After that day, I did not want to see my uncle. We spoke, but I remained away. The demon continued to tell me things:
'You know you've always wanted him; accept your feelings without regard for morality or society's rules.'
"Go away! Please leave me alone!" I yelled.
But I resisted him less and less. The thoughts of desire for my uncle plagued my mind, causing me to feel conflicted and ashamed. The demon's whispers grew louder, making it harder for me to ignore them.
Today, my uncle is with me. He's wonderful. But the guilt and shame still linger, overshadowing our time together.
"Arabella, I speak to someone who can assist us. He's a priest, Father Lewis."
I didn't know what to say. Zamon is extremely powerful. I don't believe the priest can beat him.
"That's good," I say grudgingly.
My uncle glances at me, troubled, as he has lately, and asks:
"Are you okay?"
Before he can react, Zamon appears in front of us, and I say this because my uncle can see him. My uncle's eyes widen as Zamon's presence fills the room.
'She'd be better off acknowledging her sentiments.' Zamon explains.
"Zamon, what feelings are you talking about?" My uncle asks, "What do you know about feelings?"
Zamon chuckles softly.
'I know more than you think,'
My uncle looks taken aback, unsure of how to respond to the unexpected statement.
'Arabella is in love with you, and she will soon succumb to these sentiments... She's obsessed with you in ways you don't even realize...'
My uncle is astonished. He looks at me with a mix of shock and confusion on his face.
'Ryan, I am telling you that Arabella is in love with you; it is obvious.'
"What? No, that is not possible. She's my niece; she can't possibly be in love with me."
Zamon's eyes bore into my uncle's, his voice steady.
"Love knows no boundaries, Ryan. It can happen in the most unexpected of ways."
My uncle sits back, processing Zamon's words. Zamon's expression turns serious as he insists:
'Believe me, it's true.'
My uncle shakes his head in disbelief, unable to comprehend the revelation. Zamon continues:
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THE MONSTER INSIDE ME (#ONC2024)
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