Reincarnated as a Fisherman and a Dad Chapter 94
While Arabella was having tantrums by slapping her baby walker, Iñigo was slowly creeping close to the swimming pool, showing his growing curiosity.
"Nope, you won't get away, young man." Maya prevented him from going into the pool while trying to sound stern despite wanting to laugh.
"You don't easily trust strangers, but you have a strong curiosity about unique things... And I thought I could trust you not to get kidnapped. What if the kidnappers offered you a unique toy? Would you accept it?" Maya was disappointed.
"Bah!"
When Iñigo realized that his intention had been discovered, just like his twin sister, the little boy also slapped his baby walker in disappointment.
"We can let them swim in the kiddie pool, and we will guard them," Penelope advised Maya, hoping to lift the twins' spirits. Her nephew and niece were too pitiful, and she felt soft-hearted seeing them sad.
Maya looked at the smaller pool that was meant for children who couldn't swim, observing the shallow water carefully.
After thinking about it, she agreed, unable to resist their pleading eyes. She also couldn't help but pamper her adorable twins. Their happiness mattered to her.
The two women took care of the twins while Gavin and Venus were having a swimming competition. They even wagered their money that they earned today.
Arabella and Iñigo were now "swimming" in the pool, with Maya and Penelope holding them, keeping them safe at all times. They just let them soak in the water while not letting their heads get wet, the chlorine could hurt their eyes. Still, this experience was enough for the twins. They were happy and splashing gently.
A few minutes later, Mrs. Wanda and the two maids brought them snacks, fresh and nicely arranged. Maya and Penelope thanked them and were a bit shy, but the kids didn't bother with shame, they were happy that food had arrived.
Arabella, in particular, was satisfied with her mother feeding her while soaking in the pool, feeling pampered and content. Perhaps this was the real deal, becoming rich might be her dream even if she didn't understand money yet. This moment would stay in her memory forever as one of her earliest happy experiences.
Of course, Maya and Penelope had nice conversations. Penelope brought some interesting gossip that entertained Maya for hours.
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While the mothers were having their own moment, Karlos and Joseph were sipping and appreciating the taste of wine, trying to look sophisticated.
Joseph was dumbfounded when he saw how big the wine cellar was and how cold it felt inside. On top of that, it was filled with different kinds of alcohol, from cheap bottles to rare vintages.
The two were not shameless enough to try the expensive ones, they tried stuff that was within their earning budget, such as champagne and wine that were under 10,000 pesos... Still expensive though, and they drank slowly to savor it.
The two men laughed and savored the taste of expensive wine. As for the ones that cost 6 digits, they were scared of trying it.
That day, many children pushed the doorbell of the villa to ask for money, taking advantage of the holiday spirit. Unfortunately, only those who arrived earlier received 20 pesos, while the late ones only received 1 peso from Mrs. Wanda.
When afternoon came, it was time for Joseph and his family to leave, carrying their bags and gifts. Before leaving, Maya secretly gave Gavin and Venus 100 pesos, which shocked them to the core. The two kids looked at each other with understanding, they would never tell their parents about how much their Auntie gave them. Unfortunately, Penelope still got the money and promised to buy them school supplies instead, ruining their plans to buy toys.
Of course, Penelope also gave the twins money, which was 100 pesos each, showing her affection. Arabella had no idea why her Auntie gave her a paper, thinking it was a toy. She almost put it in her mouth out of curiosity, but Maya stopped her, telling her that money was dirty and shouldn't be eaten. Arabella pouted in confusion.
Next time, Joseph and Penelope promised to visit them to celebrate the twins' birthday in January.
With that, the holiday ended. Karlos and Maya thanked Mrs. Wanda for letting them invite their relatives and have fun in the swimming pool, feeling grateful for her kindness. The old woman shrugged, it was not a problem at all since she enjoyed seeing the villa lively. For the whole time the Alejandro family was living in the villa, the family was the master of the place. Mrs. Wanda was just doing her job.
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Brandon was a bit solemn today. He was standing at the shore with the old styrofoam box next to him. The longline fishing line was coiled over the styrofoam with the hooks orderly attached, showing his neat preparation.
The New Year arrived two days ago and it was a whole celebration. A lot of people were happy as 2001 was the start of a new century and millennium.
However, Brandon couldn't help but sigh lately. He was on edge, but he was also afraid to ask Karlos, worried about the answer he might hear.
Yesterday, they sailed to the fishing spot hoping to catch salmon. However, they only caught two salmon, and it was a clear sign that the salmon season had ended.
Karlos said that he would hire Brandon for a month to take advantage of the salmon season, and it was a victory that exceeded his expectations.
Using Brandon's earnings of 125,000 pesos, he confirmed that Karlos earned more than 2 million pesos from catching salmon. Brandon didn't feel jealous, as he knew that the more Karlos earned, the more Brandon would also earn.
His current job was different from his last job where he could only earn 700 pesos daily. The fact that he could earn more than 6 digits in a month was something he was happy about. He even bought a cellphone and a television, which made his parents happy and proud of him. They didn't know how much money he earned, but it was probably a lot considering that he bought expensive items.
Anyway, Brandon was scared that he would lose his job now that the salmon season was done, and he felt anxious about his future.
'At least I saved some money in case of an emergency...'
His thoughts were disturbed as he saw a small boat approaching the beach, signaling the start of their fishing job.
Once the boat was closer, Brandon stepped into the slightly less cold water to reach it.
"No matter how many times I witness it, I'm still impressed by how you can act nonchalant despite the cold," Karlos said his opinion.
"I'm a fisherman so it's nothing to me."
"I'm also a fisherman."
"A rookie fisherman," Brandon reminded him with a tease.
Karlos shrugged and used the crank handle to start the boat once again.
Just like Brandon, Karlos was also thinking about their partnership.
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