Richard had decided to sell his share of the diner as he felt he wasn't earning enough from it, he had decided to invest the into a club or bar instead. When hearing about this decision, Enid was glad, she had never understood why her father had chosen to invest in a diner when Bridgeport's focal point was its exclusive clubs and bars (as well as the high celebrity population). What she didn't know was that the diner was the only business that her father could afford to invest in and it still was, but Richard had a plan.
It was the reason he was up so early on a Sunday morning, his plan was to visit Lala and ask her for a raise so that he could afford to invest in one of the better clubs in the city. He assumed that she would agree because of his high work ethic and dedication to Steve's Business Complex (and also maybe because of their very close relationship). Christine was in the sitting room when he stepped out of the elevator that came from their bedroom on the top floor.
"Rich? what are you doing up this early?" Christine asked, "I was just about to make some breakfast, are you joining me?"
"Sorry darling, I have a quick meeting to attend but we can meet up for an early lunch after if you like." Richard kissed his wife goodbye and she watched him leave pondering if this really would be a quick meeting or if she should go ahead and make pancakes and not rely on the early lunch actually occurring.
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Lottie appeared in the kitchen soon after Richard had left.
"You weren't out late last night then?" Christine asked her youngest daughter, she often turned a blind eye to Lottie's rebellious ways as she felt that Richard dealt with it well enough. Part of her was also glad that her carefree nature had been passed down to at least one of her children.
"No, I just went to the summer festival with a new friend, Jett, he's really nice. I'm meeting him for breakfast at V's right now actually, i'm late, enjoy your pancakes, bye!"
Lottie flew down the stairs, out of the house and into a cab. She actually liked Jett as more than a friend because despite his intimidating exterior, he was actually really sweet. They enjoyed a nice breakfast which ended with a kiss.
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Richard arrived at the Angelista household and Lala greeted him but before he could get started with his plan she grabbed hold of his hands.
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"Richard I have something to tell you."
Is she leaving the business and giving me her position? Richard wondered.
"I'm pregnant,"
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Richard froze,
"You're the only person I have slept with lately so it is definitely yours, but don't worry," Lala said, seeing the panic in his face, "I don't expect you to father the baby, I will just need some money for child support every month."
"O-of course," Richard stuttered, there goes his plan, Lala obviously can't afford to give him a raise if she needs extra child support, how will he invest in a club now?
"I won't be telling anyone that you are the father of my baby, they will know I am pregnant and that is all, the rest is no one's business but my own. I know how important your public image is to both yourself and your business, not to mention the Business Complex and of course your family."
His family! Richard felt ashamed that they hadn't even been at the forefront of his panicked thoughts.
"Yes, I'm sorry Lala but I have to go, I'm having lunch with my wife, I will call you later to sort out the details."
Christine was sat reading when she heard Richards car pull into the garage, he walked into the kitchen and pulled her off her chair to stand opposite him.
"Christy, I have a surprise for you. I thought that instead of lunch we could spend a long weekend in France ."
"France?" Christine squealed, "Oh Rich, you know I love France! But what about your work? Will Lala mind?"
"Not at all, I have taken a few paid days of vacation, I haven't appreciated you lately as much as I should and I'm sure the girls will enjoy a bit of freedom for a few days."
"Yes I'm sure they will, when do we leave?"
"Right now actually, why wait? The cab is outside so go and pack a suitcase quick!"
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As Richard and Christine left the house a loud shrieking could be heard.
"YOU WENT OUT WITH JETT ATKINS?"
"Who is Jett Atkins?" Richard asked Christine, wincing at Enid's loud shrieks.
"Oh it's just a friend of Lottie's, you know Enid never approves of her friends." She explained.
"I will have to deal with it when we get back."