Smile, Hannah died a weak smile, father, tears are falling again.
Jerry turned to Amara, his voice steady
Tomorrow I will come back with a gift for everything I have done. Something big, something life-changing.
Amara quickly shook her head
You don’t owe me anything.
Smile, Jerry, a deep, grateful smile
I’m a billionaire, Amara. When people save my family, I don’t leave quietly.
Jessica gasped lightly. Mama Hannah breathed comfortably. Amara froze in place
What do you mean whisper.
Jerry stood up slowly
You will know tomorrow.
Then he left, leaving Amara trembling, Jessica with wide eyes, and Mama Hannah crying quietly out of gratitude.
Tomorrow was here, and nothing in Amara’s life will remain the same.
The night after Mama Hannah fainted was a very long one.
In their small one-room apartment, Amara could not sleep. She sat on the edge of the bed with her hands clasped, repeating in her mind everything that had happened. Jessica was lying next to her, wearing her school uniform in advance so that she would not be late in the morning. But sleep refused to come to her either.
Jessica whispered in the dark
Mom, do you think Mama Hannah will be okay
Amara answered calmly while wiping her daughter’s hair
Yes. Doctors said she is stable and will be fine, God willing.
Jessica asked in a low voice
What about what Jerry said, he said he would bring a big gift tomorrow.
Amara sighed deeply
I don’t know what he meant, Jessica. But whatever it brings, we must accept it humbly. Benevolence should not wait for a reward.
Jessica slowly shook her head and moved closer to her mother
Mom I’m proud of you.
Her simple words formed a crack in p.Dar Amara
I am proud of you too.
However, even after Jessica fell asleep, Amara’s eyes remained open.
What could a billionaire give a simple sidewalk food vendor a bag of money for a new house Jessica’s school expenses or was he just being nice to talk to
The questions didn’t stop. As the night deepened and the sounds of the city faded, Amara finally closed her eyes. Tomorrow will hold the answer.
The day turned hot and bright. Jessica was ironing her school uniform, and Amara tied her wrap and prepared the broth. Anxiety was hanging in the air like thick smoke. They pushed the food equipment into the small kitchen area at the sidewalk. People in the neighborhood would stop them on the way
Oh Amara, it is true that the billionaire is your customer, will he come today, what did he say yesterday
Amara had nothing but a faint smile
Let’s focus on cooking just please.
But at her heart was the storm growing.
Under the old umbrella, Amara lit the charcoal stove. Jessica arranged the plastic chairs. People started gathering earlier than usual. Some of them came to buy food, but most of them came out of curiosity.
One man whispered to another
If the billionaire returns to our street today, he will be in the news.
Jessica pulled the end of her mother’s lap
Mom, I’m scared and excited at the same time.
Amara whispered
Me too, my daughter.
At that moment, the deep roar of the engines rang out from the turn. Everyone froze. Heads turned towards the road.
Jessica dropped the spoon in her hand. Anxiety tension p.Dar Amara.
The convoy itself was three black cars approaching slowly and confidently like shadows creeping over a bright street.
People screamed
Back! The billionaire is back! Make way!
Amara’s heart was pounding against her ribs. Cars stopped right in front of her restaurant. The doors opened.
Jerry came down first in an elegant white Senator dress that looked like it was made of Maoist fabric. The two guards followed him immediately. Everyone’s eyes widened. The voices faded.
Jerry walked towards Amara with slow, steady steps and his facial expressions were calm but serious.
Amara asked immediately
Mama Hannah how is she
Smile, Jerry gently
She is fine and is asking about you.
Jessica exhaled in relief
Thank God.
But Jerry isn’t done yet. He turned to one of his guards
Bring him.
The guard nodded and pointed to the rear car. The door opened and a person carrying a brown envelope came down. But not any envelope was sealed, heavy and important.
Jerry took the envelope and turned towards Amara. The whole neighborhood leaned forward.
Then in front of everyone, Jerry leaned on one knee.
Amara was confused and took a step back
Why are you kneeling please stop.
Jessica covered her mouth again
Mama what’s going on
