Chapter 42 Mother of the day
CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA
AT PERLA JEWELRY STORE
Mrs Perla Bryant was walking around her large luxurious Jewelry store, checking out the old and new items in glasses and cases of different distinctive styles of gold, diamonds, silver in necklaces, rings, chains and bracelets.
She stopped at a huge glass and stared at the accessories in it. She raised a finger in the air calling at the attention of whoever was in charge of the space.
“Yes ma’am.” A lady in black suit came to her side.
“Open up this glass and clean out the dust.” Mrs Perla ordered but in a soft tone.
“Okay ma’am.” The lady bow her head slightly.
Mrs Perla turned away to look at some other things but then she saw an old friend who just walked into her store.
“Good morning, Perla!” The old lady greeted joyfully.
“Oh! Madam Charity!” Mrs Perla replied and they exchanged pleasantries.
“Good to see you again.” Madam Charity said.Material © of NôvelDrama.Org.
“It is so good to see you too. So are you here to get a jewelry?” Mrs Perla responded still maintaining her bright smile
“Oh yes! I need a necklace but I am also here to give you an invitation.” Madam Charity answered.
“An invite? Please let us go into my office and talk.” Mrs Perla led the old lady into her office. “Please take a seat.” She pointed to one of the couches in the office.
Madam Charity sat gracefully dropping her bag by her side. “The annual party at the foundation is in three weeks time.” She brought out an invitation card and placed it on the table.
Madam Charity runs an orphanage home. Amber Foundation is one of the best charity organization in United State of America. And madam Charity holds a party once in a year to celebrate the children, sponsors and whoever has contributed to the growth of the foundation.
Mrs Perla checked out the card which reads-AMBER FOUNDATION ANNUAL PARTY INVITATION. It is going to be is a five-day event with the grand finale on Saturday at Little Angels Home where awards would be give to all sponsors.
“Will you be chanced during these days?” Madam Charity asked.
Mrs Perla tried to think if she would be chanced when madam Charity said again. “You are the mother of the day for this year’s party.”
Quickly, Mrs Perla checked the invitation and saw her name boldly written at the downside of the invitation card.
“This year you have donated so well to the foundation that’s why we decided to make you the mother of the day.” Madam Charity added.
“Oh! Thank you, Madam Charity.”
Well Mrs Perla never expected something like this coming from madam Charity and at the same time she won’t buy the idea of being the best donator. Although Mrs Perla Bryant always send money to the foundation every week which has amounted to half a million dollars in one month but she doesn’t think it was enough to make her the best donator of the foundation.
And where the hell is Jennifer Muller? The one who once threw it at her face that she was the best donator at Amber Foundation and that’s why she is always the mother of the year every year. Perhaps did Jennifer Muller stopped donating to Amber Foundation? Mrs Perla mused. She was tempted to ask madam Charity but she decided to keep that to herself so it won’t seem like a competition.
“It is better not to know about that sly!” Mrs Perla concluded within herself.
She knew Madam charity was not at her store buy a necklace exactly but she came around to impress her with the title just to get more contributions for the party. But even without madam Charity giving her the title, Mrs Perla would given her donations to the foundation.
“What are your plans for the party?” Mrs Perla asked.
“A lot has been put into work and the children are preparing for the party too. There will be games, family outings and performances from the children. For this year’s party, we decided to print out t-shirts for the kids and people who will attend the game section.” Madam Charity explained.
Performance? What if there is a dress for every child performing that day? Does this sound good? Is this really a good plan? Mrs Perla bantered internally.
“I have met with the printing press yesterday so they are working on it.” Madam Charity added.
This is a good plan! Immediately it also struck Mrs Perla that children could wear dresses sewn by a talented seamstress! And she listened to Madam Charity plans for the party without interruption. They can get the printed T-shirts for everyone! She won’t stop them on that since it is a good plan but she also want to do something else on her own path as the mother of the year.
“Madam Charity, we could make dresses for the girls from a certain age like six to eight.” Mrs Perla suggested.
Madam Charity stared at her for a second and nodded slowly. “Wow! I think that’s a good idea!” She answered with a smile.
“Yeah. I just thought of it now.” Mrs Perla shook her head.
“But how do we get someone who will make those dresses in three weeks?” Madam Charity asked.
Ria! She can make these dresses! Ian said she is a seamstress! This is a chance to help and also show her skill to the world! Mrs Perla really wants to be part of that dream Ian has been talking about.
“I have someone who make pretty dresses and she is so good! Please just help me with the number of children between these ages and I will work on it.” Mrs Perla had a smug look on her face at the thought of her new plans which would also enable her to get closer to the woman her son likes so much.
“Yes… I will do that. I will get back to you.” Madam Charity responded.
“Okay. I’ll be expecting.”
Madam Charity stood up and clasped her hand around her handbag. “Thank you so much, Perla. Pease help me pick out an elegant jewelry for the event.” She requested.
“Oh! I think the Cartier necklace would be really good on you.” Mrs Perla said as they walked out of the office.