CHAPTER 006: Get Yourself A Rich Uncle; It Helps

“Hi, Uncle Bruno,” I say, my voice a mix of nerves and excitement.

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?”

I pause, searching for the right words. My heart pounds in my chest, and I can feel my palms growing clammy. “I just called to say hi,” I say, suddenly getting cold feet.

The excuse sounds silly, even to my own ears, but it’s all I can muster at the moment.

There’s a brief pause before he responds. “No, you didn’t.”

“Yes, I did.”

“No, you didn’t,” he repeats. “I give you thirty seconds to tell me why you called, or else I’m sending my personal investigator to track you down, kidnap you, and bring you to me. One way or the other, I’m getting that answer.”

I laugh. Uncle Bruno is one of the coolest people I know. And he’s funny.

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'