"All you need to do when you meet these snobs is to smile. Like literally. Smile all night. Yes they will mention about your origins and how poor you are. Yes, they will trash talk about you. But that doesn't mean you can't fight for yourself." Vanessa said while Benjamin listen to her.

"Just trust whatever she said. She's been into those type of parties all her life while dating me." Jacob lifted his glass of red wine and smile. That didn't make Benjamin feel any better. It just made him feel more nervous. Vanessa grab some candy on the table and threw it to Jacob.

"Hey.. listen to me. Only focus on me. I'll help you. Okay?" Benjamin nod. "Good. Now, do you see this table arrangement? This is how it will looks like in that party. But it also depends on what type of party. This is the basic of it." Vanessa said and slap Marshall's hand from picking up another grape fruit.

"Jesus.." Marshall rub his hand. Kate pull him back. "Don't interrupt her when she's being serious." Kate warned him.

"Now. Get your elbows off the table. Sit straight. Don't slouch." Benjamin did as told. "Now, every dish will be out accordingly. Meaning, you will use the utensil prepared from the outside to the inside." Benjamin nod.

"Now that we done with table manners. Do you know how to dance?" Benjamin shake his head. Vanessa turn to her boyfriend. "Hey big boy, your turn." Jacob turn with his mouth full of spaghetti and swallow it down. He wipe his mouth and went to Benjamin.

"Get up." Benjamin did and stand in front of Jacob.

"First of all, listen to the songs that is being play. If it's a perfect time for a little dance with your lady, go for it. Offer your hand to her, make full eye contact with her. Ask her if she would like to dance, but try to make your request in a way that is true to yourself."

Jacob offer his hand to Vanessa with a smile plastered on his face. "Ask her, may I have this dance and bow your head a little." Jacob bow and wait for Vanessa's respond. Vanessa place her hand on Jacob's hand.

"It's important that you respect her decision, no matter the outcome. Just as it was difficult for you to ask, it will likely be difficult for her to refuse and hurt your feelings. If you notice hesitation, try to be graceful, and never force yourself on your partner."

Kate and the others watch Jacob and Vanessa teaching Benjamin. Kate smile at Benjamin and waited. Benjamin look at her and Jacob back and forth. "Offer your hand dummy." Jacob said. Benjamin quickly offer his hand nervously.

Kate place her hand on Benjamin's and bow a little. "Hold out your hand to escort her to the dance floor. Wait until she takes your hand, walking slightly ahead of her to lead her to your spot on the floor." Jacob said as he did the same.

"Don't be nervous." Kate smile.

Benjamin nod and did as told. "When you arrive at your dance spot, turn to her and place your hands on her hips. She should put her hands either on your shoulders or interlace her hands together behind your neck." Vanessa smile and place her hand on Jacob's shoulder.

Kate on the other hand, interlace her hands behind Benjamin's neck. This caught Cathleen's attention entirely. "Lead the dance gradually. Lead or follow the leading partner." Jacob lead and Vanessa follows.

"This will give your dancing a more coordinated look, and is simple to perform. Keeping your feet largely stationary, shift your weight back and forth to sway with your partner." Kate smile and follow Benjamin's steps.

Cathleen cross her hands on her chest and watch them thoroughly. She can't shake the feeling of being jealous over her brother.

"Don't forget to make eye contact. Sharing such closeness can be a vulnerable and exciting experience. Show her she has your undivided attention by looking deeply into her eyes, or leaning forward and telling her something sweet."

Jacob look into Vanessa's eyes and smile lovingly. "You look absolutely ravishing today." Benjamin turn to face Kate and smilie. "You look amazing in that dress today, Kate." Kate smile back.

"You need to be relax when you say that to your girlfriend." Benjamin nod. "Oh and remember, do not kiss her. Yes it's a perfect moment but you're in front of her parents." Jacob warned. "To end a dance when the song is done, just pull away me bow to her."

Jacob did and bow to Vanessa. "It's easy." He turn to Benjamin who's still swaying with Kate. "Excuse me." Benjamin shake his head and let Kate go. Cathleen was tapping her foot on the wooden floor and enters her room.

She slam the door making everyone turn to her. "You need to apologise to her bro." Marshall said to Benjamin. "You just made the beast mad." Jacob added and sat on the couch. Kate chuckle and shrugs her shoulder to Benjamin.

"Your problem Ben." She said and sat next to her brother. Benjamin sigh and knock on Cathleen's door. He didn't wait for her to say anything. He just enters and close the door behind him. "Sis. Are you okay?" He ask. Cathleen turn to him from looking at herself in the dresser mirror.

"I'm okay. Why do you care?" Benjamin turn her sister to face him. "Because I do sis. I'm sorry. I'm just nervous about tomorrow. I'm going to have dinner with the Caravan family. Everyone should be peeing their pants." Cathleen smile.

"Don't be scared brother. I know you can do it. Just don't do anything stupid. Just don't. Don't be the Wild child. I already took that spot." Benjamin smile. "I won't sis. I promise I'll be good." Cathleen patted her brothers shoulder and watch him go.

She turn back to the mirrors and sigh. "If only you know how jealous I am you hold the girl of my dreams in front of me."

***

"Why are we following them again?" Vanessa ask her boyfriend. "Because I want to make sure that girl is perfect for my sister. Isn't that right Judas?" Judas just nods her head. "Judas stop nodding." Judas stop and look outside of the car windows again.

"Jacob, you have to trust Kate on this. She didn't interfere with your love life like you do." Jacob turn to his girlfriend. "Vanessa honey, I'm just worried." Vanessa sigh and look outside the windows as well.

Jacob stop the car and and sigh. "I'm being a dick of a brother am I?" Vanessa didn't say anything except for judas who sneeze. "Thanks for that Judas."

"Your welcome." Judas said innocently.

Vanessa look at her boyfriend and reach out for his hands. "Listen to me. Kate is 23 yeas old. All she needs is experience with someone who she may have feelings for. All we have to do is making sure she's safe and sound from Bert and his gang."

Jacob nod and look at Vanessa's hands. "I think we need to buy something for this beautiful, beautiful hands." Vanessa was confuse. "What do you mean?" Jacob kiss her hands. "A ring perhaps." Vanessa blush. "Geez Jacob. Not in front of Judas."

Vanessa pull her hand away and turn to the windows, blushing hard. Jacob chuckle and turn the car around. "I'm hungry. Let's get something to eat."

Meanwhile, Cathleen notice Jacob stop following them and release a relief sigh. Kate notice her sudden change. "What's been bothering you?" Cathleen shake her head. "Nothing really. I just hope this place suits you." Kate became curious more than ever.

"What is this place you mention? Now I need to know." Cathleen chuckle. "You will know I'm about..." Cathleen check her watch. "10 minutes. I promise." Cathleen was super excited for this day. She's going to show Kate her favourite activity to do in her past time.

She just hope Kate likes it as much as she does. When Cathleen drive through a gate, Kate leans forward from her seat and look outside. "Where is this?" She ask. Cathleen park her car and smile at the curious woman. "Welcome to the orphanage."

Kate's eyes widen and look outside before got out. "You bringing me to an orphanage? Why?" Cathleen was nervous. She sound like she hates the idea. She took a deep breath before answering Kate's question. "Well. You did mention you wanna know what I do in my past time."

Cathleen walk in front of the orphanage front door and turn to Kate. "Here is where I spend my past time at. Helping the owners of this orphanage. They need all the help they can get. It's underfunded and they can't pay to have a lot of staff in."

Kate look around the building. "Why? You don't like kids?" Kate shake her head. "I never imagine you and kids before. This will be fun." Cathleen was relieved. On the second there she thought Kate might walk away from her.

"Come on. Let's meet the kids." She offer her hand to Kate and walk inside the orphanage hand in hand. "Cathleen! It's so nice to see you again. The kids misses you." Cathleen turn to the woman who own the orphanage and smile.

"Mrs Markinson, meet Kate. My friend and another volunteer." Kate offer her hands and shake. "Well hello there Kate. Welcome. We do need an extra hand today, some of the kids are sick and we have no extra staff members." Cathleen was worried.

"Sick? Who? Is it Bianca again?" Mrs Markinson nods. "She's not in a good health nowadays and it's been a pain in the ass to send her to the hospital. We really need to do something about it." That caught Kate's attention. "She hasn't been to an hospital?" Cathleen ask.

Mrs Markinson shake her head slowly. Kate can sense how devastated she was to inform such thing. "I want to meet her." Cathleen went to Bianca's room followed by Kate. Kate was surprised to see how many kids were pack in a room.

The other kids greeted Cathleen. Cathleen smile at everyone and went to a bed where a little girl was laying on. Cathleen sat on the bed and started to place her hand on the girl's forehead. "She's having a fever." Says one of the kids.

"Do you come to help her Cathleen?" Ask one of the girls surrounding Bianca's bed. Cathleen turn to the others with sad face. Kate notice how hard she wants to say anything. Cathleen took a deep breath and smile. "Yes. I'm here to help. Now aren't you all suppose to be in the game room?"

They all shake their heads. "Why not?"

"Helga quit. No one will play the guitar for us anymore." Kate kneel down. "Who's Helga?" She ask. "The lady who played the guitar for us. She would sing and tell stories to us. She's gone. Few weeks back." Kate turn to Cathleen and Bianca.

"I know how to play a guitar." Kate said and smile. "Show me the game room and I'll play something. Is that a deal?" The kids lighten up and nod vigorously. They pull Kate's hand but Kate stop. She threw her phone to Cathleen.

"Call Vanessa. Ask her to come with a doctor. Just do it! No buts." Kate said before letting the kids pulling her out of the room. Cathleen unlocks Kate's phone and call Vanessa. She explains everything and Vanessa agree to come with a doctor.

She tuck Bianca in and went to the game room where she heard a melodious voice echoes in the hallways. She took a peek inside and smile when the kids sat down and listen to Kate singing a nursery rhyme. Every note she play was heaven to Cathleen's ears.

Cathleen even laugh when one of the kids request for her to tell them a story. Kate place the guitar down and look everyone. "Okay then. How about we hear a story about a woman name Vanessa who show everyone she can do anything a boy can."

Kate smile.

***

Jacob tap his fingers on the table, looking at everyone who stand in front of him. It's been weeks and still no news about Bert. He was about to say something when Marshall made himself known.

"Few weeks back, Kate chase down a person who stalk our store, that person gave her this. I totally forgot about it." Jacob took the letter and opens it. He read through it and looks up to everyone. "This is a threat letter."

Marshall took the letter from Jacob's and read it. "They know I'm looking for them. Good. He should know I am looking for him. Because I can't wait to end his life. But what I don't get is, why none of you manage to get some info about this pathetic gang?" Jacob stood up.

"Are you all decided to double cross me? I should warn you all. I am known as the grim reaper for something." Jacob threatened. The other gang leaders look at each other before speaking to Jacob. "We want to help you but we have some problems we can't avoid. We all received a letter and a warning sign from them as well."

"They threatened to kill our families if we proceed to betray them." Jacob can't believe what he's hearing. "I can't believe this. You all title yourself as gangster and criminal but afraid of a little warning from a weakling! Where will you put your face after this?" Jacob mock.

"Look. Let's make a deal. Give me some information and bring him and his gang to me or you all will have a little visit from my sister, who masters in every martial arts known to man and killing anyone who didn't follow my orders." Judas made herself known and cracking her knuckles in front of them.

"Your call man. Either being kill by Bert or being kill by Judas. Your choice. But if I'm you, I'll search for Bert. Because when Judas release herself, she will chop every bit of your body to pieces and not only your family members won't recognise you, they don't even know which one belongs to you." Jacob walks out followed by Marshall and Judas.

"Is it really okay for us to threatened them?" Marshall ask. "Oh I think it's a wonderful idea to do so. Now they probably be doing their work more efficiently. Let's meet Kate and the others. You drive. I don't know the way to the orphanage."

Marshall nod.

At the orphanage, Vanessa was being a celebrity after Kate told everyone the story of her life journey. Some of the teens look up to her as an idol. Some envy her life. Some even wish to know how to be as strong as her.

"Listen to me. It's not about the strength and high IQ to be on top. But what's important the most is to have patients. And of course, love." She smile at everyone. Kate leave Vanessa alone with the kids while she went to see Cathleen and Bianca.

The doctor were checking on the little girl when Kate walk in. "She's fine miss. All she need is some rest and take this medicine every few hours. But if the condition worsen, she needs to be taken to the hospital." Mrs Markinson nod and show the doctor the way to the front door.

"She's going to be fine Cathleen." Kate said. Cathleen caress the child's forehead and nod. "She will. She's a strong girl. She can do it." Cathleen assure herself. Kate sat on the bed and look at how close Cathleen is to the girl. "You really care for them do you?"

Cathleen nod. "Some of them were left here because their parents can't afford to care for them. Some were thrown away in the garbage can or the bus stop. Some even went through the death of their parents. They need someone to care and I'm intend to be the one who care for them."

Cathleen wipe her tears away. "But I have nothing to give accept for love. I can't help Mrs Markinson to built them a better place to stay in. Food that actually quite tasty and didn't came from some cafe or restaurants leftovers. They need some proper education as well. And a place to be happy at."

Kate was touch. For her, she was born in a family that has everything. She gets everything that she wants in the world and the love she need from her parents and brother. This words coming from Cathleen made her heart yearn.

"Mrs Markinson told me the banks came here last week to tell her about the outstanding balance. They threatened to close the place down and they gave her four weeks to settle the debt." Kate look at Bianca and the empty beds in the room.

"I can help them. Well my parents will. They probably the baddest criminal in the world but they do have the heart of gold. I can ask them to help in any way possible." Cathleen shake her head. "They will think I'm forcing you to do so."

Kate shake her head and she's not taking no for an answer. "I'm sure they will not think that way. I will ask them to meet Mrs Markinson. And she can tells them everything they need to know. Come on Cathleen, it's time for these kids to have what you wish for them."

Cathleen doesn't know what to say or do. All she wants is happiness for the kids and what Kate just offered might be the ticket for a better life for kids. Cathleen nod her head to Kate who smile back.

"I'll call them tonight and see what they will do. I can also ask the guys and girls who work for us to do some volunteering job here. They need some charity work done as well in their life. And this is the perfect place to do so."

Kate all smiling while telling Cathleen her plans. At last, something she's good at. Helping people in need.