With the passage of time, Jacob was regular to his work. Currently, work in the coal mine became his daily routine as his schedule was home to work and work to home. When he worked now, he didn’t get tired early as before. As far as he used to do his work well, his earnings were also increasing. Further Jacob and Mac became very good friends and they spent a lot of time together in coal mine as well as outside coal mine. Moreover at this point Jacob was earning enough money that he was able to fulfill his own requirements, thereupon he decided to leave Bob’s house as he already stayed there for so many days.
One day, when Jacob was at work, he talked to Mac and said,” I am searching a room on rent, if you can find any room for me then I will be very thankful to you”.
“I will certainly assist you, if I find a room, I’ll inform you.” said Mac.
After a few days, Mac found a room for Jacob and told him about the room, its location and approximate rent.
Both had decided to go there. In the evening, after finished their work they went to meet the room owner. The location was not so far from his work place. The room owner showed them the room. The room was on the first floor. They entered in the room. The condition of the room was not so good as it was closed for a long time. There was dirt all around in the room. Furthermore, there were traps everywhere. The size of the room was enough so that Jacob can live there comfortably. One bedstead was placed in it. Additionally, a cupboard was attached to the wall. Also bathroom was attached with the room.
After saw the room, Jacob said,” Okay I’m ready to take this room. Apart from it, can you give me a favor ?”
“Ya… feel free to ask anything.” said room owner contentedly.
“Can you provide me food facility as I have to go on work, hence I have no time left with me so that I can cook food. I will pay extra for it” said Jacob.
“Oh.. no problem, we will provide you.”
“Will you get this room cleaned?” inquired Jacob.
“Ya sure, I will.” replied room owner.
“That’s great. Well, I will come to stay here from tomorrow.”
“Okay!”
After meeting with the room owner and discussing everything about rent, Jacob returned to home.
“How was your day?” asked Bob.
“It was absolutely good.”answered Jacob merrily.
Everyone was gathered at dining table then Jacob said,” I want to say something to all of you.”
“Ya sure.” said Bob’s mother
” I have found a room for me to stay.”
“What!… means you will be going from here?” asked Bob shockingly.
” Yes, I talked to the room owner too and discuss all the things, and I will shift tomorrow.” said Jacob.
“Are you serious?” said Bob.
“Ya.. and I want to say thank you to all. I am very grateful to everyone, you allowed me to came with you and let me stay in your house, it is great pleasure for me.” said Jacob by expressing his feelings.
” We are glad too that you stayed here.” said Bob’s mother.
Everyone took dinner and went to their rooms.
Next morning, Jacob packed all his stuffs and ready to go.
“Are you going?”asked Bob sadly.
“Yes.”
“Jacob I have a gift for you.” said Bob by giving him gift.
“Gift… why…. for what?” asked Jacob confusingly.
“Just take it and don’t ask any question. This is a gift of our friendship from my side.”
“Thank you so much. What is inside it?” asked Jacob.
” You gotta see it yourself”
Jacob opened it and said,” This shirt…”
“Yeah”
“But this is your favourite black shirt. And you didn’t even let anyone to touch it. And this, you give it to me.”
” Yes, you are my friend and you stayed here with me and spend lots of time together and moreover you are going from here so this is just a small gift from me. So whenever you will wear it, you will remember me.”
By hearing this Jacob felt so happy that his eyes were filled with tears and he hugged Bob tightly.
In the meantime, Bob’s mother came and said,” I made your favourite food, bring it with you”
“Thank you aunty.”said Jacob.
At the same time Bob’s father came.” I miss you all, I had a great time with all of you” said Jacob.
“We are glad to know that you are doing effort toward your work for which you come here, slowly and steadily you are achieving your goals. Take care of yourself. God bless you.” said Bob’s father.
“Jacob keep visiting here” said Bob’s mother.
” Sure aunty…. I should go now.” said Jacob.
Jacob embraced everyone, said goodbye to all and went from there. From here he started the new phase of his life.
Jacob reached at the place where he took his room. He met the room owner and asked,” Sir, Is the room cleaned?”
“Yes.. Yes, it is cleaned.”said owner.
” Sir this is your advanced rent.”said Jacob.
“Okay take these keys and have a great day.”said owner
“Thank you, you too.”
Jacob went to his room and unlock the door. He entered in the room and kept his all the things there. He saw that the room was looking better than before. He felt somewhat awkward in the new place and really miss Bob and his family. While he was thinking all this he remembered that Bob’s mother gave him food. Afterwards he took a deep breath and start eating the food. Food was very delicious and he enjoyed it so much. Then he got ready to go on his work. He locked the door and went to coal mine.