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My mom's expression turned stern. "Becca, you can't keep this from him. He deserves to know the truth. And who knows, maybe he'll surprise you and step up to be a great father."
Hunter was a good father, that wasn't the problem, the problem was that I didn't want to be a burden.
Natalie took my hand. "We both know Hunter likes you a lot, he'll be there for you Becca, promise me you'll tell him,”
"Natalie..."
"No, promise," she said.
I released a pent-up breath and nodded slowly. It didn't have to be immediately, did it? I could always tell him later.
"Alright, I'll do it,” I replied finally.
A Father's Blessing
I pushed my chair back and placed my feet up on the table, closing my eyes for a moment. Today was a tough day, and it wasn't even over yet. I was thinking of what to do with all the money I had inherited. I couldn't just leave it there. Most of it was already invested in company stocks and businesses, but I wanted to invest in even more businesses.
Startups with good business plans were always searching for investors, maybe I could give them a boost, and help them with funds. It would be a good investment, especially if they made it big.
I pulled my leg off the table and pulled my computer towards me again and trawled through the internet. I had already spoken to a few business consultants Steve had recommended, but I also wanted to do my own research and see what I could find on my own.
I had always been interested in real estate, but I knew it was a risky investment, especially given the current state of the market. Instead, I began exploring other opportunities in the tech industry, looking for startups and companies that showed promise.
As I dug deeper into my research, I grew more excited about the possibilities. I had always dreamed of being my own boss, and with this new windfall, I finally had the chance to make it happen.
I spent hours poring over business journals, reading up on the latest startup trends, and looking at financial reports for potential companies to invest in. As I sifted through my options, I came up with a list of several businesses that piqued my interest.
One was a tech startup that aimed to revolutionize the way we access healthcare, offering telemedicine services and personalized health coaching. Another was a green energy company that was developing cutting-edge technology to harness the power of the sun and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
But as much as these ideas excited me, I knew that investing in a business was a big decision. I needed to do my due diligence, evaluate the risks and potential rewards, and make sure that my money was going to be well spent.
So, I took a break and went for a run to clear my head, thinking over the options as I pounded the pavement. By the time I got back to my office, I had a new sense of clarity and determination.
I narrowed down my list, researching each company in more detail and reaching out to my network of business contacts for advice and insights. As I dug deeper, I found myself imagining the ways these businesses could grow and thrive with my support.
I would have to decide soon. But for now, I was content to bask in the thrill of the hunt, enjoying the process of discovering new ideas and exploring the limitless potential of entrepreneurship.
I blinked and scratched at my hair, I was tired, and I had been silent for so long that my throat felt scratchy. I shut down the computer and walked to the kitchen to make myself some coffee. The house was so quiet, I could hear my own breathing. The only sound was the loud tick-tock of the big grandfather clock out in the living room. It was so loud; I could hear it from the kitchen.
I had just brewed my coffee when I heard my phone ringing in my room. I let the coffee brew while I ran up the stairs and picked up my phone. It was Becca, and I clicked the phone to answer the call.
"Look who it is,” I said into the phone. I hadn't seen her since her parents had arrived in town. I got the feeling she was trying to be proper and stay home with them in the evening since she had to spend her days at the cafe.
"I know. I'm so sorry I've been gone so much,” she said, her voice apologetic.
"Oh, it's fine baby, I understand. I was only teasing,” I said in reply. I didn't want her to feel terrible about spending time with her parents even though I missed her. I could go back to her, place and see her but there had been a bit of tension when her parents realized I was dating their daughter. I didn't want to make her uncomfortable. Besides, she hadn't asked me to come, and I couldn't just show up. "How are your parents?"
"They're great and just as well you asked, they're leaving town today and they want you to drop them off at the airport."
Okay. That was a strange request, but I could certainly do that. I didn't have much to do today and I could finish my research later. Apart from picking Mark up, I was free. But still.
"They want me to drop them off? Isn't that strange at all?" I asked.
"It's a hell of a lot of strange, but yes, Dad specifically said he wanted you to drop them off, I offered to but he insists," Becca answered. I shook my head, maybe they just needed help.
"Okay, when are they leaving?" I asked.
"Their flight leaves by 6 o'clock, if you could come to pick them up by three, it would be perfect, they should be done by then," Becca replied. She must've moved out of wherever she had been because it suddenly got a lot louder. Maybe she was at the counter in the cafe.
