Page 50 of One Nightstand With My Ex's Uncle

EMILY’S POV.

I couldn’t believe my ears. Derella was gay? She… she liked girls? Like… she really liked girls instead of boys?

Woah, that was mind-blowing. Really mind-blowing. One was being bullied continuously, and another was gay. Were there more secrets that their seemingly perfect family held?

“I’ve known it ever since I realized I loved being with Katie out of everyone I know. She’s just… I don’t know… really mysterious. She’s pretty, sweet, has a nice voice, and is completely dependable.” She said, with a smile, as she looked down at her hands.

“Was that why you didn’t want Derel to involve her with Vanessa?” I asked, and she nodded.

“Well, she’s involved now. They’re talking about a proper restraining order, since Vanessa caught him in the boys bathroom, and refused to leave him. You know… Derel’s just all mouth. He can’t win a fight against a six-year-old.”

“He’s that bad?” I asked, looking at Derel.

“He’s awful. Well, don’t tell anyone. The family will go crazy if they know what I am. They’ll never accept it. Not even dad will accept it. Why I’m so scared is because they cut ties with their own spouses, do you really think they wouldn’t cut ties with their children?” She asked, looking like she was scared to think about it.

“I don’t think so. They wouldn’t let the children suffer for anything. If anyone’s going to take the blame, it’s going to be her.”

“Oh gosh, you’re right. Damn, that is what will happen. I hope I haven’t been obvious.” She said, and I suddenly recalled the night we had a welcome party for Lucas.

They had been talking about me liking Lucas, and leaving John, then Lady Mira had asked them if they had forgotten it was Lucas, who never looked at women or wanted them. Then, she had said it almost felt like a coverup for being gay.

Right at that moment, Derella had excused herself, and had asked Katie to go with her. She had felt guilty.

“I’m not really sure anyone has noticed.” I said, and she sighed.

“They’re gonna freak out. It has been hard keeping it all to myself, but it feels so good to let loose now. Derel is the only one who knows, and he’s not exactly the kind of brother you talk to. He hates all emotional things, and whispered conversations in the night. He’d rather not listen.” She said,

“Most boys are like that.”

Just then, the devil arrived and I tried hard to stay hidden. I didn’t want to have any trouble with her. Luckily, after ranting about searching for them, the topic shifted to food, and as the room cleared out; I used the opportunity to slip out.

After leaving, I drew some more dress designs, but couldn’t concentrate. Derella’s secret was troubling. How hard it must be for her. I found myself leaving my room to make for the garden. I needed the air, space, and alone time.

As I approached the poolside, I happened to see Lucas, and Alpha Will talking, and looking serious. They turned at the sound of my footsteps, and Alpha Will furrowed his brows like he was worried about me.

“How have you been doing, Emily?” He asked, as I bowed slightly.

“I’ve been doing fine, Alpha Will.” I said, and he began to walk in my direction.

“Good, take care of yourself.” He said, patting my back as he walked past me. I turned to look at him, then turned back to Lucas.

I bowed, and prepared to walk past him, but he stopped me.

“Why wouldn’t you come clean about breaking up with John?” He asked, and I froze.

“Was that what you and Alpha Will were talking about? Did he figure it out?” I asked, looking at Alpha Will who was leaving.

“I asked a question. Lying isn’t the best way to go through this.”

“John, who made us lie in the first place will fix it when he returns. I have no intention of having my life turned to hell. Maybe he’d fake breaking up with me. I don’t know how he’s going to do it, but I’m not going to be the one to say it.” I told him because judging from everything I’d seen, their family wasn’t one to mess with.

They were reckless, and obsessed with everything going their way.

Lucas didn’t stop me after that, and I made my way to the garden where I was finally alone.

I sat amidst pink flowers, and looked over at the dandelions where Sadie said she had seen John making out with another woman.

I shook my head hard. Something was definitely wrong with every one of them in their family. John was a liar, and a cheat that couldn’t take his eyes off women, and was also a stupid, immature idiot who believed everything had to go his way.

Sadie was also obsessed with keeping a strong hold on her control over things. As little as she was, she couldn’t try to be anything other than the boss. When she grew up, it would be a huge problem as she would eventually grow to stand against them.

Just imagine her crying, and sulking whenever anyone stopped her from saying the mean things she wanted to say.

Derella was gay, and liked girls. Maybe that was the worst to be seen in their family.

Derel on his own was being stalked by a girl who looked like she was capable of murdering people. Despite all he possessed, he was being stalked by a girl… a girl, not even a guy.

Jude was being bullied like she was some pauper, and couldn’t trust anyone enough to confide in them. She was embarrassed of her family. Maybe all of them actually were. Derel also hadn’t wanted to involve his family.

Katie wasn’t part of the family, but she was almost one of them. She liked someone that would never return her feelings. A man that didn’t like women. She liked Lucas, and Lucas hated women.

Everything was wrong with them, they were just so unbelievable.

In the movies, families like theirs always crumbled.

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The next morning, I felt terribly sick. It seemed the stress had finally gotten to me. It felt like I’d fall to the floor if I tried getting up.

I gave a sigh, and wondered if it would be fine to grab my phone, call Katie, and tell her I wasn’t feeling my best.

Eventually, I sat up and it felt like my head was swimming. There were tears in my eyes, and I felt very dizzy, and there was the need to eat something spicy. Thinking about other kinds of food made me feel like throwing up.

I sat in bed, and tried to open my eyes wide, and get out of bed. I was to be thankful John wasn’t back from his journey yet. He’d delight in seeing me weak.

“Emily, get up.” I said to myself, and pushed myself to my feet.

It turned out I didn’t have a lot of appetite. I didn’t eat breakfast, and watched Katie eat instead.

“We have a lot of work to complete today. You should eat.” She said flatly, but I shook my head.

“I’ll take some snacks later.” I said.

I regretted not listening to Katie because we worked all morning till the sun went down, and I felt like fainting.

Everything seemed to be wrong with me. It was only when Lucas returned from work that I finally had the chance to eat.

For dinner we had Italian Mac and Cheese Bake, and to be honest, I still had little appetite, but I was hungry, so I managed it halfway through the meal.

“You look a little pale.” Katie finally said when I pushed my plate away.

“Oh, I’m fine. Just a nasty appetite loss.” I said, and went back to my work.

Lucas and Katie returned to the living room together, and Lucas sat engrossed in his phone, while me and Katie tapped away on our laptops.

“Excuse me, I’ll go to the restroom.” I said to Katie, and left the living room. When I used the restroom, I noticed something disturbing. My urine was a dark yellow.

“Emily, you’ve been stressed.” I said, hitting my face. I had to find my way to a doctor’s, or try to relieve myself of stress.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t Lucas, and couldn’t relieve my stress by suddenly taking days off.

I walked slowly back to the living room, and from the mezzanine on the side of the living room they were in, I noticed the mood seemed somewhat serious.

I looked from Lucas to Katie, and wondered what they were talking about.

When I left, it had been quiet, and they had both been engrossed in their work, so what could have happened in that little amount of time?

“I… I like you, Alpha Lucas. I mean… I’ve watched you from afar for years now. I can’t stop thinking about you whenever you’re around, and it’s been exceptionally hard for me now that you’re here to stay. That’s… that’s why I’ve probably been acting a little weird, and out of it.” She blurted out, and I paused.

I wasn’t supposed to intrude on her moment, nor was I to eavesdrop, but I couldn’t help myself.

I wanted to know what Lucas’ reply was going to be. Was he going to tell her he liked her too, or was he going to turn her down, and keep his distance?

Admitting it, it was a little hard to watch.