Objectively thinking, lunch with Winston’s mother sounded really odd. And yet, the date at Lawry’s was heartwarming and joyful. In any case, I always thought the food at Lawry’s is over- priced but the high-ceiling and excellent service more than make up for that.
After Winnie and I broke- up, I had loathed to imagine that my connection with W’s mum will just fade away, as with people who are only linked tenuously. Why in the world would anyone want to keep contact with your son’s ex- gf? But, I would like to think that this is different, that my relationship with Aunty went beyond the shadows of my romance with Winston and it might really be so.
At the beginning, which means after we progressed from sneaking into the house dead in the night to going over in the day, I went over so often, for dinners, to study, to just hang out and do nothing for the weekend, for birthdays and celebrations, to sleepover and shamelessly enjoy good breakfast every morning before dashing out to school. Aunty has always been caring and motherly. In W’s home, I get toothbrushes replaced mysteriously, maternal fretting over whether I need my own towel, own blanket, more drinks, more food, more sleep, new books to read… She dotes on me like family and especially like a daughter, we enjoyed long chats; we shared similar views of many things; we appreciated good food; when W got his CYC shirt tailored, she tailored one for me as well; And she always cooks my favourite food when I have dinner. There were times when I joked with Winston and told him that I would be better off dating his mother. There is this amazing fondness and affection, for which I am thankful for.
To name the best thing that lasted in this entertaining relationship, I would say it is the friend I had made in Aunty, I will always remember how she had comforted and hugged me so many times, as I cried over the relationship, cursed about it, laughed over it and even till now, she dispenses advice, support and honesty in comforting doses. I really do love her alot…
