The Casa Del Castaneda

Refusal Smooth

“Paloma?” repeat Tatiana. Angan forty-year-old woman, immediately focused on the incident at a banquet in Casa del Castaneda. She remembers the young woman who attacked Rafael, claiming to be the wife of the handsome man who had now become her husband. “No. Rafael never said anything to me,” denied Tatiana as she shook her head.

“Is that?” Rogelio frowned. “Then, where is Rafael currently?” tanyakanya.

“My husband is still in Porcuna. There are work matters that he must finish there,” replied Tatiana.

“Porcuna?” rework Rogelio.

“Yes. He had to meet with one of our business partners,” Tatiana explained.

“Where exactly?” tanya Rogelio continued to gather information.

“Castaneda Plantation. However, he rented an inn there,” replied the middle-aged woman. A moment later, Tatiana fell silent. He thought of something. “What if I prepare a room for you, Father-in-law?” bargain with a tone of speech and a much more friendly attitude.

“No need,” reject Rogelio. “Give me Rafael's phone number. I will contact him to make an appointment,” pinta middle-aged man who still looks handsome.

Tatiana did not respond immediately. The look of the glamorous woman's face implied a disappointment at Rogelio's rejection. “Rafael will be back tomorrow afternoon. Instead, you rest while waiting for him here. Don't worry, I will give you the best service, Father,” persuade the woman again with hope.

Rogelio shook his head slowly. For a thick-pocketed person like him, service and luxury can be found anywhere. However, he did not expect it from someone claiming to be his son-in-law. “No need, Mrs Vidal. Not that I'm rejecting your kindness. However, I'm here to see Rafael and my son-in-law Paloma. So, you should just give me a phone number that I can call.” Rogelio spoke politely and with dignity. He ignored the disappointed look that the woman before him showed.

“Why should it be too formal like this, Dad? I am the wife of Rafael. That means, I'm your son-in-law too. You do not need to feel condolences,” said Tatiana. “Look at this house. So big and luxurious. There are many rooms here. I will prepare the best guest room for ...”

“I'm sorry.” Rogelio refused.

Tatiana. Disappointment within him. As someone with a high intellect, he was already able to catch Rogelio's attitude. The man did not want himself to be a son-in-law. In fact, he had undergone a household hick for quite a long time with Rafael.

The forty-year-old woman stared intently at her father-in-law. He then nodded. “Good. I'm not going to force you,” Tatiana said later.

Tatiana opened the top work desk drawer. He took out a transparent white plastic box from there. The woman with the neatest hairstyle opened the lid, then took out a piece of business card. After that, the transparent plastic box was again closed and stored in a drawer.

Tatiana stepped before Rogelio. The woman in the expensive blazer suit, handed the husband's business card to the father-in-law. “Get this, Father,” he said.

Rogelio received the business card. He read the thick print written there. The fifty-year-old man's face instantly turned bright. The middle-aged man smiled as softly. “Good. Thank ye. Excuse me.” Rogelio nodded politely, then turned around. He walked out of Tatiana's study, leaving the rich woman in a feeling of remorse.

After Rogelio died, Tatiana immediately took his phone. He intends to contact Rafael who is still in Porcuna. The first call from him ended with no answer. The woman tried to contact her husband again. On the second call, Rafael received it.

“What's up, baby? I just got back from the bathroom.” Rafael's heavy voice rang out on the other end of the phone.

Tatiana did not answer immediately. The woman had not been able to control the feeling that was raging in the chest. Anger restrained over Rogelio's subtle rejection, making his sky-high self-esteem seem to collapse into the earth's crust. It was a great humiliation for someone like him.

“Honey? Are you okay?” ask Rafael again. “Do not make me anxious,” said the man worried.

“You already know that. I'll be home tomorrow. Wh why? Did you miss me?” goda Rafael tried to melt the atmosphere. From the woman's tone, Rafael knew that his older wife was not in good shape.

“Yes. I thought you'd be home sooner,” Tatiana said.

“What's wrong?” ask Rafael curious.

However, Tatiana did not immediately answer. The resentment in the heart of the woman came back. “Rafael,” call Tatiana slowly, “ada a man came here. He's looking for you,” said the rich woman.

“Who, dear?” ask Rafael.

“Rogelio Gallardo's. Is he really your father?” tanya Tatiana made sure. “She is heading to Porcuna at the moment.”

Now, Rafael's turn was silent. The man was fixated and almost dropped the phone he was holding. It was never expected at all, that Rogelio would find his whereabouts after so many years had passed.

“Did you hear me, baby?” Tatiana's voice was heard again. The short daydream of Rafael. But the man still did not answer. Rafael even turned off the phone just like that. He rushed out of the luxurious inn he rented.

Rafael rushed to the place where his car was parked. He asked for the keys to a private driver who was busy drinking coffee, not far from the parked car. Rafael doesn't talk to the driver much.

After obtaining the key, the gray-eyed handsome man immediately drove his car at high speed. I don't know where that guy's going. Rafael looks agitated. The look on his face implied something that made him feel uncomfortable. He even drives in an uneasy manner.

After a while, Rafael finally arrived in front of a tall and sturdy gate that read Casa del Castaneda. After being allowed to enter by the gatekeeper, Rafael returned to drive a vehicle into the spacious courtyard of Sebastian's residence.

After properly parking the car, he rushed out. The man walked hurriedly down the long corridor. The clattering of his steps gave off quite a loud sound, thus making the few servants who passed by him instantly turn their heads.

Some of the servants knew the figure of Rafael. The man had been used to come to Casa del Castaneda, on the grounds of business ties with the owner of the magnificent building. They nodded politely while smiling. However, Rafael did not care about the servants who showed him respect. The man continued to walk quickly, until he finally stopped his steps when he saw the figure he was about to meet.

Rudely, Rafael grabbed Paloma's arm, until the woman gasped and turned around. Without saying much, the brown-haired man forced Paloma to come with him. He even half dragged the woman who was still his wife.

“Let go of me, Goddamn it!” Paloma attempted to remove Rafael's hand from his left arm. He smacked the man's hand with all his might. “Release!” Paloma keeps on revolting.

However, his strength is not comparable to Rafael who is in a state of anxiety, over the news of Rogelio's arrival in Spain. The handsome man did not care about Paloma's rejection and resistance. He continued to drag the young woman towards his vehicle parked in the courtyard.

“Release! Where are you taking me?” Paloma refuses, when Rafael forces him into the car.

“Log in! Don't fight, if you don't want to feel my anger!” threaten Rafael with emphasis. He was being very rude to Paloma. It was clearly a look of hatred that the man showed.

The few servants who saw the scene, were only fixated with astonished gazes. None of them dared to help Paloma, when the beautiful brunette was forced into the car. They don't want to take any chances.