Too good to be true

Mackenzie’s phone burst out ringing on the kitchen counter. She straightened up from the dishes she was washing and wiped her hands on a towel before reaching for it.

It was Uncle Maverick calling.

She answered, “Hello, Uncle Maverick. How’s it going?”

“You will not believe what just happened, Kenzie.” His excited voice came over the phone. “I’ve got amazing news!”

Mackenzie moved away from the counter, clutching the phone tighter. “What happened?”

Uncle Maverick cleared his throat, and said in a levelled voice. “One of the hotels got back to me. They are interested in buying your design and hiring you as their major designer, Mackenzie!”

Her mouth dropped in surprise.

For a moment she was speechless, filled with a mixture of shock, disbelief and unexplainable happiness. When she finally got her voice back, she exclaimed, “W-what?” She let out a big breath. “Wait a minute, Uncle Maverick, did I just hear you right?!”

He was laughing on the other end of the phone. “I mean every word I