Continuing the story

"Well, how come you're already in? Have you gone home? Why don't you say goodbye to Mother?" Mother asked as soon as she came out of the room, and saw me fetch a glass of water on the table.

"Mom just fell asleep, Gepeng doesn't like waking up, so he's gone home without saying goodbye." I said slowly.

"Oh, he's fine, isn't he?"

I smiled faintly, with a suppressed smile, I approached Mother, and asked Mother's view of Sprawl.

"Looks like he's a good kid, Mel! He really cares about you, doesn't he?!"

"Mom... I've been with Gepeng." I half whispered.

Mother who heard my words, immediately hugged me tightly.

"Congratulations, honey." Mother said while gently stroking the top of my head.

"Uh, wait!" Mother said, looking at me intently.

"Don't you like Paijo? You're close, aren't you?" Mother asked confused.