The Clarity

Oh, was that so? Uncle Ray even fell in love with his sister? Was this a joke? Didn't he know the meaning of the word INCEST? Or was he a pedophile because, for all I knew, Uncle Ray and Mom were quite far apart in age?

Although not as far as I was. Uncle Ray was in his thirties when I was still in the womb, and after I grew up, no one ever brought up the subject. So naturally, I was pretty surprised.

"Ioris, wait!" Uncle Ray grabbed my arm and stopped my long stride. I had forgotten that he could move quickly, and that was what I liked about him.

Uncle Ray would come whenever I needed him, even without expecting it.

"You should listen to my explanation," he said. "It's not what you think, Puppy."

"Don't call me that. It sounds disgusting. You do like younger women, but I don't think—my mother? Are you fucking serious?"

"That's not the story, Ioris. You have to listen to my point of view first."