(Alero's mum is seen sitting in the parlour tired and sleepy)
Alero: (begins to shake her mother awake. Mum, go and lie down in the room for the comfort of you and my brothers)
Mum: Thanks darling.
Alero: It's nothing, mum.
Mum: Alero come and sit down.
Alero: What is it mum?
Mum: I know that me delivering these boys means a lot to you.
Alero: You're right mum.
Mum: Now, that my pregnancy is eight months old, I am giving you the honour of naming these boys yourself.
Alero: Thank you, mum.
Mum: So, what is it going to be?
Alero: James and John.
Mum: Nice one dear. But how is it that you didn't have to think much before giving me an answer.
Alero: I always wanted two little brothers named James and John.
Mum: That's my girl! If you need anything, I'll be in the master bedroom.
Alero: Sweet dreams mum.
(Lights out)
YOU ARE READING
THE DIARY OF ALERO
Fiksi RemajaAlero, 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...
