RDD 63

RDD 63



Once we entered the jeepney to return to our house, my mind was a bit attracted to the System notification. 


"Honey, hold Sophia for me."


Penelope gave me our daughter. It seemed that she was getting tired of carrying our little princess. Well, Sophia was getting chubbier these days which was a good thing.


As Sophia sat on my lap and held the hem of my t-shirt, I opened the System and checked the Shop


[[[[[SHOP]]]]]


[Energy Pill]


[Insignia of Poultry]


[Burger Recipe]


[Remaining Points: 5]


I realized that there was anything item in the shop it was a burger recipe. 


I FUCKING KNEW IT!


That slap of paper was meant for me. This confirmed that the burger stand was the right business to choose. 


I thank God for helping me. 


At least now I'm not having trouble. 


However, the burger recipe costs 12 points and I can't afford it as of now. 


What's so special about this recipe that it's more expensive than the Insignia of Poultry? 


I became interested. Unfortunately, I didn't have any ways to increase my points except for daily exercise. It only gives me one point every day. 


I sighed. My curiosity is killing me.


Perhaps it's a burger recipe with a secret ingredient. Just like crabby patty. 


While I was busy, I realized that Sophia was drooling on my t-shirt. I looked down and found that Sophia was sleeping. 


I chuckled and wiped her drool. I put her in a comfortable position so that she could sleep well. 


Little Princess, Dad's going to work hard to give you a nice future. 


It was heavy responsibility and I was actually scared. For a father like me, putting food on the table was not that easy. What's more, if the kids asked for something extravagant? 


I'm ashamed I can't provide them with cake every day. I know that Sophia loves cake and it was a humiliation for me to fail her. 


I feel like I'm a disgrace as a father if I can't provide for them... Damn, I guess this was another reason why the original killed himself. 


As we got closer, I found that the street was dirtier because of the trashes all around. The protest last night caused big trouble and left this trashes. 


Thankfully, the protestors stopped their riot today. At least the jeep could freely pass the street. 


When we came out of the jeepney, Sophia weakly opened her eyes and wiped her eyes. 


"Muaah~" She yawned. A few seconds later, she fell asleep again. 


While walking to our building, I heard murmurs around us. 


"Hey, how about we mug that guy? He is clearly rich!"


"Are you insane? If you want to do it in the middle of the day, then don't blame us if you went to prison... At least wait until night, we can still his car."


Hm? I was confused at first. 


But the more steps I took, my vision caught a strange yet familiar person. 


"... Brother," I muttered as I recognized the person in an american suit. 


"Keith, long time no see."


Sean Castillo was standing next to his car, a red Ferrari. This man was my brother, the one I'm closest with. 


My eldest brother, Jeremy Castillo, was too old and we didn't have much interaction. All I know was he was too quiet and he always stay in his company. My eldest brother was already married but his relationship with his wife was a bit complicated... Seven years already passed and I never heard them. 


"Honey?" Penelope became worried when she recognized Sean. 


"Penelope, take the kids to the house."


I knew that Sean wanted to talk to me. I thought I was already an adult but my chest was still heavy seeing Sean. I feel like crying. 


I never saw him for years, of course I feel emotional. 


However, I still have to maintain my pride. 


I approached my brother.


"Sean..."


"Hm, looks like your neighborhood is looking at me."


"Yeah, they want to rob you."


"I see." Sean glanced at Penelope and the kids. 


"Hello, Penelope? That's your name, right?"


"Thank you, brother-in-law, that's indeed my name. Then, I will leave you brothers to talk."


"I have a present for the kids... Actually, it's only for your son. I'm sorry I never know that you have another kid."


He scratched his head awkwardly. 


"It's fine." Penelope reluctantly accepted his goodwill and entered the building. 


"Let's go. I don't want the atmosphere of this place. I feel like a riot happened here last night." Sean frowned. 


"That's actually what happened last night."


"Really? Haha, I guess I'm right."


Sean invited me to his Ferrari. 


I was hesitant. But in the end, I decided to enter the car. Perhaps I already have an idea why my brother contacted me. I just hoped that it would be a good thing for my family. 


If Dad wants me to leave my family, then I might as well stay broke together with my wife and children. I would never beg for forgiveness. For this life was the one I longed for. 


He took me to a fancy restaurant. To be honest, my attire was not appropriate for this kind of place. Thankfully, I easily adjusted. I gracefully cut a tender medium-rare steak and put it in my mouth... I guess I miss this kind of meal once in a while. 


"So how's your life?"


"It's alright. We went to Pangasinan last week and met Penelope's family."


"Did you have fun?


"Yes."


"That's good to hear."


"..."


"..."


There was an awkward pause after that. Both of us were too awkward to talk. I didn't know how to speak to my brother and he didn't know as well. 


In the end, the first course ended with us munching our food. Both of us wanted to speak but we didn't where to start. 


"... Are you living well, Keith? Your apartment is in a questionable area."


"About that..." 


I didn't know if I should tell my brother that our building was going to be demolished.