001. The Rich Uncle

Alvin wants a new laptop. His parents are poor though. His mom recently lost her job. His dad recently quit his job. Alvin knows that he can’t ask his parents for a laptop. He decides to ask his rich uncle Todd.

He drives over to Todd’s house. Todd’s house is beautiful. It has three stories. There is a chandelier on the ceiling. There are expensive paintings all over the place.

There are five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Alvin wishes he could live there. Todd offers him something to eat. Alvin says, “No, thanks. I already ate”.

Todd asks him why he is coming. Alvin does not know what to say. He does not want to come off as rude.

“My laptop is really old, and I need a laptop for school. I would ask my parents, but they don’t have jobs anymore,” Alvin says.

“I understand,” Todd says. Todd takes out $800 from his wallet and gives it to Alvin. Alvin jumps up and down. He has never felt so happy in his entire life.

His mom asks Alvin why he is so happy. Alvin does not say anything. He doesn’t want to make his mom feel bad.

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