Chương 6: Uncle

It has been two days since I brought him into my room, and yet he was still unconscious. Every night as I'm about to go to sleep, he would call out someone's name. Sometimes I get confused about who he is calling since he was calling my name.

Floriana isn't a common name but rare. But here is the thing I do not know this man at all. He does look similar to the man in my dreams, but still, he is a stranger to me. It's a pity he's not a girl because he looks beautiful. His eyes lashes were long, and his face was as white as milk. If he were to be a woman, every guy in this world might fall for him.

I drenched the clean towel into a cold water bath, twisted it, removing the water left in the towel, and then changed the towel on his forehead. Two days for a person to be unconscious is not that worry some, but I hope he opens his eyes soon.

I'm scared. What if my aunt storms into my room out of nowhere? If she sees this man, then she wouldn't have a place to live in anymore. But seeing an injured person lying down and is on the tip of death, she couldn't abandon him.

"Please wake up soon," I muttered, then pulled the chair to the side of the corner.

The next morning arrived, but the man hasn't opened his eyes. At least his fever subsided, but it doesn't mean he'll wake up any sooner. I shook my head and slapped my cheek. If I continue to worry about him, I wouldn't be able to step out of this room.

I walked into the kitchen and wore my apron on. Now you think about it. I don't think they'll be eating breakfast. They came home late yesterday, and not to mention Aunt got drunk and smelled like she drank a barrel of alcohol.

If they have time to waste it in drinking, why can't they just waste it in this worn-out mansion? Sometimes I question the way they do things. Anyway, there isn't a point bringing it up to them. They don't even listen to my voice.

Someone scoffs out loud, making me jump a bit, and as I turned my back, I see my uncle. He looked hesitant to tell me. Is it that serious? Since I'm at the age of marrying someone, it's probably about that.

"Flora…can I have a word?" He asked while I nodded my head and waited for him to speak. Then he then continued, "You don't have to follow me. I just want to say I'm sorry."

My uncle apologized to me out of nowhere, and of course, it made me confused. But somehow, I had a feeling he was going to send me off into another family.

"Why is there a need for Uncle to apologize?" I asked, but his face shows surprised. "I know what it is. I think, but it's not like I can do about it. You need the money, after all."

I knew those words will hit him, but it was the truth. Marriage at the age of eighteen should be married as early as possible. Some marry for family relations, while some marry for love. But once you turn twenty-four and still haven't gotten married, the people will start criticizing you. The rules of this world are not understandable. Why can't one person marry whenever they want?

There is a saying, being young brings many opportunities, but even an old man or an old woman could accomplish anything despite their old age.

"I'm sorry. I tried conniving your aunt, but she wouldn't listen to me at all," My uncle apologizes once more, making me feel guilty. Uncle isn't the person who I dislike at all. In fact, he is one of those who I feel pity for.

Despite being the head of the family, his wife takes more control than he does. Not only that but uncle always tries his best to make me feel as comfortable as possible. There were times he would secretly buy me a new set of clothing. I must say uncle is one of the kindest people in this world.

"Don't worry. It's not your fault. I do not blame you at all."

"Only if I knew this would happen I would have sent you to someone else," He frowned.

"Please don't doubt your own decisions. No one knows what would happen in the future. That's why it's okay to make mistakes. But I do not regret living here. I'm happy as I am."

Even if the world detests what kind of person you are. Still, continue walking the path of kindness and forgiveness. I don't recall who told me this, but deep down, I know I have to have these traits as this could open people's eyes.

My uncle still had a hint of sadness and doubt in his eyes, and to cheer him up, I have him smile. Just keep smiling, even if it hurts.