Good luck on your future endeavors

"That is one feisty girl you got there." the CEO told me. I did not respond to that comment and suddenly he looks uncomfortable. "I was talking to your parents and they said that you are going to be a father."

I nodded. "That's the problem with me working for you." I responded. Robert nodded at my answer.

"I understand. I would feel terrible if I left my spouse to travel across the country and not help her raise the kid. I had a unloving father growing up so I can relate." Robert explained.

I was a bit surprised at his confession and I suddenly felt bad for the way Sarah treated him. "So I guess you know my answer then?" I asked.

Robert nodded. "Of course. You want to stay here and raise the kid. It is obvious that your partner loves and cares about you. It's not everyday that one would stand up to me and basically tell me to fuck off." he said with a chuckle.

I nodded. "Yes, I want to stay. To take care of Sarah and my kid."

"I respect a family man. I guess my work here is done. It has been a pleasure interacting with you but I got a plane to catch. Good luck with your family." Robert told me. He reached into his pocket and brought out a checkbook and started writing on it.

"Woah. Look man, I don't really need your money." I quickly told Robert. He waved it off and finished writing on the check. Robert handed it to me and shook my hand.

"Here is a check for half a million dollars. I want you to use that for your kid, Sarah, and your parents. You have a good head on those shoulders and I respect you. Consider this as a congratulations gift. Hopefully this will keep you on your feet until you find a job." He told me.

I looked down at it and tears almost fell down my face. I gave Robert a hug and shook his hand. He felt embarrassed about the whole ordeal. "Thank you!" I croaked.

"Not a problem. Hopefully, you can work for us someday but for now, I need to catch a plane." He left the house and started up his car. The car left our driveway and headed towards the airport. I looked down at the check.

"Holy shit! Half a million dollars!" my dad screamed. I could only smile at this stroke of good luck.