My uncle Rick helped raise my dad, because their dad, my grandfather, died when they were 10 and 5. Their mom had to work 2 fulltime jobs and had no chance to be home with them. I had great respect for my uncle.
This was my second semester at college, away from home for the first time. But, with my uncle right by campus, it was such a secure feeling. My dad was off on business for the next two years – he took the great opportunity since I was no longer at home with him. My mother, whom I no longer see, is off in another world with her life. She left my dad when I was only 2.
I was getting used to school, making new friends, going to parties. I was having a great time, until my scholarship turned me down since I didn't meet the required grades. My dad couldn't come up with the money right away, and I didn't have any money saved up. That is when they figured I could stay with my uncle until my dad could figure things out for my apartment money.
So, once again saved by my uncle, I was grateful. I cooked and cleaned as much as possible, getting to know him better and loving him even more. I thought that we were really close, but what bothered me was that Uncle Rick hardly went out, never going on dates. He's completely handsome, so I didn't really understand.
Then one night, as I came out of the shower, the phone rang. I picked it up, and it was a woman for my uncle.
"Uncle Rick! It's for you" and I handed him the phone. I heard him decline; telling excuses I knew wasn't true.
"Why don't you go out, Uncle Rick? You should have fun once in a while."
"No, honey, I have fun with you. I am so glad you're staying with me now. I love that we can share anything."
"Me too." And I walked away, to go into my room.
"Where are you going honey?" he asked, looking at me. I thought he was kidding.
"I have to get dressed, duh. I can't go out like this, now can I?"
"Oh, you're going out tonight? With who?"
Then I felt bad, since I didn't let him know...