They had no mansion, no luxury car, no riches. But they had understanding. They chose patience over pressure.
ADIZA
We will build gradually. No rushing. Life is not a race.
OBALADE
As long as we have peace, we are already rich.
Act I — The Foundation
Two lovers marry despite tribal tension. Adiza is from the North. Obalade is Yoruba from the Southwest. Their fathers support the union. Their mothers worry in different ways.
Act II — The Steering Wheel
Adiza becomes Store Manager. The company driver resigns suddenly. Deliveries must continue.
TINUKE
Madam, you want to drive by yourself?
ADIZA
Customers will not listen to excuses. Load the bus.
On the road, she finds Obalade waiting for transport.
OBALADE
You look stunning in that cap. Let me drive. Today, I am your staff.
ADIZA
At work, I am your boss. At home, we settle later.
Act III — The Mothers
Adiza's mother arrives unexpectedly and questions everything: jobs, grandchildren, timing, tradition.
MUM ADIZA
Where are my grandchildren? Why are you delaying life?
ADIZA
Mum, we are planning wisely, not delaying life.
MAAMI
Marriage is not competition. But do not let small issues become big ones.
Act IV — Office Fire
At the monthly review, HR publicly queries Obalade for late delivery.
HR (ABIGAIL)
Why was Wednesday delivery delayed? Why should your salary not be cut?
OBALADE
The tyre deflated after loading. I off-loaded, repaired it, then loaded again.
HR
Take this query letter.
He suspects she wants to expose that he and Adiza are husband and wife.
Act V — The Taxi
After work, both return home silently in a taxi.
Without speaking, Obalade reaches for Adiza's hand. She pulls him close and rests on his shoulder.
TAXI DRIVER
Oga, wait till you reach house now!
They laugh—then Adiza suddenly holds her stomach in pain.
Act VI — New Life
At the clinic, the doctor calls Obalade inside.
DOCTOR
Congratulations. She is six weeks pregnant. She needs rest.
OBALADE
Pregnant?
ADIZA
Looks like our mothers will win this round.
Outside, the taxi driver is still waiting.
TAXI DRIVER
We must look after each other. In this country, people must be cameras for one another.
They drive home smiling into a new chapter of life.