"Oh please! Call me aunty." Mary smiled at Kyle. "Your mother and I go way back then, there is no need for you to be so formal with me." Since Alfonso and Mary always got on each others' throat whenever they see each other back in their younger days; during those time, Layla got the chance to meet Mary.
It wasn't a pleasant meeting, but as time goes by, Mary and Layla respect for each grew. Here at the present time, Alfonso and Mary are now close buddies, Mary considers Layla like a sister. Mary will feel uncomfortable if Layla's son speaks so formal towards her.
Hearing that he is able to call Anna's mother 'aunty', Kyle somehow feels good about it. It was like a big step he had taken, but he knew that Mary's cards are not all placed on the table. He still has to keep his guard up.
"Well then, from here on out I will call you aunty."