“Albert, this place is like a zoo,” Chi said.
“That’s why the wife didn’t come.”
“By the way, how’s she doing since Jason moved to Kenya?”
Albert sighed. “Not good. She’s still upset that he moved there instead of to America, Canada or England.”
“Why Kenya of all places?”
“He always wanted to visit Africa so, when the opportunity came for him to work there, he grabbed it.”
“He’s working at a Chinese company, right?”
“Yes.”
“Is he dating anyone?”
“Yes.”
“A co-worker?”
“No, she’s a Kenyan woman living in his building.”
“How did your wife react?”
“She doesn’t know.”
100 Words
This post is for the Friday’s Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. You can find this week’s prompt here. To read other stories or to participate, click here.
Notes to Women 
Adele,
You left it on a cliff-hanger, and oh the suspense! What WILL mother think? Hopefully she wants the best for her son.🤞
~🕊Dora
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Sorry, Dora. I had to leave it there–for now. This story is a part of a series I have written about a young man from Hong Kong who is offered a job at his company’s branch in Nairobi.
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I wonder what will happen when she does find out.
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I doubt that her reaction would be positive.
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I hope things turn out for Jason and their family. Definitely feeling for all of them here.
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Hopefully, his mother will come around. His father doesn’t have any problem with him dating the Kenyan woman.
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Deep-seated racism can be found everywhere. Let’s hope the mother gets over herself and recognises it. Maybe with a little help from her son.
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Yes, sadly it can be. She wouldn’t think she’s racist just because as a Hongkongese woman, she wants her son to marry a Chinese girl. However, Jason thinks she is and isn’t convinced that she could change. We’ll see, though.
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Dear Adele,
Mom’s bound to find out sooner or later. Hope it works out well.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
I think Jason is going to tell her soon but, I’m not sure it will go well, though.
Shalom,
Adele
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Difficult times ahead for Jason I fear.
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You’re right, Keith but he will stand his ground.
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Strong ending. I think I’d go to Kenya too. Good story.
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Thanks, Mason 🙂 I would like to visit Kenya one of these days too.
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That would be a trip of a life time.
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Yes, it would be.
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Good one! I wonder what happens next. Will there be a sequel?
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Thanks 🙂 Yes, there will be a sequel where Jason himself will tell his mother about the Kenyan woman. You can read the prequels to learn more about him and his life so far in Nairobi.
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Go with the love of your heart, it is always the best
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I agree, Michael 🙂
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Sounds like the wife wants to live Jason’s life for him. He’s probably lucky to get away.
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You’re right about that, Michael. Jason will stand his ground, though.
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You left me wondering on the deeper story here. Why is it a secret that he is dating someone?
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He’s Chinese and the woman he’s dating is Kenyan which is why the mother doesn’t know as yet. It will not bode well when she does.
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Ah soo, perhaps I need to pay more attention. Thank you.
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It’s tricky trying to say what you want to say in 100 words. You’re welcome 🙂
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well, it’ll be quite a surprise if she finds out. 🙂
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It will be more of a shock when she does 🙂
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Oh, how sad that she doesn’t know. But, hopefully she will come around. Our children have their own minds and their own journey to travel. Nice slice of life!
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She doesn’t know yet because of what her reaction would be but her son will tell her fairly soon. And as you said, hopefully, she will come around. It’s hard for some parents to let their children embark on their own journeys. Thanks, Brenda 🙂
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Oh, how we fear our Mothers even as adults.
I always felt like a child when in the presence of my Mother.
After she passed, I felt I was finally an adult. Great story … anticipating more to come.
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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Yes, some kids have experienced that with their mothers. In this story, the son doesn’t fear her but he knows what her reaction would be and that’s why he hasn’t told her as yet but he will very soon. Thanks, Isadora. Am happy you liked the story. There’s definitely more to come. Be safe too 🙂
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I am looking forward to the continuation of this very interesting story. 👌😊 😎
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🙂
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That resistance to interracial marriages isn’t confined to any one country. Interesting story
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That’s very true, Linda. Prejudice isn’t confined to one country or one culture. Thanks. Am happy you found the story interesting 🙂
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