Mother: she carries on mumbling once Albert knows what I am trying to do he will indisputably agree with me and will always listen to what I have to say.
Scene 2: Albert arrives late to pub.
Albert decides to meet up with his girlfriend at the local pub. The Jolly pub is based on a long warm countryside road, which is full of life. Unlike any ordinary pub there is plenty of pastel coloured green grass and large oak tress on the edge of the road. The pubs bright neon blue lights make the pub look outstanding and is visible 2 miles down the road. Describing the pub itself is not very hard. It’s a fairly large pub with mahogany framed windows and brightly red coloured brick work. The pub also has an environmental touch to it. Two brightly coloured flowerpots hang on the front porch with roses on the edge of the footpath.
Albert walks into the pub late and rushes quickly trying to spot his girlfriend. Albert spots his girlfriend waiting by herself at the far corner table. Amy is a bubbly person who likes Albert very much. She wants a very good relationship with. She has blonde hair; slim with good build and hazel eyes.
Amy: I have been waiting here for over half an hour. Where
Have you been!
Albert: Sorry Amy, I had an argument with my mother.
Amy: Oh sorry, I didn’t know it was because of that. What
Happened?
Albert: You see she wanted me to stay at home and help her
Do things for her. She wanted me to play cards with her and I refused. I don’t what to do.
Amy: Its ok, you can talk to me.
Albert: thanks at least you don’t force me to do anything. I
Have to tell my mum that I am not a child anymore and that I also have a life to live.
Amy: You should talk to her about how you want no hassle
And live life independently. Amy tells Albert very important things about his mother. Albert at this point is depressed but has Amy there to comfort her.
Albert: I should tell her what I want to do. But the thing is
She will not want to hear what I would want to say and will probably cry if I told her there is someone in my life.
Amy: You are going to have to tell her one-day. Amy makes
Her point harshly and implies that he is the only one for him.
Albert: She is my mother and the only family I have left.
Amy: If you break up with your mother you can always
Come to me.
Albert stands up slowly and walks towards the bar. He orders some drinks and walks slowly towards his table.
Albert: She is going to be waiting for me at home. I am going
To have to go home very soon.
Amy: You have only been here for 15 minutes.
Albert: I know but she will give me a big lecture when I get
Home.
Amy gives Albert a hug before he goes home. Albert briskly walks off.
Scene 3: Albert arrives home.
Albert arrives home and opens the door steadily hoping his mum is fast asleep. As he walks in he sees the living room light on. Albert probably thinks his mum left the light on but as soon as he walks in his mum is waiting on the living room table with her pack of cards.
Mother: Hello Albert. Iv been waiting for you so we could
Play our game of rummy.
Albert: Mum, it’s too late. I need some rest.
Mother: talks emotionally. Is that so. Well we can always
Play another time.
Mrs Stokes watches his reaction closely.
Albert feels sorry for his mother and accepts.
Albert: ok we will have a quick game.
Mother: Thank You Albert.
Albert: Mum, I must tell you something. I am 28 years old
And I must be independent now. You should be able to trust me when I go out and not keep on nagging at me all the time as if I was a teenager.
Mother: You are the only I have left. What will I do if you
Go?
Albert: Don’t worry mum, I will always visit you and will be
They’re for you. Albert makes his mother understand that he is independent now and must live his own life.
Mother: I understand dear.
Albert: Thanks mum for listening.
Soon after Albert told his mum how he felt Mrs Stokes accepted that Albert must be independent and she should not shout or force him do something he does not like. A couple of days later Mrs Stokes meets Albert’s Girlfriend and they all have a long discussion. Five months later Albert and Amy get married. Albert still visited his mother very often.
By Mohsin Bhyat
