Transcription
Who is she?
She's the new house help.
What are you still waiting for? Please leave.
[music]
That was rude.
Mama, the agency called me. I finally got the job. Once they pay me, I'll take care of your hospital bills. You'll be fine again.
God will bless you, my daughter.
Good afternoon, ma. I'm from the agency.
So, you're the new house help.
Yes, ma.
Breakfast must be ready by 7:00 every morning. This house must stay clean. My son likes his coffee early. Don't disturb him unnecessarily.
Yes, ma.
Go upstairs and call my son. Dinner is ready.
Yes, ma.
[music]
Sir, dinner is ready.
All right, I'm coming.
[music] [music]
You're the new maid?
[singing]
Yes, sir. Mama, how are you feeling now? Please stay strong for me. Once I save enough money, we'll do the [music] surgery.
God will help you, my daughter.
Is my son's coffee ready yet?
Yes, ma. I'm I'm taking it to him now.
Bella, you're finally here. Where's Clinton? He's upstairs in his room.
Who is she?
She's the new house help.
What are you still waiting for? Please leave.
That was rude.
She's only a maid, Clinton. I see no reason why I can't talk to her that way.
[music]
Everybody deserves respect regardless of their class.
I'm sorry if I caused any problem, sir.
You don't have to be afraid of anybody in this house. Why do you [music] look so scared of me?
I'm not scared, sir. I just don't want any trouble.
[music]
Bella, what happened?
Clinton defended an ordinary maid over me.
Don't let an ordinary maid come between [music] you and Clinton.
I don't think Clinton likes me anymore.
[music]
[music]
It's okay, Victoria. You can leave.
Yes, ma.
[singing]
Clinton, I saw the way you were looking at that maid.
Mom, I don't know what you're talking about.
Dad, Clinton barely pays attention to me anymore.
You're going to be his wife, Bella.
[music]
I'll handle it.
If you love your job so much, then learn to maintain your lane in this house.
Yes, ma.
You know the agreement we made. No marriage, no business deal. I hope you're preparing for your wedding with Bella.
Dad, I've always told you there was never a time I was interested in marrying Bella.
Do you even understand what is at stake here?
Dad, I can't marry someone I don't love. Bella is rude, and she's not my kind of woman.
This family depends on that marriage, Clinton. And you will marry Bella whether you like it or not.
I don't think I can do this anymore.
Clinton! Come back here.
All these years you never complained about Bella.
[music]
What changed?
Because I never loved. Not fair forcing me to marry someone I don't even feel happy with.
This suddenly has nothing to do with that maid, right?
[music]
Mom, please don't start.
Your coffee is ready, sir.
[music]
You've been avoiding me lately. Did I do something wrong?
No, sir. I just don't want problems for myself.
Ever since [music] you stepped into this house, I haven't been able to stop thinking about you. And don't tell me you don't feel something, [music] too, because I know you care about me.
It doesn't matter if I feel the same way, sir. We are not of the same class.
[music]
And I really need this job for my mother's surgery.
Your mother is sick? You should have told me all this earlier.
[music]
You don't have to go through this alone anymore. Don't cry, okay? We'll figure this out together. I promise I'll help you. [music] Please do everything you can to make her okay.
Money should not be the problem. Once we conclude the necessary tests, we'll commence the surgery. And we'll do our best.
God will bless you, my son.
[music]
Thank you so much.
Amen, Mama. Just get well for us.
Thank you so much, sir. I should start heading [music] home before your mother starts looking for me.
I can already see your your uniform already.
I just wanted [music] to thank you again for everything you did today.
You don't have [music] to thank me, Victoria. Can you at [music] least stay with me for a while? I just want to be by your side tonight.
Oh my god, it's morning already. I should start going now.
Thank you for being by [music] my side last night.
I have a strong feeling that this maid is the reason Clinton has been acting strangely toward you.
[music]
Then what are we waiting for? Let's chase her away from this house.
No, chasing her away will not solve the problem. We need something [music] that will make Clinton denounce her forever. Meet me this evening. There is something important I would like to discuss with you.
All right, Ma. All right, Ma. I'll do as you said. There's money in this account.
[music]
Use it for your mother's treatment and anything else you may need.
Sir, this is too much.
[music]
You've already done enough for me.
I'll go any length for the one I love, and please stop calling me sir.
All right, [music] Clinton.
Victoria, you seem very happy today.
[music]
No, Ma. I'm just doing my work.
Go and bring my phone from the living room.
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Victoria!
How did I get here? What is going on? How did I get here?
Maybe you should tell us. Victoria, what were you doing in this room with him?
Clinton, I swear I don't know how I got here.
Do you really expect us to believe [music] that? Victoria, I'm disappointed.
Please, something isn't right. I don't know how I got there.
I will not have someone like you under my roof.
If you don't believe me, there's nothing more I can say.
[music]
[laughter]
Victoria, why?
Victoria, why are you crying?
They sent me away.
Why did they chase you away?
They accused me of something I didn't do. Mama, I promise I didn't do it.
So, she's really [music] gone? She's gone. And Clinton? Leave Clinton [music] to me. You didn't sleep last night, did you?
I don't want to talk about it.
Then let's talk about your future. Then tell me exactly what happened that night. I was working in the kitchen. I had already prepared a glass of juice for myself. I left it there and went to do something. Before I left, madam was in the kitchen. Then what happened? When I came back, madam wasn't in the kitchen anymore. I drank my juice. After that, everything started feeling strange.
[music]
Strange how? My head suddenly became heavy. I started feeling dizzy. After that, I can't remember anything anymore. You blacked [music] out? The next thing I remember was waking up in that room. They assumed I had something going on with the gateman.
[music]
Nobody believed me. Not even Mr. Clinton.
[music]
It's okay, my daughter. Be strong. One thing I know, the truth will surely come out.
[music]
Madam, what is this for?
Take it. And don't ever return to this estate.
Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?
Not [music] tonight.
[music]
We. This isn't normal. Mama, don't worry. I'm fine.
[music]
No. We're going to the hospital.
[music]
Everything will be fine. Victoria, the doctor is ready to see you.
Congratulations.
Congratulations.
You're pregnant.
[music]
Can you at least stay with me for a while? I just want to be by your side tonight.
Oh my god, it's morning already. I should start going now.
Thank you for being by my side last night.
Mama, I'm sorry. [music] I never wanted any of this to happen.
My daughter, [music] what is done is done. Victoria, who is the father [music] of this child?
It's Mr. Clinton, Mama.
Mr. Clinton?
[music]
Does he know about this?
No, Mama.
[music]
He needs to know.
Mama, I don't think he would believe me.
[music]
Not after everything that happened.
[music]
My concern now is our situation. We are already struggling to survive.
[music]
How are we going to take care of another life?
Don't worry, Mama. Mr. Clinton [music] gave me a card before I left. I can use what's left to start a small business.
[music]
You've been distant lately.
I've I a lot on my mind.
This isn't about work, is it?
Can we talk about something else?
Excuse me, is that shop available?
Yes, it is.
Someone [music] directed me to you. They said you're the owner. Please, [music] how much is the rent?
The rent is 50,000 Naira.
I'll get back to you soon. This is all I have left. God, [music] please let this work.
Clinton, Bella has stood by you all these years. How much longer do you expect [music] that girl to keep waiting?
Fine, do whatever you think is best.
Congratulations, [music] Bella. Welcome to the family.
Thank you, Mom. I'm really happy. Thank you for this.
[music]
You're welcome. The shop is yours.
Thank you so much. I still [music] can't believe our engagement is tomorrow.
Everything has been arranged.
[music]
Thank you, Mom.
Oga! Oga, it's me, the former gateman. My conscience has been dealing with me. Oga, I need to tell you [music] something.
What is it?
I've been carrying this guilt for too long.
What are you talking about?
Oga, Miss Victoria was innocent.
[music]
What do you mean? Nothing happened between us.
[music]
We never had any relationship. If Victoria was innocent, why didn't you say anything? I wanted [music] to speak. But I was warned to stay quiet. Who warned you? Your mother. Madam told me to keep quiet. My mother? Oga, everything that happened that day was planned.
[music]
Are you serious?
Yes, Oga. Then you're coming inside with me.
[music]
Wait here.
Yes, Oga. When I call you, [music] come inside.
Clinton, I thought you would be resting. Tomorrow is your engagement.
Mom, we need to talk.
You're starting [music] to worry me. What is it?
I need you to answer [music] a question honestly.
Of course. What do you want [music] to know?
Did you tell me the whole truth about what happened to Victoria?
Why are you bringing this up again? I [music] already told you everything.
No, Mom. I'm asking if you told me the whole truth.
What is that supposed to mean?
It means there's someone you need to hear from.
What are you talking about?
Come [music] in.
What is he doing here?
Tell her what you told me.
Madam, I can't keep [music] quiet anymore.
What nonsense are you talking about?
Everything that happened that day was not the whole truth.
Watch what you're saying.
I've carried this for too [music] long. Oga deserves to know what happened. Madam was the one behind everything.
What?
Victoria was innocent.
Mother, I think I deserve an explanation.
Clinton, don't listen to him.
Is it true? Was that why you sent him away? Answer me.
Yes. Yes, I'm sorry. I did it for us, for this family. We couldn't afford to lose that contract.
You did all this because of a contract?
I was [music] trying to protect our future.
At what cost? Was it really worth it?
Everything I did was for you.
Then you never knew me at all. I'm calling off the engagement.
Clinton, Clinton, no.
What is going on here?
Ask your wife. Ask her what she did to Victoria.
Victoria?
Yes.
[music]
It's time everyone knew the truth. Victoria is the woman I love.
What?
[music]
Yes. She's the woman I chose. But she was taken [music] away from me because of your greed.
I'm sorry.
I've heard enough. I'm calling off the engagement and I'm leaving this house for good.
Clinton, please.
Let's go.
Clinton, please wait.
CLINTON.
CLINTON, PLEASE DON'T DO THIS.
It's too [music] late, mother. I'm not leaving you behind.
Sir?
Why, sir? Because you're the only person who knows the whole truth. Victoria needs to hear [music] it from you.
I'm ashamed of what I did, sir.
What's done is done.
Do [music] you think she'll forgive you, sir?
I don't know. But I need her forgiveness. And she deserves to [music] know the truth.
So, it's true?
Clinton called [music] off the engagement.
What kind of embarrassment is this? I don't deserve this. No. I'm not going to let this happen. I deserve an explanation.
Do you realize what you've done? The contract [music] is over.
If that's your decision, so be it.
You're willing to lose everything?
Not everything. [music] I'd rather lose that contract than lose my son.
Please, I'm [music] looking for Victoria and her mother.
Victoria? They don't live here anymore.
What do you mean they don't live here anymore?
They moved [music] out weeks ago.
Do you know where they went?
No.
[music]
But life wasn't easy for them.
I have to find her.
You're working too hard.
We'll be fine, mama.
You've been asking about Victoria?
[music]
Yes.
Who are you?
I'm [music] someone very close to her.
I can [music] take you to her.
Thank you so much.
But not tonight. It's late already. Come back tomorrow morning and pick me here.
Thank you. So, you finally see her tomorrow. You should get some rest, sir. I just pray she hears me out. You were up all night, sir. We should leave now.
[music]
We can't keep her waiting.
Keep going straight.
How much farther?
We're almost there. [music] That street. She's somewhere around here. Victoria lives [music] there. Victoria.
Becky. You're here. How are you?
I'm fine. [music] Actually, [music] someone came looking for you.
Looking for me? Becky.
Yes.
[music]
Who is it?
Clinton.
Victoria.
I'll leave you both.
Victoria, [music] you're pregnant? I've been looking everywhere for you.
You found me now. What do you want, Clinton?
Victoria, please let me explain.
[music]
Explain what? When I tried to explain, nobody listened.
You're right. [music] I should have listened to you. I'm sorry, [music] Victoria. I know I hurt you. But I came [music] here to make things right. That's why I came with the gateman.
The gateman?
[music]
I brought him here because there's something you need to know.
[music]
Miss Victoria, I'm sorry.
Sorry for what?
Miss [music] Victoria, what happened that day was not your fault. Everything was planned.
What are you saying?
Madam and Bella planned everything together. They wanted you out of the house. Miss Victoria, I'm sorry, too. I was also among the people that wronged [music] you. Please forgive Oga Clinton. He never knew the truth.
Victoria, they took you away from me before I could know [music] the truth.
Forgive him. You have no idea what I went through.
I [music] know.
No, you don't.
[singing] [music]
But now, I know the truth.
Does that mean I'm forgiven? Thank you, my love.
Hope I didn't disturb you. Hope I didn't disturb you guys.
[music]
[laughter]
No, Becky. Well, I should probably get going now. I still [music] have a few things to take care of.
Becky, wait. I haven't thanked you yet.
Thank me for what?
For bringing me to Victoria. And for giving me a second chance to make things right.
Oh, please. That was nothing.
No, Becky. [music] I insist. This is [music] for you, Becky.
For me?
[music]
Thank you once again.
Thank you, Becky. [music] You don't have to thank me. Take care of each other.
Have you spoken to Clinton?
[music]
No.
He won't answer my calls.
You went too [music] far.
I was only trying to protect our family. But I know I made a mistake.
You weren't going to tell me you were pregnant, right?
[music]
Now you know.
I'm the father, [music] right?
What kind of question is that? Now you know.
[music]
I'm happy I'll be a father soon. Victoria, you and your mother shouldn't be living like this.
Clinton.
I'm going to find [music] a better place for both of you.
You don't have to do that.
[music]
Victoria, you're carrying my child. I need to take responsibility.
I still can't believe [music] Clinton chose her over me.
Enough, Bella. I've already made enough mistakes.
But I love Clinton so much.
Love isn't something you can force. Sometimes love isn't enough.
Mama. How have you been?
I'm fine, my son. We thank God.
I can see you're getting better.
Yes, [music] God has been faithful. And I'm happy God has finally vindicated my daughter.
Mama, I'll be on my way.
God bless [music] you, my son.
This should be [music] enough to start something for yourself. And thank you for [music] helping me.
Thank you so much, sir.
You're welcome. Be a good man.
[music]
Mom, why are you here?
Clinton. I came to ask for your forgiveness. I know I've wronged you.
[music]
Please, give me a chance to make things right. I know this is where you always come whenever you're unhappy. Please forgive me, Clinton.
Mom.
[music]
You really hurt me.
Please come back home. The house feels empty and cold without [music] you.
Mom, it's not that simple.
Then tell me what you want me to do. I'll do anything. I just need you [music] to come home.
Mom. You need [music] to apologize to Victoria.
Clinton, where are you taking us?
Just stay with me.
[music]
Clinton, please, where are we?
Let's go inside. Remember I promised to get [music] you and your mother out of that place? From today, this is your new home.
[snorts]
There's one more thing. You can come in now.
[music]
[music]
Victoria. I know I have hurt you. Please forgive [music] me. I was wrong about you. I treated you badly.
I have already forgiven you. We all make [music] mistakes. What matters is that we learn from them.
My son, [music] you never told me I would be expecting a grandchild.
I am happy everything is [music] finally settled. Today is a happy day for all of us. I have something [music] for you. I want you to wear this [music] tonight.
Tonight?
Wow. You look beautiful.
Thank [music] you.
I am glad [music] you came with me tonight.
I am glad I came, too.
Victoria. There's something I've been wanting [music] to tell you.
What is it?
[music]
You came into my life when I needed someone the most. You believed in me. You stood [music] by me. You never gave up on me. Victoria, will you marry me?
[music and singing]
Yes.
[applause] [music] [applause]
Thank you for choosing this journey with me. Once our baby [music] arrives, we're having the biggest wedding ever.
[applause]