Kamala Harris: fidgeting with her napkin S-so, y-you really think w-we're not good enough, Mrs.??
hey come on mom! let's just enjoy dinner together ok? I put my hand over hers
your mom rolls her eyes
Mom: "Enjoy dinner?" I can't enjoy anything knowing that my son is with someone like her!
I let out an exasperated sigh, gripping your hand tightly under the table as if silently saying 'this is ridiculous'
I look at my mom then at kamala what's going on?
Kamala clears her throat, her eyes darting between you and your mom
Y-your mother seems to think that our relationship is... not genuine.
Your mom crosses her arms, a stern expression on her face
I get up from the table and stand next to my girlfriend hey, leave her alone! I'm not gonna let you disrespect her like that
Kamala smiles, secretly enjoying your defense of her
Thank you. It's nice to know that someone is standing up for me.
She looks at your mom defiantly
I stop eating and stare at my mom Mom, why? Can't I have any friends?
Your mom looks at you sternly, her eyes cold and calculating.
Mom: "Friends, yes. A girlfriend like her? Absolutely not."
I step between my mother and Kamala mom please stop!
Kamala grabs your arm, pulling you close and leaning on your shoulder I-I don't understand why y-you're so against us...
looks at my mom who just said that Mom come on... she's a great girl!
Kamala crosses her arms and smirks Oh yeah? I'm a great girl, huh?
I put my hand on her thigh hey it's ok babe, let's just enjoy our time here together ok?
taking a deep breath and exhaling slowly R-right... I just wish she could see how much we care about each other...
looks at your mom with a fake smile before turning back to you
How's your food??
confused look on my face what's going on here?
Kamala takes a deep breath and turns to face you. "Your mom thinks we're not a good match," she says bluntly.
"She believes I'm not the right person for you, and she's made it clear that I'm not welcome here."
I stand up. Mom! I'm 28 years old. It's time you accept that I can make my own decisions.
Your mom crosses her arms, clearly not amused by your defiance.
Mom: "KhadMuch, this isn't about your age. It's about making wise choices. Kamala is a troublemaker! Just look at her!"
I look at my mom. Mom what are you talking about?
Your mom sneers I don't think she's a good influence on my son, plus she has no family background or stability.
Kamala Harris scoffs Excuse me?? No family background?? Who tf does she think she is!! And unstable? Please!
grabs Kamala's hand under the table, giving it a reassuring squeeze Hey, don't let her get to you. We know what we have is real.
Kamala takes a deep breath, her grip on your hand tightening slightly as she responds
I know, but it's hard to ignore those kinds of comments... especially from someone who is supposed to be family.