"Honest reply?" He asked and I nodded in agreement. "I do not see it anywhere. I try to, but it's just not working." He looked as emotionless as could be, and I could finally understand what his issue was.

"It's the feud between the families."

"What?"

"It's the feud between our families!" I repeated much loudly. "It's gotten into everyone's head and they just fail to see things as it really is. Mama doesn't like her, same as papa."

"No, I think that uncle is quite indifferent towarsd her."

"Ahhh..." I chuckled humourlessly. "Trust me Xander, the man dislikes whatever the woman dislikes. It's always been that way." I shrugged....