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"How are you getting along?" I asked Nma's mother whom I had come to see.
" I'm okay" she said smiling.
I didn't believe her because she looked very pale but I chose not to press any further.
"I'm just becoming tired of having to sit indoors doing nothing" she said.
"That's what comes with retirement " I smiled.
She nodded slowly as she turned her concentration from the TV to me.
"How's your mum?" She asked.
" Oh , she's okay. Still disturbing as always" I laughed.
She laughed too .
"Probably we would meet someday. Our daughters had been friends for so long and we never really got to meet" she said frowning a bit.
"Yeah, that's actually true" I said realizing.
"Still disturbing on the remarrying issue?" She narrowed her eyes.
I smiled avoiding her eyes.
"Yeah, she just chips it in once in a while, not as persuasive as before" I said.
"I see" she uttered.
"What's the plan now?" She asked.
"For?" I asked confused.
Nma's mother and I had become close after Nma died. She saw me as her kid now so I felt really safe talking to her.
" From now till he's out" she said.
I was silent.
"I would work on my business and on his too , just keep myself busy a little"
I said.
She scuffed.
"You want kids?" She asked slowly.
I nodded.
"You know I hit menopause at 49" she said .
I starred blankly, scared of the fact that she too was going to sound like my mum.
"Well, doesn't mean I don't have chances too" I said .
"I didn't say you don't, your chances are really slim" she said stressing the last word.
I was silent and so was she.
I wanted to ask "what would you have me do?" but on a second thought it sounded disrespectful.
"I like that you remain faithful to this man" she smiled at me.
I smiled back avoiding her eyes.
"You must really love him" she said.
I nodded. I wanted to add that he was the only one I've ever loved , but I felt this old woman wouldn't understand.
" Don't let us get into your head, you wear the shoe and you know where it hurts the most" she added.
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MY YEARS WITHOUT YOU
General Fiction"What's happening?, why are they taking you away? Say something already!! Please say something" I broke down in hot tears as I dragged him trying to set him free from their grip. "I'm sorry babe" he mouthed as tears dropped from his eyes. I watch...
