Jeremy got out of bed, rubbing his eyes and putting on his slippers. He opened his bedroom door and walked downstairs. To his surprise Alaric was already up.
“Morning” Jeremy yawned. “Why up so early?”
“Preparing my classes” Alaric said.
“Come on, Ric, it’s Saturday” Jeremy muttered. “Saturday morning nonetheless. Just come and have breakfast and then wewe can do your homework”
Alaric drank of his coffee. “I’m having breakfast right now” Jeremy shook his head and sat down. He wanted to pour some coffee, but discovered the pot empty. “Seriously?” he alisema looking at Alaric. He poured a glass of machungwa, chungwa juisi and made his breakfast.
“So, what’s on today’s schedule?” Alaric asked without looking up.
“Not sure yet” Jeremy mumbled with a mouth full of bread. “Hanging around a bit”
“I might give a chemsha bongo on Monday” Alaric said.
“Right, ‘cause we’ve seen so much course material so far” Jeremy alisema sarcastic.
“I’m serious, Jeremy” Alaric said, now looking up. “I’m not going to give wewe better grades au give wewe special treatments because we live in the same house. You’re going to have to work zaidi than ever. I will not make it any easier for wewe than for the rest of your class. Am I making myself clear?”
Jeremy sniffed. “This was not how I planned on starting my Saturday”