twin sister is very stubborn.
She loves food so much that she would always cry until our parents provide what she wants.
I was on my own, minding my business when suddenly,the door opened.
It was my twin sis who was looking so pissed.
"What's going on?"I anxiously asked.
"How long will we continue like this?
Look our mates are in school learning
but we both are in the house just because we could not pay our school fees.
It's almost afternoon,and yet we have not even had our breakfast.
When will all these things end?"She asked as she began to sob.
"Please don't cry
Everything will be fine by God's grace."I said to my sis.
But she just snapped.
"When will things change?I keep hearing everything will be fine.
I am tired of all these!"She screamed before slamming door shut.
"Sis is right.We just can't continue this way."I said to myself.
We are just seven years old,so what can we do to help our family?
It's not as if our parents are not hardworking enough.
They leave the house very early in the morning and return home late in the night.
But yet,taking care of their children is a very big problem for them.
"Let's go and be selling pure water and gala in the streets,we can use the money to pay for our school fees and also help our parents."I suggested.
"How much can you make from selling pure water?
Please count me out on that one."My twin sis replied.
It took a little bit of persuasion before she would agree to give it a try.
So, what we normally did was to wait for our parents to leave the house,and once they are gone,we would swing into action.
We go to people's houses, especially rich elderly ladies who could no longer handle their domestic tasks.
We help them wash the plates,sweep the
house and wash their clothes.
And in exchange for our services,they would give us food and also some money.
We didn't have a fixed price,they give us the amount that comes from their hearts
As children,any amount was still very huge in our eyes.
"Let's keep this food for our parents."I said to my sis.
"But I am still very hungry."She protested.
"I know you are hungry.I am hungry too.
But atleast we have had some food in our stomach.Our parents don't have any.
please,let's leave this one for them."I pleaded.
"Fine."My twin said,angrily.
"I wonder when all this will end."
"I believe in God.He will bless us and all these suffering will turn to joy."I said to
my sis who had already left the house.
I grabbed the food,poured it inside a nylon and then thanked the woman for her kindness.
Then I left for home hoping to catch up with my sis on the way.
We both eventually made it home only
to be met by a horror sight.
We saw our parents kneeling down and begging the landlady not to throw us out of the house.
"Just give us two weeks and we will pay our rent."My dad pleaded.
"That's your business.All I know is that you all are leaving this house unless you pay me my money."The landlady replied.
Tears came out of my eyes seeing my parents in that condition.
So,I rushed into the house and brought out our savings.
Then I ran outside to negotiate.
"Landlady,I have half of the money here,please give us some time and we will clear the remaining."I said.
My parents were in shock after seeing what I had just done.
"Fine.
But make sure that you provide my money in a week's time.If I don't see the remaining amount,I will come for all of
you."
"Thank you Ma!"My dad and mum greeted.
They were even following landlady and bowing their heads in a display of gratitude.
"What kind of nonsense is this?"My twin sis said as she just turned around and ran into her room.
That same night,we both were called to come and explain how we got such a huge amount of money."
"Papa,we got the money by working for people in their houses.
We needed to work so we can raise enough money to pay our school fees.
We are tired of staying at home while our mates are in school learning."I said.
My dad looked at my mum,and then he bursted into tears.
"I am the man of the house.I am supposed to be taking care of you girls
and your mum,but look at the situation of things.
Just imagine that my little daughters are now subjected to harsh labour just because I,their dad could not take proper care of them.
This is so painful to bear,oh God!"
Seeing our dad in tears,we both could not help,but to also burst into tears.
We had to start afresh in pursuing the money for our school fees.
All our savings had gone to the landlady and there was none left .
Our parents had just gone out leaving only the both of us in the house.
But suddenly,my twin began perceiving a sweet aroma coming through the window.
"Do you perceive that smell?"She asked.
I was also perceiving the aroma too,and it seemed to be coming out of our landlady's building.
"I am sure,it's our money that she's using to cook that delicious meal.
Wicked woman.
Winch!"My twin said,angrily.
"Don't call someone a winch when you don't have evidence.My hand no dey oh.
But come to think of it,since this is our money,why don't we go in there and enjoy the food too."I said to my sis.
"Not bad, especially now that the winch is not at home."
"What do you mean she's not at home?"I curiously asked.
"That time I went to ease myself,I saw her driving out."
"That makes our plans easier."I replied, excitedly.
"All we need to do now is to climb the fence and then to the kitchen.
Please go and bring Cooler fast fast!"
I have to stop here because the story is becoming too long.
There's a part two which is the final part of the story.
So,if you all are interested in knowing whether the twins will succeed in their food heist or end up being caught,
Just let me know in the comment section