Dial A for Aunties (Aunties, #1)

by Jesse Q. Sutanto

“Why you cover the face?” she says. “Something horrible happen to it, is it?” She shudders. “Is there something sticking out of the eye? Aiya, don’t tell me, I don’t want to know.” She flaps, grimacing. “Is it broken glass in his eye?” “No, Ma. There’s nothing sticking out of his eye. I just thought it would be, I don’t know, more respectful.” “Oh.” She nods. “Yes, you right, more respectful.” She pats me on the cheek. “I raise you so well.”