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Reincarnated as a Fisherman and a Dad
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Reincarnated as a Fisherman and a Dad Chapter 137
"Mrs. Wanda, we will invite you and the others to our house for a house blessing once everything settles down."
"I will definitely attend." Mrs. Wanda smiled and hugged Maya tightly. She waved her hand at the twins, who waved back. Mrs. Wanda was such a great grandma, she treated the twins with lots of food, often sneaking them snacks when Maya wasn't looking.
Even Foster was a little sad. Now that Karlos was going to leave, the villa was going to be lonely again. He rubbed the back of his neck and smiled at Karlos for the last time. He wouldn't have a drinking partner again, someone to share alcohol and stories with after tiring days.
With that, the truck left, accompanied by the entire Alejandro family. They were going to part ways from now on, as the Alejandro family would start their new chapter.
When they reached the beachside, Karlos's friends were already present to help them move their belongings inside.
Andres, Jerry, and Brandon were there. As for Domingo, he was working today as usual, so he couldn't help.
The men carried the heavy items into the house while Maya took care of the kids with the help of Reina, Andres' wife. The women also prepared something to eat.
The move took approximately an hour to complete. By that time, Maya had already cooked simple meals for them.
Karlos paid the driver and the porters and added tips to show his appreciation for their hard work.
With that, Karlos and Maya returned to the beachside. They still couldn't believe that they had a house now. And not just a simple house, but a proper one that looked beautiful.
As for the twins, they were clueless that their kubo was long gone, their memories too short to feel any sense of loss. It had now turned into an L-shaped house. They looked around innocently, their eyes wide with curiosity. The place looked bright but empty.
So far, the only furniture was a cabinet, a bedframe, and a table. The appliances consisted of a television, a stove, and an electric fan.
The twins looked around... The place was quite wide, perfect for exploring. They decided to roam the living room with their baby walkers and giggled as they moved across the smooth tiles.
"After my fishing tomorrow, let's buy furniture and appliances," Karlos said.
"Alright, I already wrote down what we need."
"Let's buy everything in one go so we don't have to keep coming back."
"Are you sure?" Maya asked.
"Let's buy them in one place so the delivery won't be a hassle. If we buy in bulk, the store won't have a problem using their truck. They'll gladly accommodate us."
"Babe, I'm thinking of buying an oven. Mrs. Wanda taught me how to bake, and she also gave me a recipe book for bread and pastries," Maya said excitedly. She was interested in baking because she wanted to feed her family homemade desserts.
"Not a problem. Let's buy everything you need and want."
"What about the money?"
"Well, buying all the appliances and furniture isn't going to exceed 1 million pesos, right?"
"... I don't know." Maya wasn't sure.
"Look at the stove you used earlier. Isn't it tough to cook using wood? We should buy a gas stove. It's safer and faster."
"Alright."
"Our house is brand new. Since we already spent a lot on the house, let's go all out and buy everything."
"Even a blender?"
"Why are you asking about a blender? A blender isn't really that expensive," Karlos said.
"Really? I thought a blender could cost 5,000 pesos."
"Probably not that expensive. We'll see tomorrow."
A week ago, Karlos sought out an old carpenter, one of their neighbors, to make bedframes, tables, and other wooden furniture such as cabinets and wardrobes. So far, the carpenter had already delivered a table and a bedframe.
They placed the table in the dining room, while the bedframe went into the master bedroom. The family would sleep on the bedframe together.
At night, the family had a hard time sleeping... The bed had no mattress to cushion them, only thin layers of bedding separating them from the wood. The twins had it slightly better because they were on a soft bedsheet, but it wasn't bouncy, so they couldn't play on it, which disappointed them. Maya and Karlos decided they must buy the best mattress available for better sleep.
Now that they had experienced luxury, they didn't want to punish themselves.
Around midnight, while the couple was asleep, Arabella cried after peeing herself. Naturally, Iñigo followed suit and soiled his diaper.
Karlos woke up and changed their diapers. He was used to the kids' midnight cries. He worked quickly so Maya wouldn't be disturbed and could continue resting.
However, when the twins tried to sleep again, the bedsheet wasn't comfortable enough, and they kept tossing around. Instinctively, they searched for a better spot. They found Maya sleeping on her back and they lay on her stomach.
They were too heavy, and Maya woke up having difficulty breathing. She looked at her children and found them sleeping soundly on her stomach and chest, completely relaxed.
She sighed and woke up Karlos, who had barely fallen asleep minutes earlier.
"Take them off me. They're too heavy. Let them sleep on your stomach if they don't want to sleep on the bedsheet." Being woken up, Maya was slightly irritated.
Karlos had no choice but to comply and placed the twins on his chest and stomach, accepting his fate. The rise and fall of his breathing made them comfortable, like gentle waves.
.........
......
...
The next day, after fishing, Karlos returned to the beach with Brandon. This time, he didn't have to dock his boat at the bay harbor anymore.
With money and receipts in his hands, he found that his wife was already prepared and dressed properly. They could leave at any moment to buy furniture and appliances.
As for the twins...
"Mama!! Waahhh!"
"No! Mama! Papa! Waahhh!"
They tried to leave the twins with Reina, but the children cried loudly and dramatically. It seemed they were learning and had realized that their parents were going somewhere nice without them. Absolutely not allowed.
The twins wanted to go with them. Karlos and Maya looked at each other helplessly.
"Let's take them and put them in strollers," Maya sighed in resignation. Her children were growing up and becoming more difficult to handle. They were one year and four months old after all, curious and stubborn. Fortunately, their strollers were foldable and didn't take up much space in the tricycle.
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[Thank you for reading this novel. You can read more on my Patreon.]
"Mrs. Wanda, we will invite you and the others to our house for a house blessing once everything settles down."
"I will definitely attend." Mrs. Wanda smiled and hugged Maya tightly. She waved her hand at the twins, who waved back. Mrs. Wanda was such a great grandma, she treated the twins with lots of food, often sneaking them snacks when Maya wasn't looking.
Even Foster was a little sad. Now that Karlos was going to leave, the villa was going to be lonely again. He rubbed the back of his neck and smiled at Karlos for the last time. He wouldn't have a drinking partner again, someone to share alcohol and stories with after tiring days.
With that, the truck left, accompanied by the entire Alejandro family. They were going to part ways from now on, as the Alejandro family would start their new chapter.
When they reached the beachside, Karlos's friends were already present to help them move their belongings inside.
Andres, Jerry, and Brandon were there. As for Domingo, he was working today as usual, so he couldn't help.
The men carried the heavy items into the house while Maya took care of the kids with the help of Reina, Andres' wife. The women also prepared something to eat.
The move took approximately an hour to complete. By that time, Maya had already cooked simple meals for them.
Karlos paid the driver and the porters and added tips to show his appreciation for their hard work.
With that, Karlos and Maya returned to the beachside. They still couldn't believe that they had a house now. And not just a simple house, but a proper one that looked beautiful.
As for the twins, they were clueless that their kubo was long gone, their memories too short to feel any sense of loss. It had now turned into an L-shaped house. They looked around innocently, their eyes wide with curiosity. The place looked bright but empty.
So far, the only furniture was a cabinet, a bedframe, and a table. The appliances consisted of a television, a stove, and an electric fan.
The twins looked around... The place was quite wide, perfect for exploring. They decided to roam the living room with their baby walkers and giggled as they moved across the smooth tiles.
"After my fishing tomorrow, let's buy furniture and appliances," Karlos said.
"Alright, I already wrote down what we need."
"Let's buy everything in one go so we don't have to keep coming back."
"Are you sure?" Maya asked.
"Let's buy them in one place so the delivery won't be a hassle. If we buy in bulk, the store won't have a problem using their truck. They'll gladly accommodate us."
"Babe, I'm thinking of buying an oven. Mrs. Wanda taught me how to bake, and she also gave me a recipe book for bread and pastries," Maya said excitedly. She was interested in baking because she wanted to feed her family homemade desserts.
"Not a problem. Let's buy everything you need and want."
"What about the money?"
"Well, buying all the appliances and furniture isn't going to exceed 1 million pesos, right?"
"... I don't know." Maya wasn't sure.
"Look at the stove you used earlier. Isn't it tough to cook using wood? We should buy a gas stove. It's safer and faster."
"Alright."
"Our house is brand new. Since we already spent a lot on the house, let's go all out and buy everything."
"Even a blender?"
"Why are you asking about a blender? A blender isn't really that expensive," Karlos said.
"Really? I thought a blender could cost 5,000 pesos."
"Probably not that expensive. We'll see tomorrow."
A week ago, Karlos sought out an old carpenter, one of their neighbors, to make bedframes, tables, and other wooden furniture such as cabinets and wardrobes. So far, the carpenter had already delivered a table and a bedframe.
They placed the table in the dining room, while the bedframe went into the master bedroom. The family would sleep on the bedframe together.
At night, the family had a hard time sleeping... The bed had no mattress to cushion them, only thin layers of bedding separating them from the wood. The twins had it slightly better because they were on a soft bedsheet, but it wasn't bouncy, so they couldn't play on it, which disappointed them. Maya and Karlos decided they must buy the best mattress available for better sleep.
Now that they had experienced luxury, they didn't want to punish themselves.
Around midnight, while the couple was asleep, Arabella cried after peeing herself. Naturally, Iñigo followed suit and soiled his diaper.
Karlos woke up and changed their diapers. He was used to the kids' midnight cries. He worked quickly so Maya wouldn't be disturbed and could continue resting.
However, when the twins tried to sleep again, the bedsheet wasn't comfortable enough, and they kept tossing around. Instinctively, they searched for a better spot. They found Maya sleeping on her back and they lay on her stomach.
They were too heavy, and Maya woke up having difficulty breathing. She looked at her children and found them sleeping soundly on her stomach and chest, completely relaxed.
She sighed and woke up Karlos, who had barely fallen asleep minutes earlier.
"Take them off me. They're too heavy. Let them sleep on your stomach if they don't want to sleep on the bedsheet." Being woken up, Maya was slightly irritated.
Karlos had no choice but to comply and placed the twins on his chest and stomach, accepting his fate. The rise and fall of his breathing made them comfortable, like gentle waves.
.........
......
...
The next day, after fishing, Karlos returned to the beach with Brandon. This time, he didn't have to dock his boat at the bay harbor anymore.
With money and receipts in his hands, he found that his wife was already prepared and dressed properly. They could leave at any moment to buy furniture and appliances.
As for the twins...
"Mama!! Waahhh!"
"No! Mama! Papa! Waahhh!"
They tried to leave the twins with Reina, but the children cried loudly and dramatically. It seemed they were learning and had realized that their parents were going somewhere nice without them. Absolutely not allowed.
The twins wanted to go with them. Karlos and Maya looked at each other helplessly.
"Let's take them and put them in strollers," Maya sighed in resignation. Her children were growing up and becoming more difficult to handle. They were one year and four months old after all, curious and stubborn. Fortunately, their strollers were foldable and didn't take up much space in the tricycle.
---
[Thank you for reading this novel. You can read more on my Patreon.]
Chapter 138
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Reincarnated as a Fisherman and a Dad Chapter 138
They hired a tricycle to take them to the central plaza, where a huge appliance store stood, a well-known place in the town. It was the same store where the family bought their television last year.
When they entered the place, the twins were mesmerized by the items around them. The place was colossal for toddlers like them, with towering shelves and wide aisles making them feel small, and every shelf was filled with a variety of items.
They didn't know the purpose of each appliance, but everything looked slick and futuristic, making them happy, their excitement simple and pure. Their eyes widened as they pointed at random machines, babbling happily.
As expected, their parents would go to a nice place. They were bad parents for trying to leave them behind and go to this nice place, or so the twins believed.
Maya pulled out a paper. She had listed all of the things they needed. She wasn't lying when she said she already listed every item thoroughly. Her handwriting was neat, and she had determined eyes. Regardless of the price, they would buy everything, although she hoped it wouldn't be expensive.
"Excuse me, Ma'am, Sir, are you looking for something?" a female sales clerk asked the family. She looked at the couple, then at the twins in the strollers, quickly assessing the situation.
"Yeah, about that... Can you help us look for this stuff?" Maya passed the paper to the woman.
"Eh? Huh? I mean— HUH!?" The sales clerk was shocked when she saw the things listed. If she ballparked the price, everything on the list would be over 100,000 pesos, an amount few customers spent at once!
That was freaking huge, even by her experience!
A big customer! She met a big spender. The sales clerk could get a commission out of this.
"Absolutely, Ma'am! I'll take care of it."
"Thank you so much." Maya appreciated her enthusiasm. They had twins to take care of, and it would take them a long time to search for each appliance if they explored the store. It was troublesome, especially with the twins pointing at almost everything, their energy endless.
Of course, Karlos was there to make sure all of the items they brought were working perfectly. He checked the switches, handles, plugs, and everything.
The sales clerk contacted her manager. The manager grew excited when he saw the list and immediately contacted more people to take care of the job. They wanted this sale to go through and succeed smoothly.
Yet despite the fact that there were more people working together, it still took three hours for all of the items to arrive. Karlos checked those he could check.
The manager promised the family that they would receive warranties and a 5% discount, making the family satisfied, especially Maya.
"The delivery truck? No problem, Sir. We will definitely deliver these items today, with no delivery fees. Can we get your address and contact information? Is your house near the road?"
"Yes, it's next to the street."
"That is great to hear, Sir."
If their house was far from the road, the porters didn't have a choice but to carry the items by hand. Fortunately, the Alejandro family's house was close to the road, making things easier for everyone involved.
When the computation arrived, Karlos and Maya were slightly shocked that their purchases cost them 139,000 pesos. Fortunately, they had enough cash on hand to pay. Maya squeezed Karlos's arm as she paid. Even with a 5% discount, it was still a huge amount of money.
The cashier confirmed the amount and gave them the receipt. The manager was happy about the big profit and assured them that the delivery would arrive that day with confidence. He was smiling as they waved them goodbye.
The family bought donuts, four slices of cake, and a whole roasted chicken before returning to the beachside.
The delivery truck arrived shortly after, and it was another job of carrying stuff. Maya confirmed that everything on the list was present before bidding the delivery team farewell. Karlos gave them tips, and the porters thanked him before leaving.
The couple looked at the appliances spread across the house. Since the porters helped them carry the furniture and appliances, Maya took advantage of that and put them in the spots she wanted them to be.
She smiled and rubbed the slick surface of their brand-new refrigerator. The idea of drinking cold, refreshing water in the middle of summer was so great. Now, the idea was no longer just an idea, it was reality.
She couldn't help but feel emotional, so she wiped her tears. At last, they had completed all the appliances and furniture in the house.
Even the children felt comfortable on the sofa, although the plastic cover made crinkly sounds whenever they tried to move.
Arabella frowned as she wanted to feel the touch of fabric instead of the smooth plastic. She tried to tear up the plastic cover, but her small hands were not strong enough, no matter how hard she tried.
"Nope, nope, you will not tear the plastic. Here, give me a minute." Maya saw her daughter's relentless movement against the plastic that protected the sofa. Maya wanted to maintain the brand-new appearance of the sofa for a long time, so she didn't want to tear the plastic.
Instead, she put the twins on the floor and let them crawl once in a while. She then used a sofa cover and put it over the sofa to protect it from Arabella's curious hands, a compromise.
She looked at her living room. There was the TV stand, complete with the television and VHS player. Yes, VHS was still the preferred player back in 2001, as most movies were on VHS tapes.
There was a sofa and a small coffee table in front of it. Maya nodded, satisfied with what they bought.
Then, she checked the kitchen, where Karlos was setting up the gas stove.
"Everything's done," Karlos said.
Maya looked at the nice-looking kitchen, bright and organized. There was an oven, microwave, refrigerator, blender, and stove, everything they needed.
"Let's buy a lot of food tomorrow to fill up the refrigerator," Karlos said to Maya.
"Hm, let's buy fruits too. I want to try and make a fruit shake for the children."
The couple looked at each other and smiled, sharing a quiet moment. Karlos approached her and lightly kissed her lips.
"You look beautiful as always," he said, putting his hands on her waist affectionately.
"Karlos, we've been married for years," Maya smirked. "I know what you're thinking. We won't buy beer."
"Huh? What are you talking about?" Karlos tried to act innocent. He didn't expect his wife to catch his intention so fast.
---
[Thank you for reading this novel. You can read more on my Patreon.]
They hired a tricycle to take them to the central plaza, where a huge appliance store stood, a well-known place in the town. It was the same store where the family bought their television last year.
When they entered the place, the twins were mesmerized by the items around them. The place was colossal for toddlers like them, with towering shelves and wide aisles making them feel small, and every shelf was filled with a variety of items.
They didn't know the purpose of each appliance, but everything looked slick and futuristic, making them happy, their excitement simple and pure. Their eyes widened as they pointed at random machines, babbling happily.
As expected, their parents would go to a nice place. They were bad parents for trying to leave them behind and go to this nice place, or so the twins believed.
Maya pulled out a paper. She had listed all of the things they needed. She wasn't lying when she said she already listed every item thoroughly. Her handwriting was neat, and she had determined eyes. Regardless of the price, they would buy everything, although she hoped it wouldn't be expensive.
"Excuse me, Ma'am, Sir, are you looking for something?" a female sales clerk asked the family. She looked at the couple, then at the twins in the strollers, quickly assessing the situation.
"Yeah, about that... Can you help us look for this stuff?" Maya passed the paper to the woman.
"Eh? Huh? I mean— HUH!?" The sales clerk was shocked when she saw the things listed. If she ballparked the price, everything on the list would be over 100,000 pesos, an amount few customers spent at once!
That was freaking huge, even by her experience!
A big customer! She met a big spender. The sales clerk could get a commission out of this.
"Absolutely, Ma'am! I'll take care of it."
"Thank you so much." Maya appreciated her enthusiasm. They had twins to take care of, and it would take them a long time to search for each appliance if they explored the store. It was troublesome, especially with the twins pointing at almost everything, their energy endless.
Of course, Karlos was there to make sure all of the items they brought were working perfectly. He checked the switches, handles, plugs, and everything.
The sales clerk contacted her manager. The manager grew excited when he saw the list and immediately contacted more people to take care of the job. They wanted this sale to go through and succeed smoothly.
Yet despite the fact that there were more people working together, it still took three hours for all of the items to arrive. Karlos checked those he could check.
The manager promised the family that they would receive warranties and a 5% discount, making the family satisfied, especially Maya.
"The delivery truck? No problem, Sir. We will definitely deliver these items today, with no delivery fees. Can we get your address and contact information? Is your house near the road?"
"Yes, it's next to the street."
"That is great to hear, Sir."
If their house was far from the road, the porters didn't have a choice but to carry the items by hand. Fortunately, the Alejandro family's house was close to the road, making things easier for everyone involved.
When the computation arrived, Karlos and Maya were slightly shocked that their purchases cost them 139,000 pesos. Fortunately, they had enough cash on hand to pay. Maya squeezed Karlos's arm as she paid. Even with a 5% discount, it was still a huge amount of money.
The cashier confirmed the amount and gave them the receipt. The manager was happy about the big profit and assured them that the delivery would arrive that day with confidence. He was smiling as they waved them goodbye.
The family bought donuts, four slices of cake, and a whole roasted chicken before returning to the beachside.
The delivery truck arrived shortly after, and it was another job of carrying stuff. Maya confirmed that everything on the list was present before bidding the delivery team farewell. Karlos gave them tips, and the porters thanked him before leaving.
The couple looked at the appliances spread across the house. Since the porters helped them carry the furniture and appliances, Maya took advantage of that and put them in the spots she wanted them to be.
She smiled and rubbed the slick surface of their brand-new refrigerator. The idea of drinking cold, refreshing water in the middle of summer was so great. Now, the idea was no longer just an idea, it was reality.
She couldn't help but feel emotional, so she wiped her tears. At last, they had completed all the appliances and furniture in the house.
Even the children felt comfortable on the sofa, although the plastic cover made crinkly sounds whenever they tried to move.
Arabella frowned as she wanted to feel the touch of fabric instead of the smooth plastic. She tried to tear up the plastic cover, but her small hands were not strong enough, no matter how hard she tried.
"Nope, nope, you will not tear the plastic. Here, give me a minute." Maya saw her daughter's relentless movement against the plastic that protected the sofa. Maya wanted to maintain the brand-new appearance of the sofa for a long time, so she didn't want to tear the plastic.
Instead, she put the twins on the floor and let them crawl once in a while. She then used a sofa cover and put it over the sofa to protect it from Arabella's curious hands, a compromise.
She looked at her living room. There was the TV stand, complete with the television and VHS player. Yes, VHS was still the preferred player back in 2001, as most movies were on VHS tapes.
There was a sofa and a small coffee table in front of it. Maya nodded, satisfied with what they bought.
Then, she checked the kitchen, where Karlos was setting up the gas stove.
"Everything's done," Karlos said.
Maya looked at the nice-looking kitchen, bright and organized. There was an oven, microwave, refrigerator, blender, and stove, everything they needed.
"Let's buy a lot of food tomorrow to fill up the refrigerator," Karlos said to Maya.
"Hm, let's buy fruits too. I want to try and make a fruit shake for the children."
The couple looked at each other and smiled, sharing a quiet moment. Karlos approached her and lightly kissed her lips.
"You look beautiful as always," he said, putting his hands on her waist affectionately.
"Karlos, we've been married for years," Maya smirked. "I know what you're thinking. We won't buy beer."
"Huh? What are you talking about?" Karlos tried to act innocent. He didn't expect his wife to catch his intention so fast.
---
[Thank you for reading this novel. You can read more on my Patreon.]