- Familiar Stranger
One moment everything felt normal, the next—loaded with unspoken tension.
Seizing what felt like the right moment, I decided to introduce San to my mother.
Holding her arm gently, I guided her forward. She clutched me tightly, hiding behind my back.
“Who is this hiding behind you, Liam?” Mom asked, amused. “Is she the singer?”
“Yes, Mom. San, come.”
She hesitated. I squeezed her hand, silently pleading. Finally, she stepped forward.
“Mom, this is Sanjana—the singer. We call her San.”