Chapter 2

  The next morning, Abigail was woken up by an argument. Daniel was pulling one side of a red teddy bear, and Daniela was pulling the other side.

 

 "It's mine!" Daniela whined, and Abigail opened her eyes.

 

 "No, mine!" Daniel shouted back and pulled as hard as he could. When Abigail pushed her way out of the bed and stood up, the teddy bear tore in half, sending both toddlers flying backward. They landed on their bottoms, and Daniela immediately wanted to cry.

 

 The teddy bear stuffing was all over the floor, and Abigail sighed. She would have to clean it all before breakfast because Miss Anita wasn't there yet.

 

 "What's going on here?" Abigail asked as she went to stand between them. "Are you two fighting?" Instantly, Daniel and Daniela blushed and looked away, guilty. "No, Mommy, we're playing".

 

 "Hmm… Abigail frowned and leaned down to pick up the pieces of the bear. "It looks like you broke this toy!"

 

 "Sorry, Mommy". Daniela spoke sheepishly and came towards her to hug her leg. Daniel didn't apologize, but he looked just as sad about the whole situation.

 

 "Don't let it happen again, okay?" Abigail started picking up all of the stuffing with Daniela still attached to her leg. "It's very naughty to break your toys".

 

 "Yes, Mommy". Daniela answered and let go of her leg. "I won't do it again". "Me too". Daniel wandered over to the bed.

 

 Whenever the twins are awake, the house becomes a world of chaos. She needed to grab her chance to get ready and prepare breakfast for everyone. Hopefully, Daniel and Daniela wouldn't continue getting into trouble while she did that.

 

 At least Miss Anita would be coming in soon, and then Abigail could focus on herself. "She had just moved back to Texas with all her kids because it had much better opportunities than the small town they'd lived in for many years. since she has nothing left for her again.

 

 There, she worked as a cashier for a small store after the betrayal of her boyfriend "Johnson". But that money was almost gone, and her job just did not cover it. With a little bit of experience under her belt, Abigail knew the city was her best bet.

 

 She had been spending the week looking for work. She'd sent out at least twenty resumes, but no one had called her back yet, and that was starting to make her worried. If she couldn't find a job, she didn't know how she was going to pay for everything that her kids needed.

 

 Daniel and Daniela waddled after Abigail as she walked out of the room and towards the kitchen to get started on breakfast. They weren't squabbling anymore, but they were too quiet. It made Abigail think that they were up to something again. She just needed her morning coffee, then she'd get going for real.

 

 She had to admit that she looked forward to being able to work again, even if she would miss her kids very much while she was away.

 

 "Mommy, I'm 'hungry'! Daniel exclaimed behind her as Abigail switched on the kettle. "I know, sweetie, just be patient". Abigail answered before she heard a knock at the front door. Miss Anita was early for her shift.

 

 Abigail walked over to open the door as a sigh of relief washed over her face. If Miss Anita could sort out breakfast, then Abigail could start job-hunting early.

 

 "Morning! You're early". She smiles as Miss Anita heads past her and into the house. "I mean, I appreciate it, but I didn't expect you to be here before eight".

 

 Miss Anita picked Daniel up as he reached for her in greeting. Daniel held onto her leg, yelling that he wanted to be lifted too. "I'll make breakfast". Miss Anita spoke above all the noise. "You can get them dressed".

 

 "That's a good idea". Abigail laughed and said," Come on, kids!". Two pairs of feet followed her to the bedroom and lined up in front of the closet.

 

 "Me!" Daniel shouted, standing at the very front. Abigail gathered his clothes together and pointed to the bed. He hopped up happily, waiting to get dressed. As Abigail started pulling off his pajamas, Daniel began to grin and kick his little feet naughtily.

 

 "Daniel, you have to stay still". Abigail insisted, but he didn't listen. Abigail finally lost hold of Daniel, and the little toddler scrambled away, giggling.

 

 "Daniel!" Abigail called after him. Before she could chase him, however, her phone began to ring. She answered, wondering who it could be. "Abigail James, good morning".

 

 "This is Jennifer Moses, from Megabase Company Limited." They deal with importing and exporting goods, the person on the other end said. "We received your application, and we'd like you to be here at eight o'clock".

 

 "Oh, uh, yes, of course!" Abigail stumbled over her words, completely surprised. It was already almost half past seven, so she would need to hurry if she wanted to get there on time. "I'll be there!"

 

 "Good", Jennifer answered, and the phone clicked as she made the call. Abigail stared at it for a moment in disbelief. Then she shouted to Miss Anita in the kitchen. "I've got a job interview. I need to go; please handle them".

 

 "That's great!" Miss Anita called back. "Don't worry, I've got this under control".

 "Sweethearts, Mommy will be home soon". Abigail leaned down to kiss them both on their foreheads. "Stay with Miss Anita; I'll be back before you know it".

 

 A few minutes later, Abigail came out fully dressed and prepared to head out. She bid her twins goodbye and headed out to the station for the interview.

 

 Abigail is out of the gate seeking an automobile. Dropping her hand down to halt one, but those stopping are not going in their route.

 

 After 10 minutes of waiting on the road. She soon observed a taxi heading her way.

 

 "Hey, Hey, Hey!, Stop!", She stated the place, and the automobile rode her on. "Stop, let me alight," Abigail said. "Ok, my money is $50", the driver stated.

 

 "Why will it be that much? I'm not paying more than $35; from there to here, you must be greedy", Abigail accused the driver.

 

 The driver had observed from her rush that she was going for a job interview. That's why he wanted to charge more because he was in a hurry and she wouldn't care to pay the amount.

 

 "That is the amount I charge madam to pay and let me go." The driver shouted. Do you think the driver would collect the amount of money Abigail has?