The next morning, the soft rays of the sun gently illuminated Maureen's room as she stirred awake on her birthday. A knock on the door interrupted her thoughts, and to her surprise, James walked in with a warm smile."Happy Birthday, Matron!" he exclaimed, holding a small bouquet.Maureen's eyes widened with joy as she accepted the flowers. "Thank you, James! Where did you get it this early morning!.""I wanted to make sure your day started on a bright note," James replied with a warm smile"Thank you, James" Her eyes were brimming with joy"How about we head to the living room? I have another surprise for you." James requested as he tried to get her out of the bedMaureen chuckled and said "You made me remember my last birthday, I missed your present " "You don't need to remember it anymore, I will always be there for you ma, your birthday will be celebrated especially from now on" James promised as he walked her out of her roomBefore they could walk to the living room, they began

The grand entrance of Maureen with elegant cars drew the attention of a lot of people who came to celebrate children's days with her. On Children's Day, a lot of elites were present to celebrate children who were orphans and many used that day to contribute whatever they had to cater for the needy. Most of the people who had known Maureen as someone who contributed nothing more than $200 were also there. Her contribution has never exceeded that but she made sure it was not less than $200. She used a year to save the money. The reason people usually knew one another contribution was to encourage them to do more and Father Lawrence, the leader of the vineyard always told them never to be ashame of their offering, his usual statement "Is bring it forward no matter how small, who knows you might be the highest donation tomorrow " This word made Maureen had faith in God and always showed her donation, no matter how they hurled abusive words on her, she was alwyes unflich Many people

"I, thank you all for coming to our children's celebration, none of our children won't die young, Father said in the last statement, Melissa and James' eyes met and fear was evident on her face."I praise the Lord's presence in the life of sister Maureen, Lord that elevates her will elevate you too"Everyone shouted "Amen"We appreciate your contribution and the stamp of government you helped us receive in other to rebuild the vineyards we are not using our money, you are footing it together with where they will stay during the building process. "Thank you, Melissa and James, none of you will perish in the mighty name"Father left the stage and went to greet Melissa. The music band came forward to greet her and handed her a bouquet. Someone went to the children's ward and announced that their hostel would be rebuilt and the person responsible for it was in an adult session they all came out teary and hugged Melissa. The rebuilding of the hostel was like building a villa for them.

In the evening, James told Maureen to dress and that they would soon head out for a dinner party. After some hours Maureen came out looking gorgeous, she was wearing a beautiful evening gown. The stylish knee-length navy blue gown was made of luxurious fabric satin. She paired it with silver heels and a Christine diamond necklace on her neck. She indeed looks sunny in the dress She told James to let them go to where the dinner would take place but James who had noticed how happy Maureen was when Brian dropped her off at the vineyard asked "Do you want the car that took you to the vineyard this morning to take you to the dinner party? " "You have a car, you don't need to disturb those people, by the way, the way I saw them, they aren't looking like ordinary people, don't ever think you can command them like your childhood friends and disturb them" Maureen warned "They are not my friend but if I call them once they will answer twice, should I try?" James retorted confidently Maureen

James scurried into the hotel where he lodged Mr Micheal and his wife. The receptionist who looked down on him the first day he entered the hotel was on the seat. She stood up immediately when she saw James and came to greet him. James took his eyes away from her. And asked "Where is he the manager?""He went out sir, he will soon be back sir," she was shaken as she responded to James "Tell him I'm around when he comes" he commanded her "Okay sir," she saidHe dialled Mr. Michael's" number to confirm if he was around, he forgot to notify him when he was coming and he didn't want to bump into them, since they were a couple in the hotel. Hello Mr. Micheal " Hello sir, "I'm at the hotel, currently at reception, can I come in?" he asked for his permission "Yes, you can sir." Micheal granted instantlyHe ended the call and headed upstairs. He found it difficult to locate their room, he flashed back to how they were guided on by the manager but yet he couldn't identify it. He