“Things are great,” Kyle replied emphatically. “Honestly, I’ve never felt so connected to a woman.”
“Do you see yourself in a long-term relationship with her? Does she feel the same way?”
Kyle nodded. “Yeah, this is the longest relationship I’ve ever had. But we’re not discussing marriage if that’s what you’re afraid of.”
The response was mildly amusing to Jenna and she resisted the urge to drop the bomb abruptly. She was well aware that his young heart might soon be shattered.
No one ever said motherhood was easy.
“You’re a fine young man,” she said. “And I’m sure you have plenty of other dating and career options.”
“Mom, you’re acting strangely.”
She sighed. “I know. This is rather difficult.”
“Just say it. Otherwise we’ll be here all day.”
Jenna took a deep breath. “Are you sexually active with Sigu?”
Kyle was immediately taken aback. “Why?”
“Answer me. Are you and Sigu sexually active?”
“Yeah, we are,” he replied hesitantly. “We’re both young adults in a loving relationship. Are you worried that I’ll get her pregnant or something?”
“Maybe. Are you two using protection?”
Naturally, he tensed. “We use condoms. Why? You never asked about this when I dated other girls.”
“This is a little different,” she replied.
“Is it?”
Jenna could tell Kyle was uncomfortable with the direction of the conversation. But as much as she loathed having to do it, this discussion needed to happen now. It wasn’t too late to fix the problem.
At long last, Jenna said, “When I was in the campus shower today, I overheard Sigu saying she wants to break up with you.”
Kyle was completely blindsided, and Jenna watched his heart slowly break. As a mother, she just wanted to comfort him, but a lesson needed to be learned. This tough conversation would only help him.
“What do you mean you overheard? Who was she talking to? What did she say?”
Jenna took another deep breath. “Sigu was talking to a friend. Nothing has been confirmed. She still seems rather undecided on the matter, and she still has strong feelings for you.”
“But… why? She said she loves me. And I love her too.”
The only thing Jenna could do was scoot a little closer to him, reach out for his hand and reassure him that everything was going to be okay. He was taking the news as best he could. But it obviously stung.
“It’s okay,” she said as the moment had arrived. “Do you really want to know why? This may be embarrassing for you.”
“Tell me already. I have to know.”
“Oral sex,” she said bluntly.
Kyle was instantly taken aback. “Huh?”
“The truth is, no matter how smart, funny, or handsome a guy is, women still have sexual needs. Just like men. Sigu is a sweet young woman, who’s also intelligent and charming. But she has desires like anyone else. As sexual creatures, these needs are part of our biology.”
Kyle shook his head. “I don’t understand. I take care of her needs several times a week.”
“Kyle, you really don’t understand. I overheard Sigu saying that she… let me put this mildly… she goes down on you quite often. Is this true?”
Naturally, Kyle seemed a bit shaken. Having a frank discussion about sex with his mother hadn’t exactly been on his agenda that day.