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.
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