demand my space

"Adal, may I know why you haven't taken off that serious men's clothing? You have to wear appropriate clothing to enter the pool." I snap out of my thoughts at the sound of my grandmother's bustling voice.

She continues trying to help me, wanting me to see reason and stay with the family to witness all that I am missing.

"Grandma, don't ask for too much. This is what you can expect from me," I run my hand through my hair and she smiles. "But I don't see a problem with me dressing like this."

"No, let's go to your room and while you're at it, lend some clothes to Alfonso. I don't want to see both of you looking like clowns, with your clothing out of place."

"Mum, before you take the two little ones to the room, I want you to come with me because our friend Ana wants to come," and boom, my mother has saved me from my grandmother's clutches.

"I'll wait here, Grandma," I say in a joking tone.

"No, both of us need to go because I need you to choose the right swimsuit, and you can tal