« that man... turns out to be your uncle. »
« I know that sounds crazy Miles but you have to believe me. »
« he's lying to you Miles he's a criminal ! »
« He killed my best friend ! »
« He's a killer Miles ! »
« I would never try to hurt you.. I'm just trying to protect you... »
Her words kept replaying in my minds over and over during my way back home, and the picture of her desperate face wouldn't leave my head either. Honestly all of this gave me nothing but headaches. I had made it home by now, thankfully no one was here so I wouldn't have to explain my disastrous mood. I threw myself in my bed, mixed between anger, doubt and regret. She sounded genuine to be honest, and I know her she would never lie to me. But Uncle Aaron would never do something that inhuman either ! The worst thing he may have done was bringing me to graffiti on a wall.
— Like he would hurt a fly. I snorted to myself, shaking my head. I never ever saw him fighting, even that one day when I was a kid, I remember he and dad arguing so bad I thought they would come to hands, my father threw him a punch but uncle Aaron didn't fight back ! It wasn't him to hurt people !
He knows Gwen is my girlfriend, he knows I love her, he wouldn't do that to her. That man taught me so many things about life, just being the best mentor I could've ever wished for and always helping me stay in the right path. « I would never try to hurt you.. » Shit ! I slammed my hand into the mattress as her voice played in my head again. Roughly biting my lip, a battle started in my inner self. Why did I always had to choose between the people I love ?
I've known uncle Aaron my whole life, and he's an amazing person but Gwen... she's probably the best thing that happened to me and... she isn't a liar. She wouldn't just come and try to ruin my relationship with uncle Aaron, she's not that type of person... and it would make no sense !
« I'm just trying to protect you... » that's what she said... and that's what she does. This whole thing is so fucked up... I thought as I shot my eyes close, clenching my fists.
And what did I do ? I disrespected her. I was an asshole. I threw her horrible words, of course I didn't mean it, why did I say that ? Why didn't I try to understand her ? Maybe because I don't want to believe her. I can't believe her. That's it, she must be talking about someone else. She must've seen someone else and mistaken them for uncle Aaron.
« I don't trust her man. » I flicked my eyes open, suddenly remembering his words that day. I frowned confused. That day... he was on Margo's side, was it because he knows her better or... because he has history with Gwen ?
— Arrrg fuck ! I sat back up and took out my phone, not even noticing I had been shaking this whole time. I went to my contacts and pressed Gwen's number, she has to answer. No matter how this whole situation will end up, I gotta apologise better for what I said. I started repeatedly tapping my feet on the floor. I need to be the boyfriend she needed. The Miles she knows, not whatever I pulled up 30 minutes ago ! Please answer... I whispered to myself.
—...
— Gwen ? She answered ! Fuck yes, she ain't giving me the silent treatment ! Gwen listen I gotta apologise please let me come to your house I-
— Gwen is not available so call later or never scumbag ! A masculine voice surprised me instead of Gwen's soothing one, and then hung up.
— What the fuck ? I frowned, looking at the caller ID to make sure she actually was the one I called. And it was her, it was her contact so why the fuck did I heard a man's voice ? Was it her dad's ?
I don't know in fact... Could she has ran to see someone else ? Hobie ? No that wasn't his voice... and... she wouldn't right. I sighed before trying again, but this time the call was directly cut and I looked at my screen once more, only to bit my lip out of frustration when seeing she had blocked me. Alright. Probably the worst thing that could happen now...
I tried again, a different number this time. Because anyways I had to talk to someone.
— Hello Miles ?
— Yea uncle Aaron, can I come over I... I'm not well... I admitted in a sigh, biting my nail.
— Of course little man, I'll be waiting. He assured as I let out a relieved sigh.
— Thank you man, I replied before I hung up.
• • •
I gotta tell him everything. I have to. At least if she ain't going to answer me, I gotta have some answers from someone anyways. Taking my hand off my pocket, I rung his bell patiently waiting for him inside. It was rare for me to do this honestly most of the time I'd knock on his balcony's glass door or simply enter the window on his room because that clumsy man often forgot to close it. I chuckled at the thought, when the door in front of me opened, I looked up to face him.
— Uncle Aaron. I said with a faint smile, it felt good to see him after such a stressing situation, and moreover his good old smile just reminded me how all those allegations she threw at him just couldn't be real.
— Come on in man, he invited with a head sign as I followed him inside his apartment. So, what's wrong ? He asked me as he took a seat. I sat down beside him on the couch as well clearing my throat.
— Well I... I gulped, me and Gwen, we argued. I blurted out in a shrug. He stayed silent for a second before bursting of laughter. What exactly is supposed to funny 'bout that ? I pushed him with my elbow as I had an uncertain smile plastered on my face, confused I was..
— No nothing ! He raised his hands in defence, that's just cute and well it was... expected. He nodded as I frowned.
— What you mean expected ? I scoffed. We never argue. I told him.
— It's not about that my guy, arguing is an unavoidable thing in a couple, it's proven by science ! He explained as I rolled my eyes, that old man's too unserious.
— You're right I guess. I squeezed my lips as I looked down. So it's bound to happen... we will talk again right, we'll naturally come back to each other... I hope.
— What'd you argued about ? He then asked. I instantly looked up at him, hesitant. Should I tell him ? What would he think ? He doesn't really feel her already so what if I told him she said he's a murderer ? Go ahead Miles, empty your bag you'll feel better. He encouraged as I sighed.
— Well she.. she told me you... I know that sounds crazy and I trust you believe me but she said you were a murderer, and killed her best friend. I admitted, I then looked up at him, his eyes darkening as he didn't answer. I took that as a green light to pursue. I said dumb shit to her too... I think I hurt her. I added clenching my fists that I hid in my pockets. He's right, it felt good to tell him everything.
I heard him release a heavy exhale before he put his hand on my shoulder as I looked at him again.
— No offense man but your girl... she isn't in her right minds... she must've ptsd or something 'cause as soon as I came to her she was already frightened.. you know those white chicks who are afraid of the first tall nigga they see ? When I walked to her she acted like I was bouta hit her any second. I just wanted to be nice. He shrugged as I slowly started to frown, astonished. That's why she looked so uneasy earlier ?
— That's kinda... "racist", I wanted to say. But I knew damn well she wasn't, I mean she even defended me in front of the principal last time and he was being racist. That's racist of people who actually do that, but what uncle Aaron said makes sense, maybe his tall figure reminded her of the actual murderer ?
— But Miles... there's one thing I want you to keep in mind, always. His tone, suddenly more serious as he closed his eyes, sighing. I love you man, you're my nephew. My blood. I always wanted you to be what I failed to be. To take all the opportunities life offered you. You're a good man Miles, and you deserve the best. It's just... life's a cruel ass bitch, it does unfair things sometimes and even I couldn't escape that. But I just want the best for you man. He admitted, looking down for a minute.
I smiled at his words, I already know all that. But it's good to hear it again, it's good that it's just confirming Gwen was wrong the whole time. She was just scared, but I can't let her talk like that of my uncle again, she just doesn't know him.
— Gwen doesn't know you like I do. I said, he just scoffed as a response, before later nodding. We then went to our usual uncle-nephew activities, and I had one thing in minds : when we see each other, she owes me explanations, and I owe her an apology.
Hey I'm back with a Miles POV🥲🤙🏽
That app felt empty and boring without y'all daily's comments and reactions I missed u🥹
I don't know if you can expect next chapter to be out tomorrow ? Let's hope though😌
So what do u actually think about uncle Aaron and Miles's thoughts on the situation ??🫢
Also are u still standing with your opinion about who did Gwen went to see?
We'll see next chapter🤭
Btw the story is coming to an end, there may be like 6 chapters left ? I know y'all ain't fans of sad endings tho let's see how this one's end😭
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