(By 2:00pm, Alero hears her Dad's horn at the gate)
Gateman: (ran to open the gate) Good afternoon, oga.
Mr. Williams: Good afternoon......... (He said with divided attention)
Alero: (runs outside to see her mum) Good afternoon, dad. Where's mum?
Mr. Williams: Alero, my dear. I don't know whether to be happy or worried right now.
Alero: Why? What is wrong with mum?
Mr. Williams: Let's go inside, Alero.
(When they went inside Mr. Williams sank into the sofa)
Alero: So, Dad. Talk to me, now....
Mr. Williams: First, get me a cold glass of water.
Alero: (ran into the kitchen to do as she was told)
Mr. Williams: (Drank to his satisfaction and finally began to speak) Alero, your mum is six weeks pregnant.
Alero: Oh my God! This is good news. I finally wouldn't be lonely anymore! So, where is mum now?
Mr. Williams: She's in the hospital; she has been admitted for observation for three weeks because she was suspected to have high blood pressure.
Alero: That's not good, let's go and see mum.
Mr. Williams: Relax, I am just coming from there but in an hour's time, we will have to go back.
Alero: it's okay, dad. Mum will be fine I know it.
Mr. Williams: I really hope so.
(Lights out)
YOU ARE READING
THE DIARY OF ALERO
JugendliteraturAlero, Nigerian decent has dyslexia and is going through a rough phase in life with both family and school. Her brilliance makes her the main target of the witch-hunt of three girls in her class, headed by the daughter of a very rich and influential...
