ODDS OF LOVE : SEASON ELEVEN

Episode 52

" I was wondering if you had thought more on my offer," Nicholas said precisely and confidently over the phone that Nigel held to his ear as he sat on the bed. He had been getting ready for the day and experiencing an almost odd burst of energy when his father had called.

Richard was downstairs in the kitchen with the kids enjoying the breakfast he had actually prepared himself.

" The job ? I'm not really certain, Nicholas. I..... I am interested. But between the restaurant and my family and.... other things. " Like his health. " I don't know if I can actually do an executive position there. And Alexi is right. I don't have any experience in business. Not really. Not that type of business. "

Nicholas said matter of factly," People give up too easily. I never do. I met your stepmother in Florida after she ran into my car. I fell in love with her at first sight. Her not so much. I set up to woo her into my life. I won her heart because I refuse to give up. I'm not giving up on you. You are a very intelligent young man. You are my son in every way. Yes. You have no experience but experience is to be learned. Which you will from Alexi and Roman. Look. Let's make a deal. Give me one year as co vice president along with the others. You can make your own hours. Part time. Full time. You can take time off if you feel sickly. And if you need to bring Tanisha to work we will have a staff day care center on the grounds at the company. What do you say? "

Nigel stayed silent as he thought.

Could he do this?

Would he screw it up somehow? Or would he make himself and Richard incredibly proud?

Should he do this ?

Did he even want to?

Then he swallowed and finally spoke. " Ok. One year. Part time. But let me promote my assistant manager to manager at the restaurant and hire on a new assistant first. "

And he needed to tell Richard.

Nicholas laughed heartily. " See ? I never give up. And I never lose. Anything. Welcome to your rightful life, Nicholas Jr. "

" My name is Nigel. "