A teardrop rolls FREELY, down her left cheek.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. LEKKI-EPE EXPRESSWAY - NIGHT - FLASHBACK
Chioma is HEATEDLY arguing with a man. The man is behind the steering wheel, while Chioma is seated on the front passenger’s seat. The car is intentionally stirred off the expressway, and RAMMED into a wall by the driver.
END OF FLASHBACK SEQUENCE
CUT BACK TO:
INT. ROOM 7, WING C, ST. NICHOLAS HOSPITAL - CONTINUOUS
Chioma tries to get up from the bed in defense against the tormenting flashback lurking around her. Femi walks into the room through the doorway. Chioma groans in excruciating pain:
CHIOMA
Ah!!!
FEMI
Oh no, don’t get up. You will reopen your stitches.
Femi walks further into the room, straight towards the bed, and helps Chioma to lay down on her back.
CHIOMA (softly)
Where am I?
Chioma lays back flat. Femi stands tall, over her.
FEMI
(with same softness)
You are at Saint Nicholas Hospital. You were brought here early this morning after been involved in a motor accident last night. You lost a lot of blood before getting here, so you’re indeed lucky to be alive.
Femi pauses for a short while before speaking again, using the time to appreciate the natural beauty of the agonizing lady.
FEMI (CONT’D) (unknowingly)
You are very beauti...
He swallows the rest of his unprofessional comment.