Even though I really want to tell Richie about the diamond, something inside me holds me back as I think it over. I pause to consider the consequences, feeling the weight of my decision pressing on me. After a moment of deliberation, I ultimately decided to be honest with him; I figure there isn’t much worse that could come from sharing this information. I take a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves, and say, "The diamonds are incredibly important and holds immense power. Dad has shared so much with me about it, especially how dangerous it can be if it ends up in the wrong hands."
"What do you mean?" he asks, his curiosity clearly piqued.
I continue, feeling the urgency of my words. "These aren’t just ordinary diamonds, Richie. They are keys that can unlock doors to a whole new realm
