A Great Idea

I laugh, even though we both know he’s joking.

"Maybe I should start my own business," I joke.

But then, I see his face turn serious like he just heard something incredible.

"Yes," he says, a smile spreading across his face. "You should open your own company. I believe in you, and I know how brilliant you are. You’d be amazing. You should start thinking about it right now."

"Are you serious?" I ask, surprised. "Because I only said it as a joke."

"Of course I’m serious! Are you kidding?“

“Looking at how excited you are already. I’m starting to get excited too!"

His enthusiasm catches me off guard. I can’t help but smile. "I mean, I guess since I already have the money, I wouldn’t need to worry about getting capital or investors."

"Exactly. And while it wouldn’t hurt to have some backing from a company like the Blackwinds, it’s entirely up to you."

"Oh, please," I say, rolling my eyes. "You’re not serious."

"I am." He nods earnestly. "I’ll give you the funding to open the company. And