December(The last month of the year)

10th December.

"Hudaya! I told you to rest,the maid will do it." Aunty Jami scolded frowning a little "I can do it." I replied smiling reassuringly "Still keep it." She said collecting the broom from me "Let's go and eat breakfast." She dragged me out and I followed her quietly,we sat down on the dining table and Irish and fried egg was with sauce was served.

"So how is your studies going?" Aunty Jami asked starting a conversation.

"It is going well actually,even though final year really sucks." I replied cringing my face "That is how it was for us back then also,now we wish we can go back to our school days." She said chuckling at the way I bulged my eyes "I wish we can exchange." I pouted and she shook her head "You should use you opportunity now and have fun,you are still young,nearly everything is done for you.Your school fees are being paid by your father,he gives you money and your mother buy clothes for you,you just have to ask and it will be given to you." She let out a breath as she sipped her drink before she continued "Your problems are mostly studies or relationships." I nod my head in approval "But on the other hand,we elders have tons to problems,the school fees and pocket money of kids is on us,the clothes they wear and every other thing is on us,apart from our own personal problems,we have out children's problem on the other hand.Seriously being an elder is a big problem." I threw a sympathetic look at her as I smiled,I need to make her feel better "But Aunty Jami,on the other side being an adult is a thing to be proud of,when everyone is counting on you and you aren't letting them down.You have the respect of many people and you also have full control over your house.That is great." I emphasized as I put an irish inside my mouth.

"Yes that is true.So Hudaya do you have a boyfriend?" She asked which made me almost choke but I didn't "No, I don't." I replied without wasting time "Seriously!" She exclaimed and I looked down "It is not a big deal." She said shrugging her shoulder "People make it look like it is.Sometimes I wonder if am not worthy of it or maybe am not beautiful and that is why nobody is asking me out." Wooh I just told her a very big secret of mine,truth to be told I have had those thoughts several time and it breaks my heart seriously,seeing my friends with their bf's make me feel somehow about being single "Don't listen to people,it might not work between them and maybe you will find the right person and it will work without wasting time.In every delay their is a blessing in disguise." I feel better right now "You are beautiful.

"You know how to cook."

"You are well educated,you know how to talk to elders,you are very respectful." I smiled looking at her happily as she continues.

"You have a good heart,you are well mannered." She shakes her head dreamily "I wish I had a son,nothing would have stopped me from seeking your hand in marriage for him." All of a sudden I was feeling shy of her,sadly she doesn't have a son but I hold myself in high esteem,those praises really got me thinking am some sort of a perfect girl "You are a very great girl Hudaya,that is why I like you alot." I smiled mouthing a thank you.

"So just because your friends are dating and you are not doesn't mean you are not worthy of love,it is just not time yet and you should wait,don't forget to be patient while you do so." I smiled nodding my head "Mama said that you are going through a hard time. I know am young to understand what you are going through but Aunty Jami,it is all going to be fine and I know that you are strong enough to overcome all the tests bestowed on you." She just finished blasting my head,atleast I should show some concern.

"Don't forget that we are here for you,always." She nod her head smiling "Loosing a husband really breaks a home Hudaya,the house feels somehow without him,everything have been going downhill because he is no more." I have always seen Aunty Jami as a very cheerful person,a care free person who seems to have no ounce of problem in this world,seeing this woman sad today is really breaking
my heart "It is fine,you should keep going I trust you,you can do this." I ensured her and she nod her head smiling.