Chapter 38: Simple Life

Ryker's POV

"Are you having fun?"

I noticed a broad smile on Claire's lips while the manager's neighbors happily chatted. She seems to be enjoying herself.

"Sir..." I turned to the man in front of me from the other side of the table. "Do you drink lambanog?"

"Ahm..." I glanced at Claire. "Just a little."

"Here, Sir, lambanog is the famous coconut wine we drink here at Laguna. Besides the beer, sometimes that makes the stomach big." The man chuckled. Later, he poured a white drink from the big jar into the small glass.

When the man, Mang Kanor, placed the glass before me, it was as if my stomach lurched. I've had this before, and it's delicious. My only problem is that my stomach is weak from drinking too much sour food or drink. Maybe it's because I'm used to expensive drinks; besides, I get drunk quickly when I drink this local beverage. I don't want to mess up, and I don't want Claire to see me drunk.

"Drink it, sir," Mang Kanor said.

"That's delicious, Sir. The expensive win