Chidi sighs, opens door. Mama Rita storms in, looking around like a detective.

 

CHIDI: Good morning, Mama Rita. How may I help you?

 

MAMA RITA: Help me? You’ve got nerve! Look at this wall – points at tiny scratch – you scratched it! And I heard loud music last night! You think you can do whatever you like in my property?

 

CHIDI: That scratch was there when I moved in, and I turned my music off by 9pm like we agreed—

 

MAMA RITA: cuts him off Don’t argue with me! This place is worth way more than the cheap rent I charge you! Starting next month, it’s 50% higher. Or you pack out by weekend!

 

CHIDI: 50%? That’s way too much! We signed a contract for one year—

 

MAMA RITA: Contract schmontract! I make the rules here! Also, you used extra water yesterday – I saw your tap running! Add 2k naira to your payment today!

 

She spots Amara walking in.

 

MAMA RITA: And who is this? Visitors are not allowed! Unless they pay guest fee! 1k per hour!

 

AMARA: Excuse me? I’m just visiting my friend for lunch—

 

MAMA RITA: No exceptions! My house, my rules! You people think you can come here and take me for a fool!