Chapter 45

45. Helicopter Ride << . Sophia . >> In the Hotel lobby I meet uncle Orin, and he takes us to Newport beach. “Aren’t you joining us?“ I ask while getting out of the car, and he laughs it off. He has lived away from his family all his life and meets them once or twice a year. His wife died decades ago, and he never married again. It does make me wonder if uncle Orin has a girlfriend. I have seen older people dating, but I rarely notice Uncle Orin go out of the house, let alone date. Although I remember a woman he liked. At least I got a vibe that they liked each other. She was the head of gardening. But after coming back here, I didn’t see her around. Wouldn’t it be fun to mess with him? I grin, making a plan in my head. “Orin has invited his daughter to the states,“ Dad tells me once we walk towards the helipad. “Oh!” I know he is from Russia and his whole life he has worked for the good of his family. He sacrificed so they could have better opportunities in their life. I sometimes use