"Welcome to being treated like shit for no reason."
In which a black woman falls in love with an asian man who takes discrimination on a stride.
Started: 8/05/2020
Ended: 1/01/2023
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Do I know my child?
The principal told Haneul to take the day off and to come back tomorrow with a cooled head.
But... I couldn't stop thinking about what I saw.
"Haneul," I asked glancing at him through the rear view mirror, "you-... was that boy your friend?"
"He's just the kid who follows me around," he murmured after a little bit of silence. He stared out of the window as if lost in thought.
I don't care what anyone says, my Haneul is not a Good Samaritan. He might be gentle and caring to his sisters but that's it. He could not care less about anyone and yet... with that boy... he was so gentle and kind.
Even more tender than what I've seen with his sisters.
How could I miss him shielding him from Minju's intense glare?
Plus fighting for the weak and bullied? My son is not Naruto, he would never. And he was wearing one of his Air Jordans... he would never risk damaging those for anyone.
"Haneul... did you... did you fight because of that boy?"
"It's a coincidence... those boys stepped on my dunks last week and didn't apologise. People shouldn't mess with what's mine."
"Haneul, I wasn't born yesterday. You're gonna wait till Thursday the week after to get revenge? You and I know you haven't got the patience for that."
"I'm learning from dad... delayed gratification."
"Haneul-"
"Mom, I had a long day... do you mind if I take a quick nap?"
Before I could answer, he already had his eyes shut but, I can tell he was just trying to avoid the conversation. After all, he is my son. We both shut down when we don't wanna talk.
His eyes were literally blinking as they were shut.
My son is the smartest idiot I know.
...
"Haneul did that?! For another person?!"
"That's exactly what I thought Chai, I am not crazy for thinking that!"
Chai was currently on an overseas business trip in Thailand. I didn't want to leave the twins and go with him because we literally moved to a new country barely three months ago.
I think Sera was really struggling with making friends. The teachers in kindergarten said she won't go anywhere without Suni so, I'm trying to ease them into this all.
"And you said he did all of this for a boy?"
"Yes Chai... a cute boy. He was giving very much soft and gentle. He could barely stop shaking talking to me and... I saw it Chai..."
"What," he asked coming closer to the FaceTime camera, "come on Nayla? What?!"
Yeah... he ain't passing the nosy husband test.
"He kept glancing at our son and blushing, baby! It was too cute, he's clearly crushing on him."
"Do you think it's reciprocal?"
"That's what I'm wondering," I sighed plopping onto bed. "I don't care if it's reciprocal or not but... do you think Haneul feels comfortable talking to us about it? Do you think we made it obvious that he can talk to us about anything? No matter how big or small."
"I hope so. I would like to think all of our kids know that they can always come to us if they need to."
"I hope Haneul knows I'd go against any and everybody for him-"
"Mom," Haneul knocked, opening the door and peeking inside. "I came to give you my car keys."
"Chai, I'll talk to you tomorrow baby," I rushed hanging up. "Honey, come sit with me for a bit."
He shuffled with a suspicious look to my bed before sitting next to me.
"Haneul, you know I love you more than anything right?"
"Yeah mom and... I love you too."
"You know," I started softly running my fingers thorough his curls. I pulled him his head gently so he was laying his head on my shoulder. "You know... I will always stand by you and I'll always listen to you."
"Yeah... I know mom and- nevermind."
"You don't have to tell me now but, when you're ready, I'm here."
"Mom... do you think you could ever be ashamed of me? Because if you could see my head right now... maybe..."
I know honey.
Maybe I don't know all of it, but I'm your mom. I'd like to think that I know what you can't tell me yet. I'd like to think that my heart is so deeply connected to yours that I just know.
My Haneul.
"I could never be ashamed of you... not when you were my gift from heaven. I just want you to know that when you're ready to share what's on your head, I am here."
"Thank you mom, you're the best."
"I know," I laughed giving him a kiss on the forehead. "Now, sit up, I have to tell you off for your behaviour today."
