With the wrapped package in hand, James walked back to his car, a genuine smile of satisfaction playing on his face. The thought of his mother's upcoming birthday filled him with joy, and he couldn't wait to surprise her with the carefully chosen outfit. Eager to prepare for the celebration, he drove home, looking forward to making his mother's birthday a special and memorable occasion.He made a call to the event planner, saxophonist and everything he had paid for never to disappoint him and be early. Who dares disappoint Winslow? Arriving home, James had kept everything he bought in his car. He scurried inside after packing and found his matron, Maureen, in the living room. Excitement bubbled within him as he set his eyes on Maureen. He gathered his thoughts, cleared his throat and, with heartfelt warmth, began to sing a birthday song that Maureen always sang for him at the orphanage for Maureen. The room filled with a melody that echoed the love he had for her, Maureen stood
The engine of James' car made a rumbly noise and stopped at the front of Golden Dragon Palace.Golden Dragon Palace was the biggest Chinese restaurant in the South district, Aston Villa. The entrance was adorned with intricate golden dragons, their splendid forms welcoming customers into a realm of culinary delights. James located a car garage in the place and parked his car. He alighted and went to open the door for Maureen. Maureen was so delighted visiting that place for the first time, it was like a dream come true for her. She enjoyed watching their cooking show on TV and always practised the dishes they used for the show. They stepped inside and Maureen could not hide her joy. Inside it, the decor blended traditional and modern elements, with rich red and gold hues creating a warm and inviting environment.People started gawking at them because they didn't wear expensive dresses they dressed like ordinary people and this caught the attention of people. James had noticed al
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
Chapter 83"Alright, I will dress and meet you at dining, you can go and dress too. But I don't know what to wear among them, they are too much for me""Since you are going to the orphanage orphanage, you can wear this white gown and this shoe and pick one out of the necklace.""I would like to wear the one you bought, it looks like an original diamond."She dressed and joined them in the living room. She met more faces than those two saxophonists she left in the living room, Anna, Amelia Lucas, a Lawyer and some people who were aware of James' identity showed up. Maureen was happy to see many people present in her house, she greeted them with a warm smile and they all sang birthday songs for her. Brian presented an elegant birthday cake and they all asked her to say her wish and she cut the cake. They all shouted Happy birthday ma. Anna ordered the chef to dish food and they all ate. "Thank you all for coming, I appreciate your present despite you have known me before and y
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
Melissa sneered and said "Who asked this useless trash to talk? He might be the one who picked up the necklace from the trash.""Yes, I picked the necklace myself" he replies swiftly They all burst into laughter. "I told you, can you see I'm right, he picked used fake necklace and put it on her neck" Worry etched Maureen's features as James said he picked it up, she reached out for the necklace on her neck and looked at it again she remembered that James brought it out from a fancy box, and James had been replying to her sarcastically and said "If he picked it, how is that your business? It is on my neck not yours""Dirt, toilet, pauper, that is what you are!" Melissa spatJames's voice echoed anger and said "Answer my question, Melissa, if this necklace is original, what would you do? "I'm sure it can never be! Stop your damn question. Look at my car, I will dash you and also walk home without shoes. Maybe, I should dash you the shoe too" mocked "If you fail to fulfil this pro
"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.
The meter was over-read on the first test, and she did it again. Everyone's mouths widened, they could not believe what they saw. How many people owned Christine's diamond necklace in the whole of Aston Villa, who could have been behind Maureen owning one? Was it useless James that was responsible, no way! If he had money, Alicia would have divorced him. Did he win the lottery after leaving Alicia All the women who had been abusing Melisa went to her and knelt Please forgive us, we know we have said more than what we were supposed to sayWe are not supposed to say anything at all but Melissa bewitched us. Please forgive us and let's be friends. I can do only one thing out of the two, number one will forgive you, who am I that God showeth mercy and I won't show it to another? "You all should stand up, I have forgiven you but we can never be friends, I can't be friends with people who look for the downfall of others., people who humiliate other people because they don't have,