Act 1:SCENE 1

In a beautiful, well furnished sitting room which has a big wooden table and four sofa chairs by it with a bouquet of flowers on it. By the side of the chair is an old standing fan. Amaka sits by the chair opposite standing fan. She is a fair young lady of about thirty years of age but sinks deeply in thoughts.

Oluchi: (knocks as she opens the door) "Hello! Is anyone at home?!" (Quietly peeps.)

"Silence"

She enters and closes the door behind her. Just then, she notices Amaka lost in thought.

Oluchi: Amaka! (She pats her shoulder)

Amaka snaps from her thought and rubs her forehead.

Amaka: ( looking confused) "Oh! Welcome dear, when did you come in?"

Oluchi: (Claps her hands and sits close to her friend.) "What's it with you this time?! You can't find something doing this other than thinking?!"

Changes her mood but tells her friend the truth.

Amaka: "Mteeew! What would I do if I don't think? Every man is created with his own problem but mine is heavier than I can bear...."

Oluchi: (Deeply sighs) What is it again! Haven't I told you stop killing yourself about this matter? God's time is the best my sister!"

Amaka: I know that already...but my mother in law won't let me be. It's so unfortunate that I've been childless for the past seven years of my marriage.... When will I get the fruit of the womb? When would I become a MOTHER?!

Oluchi moves closer and pats her friend. I'm a mother and I feel your pain. I know that things aren't easy but please be patient."

Amaka: I've prayed for years and I'm used to all the prayers....I've fasted until I can fast no more....I've spent a lot in hospitals, gone through lots of operations but still no successful result! I'm so tired and fed up! I'm not getting any younger you know! I've been severally disgraced and accused of being a witch!"

Surprise plastered Oluchi's face.

Oluchi: "What?! but she is a kind woman!"

Amaka nods her head bitterly as she continues.
Amaka: She forces Emeka to get married to another woman. ...I don't know what to do, oluchi.

Oluchi goes to Amaka and sits close to her, holding her hands tight.

Oluchi: Don't worry, my chi is not asleep!... But how can you allow Emeka to bring another woman as second wife?

Amaka: (cleans the tears from her eyes and sighs) Of course, yes. Am tired of all these shame and disgrace I and my husband have been facing. I don't mind if Emeka remarries. Perhaps, she might have a baby for us.

A sign of shock strikes on oluchi’s face as her dried mouth opens in an 'o' shape.

Oluchi: What?! That's a fowl talk!! Amaka, you mean you can allow a second wife in?! If she gives birth, you'll have no mouth in this house because she'll be in charge. Haven't you heard the latest story from Kelechi and chukwudi? What later ended the poor woman?! Open your eyes my friend, life is not as friendly as you think!!

Amaka: Don't worry about that! Emeka will get a good wife better than me. Everyone's destiny is different . No condition is permanent, God's plan is the best... I never thought you could oppose that! It's the only way of solving the issue.

Oluchi adjusted her seat and moves closer again, speaking in a low, soft voice and making her knee touch amaka's.

Oluchi: Am really sorry but 70% of polygamous families end up as broken homes these days. I know a journey of hundred miles starts with a step but I can't open my two eyes and watch you enter the pit of life, my friend. A woman with children is maltreated and divorced because of a second wife not to talk of you! Think my sister, you're still very young and beautiful... Don't let anyone come and take your place.

Amaka: I know, I promise I'll be alright, oh! We've been talking for so long. (Amaka stood up and went to the kitchen to offer Oluchi a bottle of palm wine with fried yam. They later went to market....

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Act 2: Scene 1

Ufomma arrives from village with a plumpy, fair complexioned lady with an average height. Amarachi, the lady had a bright smile on her face. She was wearing a native, faded Ankara of different materials. Although she looked like a woman in her thirties, she was only twenty-four. Ufomma too was in a native blouse, two wrappers and put on a red, big 'gele' (head attire). As she knocked, Amaka who was cooking a delicious meal of Akpu and Edikang Ikong soup quickly went to open the door as she heard the voice of her mother-in-law.

Amaka: (from inside) I'm coming, ma. (she opens the door as she was surprised to see with the other lady) Welcome mama.

Ufomma: (Enters with Amarachi) Thank you, my daughter.

Amaka: (motioning them to sit)  what will you have?

Ufomma: Thanks my dear, we already had something before coming. There's no need for that. By the way, where's Emeka?

Amaka: He haven't arrive from work yet. Am sure he'll be on his way. Amaka switches on the on the television set and event to the kitchen to continue her cooking. Just then, Emeka enters (the stage).

Emeka: (bows and greets his mother,  he wasn't comfortable seeing Amarachi) Good Evening, mama.

Ufomma: ( smiles brightly) Welcome my son, I've decided to visit you with a fruitful woman. Of course, you know Amarachi, the fifth daughter of mama chi-chi, my closet friend.

Amarachi stands up and greets Emeka in an admiring manner. Emeka face thundered with anger.  He was so tired of mama's drama.

Emeka: Just give me a minute, mama. I'll be right back.

( He quickly went to the kitchen to meet his lovely wife).

Amarachi was surprised he left in that way but Ufomma assures her to calm down.

Emeka : Hi darling,  (he greets Amaka with a cuddle and a soft kiss)

Amaka: Welcome home dearie, have you seen mama and the guest?

Emeka :(feels unease) y.. yes, but there's something I want to tell you.

Amaka moves closer to her husband and looks at him with seriousness.

Amaka: (Stared into his eyes lovigly.) Am all ears.

Emeka: Mama just told me now that that lady she came with would be my second wife.

Amaka: What?!  Without informing us? But why didn't she introduced her?

Emeka: Don't worry, you know mama can be very childish. I want to take your permission before she enters into our house... I don't just want to disappoint mama because am her only child and her health condition worsen day by day.... Hope you understand?

Amaka: (Blushes to her husband's face)  I accept her, Emeka. I know she'll give us a child... Go and welcome our wife and please, don't make any offensive statement o.

Emaka nodded, to make a "yes" and planted a kiss on her forehead as he went back to the sitting room.

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Act 3: Scene 1

Months later...

Emeka calls his wife as they had a beautiful discussion.

Emeka: Thanks so much for loving and caring for me. (He clears his throat).  The purpose for calling this meeting is to give you both this diamond ring.  (He handed the Rings to them). I sent Eze,  my friend to buy it from Kano with your names designed on it. This would serve as a symbol of how much you love me, so please... Take care of it.  I'll ask of it someday,  soon.

Amaka and Amara: (Synchronize  with a smile.)  Thank you my husband.

Amaka admired the ring and decided to hide it.

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