Amaka's POV: Maureen arrived dressed in a blue top and black straight skirt, paired with black shoes. "Happy birthday, honey!" she told Jason as she brought many gifts for him and gave him the white plastic bag. "Thanks, Aunt!" Jason hugged Maureen happily, and I stood there capturing more photos of them since Maureen hugged him too. "He's so adorable, Amaka," Maureen told me with a smile, and I replied in a lovely tone, "Yes. Thanks, dear." I walked to meet Maureen and hugged her, as I missed her. "We miss you, girlfriend," I said soothingly into her ear, since we were the same height. "Me too, thanks," Maureen replied just as she pulled away from the hug. "Come, let us cut Jason's cake and make a wish. Or should we wait for your mother to arrive?" I asked Maureen gently. Just then

