There was a long pause, a silent battle seemingly waged within him. "It's... complicated," he finally said. Complicated. That was a word I had associated with difficult math problems, not the messy entanglements of adult relationships.
And my mom? She and I worked through our issues, coming out stronger on the other side. Jamal Banged My Mom! [v0.67a]
He looked up, a friendly smile on his face. "What's up, man?" There was a long pause, a silent battle
It was a difficult lesson in the complexities of human relationships and the imperfect nature of those we love. My mom and Jamal eventually parted ways, but not before they both acknowledged the pain they had caused. Complicated
"Explain," I demanded.
"Don't," I interrupted. "Just tell me it's not true."
Jamal sighed, setting his cup down. "Your mom and I... we've been talking for a while now. I know it was wrong, but... I care about her."