Therefore, she did not have the opportunity to brood over the face as the Master of the Ceremony announced the next item on the program, and it was her little cousin’s performance. She focused her attention on him with joy radiating her face. Nevertheless, the time for the award came and the Head of the Government mounted the podium flanked by his vice and Admiral. The MC handed over the microphone to him, and he began by calling the other awardees. After giving them the awards, he continued, “We will not fail to recognize the presence of a worthy friend. He took it upon himself to feed one million children and youths with dairy products at no cost.”
At that point, Brown and his son were waiting to see the dairy farmer and probably get acquainted with him. Meanwhile, Nero was puzzled, and he asked, “Father, was the one million dairy products not supplied by us?”
“I think he is talking about another farmer. We did not supply at no cost. They paid us,” Brown corrected.
“I got it, father.” Then, the Head of the Government continued, “We wish to invite a dairy farmer, and a concerned friend of the Republic, Mr. Brown Bailey.” At that point, every member of the Bailey Family was surprised, including Brown and his son, except Arthur and his sons, who masterminded it. Brown looked around confused. When he delayed in getting up, Louis, who was in the front row, turned and gave him a searching look.
“Is it me?” Brown asked silently and touched his chest.
“Of course,” Louis said. At that point, Arthur and Nichole turned simultaneously, and looked at him. When their eyes met, he stood up at once. To encourage him, Nero walked beside him. Now the clapping ovation was higher because the children and youths were thrilled and appreciative.
“Thank you, Sir,” a voice came from the crowd. He got to the stage and stood beside the cheerful Head of Government. Then, he looked at him and his son before he looked at the audience, and said, “I can see that he was not expecting the recognition, which is a sign of humility.”
He paused when the clapping and cheering enveloped his voice. When the cheering subsided, he continued, “Sir, for thinking of our children and our future, we say thank you. We will appreciate it if you find us worthy to have you as the first foreign company to establish in our amalgamated country.”
If not for old age and dignity, Brown would have wept like a baby when he realized where the honor came from. Then, he responded, “I would be most delighted to do that. Thank you for the honor.”
After the clapping ovation, the Head of the Government gave him a certificate of recognition as an Outstanding Dairy Farmer. He collected the certificate and took photographs. At that point, Denise signaled to Tim to go to him, and he did. Before he got to the stage, the audience was shouting and hailing. Then, Brown and his son gave him hugs, and they posed with the Head of Government for photographs. Thereafter, Brown raised his certificate in appreciation before he walked down the stage. He held Tim’s hand while he walked to the pavilion.
After the cheering subsided, the Head of the Government continued, “Finally, I wish to invite the initiator of today’s event. A young man who saw what the adults could not see. He was mindful of us, more than we were mindful of ourselves. Ladies and Gentlemen, let’s welcome Mr. Denise Bailey and his dear wife to the stage.”
Before he could get up, there was a fanfare from the youths of the United Dunforn Republic. For the first time, he noticed that they made a special shirt in his honor, and he was stunned. Meanwhile, on his parents' stand, they gave him a standing ovation until he got to the podium with his wife. When the cheering calmed down, the Head of the Government continued by stating how he declined the offer to supply them with ammunition.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, you can agree with me that he is a rare creature.”
(Fanfare and clapping ovation)
“If you are conversant with history, you will agree with me that the mutual relationship that we have with Gen. Armand Bailey of blessed memory still lives.”
(Fanfare and clapping ovation “You are right Sir”)
“Before I hand the mic over to the grandson of Gen. Armand Bailey of blessed memory, shall we all stand and observe a minute silence in his honor.”
At that point, the audience stood and there was quietness in the arena. After a minute, the Head of the Government continued, “Thank you. Kindly take your seat.”
Then, he handed the mic to Denise, which he collected, and began, “Before the award, I would love my parents, Mr. Arthur and Nichole Bailey to be by my side. The people who nurtured me to be a rare creature.”
Now, Arthur stood up and helped his beautiful wife to stand by holding her right hand with his left hand. They walked majestically while Sir Relish and another Knight, who was holding a briefcase, walked behind them with their full knighthood regalia. Their presence gave Arthur and his wife an unimaginable prestige, and the fanfare increased. When they got to the podium, they stood beside Denise and his wife, while Sir Relish and his colleague stood by the side. Then, the Head of the Government continued. At last, he gave him the title of The Global Peace Ambassador, which was endorsed by the United Nations. He decorated him with badges and a certificate, which he collected and displayed for a photograph. Afterward, Denise gave his acceptance speech.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my … To ensure the sustainability of this government, I would love to do a little experiment. Admiral Twist and Admiral Jacob, kindly come forward with the bottles of drinks and glass cups that I requested for.”
Quickly, the two admirals stepped forwards holding the different bottles of drinks with a class cup each. Then, Denise continued, “Thank you.”
He lifted the bottle of the drink that Admiral Jacob was holding and announced,
“This yellow drink is produced in the Dunforn North. Am I right?”