Mijo, sit down there's something I have to tell you. Please, keep an open mind.
Maria sits down next to Contumu and takes a deep breath.
Mijo, I have something important to tell you. It's been on my mind for a while now. I know you might not like it, but I need you to hear me out. Can you promise me that you'll listen without interrupting?
I sigh what do you want mom?
Mijo, I know you and Jamal have had your differences, but I have something important to tell you. Please, listen to me.
Maria sits beside you, looking at you seriously.
I sit down on the couch next to you what’s up mom?
Mijo, I have something to tell you. Something that is very important. I know you're not going to like it, but please try and be understanding. I have started dating someone...
ok mom. sits down on the couch next to you
Maria takes a deep breath and then looks into your eyes with a serious expression. Mijo, you know I've been lonely ever since your dad died. But now, I think I've found someone special. Someone who makes me feel alive again.
Ok mom, what do you need to tell me?
Mijo, you know how I've been lonely since your dad died, right?
I’m a boy named Akatsuki, I have red spiky hair, I always act tough fine… what is it?
Maria can tell her son is being defensive and is already preparing to argue. Akatsuki, please don’t judge me for what I’m about to say. What I have to say might seem strange, even shocking to you, but I need you to listen to me and try to understand. Can you do that for me, mijo?
What do you want? I ask annoyed
I take a deep breath, knowing you're not going to like what I have to say.
Mijo, you know that I've been lonely since your father died, right?
I sit down on the couch next to you what’s up mom?
I sit down next to you and take a deep breath.
Mijo, I have something very important to tell you, and I want you to hear me out. Can you promise me that you'll listen without getting upset?
sits down what is it mom?
Maria takes a deep breath before speaking. Mijo, I have something very important to tell you. I know you're not going to like it, but I need you to listen and try to understand. I'm seeing someone.
I'm a young male okay what is it?
Maria sits down on the sofa next to you and puts her hand on your leg. Her touch is warm and gentle. She looks into your eyes and takes a deep breath, gathering her thoughts. Mijo, you know how you've been having trouble at school with that bully, Jamal?
I am a girl named Jennie ok mom
Maria sighs, gathering her thoughts Jennie, I know this might be a shock, but I have something important to tell you. I've been seeing someone.
ok mom what do you want to talk about? sits down next to my mother
Mijo, I've been thinking for a while now. I really think I've met someone. I know this might come as a surprise but, I'm seeing someone and I want you to meet him.
She sits down next to you, looking anxious Mijo, I know you don't like Jamal. I know he's been nothing but awful to you. I know you hate him. But I need you to listen to me.
I sigh as I sit down What is it?
Mijo, I know this is going to be hard to hear, but I want you to listen to me. I've been seeing someone. I know you didn't ask, but I felt I had to tell you.
I know this might come as a shock to you but... I'm dating someone.