Maria's Point of View:
"What the heck, Daniel?!" I yelled.
I noticed Daniel was startled, as I had just mentioned the name, Donald. " Why do you need to know who it is? " I was. "I was just surprised. " It was the first time anyone wanted to know. "Besides, we couldn't go for dinner with my uncle and his family, " he stammered.
" Why? They are your family, Daniel. Sooner or later, I will have to meet all of them. "You said it yourself, you needed to get your trust funds, right?" I continued and could sense he was not comfortable.
" What's your deal with him? " I asked further and he replied sharply.
" Deal? Deal with whom? My uncle? "
I exhaled sharply.
"No, I'm talking about Donald,"
" If it is about your Uncle, I do understand. "You've always talked about him with no emotions, but just with the mention of Donald, I'm surprised to see a nerve pushed," I continued.