My uncle, My mate
Should I just ask her about this?
I hesitated, unsure of how to bring up the subject. But before I could say anything, my mother asked, "So, how's everything been going? Your uncle told me about his mate who is also living together with you both. You have to always remember they're a couple and give them their privacy,” softly, she said, rubbing my hair like she always did back then when I was a kid.
“I know, mother. About that. I finally got a job as a waitress and in no time, I'll be able to leave,” I answered, swallowing back the bitterness in my throat.