Reincarnated as a Fisherman and a Dad Chapter 64
"Mama! Hehe!"
Arabella was now using the baby walker better than ever. Her tiny hands gripped the plastic handle, and her chubby little legs moved with confidence. The four wheels under the walker rolled smoothly on the marbled floor. The kubo had a bamboo floor and some areas had bumps. Here, though, every movement was smooth and exciting for her little feet. Arabella excitedly took a step, and she slid across the floor. It was fun.
Even Iñigo was having fun and giggling as he kicked his feet on the floor and moved forward. His laughter echoed throughout the annex. Now they found the baby walkers entertaining.
"Mama sees you." A smile formed on Maya's face as she watched the twins having fun just by walking around with the help of the baby walkers. Their pure joy made her heart flutter.
"Your kids are adorable."
Mrs. Wanda fell in love with them. She crouched down for a moment, smiling as Arabella rolled closer to her, eyes gleaming.
"Back when my children were at that age, they were so hard to pacify. They would move around, and you couldn't take your eyes off them, or they'd disappear from your sight."
"Well, the twins are also troublesome." Maya felt embarrassed. Her two kids were also naughty and loved to do troublesome things such as sticking their fingers in the power outlet...
Yes, kids were stupid. But they were also precious. They were so adorable that Maya and Karlos would do everything for their children.
"They are great. They're active and healthy. The best part is that they eat every food you give them." Mrs. Wanda was impressed.
Maya agreed with that part. She chuckled softly, remembering how Arabella devoured mashed fruits while Iñigo demanded an extra spoonful. She heard stories that children were hard to feed, that they wouldn't eat vegetables or anything that didn't taste good. But Arabella and Iñigo were different.
"Well then, I have to prepare lunch."
"Let me help you," Maya stood up and followed Mrs. Wanda. Her instinct as a mother wouldn't let her just sit idly while someone else worked. She didn't want to stay in this villa without contributing.
"It's alright. You're our guests, so we must provide and accommodate you to the best of our ability. Just stay here and look after the twins."
"But—"
"Maya, I know what you feel. But we are the employees hired by young master Larry to manage the villa."
"I don't feel comfortable doing nothing."
"Your kids will make you busy. Trust me, I'm a mother, and taking care of children is a tough job. Just focus on that, and we'll handle everything else."
"..."
Maya slightly bit her lip. Her gaze wandered toward the twins, who were now racing each other in their walkers, giggling loudly. She was scared that she would get used to this kind of situation. She knew her status, and she wasn't expecting to be a wealthy woman. That kind of dream belonged to other people, not her. She was just happy as long as her family was living in good condition. If she stayed in this villa for too long, she might lose her sense of reality, and she was scared of that.
'I know that I will never reach the point in my life where I can buy a villa and hire maids, and I'm happy with that. As long as I'm with Karlos and the twins, I'm happy.'
"...Alright, but if you need me, you can call me. I'll help you. I know how to handwash clothes, I know how to clean, I know how to cook, but not the expensive dishes."
"You can relax. Young master Larry told me that you'll stay here while your house is under construction. Just invite me to your house once it's done and treat me to a nice dinner. You don't have to worry too much. You're not a burden, and you're not in the way. Honestly, this villa is boring since the Araneto family rarely visits the place. I'm happy that you guys have arrived."
"Once our house is built, I'll invite you to a housewarming party." Maya promised.
"That would be great."
Wanda excused herself and went to the kitchen, leaving Maya and the twins who were giggling while sliding across the floor.
"Mrs. Wanda, what are we going to cook today?"
Daisy, one of the maids, asked.
"We'll cook butternut squash soup and scalloped potatoes. Squash is good for the kids," Wanda answered. Her hands moved expertly as she peeled and sliced the vegetables.
"You're going to include them?" Claire raised her brow.
"Of course, they're guests. We'll increase the portion to accommodate them."
"But I thought they were only here to stay. Do we really have to cook for them as well?"
"Young master Larry said that we must provide utmost care and hospitality. Treat them like how we treat the other guests."
"Fine... Mrs. Wanda, are they really not related to the Alejandros, you know, the billionaire family? I met the first and second young masters of the Alejandros, and that Karlos guy looked like them." Claire recalled a few years ago when Larry hosted a party in the villa and the two young Alejandro masters were present at that time. She still remembered how handsome and wealthy they looked.
"I also have no idea." As she chopped the squash, Wanda also thought that Karlos might be from the billionaire family because he resembled the two young masters.
"Maybe," Daisy lowered her voice and joined the conversation. "Maybe he's an illegitimate child."
"Yeah, that's also what I thought."
"Does that mean Karlos will inherit money?"
"That means he's not poor unlike what they said." Claire clicked her tongue. Her eyes sparkled with faint greed.
"Be professional. We are maids. We're not some kind of jobless hags who gossip all day long. You must remember that our job is to take care of the villa and the guests. Don't think too much about Karlos' identity," Wanda reminded them.
"Yes, Mrs. Wanda."
The two maids, who were in their early thirties and late twenties, answered at the same time. Their voices overlapped, though Claire's tone carried hidden reluctance.
While they got busy in the kitchen, Claire couldn't help but think of Karlos. His face lingered in her mind...
'He has the same surname, and he also looks like the young masters from the Alejandro family. I believe young master Larry has a reason why he invited Karlos to stay in the villa. Without a doubt, his identity is not simple. Even if he's an illegitimate child, he will still inherit money. Perhaps I can...'
Claire slightly blushed. She admitted that despite Karlos' simple attire, he was attractive.
She was being delusional.
'The Alejandros is a very rich family. It wouldn't be a problem if Karlos inherited 10 million pesos. That's a huge amount, and we can use it to start a business.'
She smirked, but that smirk disappeared when she recalled that Karlos had a wife and twins. Still, a small part of her refused to give up the fantasy forming in her mind.
'Once he knows what I'm capable of, he'll lose all interest in Maya. I'm a better lover, and I can also cook better. But the twins, though, are adorable... Well, we can just kick out Maya and I'll become their mother. The twins are still too young to remember Maya anyway.'
A devious idea crossed her mind.