to take him to the grand estate where the birthd

ll from Christine. "I'm on way may

e traffic, all that was in his mind were thoughts of

rand estate where the birthday was being held. Stepping out of the

n drifting towards him as he moved closer, a stark

party was actually taking place, that those who were around were s

e in the society, a man whose influence and prestig

d with elegant decorations, twinkling lights and

el quite uncomfortable. He saw Christine walking

She asked, planting a g

, not wanting to break the news of Mama

oblems. Although, one of the reasons he had actually come for the party was to

ther's gift to him." Christine

of family and friends, each waiting to presen

his, unaware of the turmoil within him. The line moved slowly, ea

urn. The room fell silent, all eyes t

pecting something quite valuable from him. "What gift

ice trembling as he spoke. "Sir, please I need your help," he began, his eyes pleading. "My godmother i

ned silence. Then whispers started, quickly growing louder givi

you doing?" She asked, trying to pull him u

t was bad enough that she was trying everything to make her parents accept John

uest here?" One guest sneered,

to beg for money?" Another added

s. Bernard, Christin

rds laced with scorn and indignation. "You have no shame,

ed. "You are such a disgrace," he spat. "If you canno