Once upon a time, in a funky city called Singapore, a mere red dot on the map, an adventure has began for a boy.

His family name was Roti, and thus popularly called Rotiboy.

Singaporeans adore him fast, just like how we love our food, and his popularity soared. Quickly, his name spread throughout the island, North South East West, and he became the town's favourite boy for the moment.

Basking in all the fame and glory, he has long forgotten about home.

Like all good parents, they got worried for this little boy who has left home to see the world. His father, PappaRoti, could not hide his anxiety anymore and came to town in search for his little boy.

The charms must have run in the family, because PappaRoti was also well received by Singaporeans. surrounded by both aunties and nubile young things, PappaRoti seems to have forgotten his original plans to find his son. The same fame that has engulfed his son, has start to envelope him as well. He never bothered to look for his son, and these days, you can never find them besides one another. They may be near, no doubt, but each was so concerned with his own popularity that they may even have forgotten, that they were made from the same mould. that they were father and son.

Left at home with nothing but a promise from his husband, RotiMum waited for their return. Faith and trust kept her waiting, and yearning. But even faith and trust runs out sometimes. Paranoia sets in. silly thoughts of death, injuries, faithlessness of affairs all crossed her mind, sometimes all at one shot. It became so unbearable one day, that she decides to take things in her own hand.

Never underestimate the strengths of a mother! perhaps the only true real superhero in all families. (and let's toast to all mothers. thanks mum, for without you, the house will never be a home)

So in the strange land of Singapore she set her feet, all ready for a hunt, and even a battle, should she find out that her family has fallen in the traps of lust. But strangely enough, she found Singaporeans warm and friendly, ready to accept her into the society. but RotiMum was more shy and had humble beginnings on our island. She saw how her son and husband has been engulfed by fame and glory, but she has patience. Setting up her humble home at Clementi, she watches over her son close by, and thought to herself, maybe the way to wake them both up is to let them taste the fall from grace.

And so she sets herself up for the competition, vying for the same attention that has been showered on her son and husband, hoping that one day, with less attention on them, they would wake up from their dreams...

To Be Continued...

Watch out for the saga of Ah-GongRoti and Roti Ah-Ma in "Roti Returns".