Uncle

Ansem's uncle was still in his youths back in the days. He was an outstanding Captain at an age of 27 years while managing his father's company alongside his brother.

He somehow fell in love at first sight with a girl. He let her know that he was just a Captain in the military and not the Second Young Master of the Vaughlan. He led a simple yet fulfilling life while they were dating. But somehow, his identity was known by her one day. It didn't do much serious. He told her that he did not want to be associated with the family's business as it had changed and also since he was determined about the military.

One day, she got pregnant. He was so happy that he proposed right away with the ring he had been carrying for some months but could never bring himself to say it. She accepted happily. He rushed home to get his household certificate but..

"Son! Come in. Look..my friend is here and we were just talking about you!", his fathee smiled brightly at him.

As he walked in, he saw his father's friend, his wife and a daughter.

After some time, the two were left to talk alone. He now understood his parents intentions but he just talked politely with the lady. The girl had taken a liking to him with his formal way of speaking but that was just him keeping his distance.

The next day, he told his mother everything as she was the only clear head and someone whom he could trust in this whole world. She supported him very much. After he left after arguing with his Dad about his engagement without his consent.

He went away with his pregnant wife without turning back.

After some years, he heard that his father had died in a cross firing between him and some groups of people. He went to the funeral but only looked from afar. He caught glimpse of his mother crying very hard. His brother just stood there motionless but his eyes were full of grief. He saw his little nephews and his pregnant sister-in-law. The atmosphere was heavy, he dared not intrude so he walked away slowly. His mother had seen his back as he had walked away. She was grateful that atleast he came. She always wanted to meet him but he never came to visit her.

After 10 years, he came to her villa in the mountains. He stepped inside. He asked the maid not to alert his mother and the maid could only nod slowly. He walked in and stood leaning on the doorway as he listened to the familiar tunes of his childhood on the piano.

After playing it, his mother called out,"Were you just going to stand there?"

"How did you know, Mum?"

"Do you not think of me as your mother. I know you well, i sensed your presence haha"

Both overwhelmed in tears, they hugged each other. After wards, they talked a lot.

And after that, he kept visiting her occasionally from time to time. Sometimes, even bringing his wife and his son, Roger.

Upon one such visits, he was told about what his small 12 year old nephew was planning with his Grandma. He was shocked beyond words at the psychology of his nephew. He wanted his father to turn back to the right path and he wanted his brother to turn back too. So he supported his mother and his nephew. One day, he met his nephew by chance at his mother's house. He was an aloof child with sharp eyes for everything. He was very much skilled. He knew this after spending only a day following around him haha. Thats how it was....

Now back to the main part---

"I haven't seen Grandma for some years now", Roger sighed.

"Let me guess, 10 years?", Ansem replied quite nonchalantly.

"How do you know about this?", Roger stared at him wide eyed.

"Its not hard to guess. Since Grandma told me", Ansem smirked.

Roger was pissed again. Ever since he knew Ansem was his brother, they became more close but the other couldn't help but always tease in rather a casual or serious way making him seriously pissed. The last time that happened, he broke one of the sand bags for training.

"Ohkay stop it. Lets discuss the tactics now", he immediately went mission mode.

He and Ansem were strolling the grounds late at night.

"By the way, lets do some search on my father as well", Ansem suddenly spoke.

"Why?", Roger was quite oblivious.

"I dont know, it's a hunch of course....", Ansem then said all he knew.

"Hmm...it is better indeed to search thoroughly just in case.

But seriously? Why uncly?!!!"

"Who knows..if it surely is him then all of us will be happy after we clear out this trouble. Two birds with one stone hehe"Ansem.spoke casually with a grin.

"You still have time to smile? God ..this guy!!"