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Turbulence

Life is woven with threads, some visible and others hidden from our eyes, all of them fulfilling the same task of forming the fabric of our existence. I am certain that all of this was meant to happen, despite my ignorance of how they intertwine with each other. Why am I telling you this story? Because I believe that I have been preparing for this for many years, even without knowing that my path was inexorably leading me to this moment.

Don't be angry with me. I remain quite enigmatic, but it makes sense, it's professional deformation: I am a writer. Yes! I am an artist of pen and paper made flesh and bone. And my destiny...

Wait! Let me introduce myself: my name is Rick del Rio, and I publish under that name. I didn't want to use a pseudonym because I really liked how it sounded when pronounced. It's a catchy name. I always had a feeling that someday I would be recognized and... that day has come! An unexpected miracle has happened, well, unexpected to me, but as I've told you, it was unraveling in a tangle beyond my control.

I am traveling to the United States, specifically to Los Angeles, to be interviewed by F.J. Johnson, a well-known booktuber who NBC has offered his own show where he features authors, singers, and various artists. The guests can be both celebrities and those trying to make their way in the complex world of culture. And I am just one day away from my turn!

While it's not my first interview, it is the first within the framework of a globally successful program. In our beloved independent world, I had a couple of interviews that, despite their limited reach, allowed me to find a small base of readers, more than I could have hoped for. The one awaiting me with Johnson... it's something significant!

I wanna express my gratitude to all the influencers and literary content creators who have given me an opportunity and propelled me to this moment.

Do you know how many times I've imagined a moment like this? If it wasn't hundreds of thousands, it must have been a million. And damn it, it has become a reality!

That feeling of exhilaration, those butterflies in my stomach, I've never felt them before, at least not like this. I don't usually get excited or take certain situations in my life for granted until they happen. It was the same while I was waiting for my "wedding" day—yes, I said "wedding", I'll explain why later—the birth of my daughter, or the day a small publishing house gave me an opportunity—which seemed elusive until then—and which also has a big part to play in this journey.

I fidget in my airplane seat, nervous, and I remember the words of my dear friend Marian as he read the cards to me. Yes, the cards! I don't believe in such things. The coincidence of arranging rectangular pieces of paper cannot define your life. Moreover, when predictions come true, it's simply the result of suggestion for the recipient. The future cannot be foretold!

But anyway, getting back to the topic, Marian did a three-card reading for me—something simple and effective for general matters, according to him. There are various types of spreads, and I think, due to my impatience and disbelief, he opted for that one. I can't forget the mysterious aura that surrounded him as he revealed my destiny to me, with a gaze full of mischievousness:

"The firstcard... The World! Very fitting. It speaks of the culmination of an importantcycle and invites us to begin something new... like a journey!" hedeclared solemnly.