THE MONSTER INSIDE ME (#ONC2024)

CHAPTER TWENTY: MYSTERIES

"Years ago, Mia and I were in a love relationship. She, the mother of my daughter Scarlett, possessed extremely powerful magical abilities, including the ability to manipulate time. Despite our intense passion, our relationship was toxic and painful," my uncle Ryan tells Father Lewis and me.

"Why are you referring to Mia in the past tense?"

"She committed suicide by jumping off a cliff in front of me," my uncle said with tears in his eyes.

I ask:

"Is she a ghost? Can a ghost help us?"

Uncle Ryan replies:

"I'm unsure if she is a ghost, but it's a possibility."

Father Lewis began to pray:

"God, give me enough understanding to comprehend what is happening in front of my eyes. I know I am a poor servant of yours, and my intelligence is insufficient to comprehend your mysteries, but give me light so that I do not lose my mind amid these happenings."

Uncle Ryan continues speaking:

"She used her magical abilities to go back in time and completely heal my wounds."

I wonder:

"Is she your guardian angel?"

My uncle smiles at my question.

"Perhaps she's my guardian demon. I apologize for finding humor in this, Father Lewis, but humor has always been my coping mechanism in chaotic situations."

"She's evil, then?" I ask.

Uncle Ryan says:

"Yes, she is evil now, but she wasn't always like this," he says sadly. "Let's get out of here. You have to return to the hospital, Arabella."

Suddenly, I remember Viera.

"Viera is waiting for me in the car!"

"Viera, the nurse? Did she bring you?" my uncle inquired.

"Please don't mention anything to her bosses. She was kind to me," I beg.

"I won't say anything. Anyway, she has been waiting for a short time. Remember, we went back an hour in time," my uncle explained.

"Yes," I respond.

Father Lewis says:

"Let's leave. Ryan, I'd like to talk to you when you have time, preferably tomorrow, to learn about all your experiences."