A mother passing by her daughter’s bedroom was astonished to see the bed nicely made and everything neat and tidy. Then she saw an envelope propped up prominently on the pillow. It was addressed, “Mum.”
Fearing the worst, she opened the envelope and read the letter with trembling hands:
Dear Mum,
It is with great regret and sorrow that I’m writing to you. I’ve had to elope with my new boyfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with Dad and you. I’ve found real love and passion with Ahmed and he is so nice – even with all his piercings, tattoos, beard, and his motorcycle clothes. He’s done his time in prison and honestly regrets beating up that old lady for her small change.
But it’s not only the passion Mum, I’m pregnant and Ahmed said that we will be very happy. He owns a caravan in the woods and has a pile of firewood for the whole winter. He wants to have many more children with me and that’s now one of my dreams too.
Ahmed has taught me that marijuana doesn’t really hurt anyone and we’ll be growing it for ourselves and trading it with his friends for all the cocaine and ecstasy we want. In the meantime, we’ll pray that science will find a cure for AIDS so Ahmed can get better; he deserves it!!
Don’t worry Mum, I’m 15 years old now and I know how to take care of myself. Someday I’m sure we’ll be back to visit so you can get to know your grand-children.
Your loving daughter,
Judith
PS: Mum, none of the above is true. I’m next door at the neighbour’s house. I just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than my School Report that’s in my desk drawer. I love you! Ring me on my mobile when it is safe for me to come home.
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