A Moment to Remember

My and mom’s favourite way to bond is trying out new foods from different restaurants. That’s one of the many things we share in common.

One night we were having a typical dinner, out of nowhere (or maybe of curiosity?) I asked her “What is the best thing in the world for you?”

Without having second thought, she replied “you”.

“Even though I am capable of hurting you?” I asked further.

“That is perfectly normal!” she responded. “Losing you is more painful, and I couldn’t afford to lose you”

Tears started to form in my eyes.

“because you are my life.

You are my world.”

I laughed to hide the tears mainly caused by joy.

I wanted to tell her “I don’t want to marry anymore because I already have everything—you.”

But I did not because I could not afford to hear her reply.

Which I have already memorized.