Fresh Off The Boat Novels & Stories

“Pogi, sa akin ka na bumili.” “Ang poging lalaki naman ito, sa akin ka na bumili, may discount ka sa akin.” “Sa akin ka, mas malalaki ang tilapia kahit mahal.” Dito sa bilihan ng mga fresh na isda, kapag may poging pumupunta, pinag-aagawan palagi nung mga baklang tindera. Ang ku-cute nilang tignan sa mga ipit nila sa buhok, kahit maiikli naman ang mga iyon. Tapos, ang blush on, parang mga sinapak ng sampung beses.

Matapos ang walang tigil na biruan ay isa-isa silang naupo sa mahabang mesa. "Guys, huwag na kayong mahihiya. Kain lang nang kain," nakangiting sabi ni Celestine habang isinusuot ang disposable gloves. "Fresh lahat ng seafood na 'yan. Kaninang umaga lang nahuli." "Talaga?" namamanghang tanong ni Marcus. "Yes. May sarili kaming fishing boats." "Damn..." napailing si Chester. "Rich kid problems." "Hahaha!"

“Well, Kuya Natoy, it’s true—you’re kind. And Ate Maureen seems like she’d fit right into this simple life, don’t you think?” Maureen just shook her head while softly laughing. “Nate, how much is a kilo of bangus? I’ll just get that to end this conversation,” Maureen asked, changing the subject. “For you? It’s free,” Nate replied. “Free? No way,” Maureen said quickly. “It’s possible. It’s my special promo for new visitors by the sea,” Nate said with a grin. “I told you, Ate Maureen, you’re special!” Melody whispered as if they’d been close friends for a long time. Maureen felt comfortable around these new people. Sooner or later, she would grow used to provincial life.

At masarap at magandang experience na ‘yung mga nahuli naming fresh na isda ay naulam pa namin at naluto ngayong tanghali. Isa ito sa mga masayang memories na maaalala namin kapag tumanda na kami.