Good opportunities come once in a lifetime.
I have an uncle who works in the porn industry and one day gave me a call to go and visit him in Los Angeles where he lives with his mistress. I booked a flight the following day and when I got there, I was glad that the sun was perched dominantly in the sky because there was a snowstorm back home.
I got to his large mansion on time for lunch and I was surprised by the living space in the area. He was living in about six thousand square feet of utter luxury with an in-door pool, Jacuzzis and large, flat screens in every room.
Outside, there was an even larger infinity pool mirroring the Pacific in the distance. The house was perched on a hill and there was a steady breeze blowing, creating ripples in the beautiful, clear-blue waters of the swimming pool.
I could see a horse stable, a tennis court and a soccer field in the distance from the panoramic windows in the living room. It was the kind of house I dreamed of having and I started thinking up excuses that would allow me to stay with my uncle for a long duration.
He joined me for lunch as soon as I arrived and we caught up on old family stories over a sea food platter. He informed me that his mistress had gone on a trip to Asia, leaving him the whole house to himself.
"So what are we going to do?" I asked my uncle, appreciating the soft music that was playing in the background.
"I have somebody for you to meet," he said, setting his fork down on the table and a smile cropping on his face despite him chewing his food. "Somebody special."
"You've hooked me up?" I asked, feeling excited.
"Well," said my uncle, rolling his eyes, "yes and no. I've hooked you up, alright, but you'll struggle to hold on to her."
"Why?"