NYK: The Interviews
You’re not exactly sure how it happened, or how they found you, or why they found you. But find you they did.
The contact came in the form of a private messenger. You were asked to verify your identification via thumbprint – which in itself was odd, given that you’ve never been fingerprinted. Once verified, the package was handed over.
It was a large, padded manila envelope. The side was designed to tear open and after that, you were able to slide out the small, thin portable computer. It was roughly the size of a DVD case, maybe a little bit wider. Opening it started the message automatically.
The image was a head-and-shoulders shot of an Asian-looking man sitting at a desk. He appeared to be at least sixty-five, but healthy and alert. His smile was slight, but sincere.
”Hello, my name is Daniel Lee. You may not know me, but I know a great deal about you. I’ve followed your activities for quite some time, and believe it or not, I’m impressed with what I see. I’m so impressed, in fact that I’m going to offer you a very special opportunity.
“I want you to come to New York City and meet me in person so that we can discuss your future. You may not realize it, but within you lies the potential for true greatness, the greatness that comes from fulfillment of potential, expression of character, and honor that comes from upholding the best qualities and values of man. Then again, you may realize it, in which case I think you will find my proposal quite compelling.
“Life places us in pigeonholes, bound by fate, habit, or resources to play out a role mainly not of our choosing. I am going to offer you an opportunity to break out of your boundaries and undertake an adventurous journey to a place where your limits are set only by your imagination and the strength of your character. If successful, your rewards will include the knowledge that your life has meant something real, that you’ve made a positive difference in the lives of thousands, perhaps millions of people.
“I’ve included an open-ended first class ticket to New York and a debit card with this message. The debit card gives you access to an account containing ten thousand dollars. This is yours to keep, a token of my good intentions. A business card with my contact information and New York City address is also included. If I don’t hear from you within three days, I will assume that you are not interested in my offer.
“Oh, and don’t forget to bring this computer with you, should you choose to come. Consider it your ticket to the biggest show of your life. Thank you for your time, and I hope to see you soon.”
Left inside the large envelope was a smaller one. Inside of that was the debit card, business card, and a first-class ticket to JFK Airport good for use anytime in the next week.
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