117 Don't let fear win.

Ford.

We both stare at each other for God knows how long. I am waiting for the reaction. You know, the one where he sends me out of his house with derogatory words. I mean, that is the way my dad will react. I don't want that to happen today but if it does I wouldn't be surprised.

''I don't understand this,'' he breathes out those words finally.

There is confusion on his face. deep down he doesn't accept this but I see the difficulty on his face. he doesn't want to deny me. He doesn't want to show me that this is not something he believes in.

''I am sorry for springing this on you uncle Max. I just need someone on my side,'' I manage with a shaky voice. ?

He furrows his brows ''Does your father know about this?'' he asks the question that anyone in this family would. Father is not the acceptance type. Everyone knows him but no one knows him as much as I do.

''No… at least I don't think he does.''