26

They who give have all things; they who withhold have nothing.

~Hindu proverb

Arriving at the restaurant, we were shown to our table in the VIP lounge and we sat as beverages that George had ordered for everyone where served.

“You know your mother was one of the smartest girls in the class.” He turned his attention to me after completely disregarding my presence the entire time, not that I minded.

“Was she.” I smiled taking a sip of my drink, it was awful but because I didn’t want to seem rude I forced the liquid down my parched throat.

“Yes she was, in fact I think she was the brightest in the class, boys had nothing against her.” He smiled.

“Do not tell her lies George.” My mother gasped playfully. “I was intelligent yes, but the smartest in the class.”

“You where, the only person you ever competed with was-”

“You.” She finished laughing “But even then, I was better than you still.”

“Yes, how could I ever forget when you beat me in the accounts, I dominated in that course but someh