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Welcome, new auntie.

(Cartoon Stock Website) At a family gathering, Collins is serving his meal when Asha comes to the line. “Why halo there auntie. Welcome to the family.” “I am not your auntie.” “What do you mean?” “I may be married to your uncle, but that does not mean I am your auntie.” “You have lost me. My uncle and I are related by blood. By default you are my auntie, including his 5 other wives.” “Listen, I cannot be your aunt. Calling me your aunt when we are almost age mates does not make sense. Isn’t it a bit weird, even for you to call me your aunt?” “OK. It does. However, I don’t understand your logic. You know what, it doesn’t matter. Today is a family day. Welcome to the family.” “I have not joined your family either.” “Eh…what? Why is that? You guys are married?” “It is what my co-wives keep telling me. They isolate and insult me. They think I am here to steal your uncle away.” “Well, look at it this way, he is three times your age and has