More Serious Than Tears

By Chioma Rosemary Onyekaba

MORE SERIOUS THAN TEARS  is her first drama text which takes a cultured look at love, lust, envy, marriage and disobedience and how it plays a part in every part of our daily lives.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Chioma Rosemary Onyekaba
• Release date: Oct 2, 2016
• ISBN: 9789785466133

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More Serious Than Tears

Chioma Rosemary Onyekaba

Published by Chioma Rosemary Onyekaba, 2016.

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

MORE SERIOUS THAN TEARS

First edition. October 2, 2016.

Copyright © 2016 Chioma Rosemary Onyekaba.

ISBN: 978-9785466133

Written by Chioma Rosemary Onyekaba.

Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright Page

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MORE

SERIOUS

THAN

TEARS!

CHIOMA ROSEMARY ONYEKABA

DEDICATION

In memory of my elder brother, late Ugonna Godson Onyekaba, who must probably be smiling at me right now from the bosom of the Lord for making him proud in his absence; I sincerely appreciate all your support and encouragement.

I also dedicate this book to all those who have been betrayed by family, friends and lovers.

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Chioma R. Onyekaba

CHARACTERS

EVELYN - Mother to Emmanuel, Obiora and Lynda.

UCHECHUKWU – Mrs. Evelyn’s house help.

ANYANWU – Brother to Emmanuel’s father.

AMAKA – Emmanuel’s fiancée

NDUKAKU – Emmanuel’s house help.

CECILIA – Emmanuel’s wife.

CHIDIEBUBE – Cecilia’s brother

EGO – Mother to Cecilia and Chidiebube.

UGOMMA – Cecilia’s Friend.

OBIORA & LYNDA – Emmanuel’s siblings.

RALPH – The doctor.

SPIRIT

VOICE

ACT ONE

SCENE ONE

From within, the hoots of an owl is heard, an indication of evil and abomination in the land. Mrs. Evelyn is seen seated on a couch in her sitting room gripped with fear and deep in thoughts concerning the nightmare she had the previous night.

MRS. EVELYN: (Cleaning her teeth with the help of a chewing stick and soliloquizing) I can’t place my hands on the reason why I keep on having this particular dream. My only fear is that most of my dreams usually come true. (Sighs) God forbid that this one comes to past...tufiakwa! This bird of misfortune whose evil cry bring alongside with it death and sorrow, why must you hoot this morning in my compound? Please stop hooting, stop! But come to think of it, this seems to be the same nightmare I had three years ago before my husband died. Could this dream have anything to do with the sudden change of character in Emma, my son? Indeed I am filled with fear and I can’t keep this to myself all alone because a snake seen by one person usually turns into a python. (She calls for Uchechukwu her house help) Uchechukwu! Uchechukwu!! Uchechukwu!!! (There is no response so she calls out with a louder voice) Uchechukwu Uzuakoli !!!

UCHECHUKWU: (Answers and rushes in) Yes! Madam I dey come.

MRS. EVELYN: (Speaking in an upset manner) You accursed child, I know you will wait for me to scream out my senses before you come running to answer me. Stupid boy! Come on, will you take your corpse out of here and go and call me my husband’s brother, Anyanwu, before Amadioha, the god of thunder descends his wrath upon you. (Uchechukwu rushes out to accomplish his mission then she kneels down and begins to talk to herself again) I am scared. Our ancestors, our gods, please protect us, your offsprings, from the evil eyes of our enemies in this wicked world. Please come to our rescue. Amen. (A knock is heard on the door she sits down and adjusts herself) Who is that? Please come in the door is wide open. (Anyanwu comes in).

ANYANWU: (Looking uneasy and slightly frightened) Evelyn, is everything alright? This one you sent for me this early morning, I hope all is well or have the goats escaped from their ropes? Has heaven descended upon earth?

MRS. EVELYN: Please sit down Nna Anyi. (Anyanwu sits opposite her) You know that a frog does not run around in broad daylight for fun. It is either it is running away from something or it is chasing something. Please sit down and make