RDD 76

RDD 76



"So Sir Castillo, you want to renovate the shop and create a kitchen?"


"Um, a place to cook burgers to be precise."


"So kitchen, is that right? Unless there's another term for a place to cook burgers? What do you think?"


"... No. I think calling it a kitchen is enough."


I muttered and looked at the woman in front of me. 


I hired a construction company to renovate my shop. The contract cost more than 40 thousand pesos, together with the equipment, sand, gravel, and many things related to construction. 


Of course, the salary for the workers was already included in the contract. 


To be honest, I didn't know if 40 thousand pesos is expensive to renovate a shop.


If we convert 40 thousand pesos into dollars, that will be around 700 dollars. 


Well, the minimum income was still low in this era. 


"So, here's my design plan for the shop."


The woman gave me the design plan after she checked the shop three days ago. 


The woman in front of me was actually an architect. She is Ms. Hermitanyo. 


I saw the designs. I was impressed that she planned this in just three days. 


"Excuse me, did you draw this?"


"Nope, our company has a draftsman. Do you really think I have enough time to draw these plants? Mister Castillo, you are insane."


The woman narrowed her gaze and looked at me. 


"..."


I didn't know what to say. The company has four architects and I contract a sassy one. 


"Okay. I'll choose the simple one. This modern aesthetic."


I said. I actually don't know the difference between these "Neo-Classical", "Greek Revival", and "Modern" Architectures. I just said what is written on the papers. 


One of these designs, the one I like is the Modern Architecture style. 


"Meh, a typical one."


The woman shrugged and told me to sign. 


I decided to keep my mouth shut. The woman in front of me is more than 40 years old. I'm impressed that she has a strong career. Because the construction industry is not meant for women. 


I don't have a bad intention of saying that. I'm just saying the truth, construction is a male-dominated industry. 


"Um, Ms. Hermitanyo. Do you have a family?"


"Husband? I don't need a man in my life. I'm clearly happy with my six-figure salary annually! With nothing to spend on! With my huge house with no people! Waking up in the morning alone! What? Do you think I need a partner because I will be lonely once I grew old? I don't care! Men are assholes. Humph!" She glared at me. 


"..."


I just asked her if she has a family. I didn't even say the word husband.


Why did she start telling me her whole life? 


Woman, chill the fuck out. 


I kept my smiling expression. 


Ms. Hermitanyo checked the shop and nodded about something. Then, she started writing something. 


"The renovation will be finished around 3 weeks."


"Thank you."


"Humph!"


The woman left with her car. 


"... Women."


I said once she was gone. 


I shook my head and decided to forget about it. 


Already paid the down payment which was 20 thousand pesos. I will watch their job every day to make sure that they will not cut costs and act lazy. 


The contract cost more than 1/3 of my money in the bank. Of course I have to make sure the finished product is good. 


When I returned to the house, my children greeted me again. Especially Sophia she is really sweet. She always hugged my knee every time I return. 


I can't help but love my daughter more. 


"Here's a lemon juice."


"Thanks, Honey."


Penelope gave me a cold juice when I sat down. Our country only had two weather, rainy and sunny. 


The sunny weather is not just a simple sunny... It's SUNNY! 


The average temperature in Cavite is 30° degrees. I'm telling you, that temperature is actually cold. 


Yes, 30° degrees is cold. Everyone in the Philippines will agree with my opinion. 


Unfortunately today, the temperature was more than 35° degrees. It's enough to cause heatstroke. 


So I'm thankful that my wife gave me cold lemon juice. 


"I love you, honey." She whispered and hugged me from behind as I drank my juice. 


Last night was pretty intense. Our sex was so hot and sexy that my wife had an orgasm so many times. 


That's the reason why she is so clingy today. And I love it!


"Hm, I love you too."


I answered after I put down the glass. 


"Fufu." She giggled, clearly in a good mood. 


"Mommy, I want wemon juice too!" Sophia approached us on her baby walker. 


"Sweetie, you just drank three glasses of lemon juice earlier. It's not a good thing to drink so much juice, do you want to pee in your diaper?"


"Yes! You're the one who's going to change it anyway!" 


"..."


Penelope was speechless. 


I almost burst out laughing. 


While Penelope and Sophia were having conversations about drinking lemon juice, my phone started ringing. 


I realized that the contact info has the name of Simeon. It's Penelope's older brother.


"Hello, Simeon?"


"Brother-in-law, it's me, Santiago."


"Santiago? Why are you calling me?"


Santiago is the youngest son in the family. He said that he wants to go to college. 


"About that, brother-in-law... My Uncle said that he can enroll me in a college in Cavite. But I didn't know the address so I want to ask you."


"..."


Fate was really playing with us. I chuckled and replied. 


"Santiago, did you know that we're living in Cavite now?"


"Huh? No, I didn't know about that."


Indeed, we're just here for five days. Penelope still didn't call her parents about our situation. 


So Santiago is probably not lying. 


"Listen to me..."


I started telling him about what happened this week. 


"Really? You're living in Cavite now!?"


Santiago was shocked based by how he raised his voice. 


"That's right." I nodded. 


"... This."


"If you want to find a place to stay, I have something to offer you... I'm going to open a shop and I need a helper."


Welp, it all depends on Santiago's decision. As long as someone can stay in the shop to guard it at night, I'm all good. 


I have a night guard, while Santiago has a place to stay. 


Why don't I invite him to our house instead? The answer is simple, I don't want any adult living in our house except me and my wife. 


Simple as that.