I smiled at everyone who came here, the whole place is filled with our guests and they are having their time looking around and having a conversion with other guests.

Brad is speaking with Mr and Mrs Knights, it's time for my speech. Letting out a deep sigh I walked towards the stage.

"May I have your attention please." I have all their attention on me, my eyes went to Brad who looked semi nervous compared to me. He should be the one to hold this speech but he don't wanna speak in front of everyone and I know he isn't ready to speak in front of a crowd.

"Thank you for joining our happiness tonight, we are grateful for all the things that happened in these past two years. Hope academy and home is Brad's biggest dream, he worked very hard to be here, to achieve his dream and here we are. I'm proud of Brad and I feel so lucky that he is mine." Everyone in the room laughed as Brad shook his head with a smile playing on his lips.

"I have been there with Brad all throughout this process of achieving his dream. I know how many times he sacrificed things to be there in Vegas for his training. Most people don't know about Brad but let me tell you he is the most beautiful, handsome and most importantly honest person. He worked and got injured severely while climbing the steps of success but he never gave up. He never said anything even when he got hurt badly, he believes that he shouldn't be a burden to anyone."

"Brad believes that no child should be left on the roads to live on their own, that's the reason behind his dream and Hope academy. Brad personally went through the streets and places to bring the children who are suffering. They are a family to us and they need to know that they mean a lot to us." I looked at where the children sat, all of them looking at me.

"We all are a family if anything happens they have Brad, me, and everyone. Brad and I heartfully thank full to Mr and Mrs knights for helping us when we needed a shelter for the kids, Mr and Mrs Mckenzies for giving student scholarships, Vincent Morries and Valerie Morries for the donation and music equipment."

"Hope Academy is a martial art and boxing academy for everyone who is willing to learn martial arts or boxing. They need to enrol their application online on our official website, they will be knowing all the necessary information once the application form is accepted."

"Now I call on stage Noah, Tom, Robert, Zac, Samuel, Leonardo, Paul, Ashton, Denzel, Bryan, Aaron, Kevin, Colin, Chris, Eric, Sean, Colton, Taylor, Elsa and Ivy." All the children walked towards the stage followed by Brad. Noah, Tom and Robert helped younger kids. The three are 16 years old and the elder kids of Hope academy.

Everyone applauded as they got on the stage, they looked very shy and I can say they are a little bit uncomfortable along with Brad. The blue-eyed little girl name is Elsa, the brown orbs girl is Ivy and the other girl name is Taylor. Taylor held Noah's hand in a tight grip while Elsa held Tom's hand. Brad lifted Ivy in his arms and immediately a picture clicked in my head.

I smiled as they all stood in a manner where every guest can see them, the boys wore a white shirt tucked in black trousers. They all looked like gentlemen. Pictures were clicked, I stood beside Brad as he wrapped his arm around my waist. We allowed the media inside even though Brad didn't agree.

"You girls are very cute," Ezarah said looking at Ivy, Elsa and Taylor.

"They are angels, can I take these angels home?" Kreo Weinburg said crunching down to look at the blushing girls. I chuckled along with Ezarah.

"Whom I'm going to take if you take all three." We turned to look at Elwen Mckenzie.

"Noone."

"Thank you so much for coming." I said to them.

"If we are going to meet the famous Brad MacCarthy we are happy to be here," Kreo replied. Brad spoke with Kreo and Elwen while I walked towards Vicent who is speaking with the boys.

"Why don't you sing a song for us all," I said to Vincent.

"Are you going to sing a song for us?" The little boys asked Vincent in excitement.

"Yes, do you want me to sing any son? suggestions?" Vincent asked them.

"I like all your songs, pretty girl and mine forever are my top favourite."

"Okay then, I will sing those two songs first."

"Deal." They yelled in happiness making me and Vincent laugh.

People left after the event ended, Ezarah thought of staying but she has a party to attend with Kreo so she left. Auden, Max, Ron, Julian, Lola and Poppy were thrilled to meet Brad. When they finally met they took as many pictures as possible even though I told them that we would be meeting them again.

They left as they have flights back and work. Mum and dad went home as they are tired, Vincent took Valerie home as she needs to rest. Now it's me, Brad and the kids.

"Kevin baby, why don't you and colin help the boys with food? you see they are shy." I asked the twelve-year boy.

"Sure, they are scared and shy because there are so many people here." He replied.

"Thank you, darling." I kissed his cheeks before walking towards the elder boys who sat far away from everyone. They sat up straight seeing me, I took a seat beside the boys. I know they are very new to this and watching all these people is uncomfortable for them.

"We never thought we will be meeting Brad but here we are staying in his home and didn't even dream about seeing a pop star." I turned to Noah, the eldest boy among the kids.

"Are you happy to be here?"

"Can't say, this feels like a dream. I don't know because it's very new to us and we aren't habituated to this." Kevin helped the younger kids with their food and he returned where we sat.

"You know you remind me of Brad when he was of your age." He turned to me with a confused face.

"How? I mean Brad and I hardly look alike, he is very different from me." I chuckled.

"Brad was just like you when Vincent brought him home for the first time. He was younger than you that time but I know he felt the same what you were feeling now." My gaze went to Brad who is helping the girls with their cakes.

"You mean your brother brought him home?" Now all the boys are interested in what I'm saying. They don't know anything about Brad and I want them to know so that they can feel comfortable with Brad and me. They feel intimated and scared of Brad.

"Brad was found on roads, he was Vincent's classmate and he didn't have a home to go to so we took him in but he always believed that he was a burden to us which wasn't. He never spoke to me nor he looked in my eye."

"Then how you both are in relation?" Samuel asked.

I chuckled "It took him years to finally ask me out."

"Really?" Paul asked. They are very much interested now, I know if I tell them the story they will become comfortable and speak without any hesitation.

"Brad was an orphan and he don't know who his parents are. He faced so many problems in his childhood and that's the reason he decided to build this academy and home. He don't want you guys to face the problems like he did. He is really sweet and caring."

"Woah, we don't know that!" Leonardo exclaimed in surprise.

"No one knows actually, he used to stay in our home but moved out when he was fourteen."

"How was Brad at that time?"

"The most silent guy, I used to think he was mute. My mom's favourite kid. He used to nod my way when I ask about Vincent, only one or two words that too regarding my brother Vincent."

Brad walked towards us with a plate and he raised his brow when he saw the boys gathering around me with curious eyes. He helped the little girls sit on the chairs while Noah stood up offering his chair to Brad. Brad just nodded his head before taking the seat while Noah sat adjust to me.

"Please continue the story." Chris, ten years old said.

"What story?" Brad asked.

"Why don't guys ask Brad. I'm sure he will continue the story."

"How you both met again? and how you both fell in love?" Tom asked. I gave Brad puppy dog eyes to tell them.

"I met her after years, she was at one of my matches. I always loved her so I don't know when I fell in love with her."

"You mean you loved her from your teenage?" Zac asked.

"Yes."

"Then why didn't you tell her that time? and why Ava told us that you never spoke to her." Robert asked. Brad stayed quiet and I know he won't admit that he was scared to talk to me in front of anyone.

"Isn't it obvious that he was scared to tell Ava or talk to her?" Noah voiced out smirking when Brad gave a blank look.

"True! Brad was scared to talk to me." I laughed when Brad glared. The kids started laughing along with me.

"Hey, I don't know how to talk to you at that time," Brad commented. We made comments and laughed all night.

Brad even joked with the kids and they warmed up with him and me. He shared his experiences and stories with them. They listened with the utmost interest.