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Family Greeting

‘Remember to greet my dad k?’ ‘I will. Fuck man! I’m trembling so much!’ Reina, my fling-of-two-years-turned-girlfriend brought me to her place for the first time when her parents were home, making it the first time I would see anyone from her family. ‘Hello Uncle. Hello Auntie.’ ‘WHAT UNCLE! Get used to calling us mummy…Continue readingFamily Greeting

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Life Lessons

‘Eh daddy, you know. Our boy just asked me what’s a handjob and blowjob. I think he stumbled on some pornography. Can you talk to him later?’ ‘Yupp. I will. We’re prepared for this.’ As surprised I was at his curiosity, I was more glad that he chose to ask us about it. For a…Continue readingLife Lessons

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Unstoppable Love

‘Kor, your birthday is almost over. And you’re done opening all your presents?’ ‘Yupp! One of my best birthdays so far!’ To his bewilderment, the lights in his room dimmed as she turned the knob next to his door, til all he could see, was her silhouette. Her figure grew larger as she walked towards…Continue readingUnstoppable Love

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A Widow’s Replacement

*Knock knock* (dialogue between mother and son) ‘Still doing your work?’ ‘Yeah mum. What’s up?’ ‘Nothing. Just wanted to check in on you.’ ‘Hey, have you been crying?’ ‘A little. I miss him.’ He couldn’t let his mum cry herself to sleep and led her back into the empty bedroom, now missing a father after…Continue readingA Widow’s Replacement

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Dinner and Breakfast

Dad: ‘Boy, sleep early. A few of my friends will be over for a drink.’ Me: ‘Okay dad.. Have fun.’ He closed the door quietly and went back into the master bedroom, which I supposed he told my mum the same thing. Through the gap under my door, I saw their lights turn off and…Continue readingDinner and Breakfast