THE 'WAS' SECRET

"Oh, hoho." Melissa laughed cheerily, amused at her granddaughter's unique choice of words in a bid to comfort her.

"That is true. Boys do, in fact, behave that way sometimes; not listening to their mothers." Rowaine chimed in and Catherine nodded in agreement, before adding,

"Yes. A very bad attitude, I must say."

"Tia is right, grandmother. Do not be sad." Beatrix said softly from her position on the sofa opposite Melissa.

"If you are sad, I will also be sad. So, please don't be sad grandmother." Serina comforted.

"Oh, my daughters and grandchildren love me so much. How fortunate I am." Melissa laughed.

Melvin, Fedor and Ivan who didn't know how the topic became generalized from Wilson to boys.

"..."

I thought we were all complaining about Wilson. How did we become included? They thought incredulously as they were also males.

Aristia stifled a laugh as she gazed at the expression on their faces.