Going home. . .
I'm a little sad that I have to let Miruko go. It was nice to have him around. I gave him such a big hug that I nearly squeezed the gooey stuffing out of him. I do love the sound of laughter and the sounds of children. *sighs* I really miss being a father of someone so young. Makes me want one of my own.
I talked to Raymond just shortly after the little guy left. He comforted me and reminded me why I had adopted him. He's so sharp in the ways of understanding people. He's going to do just fine with the company when I do decide to retire. I wanted to build one for him, but he insists that he will take care of it until he can find what he wants to do with his life.
Raymond and I sat in front of the fire and we talked about all sorts of things. He told me about his outing with Samantha and he stated that he likes her. He tells me that I still got it. *blushes* We also talked about the future. He said that he will take the company until my child is ready. He said that if we were dirt poor, he knows that he's rich with the love that I had shown him over the years, even when he seemed the most ungrateful in his youth. He makes me feel so proud to call him son as he said he was proud to call me father.
His ascension to the chair will allow me to take the time I need to raise a family. But first things first, I have to find that special someone to marry. *laughs* Sounds silly, I know. I will not be announcing the unofficial retirement, because by the time my child grows up, Raymond will be ready to retire and his child will take it over after my child is ready to retire. This way, the company stays in the family and there is little chance of loss.