After the emotional moment, everyone finally was able to taste the delicious dishes that Theo and the others prepared.
Ayia used her connections and bought some fresh sea fishes for the party, after all, every New Year's party had to have a fish dish, and the most ideal would be fish from the sea.
Theo and the others did an amazing job.
There were fish cakes, fish soup, candied fish, and many other dishes with fish.
And of course, there were normal dishes like pizza, pies, lasagna, and other yummy dishes.
Everyone got themselves at least one fish dish, even the kids, after all, it was the tradition and they could not escape.
Everybody was amazed as they ate the food, especially the ones who hadn't eaten Theo's cuisine before.
Vivian, Carolla, Umaru, and Megan had already eaten Theo's food multiple times, so they were not surprised by the amazing taste of the dishes.
But their parents were completely dumbfounded by it. They were all rich and used to eating good food. But they had to admit that the food they were eating was the most delicious thing that they had ever eaten! And they had eaten in worldwide renowned restaurants.
They could not believe that a party for the children from an orphanage had the best meal they had ever eaten.
Only at that moment, they remembered that Theo was the owner of the rising restaurant in town. Now they understood why the restaurant was making so much success. If the food served there was as delicious as the ones they were eating, it deserved the fame. They could not wait to get home and reserve a table at the restaurant.
While the girls' parents had a moment for themselves, the others were enjoying the party.
Amidst the soft sound of New Year songs, everyone ate with relish and happiness.
The kids ate and talked about the favorite rides they had been at.
Theo and his friends also ate as they talked and laughed.
It was a happy time for everyone.
After everyone finished eating, it seemed like a hurricane passed through the food table as only a few things were left. But everyone was so full of food that they could barely move.
Theo and the others knew that it wouldn't be healthy to let the kids move around too much after such heavy lunch, that's why they prepared for that moment.
"Okay, kids, did you like the food?" Theo loudly asked as he looked at their tiny faces.
"YES!" They shouted in unison.
"If that's true that means you all are ready for New Year's presents, huh?" Theo asked with a doubtful voice.
The kids almost went out jumping when they heard that.
"YEEEES!"
They always dreamed of getting New Year's presents, so their tiny eyes were shining with excitement when they heard Theo.
"Okay, there are gifts for everyone. But how about we play some games to see which presents go to who?" Theo asked with a laugh.
That was what Theo and the others planned.
Time would pass as the kids played these games, and there would be time for the kids to digest the food that they had just eaten, no one wanted the kids throwing up the food they had just eaten.
Plus, they did not have to worry about the kids getting bored because they would do anything for the gifts.
The kids became even more excited when they heard that there would be games for them to play.
Just like that the kids started the games and had fun while at it.
They played all types of games like:
Capture the Tag, Bean Bag Race, Egg Spoon Race, Chair Dance, Tug of War, Treasure Hunt, and many others.
Everyone had fun playing these games, and when all the games ended 3 hours later, every kid received at least 2 gifts.
Their little faces were filled with wonder as they admired their gifts.
The little kids received toys like dolls, action figures, toy cars, etc.
While teenagers and older kids received new cell phones, makeup sets, styled clothes, and others.
Everyone was satisfied and happy with what they received.
They idolized Theo and Ayia even more after receiving their presents as they knew that it was the two of them who had bought these things for them.
"Okay, kids. Leave your gifts with your aunties' caretakers, now you are free to have fun around the park again." Theo announced loudly.
After such a long time, the food in their intestines had already been digested, so they would not get sick if they rode those radical attractions.
"YAAYYY" The kids shouted in excitement.
Shortly after, they left their gifts with the caretakers and started roaming the park again.
The caretakers got busy and started moving these presents to the buses outside to be safe so that nothing would get lost.
Theo was about to go around the park to have fun with Aurora and the others when he was approached by some middle-aged people.
They were Vivian, Carolla, and Umaru's parents, and they wanted to talk with him for a while.
They wanted to see for themselves how Theo was, they had already met Aurora when she visited their houses, and they loved her, but they hadn't met Aurora's brother yet.
Theo had an amiable smile on his face as he talked with them, even though he was much younger than them, he had finesse and a gentlemanly way to deal with things as their talk progressed, they caught themselves laughing heartily from Theo's remarks.
They were genuinely impressed by him, it seemed as though they were talking with someone of their age.
They talked for a good half an hour about Aurora and the girls and other things. Like his trip to the Heart Islands, Theo explained that there would be more than 10 of his friends going with him and Aurora, and they would not have to worry about the girls' safety if they went as he would be responsible for them.
The parents were relieved when they heard that, and they had almost decided to allow the girls to go.
After their talk ended, he headed straight to where Aurora, Vivian, Carolla, Megan, and Umaru were.
The five girls were hidden next to them as they observed Theo talking with the girls' parents. They were nervous because that talk would decide if they would be able to go with Aurora and Theo on a trip.
"Caught you!" Theo said with a teasing voice as he surprised the girls in their hiding spot.
"Theo!" Aurora exclaimed in annoyance.
Theo had good laughs as he observed their frightened and embarrassed faces.
"I guess you don't want to know what I talked about with the girls' parents then..." He said with a fake disappointed tone of voice.
"Wait!" The girls immediately shouted.
"What?" Theo asked back innocently.
The girls had to grit their teeth to not lash out at him.
"Please, tell us how the conversation went by, Big Brother?" Aurora pleaded with her puppy eyes activated at him.
Theo stopped messing with them and said with a smile, "They are almost convinced to let you girls come with us. But, girls, you're going to have the give them the last push."
The girls' eyes lit up when they heard that, the most difficult part Theo had taken care of, they only had to finish the last touches, so they were confident about getting their parents' permission.
"Come on! Let's go have fun!" Theo laughed as he dragged the girls toward the rollercoaster.
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