The Casa Del Castaneda

Residual Wounds

Rafael snorted in annoyance. Forced, he slipped his gun back to his waist. With an unfriendly look and withstanding great anger, the man passed from before Sebastian. However, not yet two steps away from there, Rafael was stunned to listen to what Sebastian said.

“I won't say anything to Mrs Tatiana. I will also not break the relationship with him. However, there is one condition that you must meet, Mr. Hernandez,” said Sebastian. The owner of the largest olive plantation in Porcuna said firmly and with dignity.

Rafael did not answer. However, he also did not move from where he stood. It was a sign that Tatiana's husband was still interested in listening to Sebastian's words.

“Never show your face again in Casa del Castaneda. Moreover, if you dare to be rude to Paloma. The thing I hate the most is when I see a man commit physical violence against women, because it has dropped the self-esteem of a man,” Sebastian stressed full of emphasis. “If you claim to be a real man, then you should be looking for a balanced opponent. As powerful as a woman, they were still no match for even the weakest man. Think it over!”

Raphael did not answer. The brunette man only gave a sharp glance to someone who had been his business partner all along. Unexpectedly, Rafael spits to the side in response to all of Sebastian's words.

Fortunately, because Sebastian is thinking grown up. He doesn't care about that guy. Sebastian even let Rafael go from there. The ruler of Casa del Castaneda was convinced that Rafael would not dare to do anything again.

After the death of Rafael, Sebastian approached Paloma who had tried to rise. The man immediately helped her. “How are you doing?” sebastian asked with worry. However, he still did not want to look excessive. Sebastian is still guarding his wife in front of Paloma.

Paloma who had been hiding his face, this time turned to Sebastian. There are bruises near the eyes and lips. The corner of the woman's lips was even torn to the point of bleeding.

“Jeez,” said Sebastian could not believe what he saw. “Can you still get up?” asked the man while lowering his body in front of Paloma. Sebastian intends to help Paloma rise. But the woman immediately refused.

“I can still be alone,” reject Paloma slowly.

“You sure?” ask Sebastian again to make sure.

Paloma nodded slowly as he got up. With trembling-looking hands, he cleaned the front of the clothes of the lingering remnants of the ground. “Thank you, Sir,” he said softly.

“Already. Let's go home,” take Sebastian. Reflex, he grabbed Paloma's hand. Sebastian led the young woman down the street with the wild grass that he had just passed, until he arrived near the roadside double cabin car.

But damn it. Sebastian's expensive car he can't drive home. Apparently, Rafael shot the tire of the car into a flat. “Badness!” the man was upset. He kicked the tires of his car in annoyance.

“How is this?” tanya Paloma fretted.

Sebastian was silent for a moment. He then reached into the mobile phone from the pocket of the shirt that was used as an exterior. The man contacted someone, who was none other than the driver at Casa del Castaneda. He also sent out the coordinates of the location where he was.

“Sopirku will be coming to pick up soon. Don't worry,” Sebastian said after he finished calling. He turned his gaze to Paloma who at that time looked glum. Sebastian, then walked closer to the owner of the hazel eyes. He lifted Paloma's chin without permission. Observing the wound that adorned the beautiful face of the woman in front of him. “Around in Casa del

“Iya,” reply Paloma short. He touched the corner of his lips that felt sore. The brunette even grimaced, accompanied by a soft hiss.

Meanwhile, Sebastian was still watching him closely. He is increasingly curious about Rafael's motives, who seems so eager to get rid of Paloma, as if the young woman is a very dangerous bully for him. For something like this, of course Sebastian can't just guess. The man's instincts say that there is something much more serious, than just a household affair.

“When did you last communicate with Rafael?” ask Sebastian. “I mean, before he left Granada.” The man clarified his question.

‘When I was about eight months pregnant. From then on, I no longer received any news from him,” Paloma replied.

“Then, why are you looking for your husband now?” sebastian asked again, as if he were interrogating Paloma.

Paloma flicked a few pieces of hair that came out of her bun. The woman's appearance did look disheveled. “I'm too busy making money. There's a child I have to live with. My time has come to do something that, should not be the responsibility of a wife,” explained Paloma lirih.

“After my son died, I realized that our marriage status was unclear. My intention was to find Rafael just to get him to cancel the wedding, at the church where we were married. There's no other reason. Moreover, at this time he is happy with his rich partner.”

“I just don't think, why is Rafael so eager to get rid of you?” Sebastian raises his eyebrows. “What was behind Rafael's rude attitude toward you? Your wedding reasons or ..” Sebastian did not have time to continue his words, because a white SUV car had stopped in front of a double cabin car with a flat tire earlier.

Two men got out of the luxury car. Both were drivers at Casa del Castaneda. “Master,” greet one of them.

“Raul, wait here. Don't forget to call the tow truck,” Sebastian said, “and you're Pedro, take us home right now.” Firm and full of authority Sebastian's tone to the two employees earlier. Without waiting for an answer from them, he immediately invited Paloma to a white SUV that was ready to take them home to Casa del Castaneda.

Paloma sat in the middle seat with Sebastian. There was no conversation between the two of them during the trip. Sebastian was busy with his phone. He received a call from Martin, who reported that there were guests in Casa del Castaneda.

“I'm still on the road. Please allow our guests to wait, if they wish. Don't forget to accompany him to talk,” Sebastian's message before ending the conversation earlier.

About fifteen minutes later, the white SUV had entered the spacious courtyard of the Casa del Castaneda. After parking the luxury vehicle, Pedro rushed out. He opened the door for Sebastian and Paloma. Although there is a curiosity in the driver with the age of several years above Sebastian is over Paloma who is full of wounds on his face, but he did not dare to ask anything. Pedro opted to get back behind the wheel, then run the vehicle to the garage.

Meanwhile, Sebastian and Paloma walked along the corridor to the main room Casa del Castaneda. Upon arriving in the living room, Sebastian finds Martin talking to a middle-aged man. Someone who made Paloma was shocked to death.

“Dad,” call Paloma slowly.

The middle-aged man who was none other than Rogelio Gallardo, immediately turned his head. “Paloma,” reply. He got out of his seat and approached the young woman. “Gosh. What happened to you, son?” ask Rogelio worried.