CHAPTER 006: Get Yourself A Rich Uncle; It Helps

“Hi, Uncle Bruno,” I say.

His loud voice booms out of the receiver, “If it isn’t my favorite niece. Hello, Dee Dee. To what do I owe this pleasant surprise?”

Uncle Bruno is one of the coolest people I know.

He's a famous TV and event host who plans and leads big events all over the world. This year, he's the host of the Luminary Gala. Uncle Bruno is related to my dad's new wife (the super religious one). He's her brother, so that makes him my step-uncle. He's also one of the few friends I have.

“I need to get an invitation to this year’s Luminary Gala. Can you get me on the guest list?” I say.

There’s silence on the other end of the line.

“Hello? Are you there?” I say.

“Yeah, I’m here. That was... unexpected. It’s a very exclusive event, Dee.”

“I can be your plus one,” I offer quickly.

“I already have a plus one.”

“Your plus two, then.”

He pauses, and I can almost hear the gears turning in his head. “Hmmm.”

“Is that a yes or a no?” I ask, anxiety creeping into m