Question

village streets i wear dresses ive made specially to show off my figure. a lot of men want me still. but you, no woman would look at you now. a bundle of stinking rags and flesh.\
\i dont remember you,\ i said. \and ive no time for sex these days. ive other things to worry about. more serious things. very well, i was mistaken about a lot in those days. but ive done more than most to try and make amends. you see, even now im travelling. ive never stopped. ive travelled and travelled trying to undo what damage i may once have caused. thats more than can be said of some others from those days. i bet maggis, for instance, hasnt worked nearly as hard to try and put things right.\
the woman was stroking my hair.
\look at you. i used to do this, run my fingers through your hair. look at this filthy mess. im sure youre contaminated with all sorts of parasites.\ but she continued slowly to run her fingers through the dirty knots. i failed to feel anything erotic from this, as perhaps she wished me to do. rather, her caresses felt maternal. indeed, for a moment it was as though i had finally reached some cocoon of protectiveness, and i began once more to feel sleepy. but suddenly she stopped and slapped me hard on the forehead.
\why dont you join the rest of us now? youve had your sleep. youve got a lot of explaining to do.\ with that she got up and left.

Explanation:

The woman mentions past physical - intimate actions like stroking hair (a gesture that can be associated with a more intimate relationship). Also, the context of the conversation (mention of past mistakes and amends) along with the overall tone implies a relationship that was more than just platonic or adversarial in a non - intimate sense. Classmates or best friends don't fit the described past dynamic as well as lovers. Enemies would have a more hostile interaction without the hint of a past intimate connection.

Answer:

A. lovers