"Uncle Ryan, Mia was here," I tell him a few days later.
He becomes scared and asks me:
"What happened? What has she done to you?" I respond:
"Nothing. She only wanted to warn me that you were hers. Mia seems to know how I felt about you."
Uncle Ryan shows relief when I describe my obsession with him in the past tense, which is true. It is challenging, but I am letting go of those harmful desires.
"She just came for that?" he asks, shocked.
"Mia told me she could destroy me right now, but I wasn't worth it. She intended to undermine my self-esteem, uncle. But she couldn't," I told him, beaming and pleased with my success in therapy.
Uncle Ryan nods in understanding, his expression softening.
"I'm glad you're moving forward and taking care of yourself," he says, patting my shoulder gently. I feel comforted by his support as I heal and grow from my painful past experiences. However, Mia had no right to tell you anything."
"It does not matter; I'm focusing on my recovery now. Now I understand that there are nice people who genuinely care about me. I'm going to leave here soon and live in Glouminster," I say firmly to Uncle Ryan.
Uncle Ryan gets up and begins wandering around the room.
"That sounds wonderful to me. You will come to live with us. However, I'm concerned about Mia's situation. She's extremely obsessive and dangerous."
"I know," I say. "But I'm used to fighting and defending myself against challenges. I want to learn magic."
Uncle Ryan nods with a thoughtful expression on his face.
"Magic is powerful but must be used carefully," he warns. "I will teach you, but remember to always use it for good."
I nod in agreement, grateful for his guidance.
"I promise to use it responsibly," I assure him.
Uncle Ryan smiles, pleased with my response.
"Good. I'm going to speak with Georgiana to see whether she, as a therapist, believes this is the correct time. If Georgiana allows it, we'll start your training tomorrow," he says.
I get a rush of enthusiasm at the possibility of learning magic and embarking on a new journey in Glouminster soon. With Uncle Ryan's unwavering support, I'm confident his guidance will help me overcome the trials and utilize magic for the greater good.
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