Chapter 103 Aria

• I knew Isabella’s Grandpa, Mateo, was quite old-fashioned. And very blunt in his words. In fact, on many occasions, I have to say I had found him quite amusing, especially after he had had a few drinks. Uncle Gabe was nothing like his Dad in that regard, I don’t think. Maybe in the way that they both had a seriously unique sense of humor, but anything more than that, then no. But right now, I was not finding Mateo funny. Far from it. His words were cutting. Harsh. And I could see the fear in Isabella’s eyes. Not to mention the pain and the upset. This was exactly what she had been fearing, and despite all my reassurances, it was happening...
• I was lucky when it came to my family. I knew that. They were incredibly open and understanding. And when I spoke to them about my sexuality they had not so much raised an eyebrow. They simply smiled, and told me whatever made me happy was good with them. That was what my Mum and Dad were like. My grandparents too. Don’t get me wrong, while they were laid back, my Dad (and unfortunately my brother’s too) were incredibly protective of me, my Mum and my sister, Wren, but otherwise, we were able to live how we decided so long as we were doing nothing that broke the law.
• But, I knew that while Isabella’s parents were incredibly similar to mine in that they were so relaxed, they had many rules laid out for their children, many from what I understood, were old family traditions. And I had gathered from our many chats about this, that my sweet girl had many fears that her parents may have similar mindsets as her grandparents, who, on both sides of her family had been quite strict. And that had made her scared to speak out about her sexuality. Though, as it turned out, the moon goddess had made the choice for her…