Almost after thirty two hours, Jacob and Bob’s family reached at their destination in the Richmond city. They all get off from the train and came out of the station. As Bob’s father was in the government job, therefore someone was waiting outside the station to pick them. Thenceforth they sat in the car and all the luggage was loaded over the car. Jacob was just looking at the buildings since he was seeing all this for the first time.
After a while, they arrived at the apartment which was given to Bob’s father by the government.”Keep this luggage inside very carefully”, said Bob’s father to the driver. Driver put all the luggage inside the house and then Bob’s father gave him freight and went inside.
“Jacob you will stay with me in my room” said Bob to Jacob by holding his hand.
“But only this night, in the morning he has to go from here” Bob’s father whispered.
Jacob listened what Bob’s father said and was very sad to hear this. ” Everybody go and fresh, I am going to cook food “, said Bob’s mother while distracting everyone’s attention.
“Let’s go Jacob” said Bob.
Everybody got fresh and gathered at the dining table. All of them took their dinner and went to their rooms.
“Uncle doesn’t like me ..??”asked Jacob dejectedly.
“You know all this, and my dad’s nature, just forget it and don’t take it seriously” said Bob.
“Hmm…..! Okay.”
“Well, you will leave tomorrow, I prayed that you will find work as soon as possible so that you can fulfill your requirements and able to solve your family problems…”said Bob.
“Ya, I’ll try my best. Hope what you have said will be true” said Jacob.
“Okay, let’s sleep as it’s too late.”
Bob’s mother was listening all the conversation between Bob and Jacob while standing outside the room. After hearing this Bob’s mother felt sad for Jacob and thought that he was bearing so many problems in this small age.
Mean while, she went to her room and said to her husband,” Jacob will stay with us.”
“What…What happened to you? why have you suddenly started this topic”asked Bob’s father.
“Why can’t we let Jacob stay with us in our home for some days?”asked Bob’s mother angrily.
“Why are you asking these questions, has anyone say something to you”.
“No, nobody say nothing to me. I was just wandering that he don’t know anyone in this city, further where he’ll live and where he’ll work…like that so many questions are coming in my mind. Now tell me if I am wrong.”
“Why are you thinking so much, he can manage it himself”
“But.. he can stay with us also.. and..”
Crossing her words Bob’s father said annoyingly,” That’s my final decision, he cannot stay with us. Now leave this topic.”
“All right, however, can we do one thing, unless he find any job, till then can he stay with us. Its just the matter of few days.” said Bob’s mother in the requested way.
“Why are you suddenly showing so much sympathy regarding him ?” inquired Bob’s father.
“Can’t we help someone and Jacob too is like our son as Bob is. I don’t understand why..” Interrupting her and after thinking for a while he said,”Okay fine, he can stay.” Bob’s mother got relief by hearing this. After discussing they went to sleep.
Next morning, Jacob was almost ready to go to leave the house.
“Are you going right now?”asked Bob to Jacob sadly.
“Yes..”Jacob replied.
“Where are you going Jacob?” asked Bob’s mother.
“Aunty, as you know I have to leave this home today , hence that’s why I am going”
“No, you are not going anywhere.” said Bob’s mother
“But why Aunty …??” asked Jacob in a confused way.
“Because we decided that you will stay here, till you find any work.”
“What!..seriously, but uncle do not agree on this “said Jacob downhearted .
“He also agreed”
Jacob and Bob looked at each other and hugged tightly.”Oh.. that’s really great news”Bob said blissfully. They were so glad and start dancing. After seeing them Bob’s father was also feeling a little bit happy.
Jacob went outside to find work. He saw that the city was very big and highly populated. There was a huge rush all around. Everybody was just busy in their hectic schedule. He went in many shops and asked for work, but no one gave him any work. He roamed throughout the day and after getting tired he returned to house.
“Hey…have you find any job” asked Bob seeing Jacob entering in the house.
“No, I didn’t find” said Jacob sorrowfully.
“First let him come inside, later ask any question” said Bob’s mother.
“Ya.. come inside Jacob” said Bob. “what happened.”
“Actually, I went in many shops, but there was no extra vacancy for any work.”
“Oh.. okay, now please don’t spoil your mood.You just keep trying, one day you will definitely get success” said Bob by encouraging him.
Bob’s father came and he asked if anything went wrong. Then Bob’s mother explained everything. In the night his father thought,” in this way he can’t find any job, moreover it is difficult to find work in this city.”
The sun rose, Jacob woke up early, took his breakfast, again went to find work. Bob’s father too departed for his work. In the office Bob’s father ordered his peon to brought the list of jobs where there could be any vacancy of jobs in any sector.
After some time peon took the list of the jobs. He checked that list. He searched many jobs and finally he selected one that was a work of coal mine.