RDD 5

Chapter 5





I had a dream... 


A dream where a lovely woman touched my forehead and I felt strong electricity running through my veins. 


It was a blurry dream. 


I have mixed emotions about her. I love her, I loath her, I want her to be happy, I want to leave her... Each emotion was strong and I didn't know which to choose. 


Yet in the end, my weak arms pulled her into my embrace and I hugged her. 


I love this woman, I want to make her happy, and I want to give my everything to her, just like what I promised back when I first met her. Perhaps I was strongly affected by the original owner, but one thing was clear. These emotions were mine. 


"I love you."


"I love you too."


I smiled and fell into slumber once again. But this time, my decision was clear.


I, Keith Castillo, would do my best for this family. 


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I groaned as I opened my eyes. To be honest, my head was still aching but the pain was less than yesterday. At least I can move and think clearly right now. 


"Haaamm... Good morning Honey."


A woman who was wearing a thin dress greeted me in the bed with a yawn. I glanced at her, a bit shocked. 


Then I realized something, this woman was my wife. I smiled and stroked her cheek. 


"Good morning honey."


I answered. 


"Looks like you're better now."


She touched my forehead and nodded when she realized that I was not burning with fever anymore. I guess I had a fever last night, that explains why my head was a bit groggy.


Furthermore, experiencing this situation, I found that I'm not abhorred to her touches, as if I'm used to it. This was probably because of the memories and emotions living in me. I easily accepted the changes, it was normal for me. 


"But still, you have to rest today."


"But I have to work."


I tried to sit up but my wife glared at me... So I lay down again. 


I have to work today. If I am absent for a day, then less paycheck and I don't want that. 


"I already talked to your manager and he let you rest for a day. Don't worry, he said this day is paid. He is probably worried about you..."


She paused. Then she stood up and fixed the bed on her side. 


"You have to relax today, do you understand?"


She raised her brow while staring at me and I instinctively nodded. I don't want to fight again.


"Good, now wait here and I will check the kids."


Her beautiful figure left the room and I realized one thing important. 


'My wife has pink hair and red eyes...'


That's right! Now everything makes sense!


Before I was transmigrated, the Goddess told me that she would send me to an alternate universe that closely resembles Earth. 


Now, let me introduce Earth... The name of this planet was the same as my home planet. 


"Even the countries are the same."


Just like in my past life, I was still a citizen of the Philippines, a 3rd world country where poor families were rampant. 


However, there was an obvious difference between the two planets.


The first was history. 


"This planet never had a 2nd World War. Added to that, the famous guy who has a mustache was not a dictator but a famous painter instead."


Hitler's piece of artwork was a masterpiece on this planet. His paintings were loved by many. 


"Wow, I can't believe that I'm living in that timeline..."


I muttered, a little bit dumbfounded. Considering that I know the history of the other side, this was indeed shocking. 


Furthermore, the people here were more unique. 


"They have different hair colors, just like an anime. Even their eye colors varied."


People here had different colors aside from the usual black, blonde, and red hair. 


That explains why my wife had pink hair and red eyes. God, she is so beautiful. 


"Jajjy!"


Suddenly, I heard a cute squeal as the door opened. My wife was carrying little Sophia. 


"Awww, how's my cute daughter?"


I instinctively extended my arms to carry her. 


"Sophia missh you Jajjy!"


She mumbled adorably. Ah, my cute daughter is killing me! 


You know what, it's frightening that I easily accepted this situation but I don't give a fuck! At least I have a cute daughter now, that's all that matters!


Penelope gave Sophia to me and my little girl was now in my arms. 


"Jajjy!"


"Babu babu babu~ You're so cute as always Sophia."


"Hehe."


I was gently shaking my arms for Sophia. My little Sophia was giggling as I joined her babbling way of speaking. 


My daughter inherited my blue eyes while she inherited her mother's pink hair. 


"Dad. Morning."


A small and firm greeting. I turned to my son who was always pursing his lips and speaking a little. He was just standing there, like a figurine. However, I could see that his eyes were shining brighter right now. 


"Roman, come here."


The young man approached me and nodded. I ruffled his black hair and he just stayed still. As always, he is quiet. He had the temperament of my grandfather. Serious and calm. 


"Dad, I want to play snake."


Still, no matter how he act like a mature kid, Roman was still a kid. As much as he could, he would always play snake using my phone. 


I nodded and gave him my phone, it was Nokia 6110, the one that has an antenna. This was the only luxury I could bring when my wife and I elope...


"Charge it once you're done."


"Hm."


He nodded and his eyes were glowing happily. 


"Bwother, I want to watch."


Opposite of Sophia, Roman had black hair and red eyes. He was almost the exact copy of mine when I was at his age. 


"I left a cake for you, do you want to eat?"


"Okay."


I stood up this time and Penelope didn't stop me. I approached our second-hand refrigerator and opened it... Only to realize that we don't have much food. 


Except for the cake and dozens of bottles of water, there was none. 


My lips twitched. As a father, I feel depressed. Perhaps this was one of the reasons why I killed myself...