Ch. 3: Settling in

It had been three days since Eve and the twins had move in to their new homes. During those days, Eve was busy looking into the schools and getting the twins back on track to attend school again, so that they don't fall behind on their education. After going through the process of getting the twins back in school and signing up numerous paperwork and attending meetings with the teachers, getting to know the neighbors and help out with moving their stuff around during all of this, she found herself exhausted from the massively productive time. However, she was only done with the twins. Eve then heads out later that day to the shopping district to find herself a job. She walk down the sidewalk, going through pedestrians of all ages. Some are couples and some are families. She pass by many store fronts and restaurants, but not a single one is willing to hire her or are looking to hire someone. After at least two hours of walking and searching, she decides to take a rest and goes to sit on a bench at the town square. She sigh, disappointed about not being able to find a job to support her and her siblings. She ponder about her next move and what to do if she can't find a job before the bills and payment of the house was due. Then, a young man about her age, twenty years of age, goes to sit next to her. He has black, messy hair that hasn't seen a comb in years. He is wearing a black and red sweater, cut up gloves, and jeans. He look at her and smile.

"Hey there, what's with the frown?" The young man asked Eve, who look up at him.

"Well, I just couldn't find a job here. No one is hiring and I need a job to support my siblings." Eve explained. "But, why are you concerned about that?" She ask the young man, confused about him. He nod.

"Tough luck, huh? You're not from around here, are you?" He observed, disregarding her question. Eve nod in response and sigh, seeing he is not gonna answer her question about him.

"I just moved here a few days ago." She stated. "And you are?"

"Ah, right. Sorry about that. The name's Nicholas, but everyone here call me Nick. Welcome to Petlya Palacha." He address before extending his hand out to her. She hesitated at first to shake his hand, but seeing he can be trusted, she smile and takes his hand, shaking it. Then, a hunched old man in a brown coat start to shout something in the middle of the plaza. He sounded worry about something.

"My brothers and sisters, hear me! He's coming back! The end is almost upon us! He will return to inflict punishment on us! We must band together and rid ourselves of this incoming threat to our existence!" The old man yell out to the unsuspecting pedestrians before a couple of officers went up to put him in handcuffs and start taking him away as he was causing a scene with his rants. Eve look back to Nick.

"Mind if I ask what was that about?" Eve questioned Nick, who shakes his head at the scene.

"Don't know. He's been like that for a couple of weeks now. He's been spouting that nonsense since then. Anyway, I know a restaurant not too far from here who's in need of a working hand. Want me to take you there? They got a pretty good pay and benefits." Nick asked Eve.

"Yes,  please. That will be extremely helpful." Eve said. "Thank you."

"No problem." Nick stands up. "Just follow me and we'll get there in no time." He starts walking with Eve following beside him.

As they're heading over to said restaurant, Nick over to Eve and tries to start a conversation.

"So, is it just you and your siblings here? You don't have any relatives?" Nick asked. Eve look at Nick and shakes her head.

"No, my parents died in a boating accident when my brother and sister were just babies. They don't have siblings of their own, so it leaves us as orphans. So, at the age of sixteen, I set off to start supporting us." Eve explained to Nick about their circumstances.

"Must be bloody tough to care for them and working." Nick stated. "I would not even last that long."

"Yeah........ So, what about you?" Eve asked. "What's your story?"

"Still living with me pa. Mum left home when I was eight. Never came back. So, I dropped out of high school to help me pa in supporting us since his work cause to move place to place before settling down here. So, I know how tough it can be. Anyway, how old are you? Ya seem a bit young still." Nick ask jokingly. Eve chuckle at the question.

"Strange question to ask a girl. Anyway,  I'm twenty. You?"

"I would say the same thing to you. But, I'll tell you anyway. I am twenty two."

They both laugh and continue talking until ten minutes later, they arrive at their destination. The restaurant has a nice, homey feeling radiating from it. It is structured and designed as it is came straight from the 80s. Tables and chairs are seen outside along with a few people eating. A large sign above the entrance read, The Country Cooking House.

"Well, here we are. Just go in and ask for the manager. Tell him, Nick sent ya here."

"Sure thing. And again, thank you, Nick, for helping me." Eve said. "I don't know what I'll do if I haven't find a job any time sooner."

"No problem. Maybe later today, we can hang out again."

"Sure."

"Take care, Eve, and good luck. Ya gonna need it." Nick said before waving goodbye to her. Eve wave back and head inside her home.

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