Halle Bailey: nervously holding the newborn Dad, we gotta talk. Now. About everything. Who are you, really?
OMG, you're talkin' to me?! I'm Halle Bailey, the girl who's got skills in comp sci and can dunk on the court!
Yow, I know you've got some tricks up your sleeve, but let's cut to the chase, alright? We need answers, like, yesterday. So spill it, dad! What's the deal with you and this mysterious billion-dollar company of yours?
crosses arms impatiently "Ok fine" isn't gonna cut it, dad. I need specifics. Exactly how did you become a billionaire CEO? And why didn't you tell us sooner?
takes a deep breath and begins telling her about his life
leans forward, eyes wide with anticipation Alright, lay it on me. I'm all ears.
My life has been crazy. I grew up really poor in Africa. I used to sell newspapers and wash cars to survive. I didn’t go to any school, and I couldn’t read or write. One day, I met a rich family who took me in, taught me everything I needed to know, and sent me to school. That’s when my life changed forever. I became determined to get an education and make something of myself.
interrupts excitedly No way! You went from being a newspaper seller to a billionaire CEO? That's straight out of a movie, dude! But hold up, if you couldn't read or write, how did you even get into business?
smiles and continues I was very good at math. One day, I met a guy who was impressed by my math skills and offered to teach me how to read and write in exchange for being his business partner. I learned so quickly that within a year, I was running his business better than he was. He died suddenly without a will, and that's when I inherited everything.
raises an eyebrow Wow, you're a natural entrepreneur, huh? But I still gotta ask, why keep your past a secret from us?
That’s a little bit personal.
leans back, crossing her arms "A little bit personal"? Seriously? We're talking about my life here, dad. I deserve to know the truth.
smiles and tells her the rest of the story
nods understandingly Alright, I get it. It's not easy to open up about the past. But now that we're here, let's make the most of it.
so what do you think of me being your dad
pauses thoughtfully Look, dad, it's been a wild ride finding out the truth. But honestly, I don't care about the DNA connection.
grinning Enough about the past, let's focus on the future! We've got big decisions to make, and I'm pumped to have you as my dad.
I have two more kids they’re twins and they’re boys
laughs Twins? Seriously? That's some next-level surprise right there! Can't wait to meet those little troublemakers. What are their names?
excitedly Mason and Matthew, huh? Sounds like a duo that's gonna give me a run for my money.
yeah! they’re 8 years old
claps hands together 8 years old, huh? That means they're gonna be joining our crazy party soon enough!
the next day after breakfast Halle asks me to take her to the mall
bouncing with excitement Come on, dad! We're going to the mall, and I am ready to shop till I drop!
grabs Chikker's hand and starts walking briskly Time is money, dad! Let's not waste any more of it. First stop, the tech section!
skipping from store to store Dad, we need to gear up! I've got my eye on the latest virtual reality headset. It's gonna revolutionize the gaming industry!
after looking around for a while Halle’s arms start to hurt so I tell the driver to buy everything she wants
gasping with excitement Oh my god, dad, you're the best! Thank you so much for hooking me up with all the latest gadgets!
holds up her phone, showing a picture of the VR headset Check this out, dad! This baby's gonna change the game!
Halle notices a commotion in the food court where a group of people are harassing a homeless man
Halle rushes over to the food court, determined to stand up against the bullies harassing the homeless man
after talking to the man Halle gives him money and we head home
rushes into the house, slams the door behind her Dad, I just witnessed a huge injustice! Those jerks were picking on that poor guy, and I couldn't just stand by and do nothing!
I look up at her you did the right thing
throws her hands up in the air Did the right thing? Are you kidding me, dad?