The Casa Del Castaneda

New Appearance

Paloma helped Rafael sit on the sofa. He then went to the waiter to ask for a P3K box. Not long after, Paloma returned with the object in question. The hazel-eyed young woman sat down near Rafael, who faced him without being asked.

Paloma treated the bruises and tears on Rafael's handsome face. He did so deftly, though without saying anything to the man before him.

Rafael said nothing either. He looked at Paloma who was busy treating himself. Rafael's gaze was so fixed, fixed on a beautiful face that was only a few inches from his face. The handsome man did not expect, that the woman he had ignored all this time still had such great care. “Why?” rafael asked at the end.

“What's the reason?” Paloma asked back.

“Why don't you just let dad finish me off?” Rafael was still staring at the beautiful face of Paloma who had not finished treating him.

Paloma paused for a moment what he was doing. The young woman returned Rafael's gaze. A moment later, the owner of the hazel eyes again treated the wounds on the handsome face earlier. “First, because you're still my husband even though I don't like him. Second, I love your father very much. Especially after my father died. I have no one but Mr. Rogelio. She was so kind and considerate to me.” Paloma had finished treating Rafael's wounds. He took some of the drugs that were used. Paloma then moved from his seat.

“Master Carlos died? When?” asked Rafael who made Paloma sit back.

Paloma was silent for a moment. He bowed, then touched the corner of his eye. “When I just arrived from Spain, a neighbor told me that my father had died of a heart attack. I did not get to meet him,” said Paloma lirih.

“I'm sorry,” said Rafael slowly while facing the body forward.

“Thank you,” reply Paloma. He left the man alone.

Rafael half-bows. He supported his forehead using both hands. Complaint after complaint slid from her lips adorned with thin whiskers. I don't know what he's going to do at the moment. Tatiana threw it away. The rich widow was so angry. During their nearly six years together, Rafael has never received such a slap from the woman.

Slowly, the brown-haired man got up from the occupied sofa. He dragged the suitcase to his old room. The room in question is on the second floor. However, whether the waiter has cleaned it up or not, because Rafael had no intention of staying at Rogelio's magnificent residence.

Upon arrival in front of the intended room, it turned out that the door of the room was locked. Rafael was forced to go back downstairs to ask the waiter for his room key. He did not care even though some of them were staring strangely, because of Rafael's battered face. After obtaining the room key, the man intended to return to the second floor.

“Let me first clean your room, Sir,” said the waiter who gave the key to Rafael.

“Good.” Rafael agreed. While waiting for the housekeeper to clean the room he will occupy, Rafael chose to sit in the living room. The handsome man returned pensive. Not long after, both eyes closed, even though he did not fall asleep.

Meanwhile, Paloma was cleaning things in the room.. She tidied the clothes that were just a few pieces into a large closet. Too big, so the place to store clothes and other equipment still looks empty. When Paloma had finished arranging the things that were not much, there was a knock on the door. Soon, the beautiful woman opened it.

Rogelio's face looks normal. The middle-aged man smiled warmly. There was no more frightening impression on him. “Are you tired today?” ask Rogelio.

“What's up, Dad?” Paloma asked back.

“If you are not tired, I want to take you out for a while,” replied the middle-aged man with gray hair.

Paloma did not respond immediately. The look in his eyes implied curiosity. A moment later, the young lady gave a small smile. “Good. Just sec. I'll take the cardigan first.” Paloma opened the cupboard, then took a red-brick cropped cardigan. Not to forget, he also grabbed a small sling bag. “I'm ready.” Paloma smiled warmly at the father-in-law.

“Ayo,” invite Rogelio. He walked first down the corridor, which connected Paloma's room to other rooms, including the living room. There, they saw Rafael sleeping on the sofa. Rogelio was stunned, then noticed for a moment the adopted child. But he said nothing. Rogelio continued his steps followed by Paloma.

“I've treated his wound. Anyway, we're still tied to marriage. I remain obligated to take care of Rafael,” Paloma said without questioning.

“Yes. It should be, son. You don't have to worry. I've already vented all my frustration to Rafael.” Rogelio laughed softly. He opened the door for Paloma. After the son-in-law sat comfortably in it, he started the engine. Rogelio then drove the luxury sedan out of the courtyard of his magnificent residence.

“Where are we going, Dad?” tanya Paloma was curious.

Paloma smiled gently. He didn't ask anymore. Paloma looked ahead. It was like a dream, when he again felt the atmosphere of Chihuahua City that he had long left behind

After a few moments on the way, the black sedan driven by Rogelio finally arrived at the destination. The middle-aged man apparently took Paloma to a luxury shopping center in the city center. After parking the vehicle, Rogelio invited Paloma into the magnificent building earlier. Rogelio takes Paloma to a boutique. There, he told the son-in-law to pick some clothes.

“Daddy, you don't need to do this,” reject Paloma smooth.

“No, Son. You'll be my representative in working with Mr. Sebastian. That means, you have to look properly. Come on, choose whatever you like,” Rogelio said. He immediately left Paloma near a row of nice and expensive clothes. Rogelio sat on a bench, watching his daughter-in-law pick clothes.

But Paloma looked confused. He was not used to dealing with such expensive clothes. Paloma also felt bad, although Rogelio had already released him to take as much as he wanted. Almost fifteen minutes long, Paloma just swirled erratically. All the clothes in the boutique are priced at fantastic prices.

Seeing Paloma who was impressed, Rogelio moved from his seat. He walked over, then stood next to the young lady. “Why do you look confused?” tanyakanya.

Paloma immediately looked over. Her pretty face looks so innocent. “The clothes sold here are very expensive, Dad,”.

“What's your problem, son? I'll pay for it.” Rogelio chose some clothes that felt suitable for Paloma. He handed the clothes to the young woman. “Try this. If it is less suitable, you can choose another.” Rogelio directed his hand to the fitting room.

“Dad ...” Paloma wants to protest. However, Rogelio immediately shook his head. He doesn't want to accept a rebuttal. While carrying a few pieces of clothing, Paloma stepped into the fitting room. He started trying them one by one. The clothes chosen by Rogelio, do look suitable when worn Paloma. Rogelio decided to buy everything.

After the boutique, Rogelio then invited Paloma to buy several pairs of shoes with various heels. Paloma had to start learning to walk in those shoes.

“I was afraid of falling down, Father,” said Paloma accompanied by a crisp laugh, when out of the shoe store earlier.

“Of course not, Son. High heels are the best friend of modern women,” Rogelio reply.

They again walked down the row of shops, until the two crossed the salon specifically for women. Suddenly, an idea sprang up in Paloma's mind. He stopped his steps, then turned to Rogelio. “Dad, I want to go there,” point Paloma at the salon next to it.

“Sure, Son,” says Rogelio. He led his son-in-law into the salon.

A young woman greeted their arrival in a friendly manner. After a short conversation with Paloma, the young woman invited Rogelio's son-in-law to sit in a special chair facing the mirror.

Meanwhile, Rafael who had fallen asleep on the sofa had woken up. This time, it wasn't just her face that felt uncomfortable. The whole body ached, because he fell asleep in an improper position.

Rafael maintained his sitting posture. He gathered all his strength and consciousness, before deciding to stand up. Not long after, the sound of a car stopped in front of the house. Rafael looked at the door. But he behaves uncaringly. The man got up from his seat, then walked towards the stairs rather shuddering. Rafael's intention is a room that must have been cleaned by a servant.

Just as the gray-eyed man was about to climb the first steps of the stairs, his intentions were immediately paused. The crisp laughs of Paloma and Rogelio were clearly heard in the ears of the white-shirt man, with some blood spots on his front.

Rafael turned his head, as the sound of laughter became clearer. He squinted his eyes, as he saw the change in Paloma's appearance. The woman looks very different, with her new, very beautiful hairstyle.

Yes, Paloma cut his hair to the shoulder. He also gave the bangs ornaments, thus making the twenty-five-year-old woman look much younger and fresher.

Paloma was stunned to see Rafael who was looking at him. Likewise with Rogelio who returned the strange gaze of his adopted son.

A cynical smile fell on the corner of Rafael's lips, with an unfriendly look in his eyes. Now, he understood Rogelio's reason for defending Paloma. Moreover, after Rafael saw the number of shopping bags from various famous brands in the hands of Paloma. Partly, it was carried by Rogelio.

“Excellent, Dad.,” Rafael quipped as he clapped. “You're also Paloma. After failing to get close to Mr. Sebastian, this time you're after my father,” he said full of scorn.