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.
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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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