'm saying is that you're getting fat.

OK, and if we are going to get married, I cannot have you fat standing next to me.

It's not possible.

OK, I'm not going to be disgraced on my wedding day.

That's... That's all I'm saying. Don't twist this into something else.

Just take the point I'm giving to you. And say, yes, thank you. That's all.

Is this what this is?

Because just a few minutes ago, I was trying

to talk to you about my friends and you just...

casually dismissed it. Is this what this is about?

Your friends, your friends, your friends, what is it about those guys?

Honestly, what... What do you see in them?

And that thing you were talking about. They are just upset.

OK, they are jealous because we are back together.

And it's not like I blame them. But that's all it is. Jealousy.

Why are they jealous?

You know what? It's fine. Let's go, OK.

No, there you go again.

-There I go again? -Typical John.

Right in the middle of a conversation, you just want to dismiss it

because it's not going your way.

First, you said that I'm irresponsible.

-You were irresponsible. -Not focused and not...

Whatever you had to say.

And then I worked hard on myself.

And now it's about my size.

When...

will I ever...

be good enough for you?

When you try harder.

OK, it's not that hard. I'm not asking for too much.

I'm just saying, be better.

What... What... What's in it for me?

What are you gonna do to be better for me?

What do you mean, what am I gonna do for you?

What are you going to do to be enough for me?

How I'm going to be...

Is that a joke?

Is that a trick question?

Kambili, where are you going to find a guy like me?

No, I'm being serious. Look at me.

What more could you possibly want?

You know, I'm pretty sure I'm more than enough for anyone.

Much less you.

Be real, yeah. Put that thing away and let's go home.

What's funny?

Talk, I mean it, what's funny?

-What's funny? -You are arrogant.

Disrespectful.

Uncouth.

And so...

ungrateful.

Really?

I've been settling.

You've got to be kidding me.

I've been settling for you.

I really do deserve better.

Here.

Please take. You didn't want to give it to me in the first place.

I literally proposed to myself. Can you please have this?

What do you think you're doing?

Take this.

Hey, look.

Maybe I... I shouldn't have called you fat.

OK, that's... that's fine. You are not too fat.

-Look, I'm sorry I called you fat. -No, no, no.

It's OK. It's not you!

It's me. It's not me, it's... it's you.

It's what I want in a man.

Can you just...

Kam...

Just one second.

♪ I wish ♪

♪ I wish I knew ♪

Peace offering?

Are you sure you don't have the wrong house?

Chidi, I... I can't say this enough. I'm sorry.

I just...

I hope I haven't lost my only best friend in the whole wide world.

Only best friend, kill you there. Only best friend, kill you there.

Only... Who? Who? Who? Where did you know him from?

Ha ha!

Biodun, I missed you!

-Come and sit. -So this is the one that got away.

-Hey! -What's up?

OK.

I miss you!

Wh... What did I miss?

I think the real question is, what did I miss?

You missed a lot.

Ah, gist me.

Have tea. So listen to this.

Chidi broke up with Linda!

-Oh! -Mm-hmm!

-Shocking! -No way.

-Yes way. -No way!

-Mn-hmm. -Guy!

Come on, now!

Come on. You know you got to do it. Come on!

Come... Left first. What are you doing?

Con-gra-tu-la-tions!

That's what's up, boy! Yes!

No wonder you look fresher. You look happier.

Jazz boy!

Listen.

You better stop with my gist and give her yours. OK?

Don't mind him.

Sit down, Kambili. Tell us what is new!

I broke up with John.

-Of course! -Hey, see gist.

I said it!

♪ I love you, I love you I love you, I love you ♪

♪ I love you, I love you I love you, I love you ♪

Oh, my God!

Jesse, I left the water heater on.

-What! -Yes.

That's... That's dangerous, we need to go and put it off.

-Right now. -Now.

Guys, we are going to turn the water heater off.

-And we will be back. -Yeah, we'll be back.

-OK? -Yep.

-All right. -Don't come back.

Is that what they call it now? Water heater off.

The house is burning. Let's go.

I don't know what you're talking about?

Go and quench it, my dears.

-Let's go. -Yas, guys!

Woo.

I mean, the water heater is not going to turn itself off.

-We definitely should use that line once. -Yeah.

Look at them.

This is one of our favorite pieces.

As you can see, it's quite funky.

-I don't like, I don't like the color. -Too much?

Too bright.

Do you have anything more darker?

Well...

I don't know if you'd consider this dark enough.

But like a lighter purple color?

Em, you like any other one?

-No, just this one. -This one.

-Don't worry, it's your show. -Do you...

-OK. What? -You can let me have that, too.

Yes, immediately. Immediately.

Thank you so much, Mr. Tunji.

Also, every... Every one you have.

So you prefer to do check?

Oh, check is perfect.

Um, they will just pack it for you. Thank you very much.

It's good to do business with you. Have a great day.

-Ah! -Ha ha!

What's up?

-I'm good. -How are you? You all right?

-Yeah, sure. -I wasn't expecting you.

I didn't know I was going to be here.

-I, um... I was driving by. -OK.

So I decided to stop by.

Aw, aren't you so sweet. Thank you.

Ah.

Do you want anything to drink? Coffee, water?

Wine?

Why did you run off this morning?

I didn't run off. What are you talking about?

What are you going on about? Chidi, you've started.

I had to go. Some of us work on Saturdays.

-Yeah. -So I had to go freshen up. Yeah.

It was, um...

It was really awesome hanging out with you again.

Yeah.

It was.

I'm just going to go grab you something to drink.

-Kambili. -Yeah?

When we weren't speaking...

I wanted to come... by the house

to see you.

But I couldn't.

But yesterday...

Yesterday made me realize that I...

that I need you.

Because...

it made so much sense to me...

why I missed you so much.

OK.

Chidi. What's wrong?

What is the problem?

I just want to...

I just want to wake up...

with you by my side.

-OK, what's the matter? -Kambili, talk to us now?

K, we are worried now. Talk.

He said he loved me.

I... I know I don't have a ring.

And I know, but I have a heart.

And I really want you to have it.

Oh!

Chidi.

Hey.

-Hey. -Hi.

I'll take it.

-Take what? -Your heart.

You...

You said you didn't have a ring but...

you have your heart.

And I'll take it.

I'll take all of it.

And if you don't mind. I'd...

I'd love to give you mine, too.

-What's wrong? -Kambili...

What?

This... is the one thing I've been wanting to hear from you

for, like, the longest time.

But I'm sorry.

I just, um...

I just got off the phone with, um...

with...

With Linda.

We, um...

we...

-I'm sorry. -It's OK. It's...

It's fine, um...

It's OK.

-No, no, no. -Chidi.

Good for you, OK? I'm...

I'm happy for you.

Sorry I dropped by. It's just, um...

Kambili!

Just joking!

♪ They won't stop staring ♪

♪ But soon they'll be caring ♪

♪ Come from near and far With their hands and hearts ♪

♪ 'Cause it's time to stand up ♪

♪ Oh, the world is changing ♪

♪ And all I am saying Is we gotta believe... ♪

OK, cheek, huh?

OK.

Woo!

I swear I'll always love you.

-Yo! -Chidi!

Can you ever be serious?

Come here, girl.

Ah!

Yes!

-Oh, my God! -Ah, I'm falling!

-Who's John now? -Oh, who is Linda?

Can't believe this is happening!

⇒ PeradoxSRJ

♪ This friendzone is not cool anymore ♪

♪ You know what I'm talkin' about, baby ♪

Shit!

♪ You know what I'm talkin' about, baby ♪

♪ You know what I'm talkin' about ♪

♪ Any other girl back in the day ♪

♪ We ran around the streets And were two peas in a pod ♪

♪ People even thought You were my big brother ♪

♪ You tried to keep me safe From this big, bad world ♪

♪ But now that we've grown You're still callin' me sister ♪

♪ Can you take me out of this place? ♪

♪ Baby! I need you to take me out of this place ♪

♪ This friendzone is not cool anymore ♪

♪ You know what I'm talkin' about, baby ♪

♪ You know what I'm talkin' about, baby ♪

♪ You know what I'm talkin' about ♪

♪ Baby! I need you to take me out of this place ♪

♪ This friendzone is not cool anymore ♪

♪ You know what I'm talkin' about, baby ♪

♪ You know what I'm talkin' about, baby ♪

♪ You know what I'm talkin' about ♪

♪ You give me the chills Whenever you're around ♪

♪ I can't understand... ♪