Season 2 - Episode 3 We resume our episode this week with Denitra, who has just arrived at Lashonda's dorm room. Denitra: I just came over to show you this. Denitra pulls out a piece of paper and hands it over to Lashonda. Lashonda begins to read it and her face begins to frown in confusion. Lashonda: Nitra....I'm confused....what is this? Denitra: It's my transfer form. I'm transferring to our sister school for the rest of the semester.....I'm sorry to leave you by yourself, but....I just can't..... Lashonda: What? But....why? Denitra: Shonda.....you know why. Brian begins to clear his throat. Denitra and Lashonda look over at him. Brian: Maybe I should head out and leave you ladies alone.... Silence Brian gets up and begins to walk towards the door. He stops and kisses Lashonda on the top of her head. Brian: Call me later? Lashonda: Yeah. Brian: See ya later, Nitra. Denitra: Later. Brian walks out and closes the door behind him. Denitra: Lashonda, I thought you'd be happy for me. Lashonda: You thought I'd be happy that you're leavin' me to suffer in this humiliation alone? Denitra: No....I mean....I thought you'd be happy that at least one of us was gettin' away from it all. Lashonda: Well, I'm not. If it's not bad enough that we're the big laugh on campus, now I have to suffer through it by myself. Denitra: I'm sorry, Shonda. Please don't be mad at me....hey....why don't you try to transfer with me? Lashonda: Because I'm not goin' to just run away from my problems like you, that's why. Denitra: What is that supposed to mean? Lashonda: It means exactly what I just said.... Denitra: So it's like that? Lashonda: Yeah, it's like that. Denitra: Wow. I thought if anyone would understand, it would be you. Lashonda: I guess you thought wrong. Denitra stands in silence for a second and then begins to grab her paper and purse off the floor. Denitra: That's real messed up, Shonda. I'm leaving on Saturday. I hope you change your mind before then and will at least come to see me off. Lashonda: Don't hold your breath. Denitra stares at Lashonda in surprise who is now looking out the window and refusing to look back at Denitra. Denitra storms out of Lashonda's room and slams the door behind her. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Off campus, Krystalyn arrives alone at the diner. She slips into a booth by herself and orders an iced tea and a salad. As soon as she finishes placing her order, he cell phone begins to ring. Krystalyn: Hello? Laray: Hey soror! Krystalyn: Hey. Laray: Where are you? Krystalyn: The diner. Laray: What are you doin' there? Krystalyn: What do people normally do at a diner, Laray? Laray: No need to get snippy! Dag! Krystalyn: Sorry. I'm just....let's just say I've had better days. Laray: Yeah, I know.....so you brought Joi to the hospital,huh? Krystalyn: Yep. Laray: Well that was a nice thing to do. Krystalyn: Yeah that me....the good samaritan who drove the woman who was carryin' her fiance's child to the hospital. Laray: You don't know for sure that Patrick is the father! Krystalyn: And you don't know for sure that Patrick isn't the father. Laray: Krys.... Krystalyn: What Laray? Laray: You don't sound good. You want me to come down there? Krystalyn: No. I just wanna be left alone right now. I have a lot to think about. Laray: I understand. Well if you need me.....you know how to reach me. Krystalyn: Yeah, I know. I'll talk to you later. Laray: Love you, soror. Krystalyn: Yep. Later. Krystalyn hangs up the phone just in time to look up and see Patrick walking in with his frat brothers. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Scene 1 Continued... On her way home, a frustrated Denitra remembers one other person she needs to tell that she is leaving for the rest of the semester. She turns back around and heads over to the Student Center, where she knows she can find that person. She walks into the game room, and just as she suspects, she sees him leaning over the pool table. He looks up and spots her across the room. He tells his friends he'll be right back and walks over to where Denitra is standing. Denitra: Hey Joriah.. Joriah: Hey. I didn't expect to see you anytime soon. Just as she is about to respond, a group of students pass by and she overhears one say "isn't that the fake AKA?" Denitra looks over just in time to see the rest of the group pointing in her direction and laughing loudly as they walk away. Denitra hangs her head in shame. Joriah: Yeah, that's kinda why I didn't think I'd see you out..... Joriah reaches down and gently grabs Denitra by her chin with two fingers and lifts her head until her eyes meet his. Joriah: Hey now.....the Denitra I know was never let anybody or anything get her down.... Denitra: Yeah, well that Denitra is gone. Joriah: What? Denitra begins to feel tears welling up in her eyes. Seeing this, Joriah suggest they go outside to find some privacy. Outside, Denitra begins to cry and Joriah sits in silence while she does. Denitra: Aren't you goin' to say anything? Joriah: What you want me to say? Denitra: I don't know. That I was stupid to believe Mona. Joriah: Nah, I ain't gonna say that. I mean you were stupid to believe Mona but.... Joriah begins to laugh and Denitra playfully hits him in the shoulder. Joriah: I mean, it's real unfortunate what happened, but you ain't know. Denitra: But I should have know, Joriah. Joriah: How could you? You not greek. All you know is what somebody is tellin' you. You had no reason to think that girl was lyin' to you. I just wish you had told me. Denitra: I tried...but.... Joriah: Yeah, I know.I haven't exactly been there for you lately. Silence Denitra (speaking barely above a whisper): I transferred. Joriah turns his head quickly in shock. Joriah: What? Denitra: I transferred. I....I need to get away Joriah...I can't.... Joriah: I can't believe you lettin' them chase you off campus like this! You just gon punk out? Denitra: I'm not punkin' out, Joriah! I....I.... Joriah: You what? Denitra just stares at Joriah, while he waits silently for an answer. Before he can, Dashia walks up. Dashia: Oh Joriah, honey! Joriah looks up. Joriah: What's up Dash! Dashia looks over at Denitra. Dashia: No the real question is....what's up with you? Dashia looks Denitra up and down and points in her direction. Dashia: What are you doing with this faker......who will never, ever be one of my sorors! _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Over in the administration building, Mona has just arrived for her meeting with acting Ahpla President, Dr. Colin Mwatsumi. Dr. Mwatsumi: Ms. Ferguson, please have a seat. Mona sits down. Dr. Mwatsumi: Ms. Ferguson, do you know why I called you here this morning? Mona looks him up and down before answering. Mona: No. Dr. Mwatsumi: Well.....I've never been one to beat around the bush....I'm what they call a straight shooter....so here it is.....Ms. Ferguson.....effective immediately, we will no longer need your services as the Director of Greek Life. Mona: What? What do you mean? Dr. Mwatsumi: What I mean is.....you're fired. Mona: Excuse me? Dr. Mwatsumi: You heard me. Thank you, Ms. Ferguson. That will be all. Mona: That will be all? What do you mean that will be all? You call me in here and tell me I'm fired and then that's it? Dr. Mwatsumi: Is there something else? Mona: Um, yes! For one thing, you can explain to me why you are tryin' to have me fired! Dr. Mwatsumi: Correction, Ms. Ferguson. I'm not trying to do anything. I am doing it. I have a long laundry list of complaints regarding your office...stemming from these so called rules you tried to implement for the greek life on campus last semester......preferential treatment given to certain organizations.....and a new charge that is pending investigation. Mona: Which is? Dr. Mwatsumi: Ms. Ferguson.....were you involved in pledging an illegal line of Alpha Kappa Alpha? Mona: Um....no. Dr. Mwatsumi looks at Mona out the corner of his eye. Dr. Mwatsumi: I see.....well then....that situation will go under complete investigation. We will get to the bottom of it, Ms. Ferguson. Mona: I said I didn't do it. Dr. Mwatsumi: Yes, I heard you. Very good....if that is all....I have many things I need to get done today. I simply do not have any further time to spend with you today. If you would like to discus anything with me further, you are more than welcome to set up an appointment with my receptionist....uh....Ro....Regina. Mona: Romona? Dr. Mwatsumi: Yes, that's what I meant. Romona. Good day, Ms. Ferguson. Mona: Yeah...I'll leave for now....but you can guarantee one thing....you haven't heard the last of me..... _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Scene 2 Continued.... Krystalyn hangs up the phone just in time to look up and see Patrick walking in with his frat brothers. Krystalyn: Oh great....where is my salad so I can get out of here? Patrick sees Krystalyn sitting alone and walks over towards where she is sitting. Patrick: Hey. Krystalyn does not look up or respond. Patrick sits down across from her. Patrick: Krys.....I know you are still pissed at me....but baby....I really wanna work this out.... Krystalyn sits in silence. Patrick: Krys, I don't know what to say. Krystalyn looks up and gives Patrick an evil look. Krystalyn: Then don't say anything. Patrick: Well at least you're talkin' to me again. Patrick smiles Krystalyn: Is this a joke to you, Patrick? Is cheatin' on your fiance all some big joke to you? Patrick: No....it's not....I just...I was tryin' to lighten the mood, that's all. Krystalyn: My mood is just fine. Patrick: Okay. I see you're still not ready to talk to me.... Krystalyn: And I never will be, Pat. What we had is over! What do you not understand about that? I don't want to talk to you. I don't want to work anything out. Krystalyn and Patrick are done! And now so is my dinner. All of a sudden, my appetite is gone. Krystalyn stands up and throws a few dollars down on the table and begins to storm off. After taking a few steps, she turns back around and walks back over to the table. Patrick looks up and has brief hope that Krystalyn has changed her mind and has returned to talk. Krystalyn: Oh by the way.....you might wanna stop by the hospital if you get a moment..... Patrick: What? Krystalyn: Oh yeah....you didn't hear? Your baby was born today! _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Scene 3 Continued... Outside of the administration building, Mona is furious and begins to walk around in circle. She fishes her cell phone out of her purse and dials her mother's number. Melinda: Hello dear. Mona: Mother! Melinda: Mona, are you alright? Mona: No, I am not alright! I am furious! Melinda: What happened? What's the matter? Mona: That....that man! He........he fired me! Melinda: What? Mona: You heard me! He fired me! He can't do that! Melinda: Well technically as the acting president, he has all of the power of the regular president....but did he give you a reason? Mona: Yes and they were all crazy! Mother, you have to do something! Melinda: Well Mona, I'd love to but honestly....at this point, it's out of my hands. There is nothing I can do until I am back in my office. Mona: That's three months from now! Melinda: Yes, Mona, I remember. Mona: I can't wait three months! Melinda: Well.....did you try to reason with him? Mona: No. I just left. I was so shocked. Melinda: Mona Ferguson....I raised you to speak your mind. Mona: So........what am I supposed to do? Melinda: Well first off, you need to cool off and then set up a meeting with the man to air out your grievances. Here's the thing, Mona.....The office of Greek Life is a huge responsibility. Greek Life is a big deal at Ahpla. There's no way he'll be able to handle the duties of the President, as well as your position. He's going to need the help. I think if you can go in there and reason with him logically and work out whatever differences he has with you, you may have a fair shot at him rescinding his termination. Mona: Okay. Melinda: Okay sweetie? Mona: Yes, mother. Melinda: Come by the house. We'll go have dinner together. Mona: Okay. I'll be there in a little bit. Melinda: Okay dear. Melinda hangs up the phone. Mona thinks: I can't believe he had the nerve to fire me! Forget reason. I'm goin' back into his office right now to give him a piece of my mind! Mona storms back into the administration building and begins to walk straight back towards Dr. Mwatsumi's office. Romona: Uh Ms. Ferguson...you can't.... Mona puts her hand up into Romona's face and keeps walking. She opens the office door and a surprised Dr. Mwatsumi looks up. Dr. Mwatsumi: Ms. Ferguson! Can I help you? Mona: Yes, you can! I.... Mona then realizes that he is in the middle of a meeting. Dr. Mwatsumi: Ms. Ferguson, I am only available by appointment. I do not accept walk ins! But....since you are here.....let me introduce you to your replacement.... Dr. Mwatsumi points towards the chair and the person sitting in front of him slowly swivels around to look Mona in the face. When Mona sees who is sitting in the chair, she puts her hand up to her mouth and gasps in surprise and points towards them.... Mona: Oh my gosh! You? I should have known......
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