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Chapter 44
I took a deep breath and cald down. It would be embarrassing if Penelope's relatives found with a hard tent.
After a few seconds of internal monologue, I went downstairs. I found seven people already chopping the at.
"Oi Keith. How's your trip going?"
Penelope's younger brother greeted (I don't rember his na, I only know Sion and Santiago).
Everyone was obviously happy and active. After all, each family had received a large Christmas gift from Corazon and Alberto.
"It's okay. We decided to eat at McDonald's and take the kids to a toy store. By the way, you can tell your kids to co see us tomorrow, we have Christmas presents for them."
"You don't have to do that, the kids are already happy if you give them 5 pesos, haha!"
I smiled and didn't answer.
5 pesos? Dude, that is too little. Christmas is about sharing and caring, giving them toys will make them happy.
Of course, I'm not belittling 5 pesos. It is enough to buy a handful of bread, enough to fill a stomach.
"Do you need help?"
"We're fine here, but I think Father needs help outside."
"Okay."
The kitchen had a pathway outside so it was easy to carry water into the kitchen.
A few steps and I was outside, then I found Roman standing a few feet away from Alberto and the others.
"Hey, why are you standing there?"
I approached Roman and rubbed his hair. I don't know why, but my hand always moves by itself and rubs his hair. Sotis I also rub Sophia's head.
"I'm only standing here because Uncle and Grandpa told that the goat might escape and attack ."
"Is that so? Then why don't you go back to our room? You can play with your new toys."
"No, I want to stay here. They are going to kill the ducks next, I want to see it."
"Why?"
"Because it looks interesting."
"All right, all right, just don't be Dexter Morgan."
"Dexter who? Dad, sotis you act weird, are you okay?"
Kid, I should be the one to ask you that.
Since Roman wanted to watch them kill the goats and ducks, I decided to leave him alone. Kids are very curious these days.
"Keith, looks like you ca. Help us scrub the goats and shave their hair." Sion nodded at .
"Alright."
I kneeled down and helped them. We soaked the goat in the hot water first and then began to clean and shave it.
Roman and the other children watched curiously. After a few minutes of watching, they lost interest and decided to play tag instead.
Roman's cousins invited him to join their ga, and he easily agreed. So while we were killing ducks and goats, the kids were playing around. A pretty normal scene if you ask .
Hours went by and we completely butchered the at. Then I helped my brother-in-laws chop so firewood.
Alberto made a stove with stones to cook outside. We're going to cook a lot of food, so two stoves were needed. One in the kitchen and one outside.
I have seen people cooking with a homade stove using stones as a base.
"Father decided to cook goat stew (kalderetang kambing) and curry. As for the goat skin and ears, we'll make kilawing kambing."
"Oh, that will be delicious."
My mouth watered when I heard what Sion said. Especially kilawing kambing, that dish was good with beer or any alcohol... Damn, I suddenly feel like I can't keep my promise.
Kilawing kambing plus alcohol was a dangerous combination, I might drink one...
"Hey Keith, we have coconut palm liquor. Do you want to drink?"
One of Penelope's brothers invited to take a sip. He offered a glass.
"I..."
My hand almost took the cup, but I stopped when I noticed my wife staring at from the window with deep crimson eyes.
"N- no, I think I'll pass. Hehe."
I started sweating.
"Is that so? That's kind of sad."
"Drinking makes lose myself and I promise my wife I won't touch alcohol."
My palms were sweating as I smiled forcibly. My lips twitched.
I glanced at the window and noticed that Penelope was gone.
Did she fall asleep?
The answer to my question ca as I saw my wife approach . It seed that she had decided to protect from dangerous alcoholic drinks.
"Honey~"
"Y- Yes." I stamred for so unknown reason.
Penelope wrapped her arms around and looked at playfully.
"What are you doing~" She asked with a not so friendly smile.
"I'm helping Sion build a fire."
"I see. Then why did I almost see you drinking, hm?" She squeezed my arm lightly.
"Of course not, I'm just stretching my arms."
"But that's not what I saw."
"..."
"Keith Castillo, try drinking alcohol and you know what happens."
"..."
"I will not let you sleep next to ."
"!!"
She is threatening ! Blackmail, what a black-hearted woman!
"I promise I will never drink!"
I had no choice. Sleeping next to my wife was the most comfortable thing ever.
I can't believe she would use that weapon against . She's really bad.
Her brothers overheard our conversation and kept their mouths shut.
I realized sothing important, they were afraid of Penelope. I didn't know the exact reason, but I can empathize. I'm afraid of my wife too.
In the end, I was tortured by watching them drink happily while I drank Coca-Cola instead. Not bad, to be honest.
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