The Casa Del Castaneda

Shocking

“Gosh, what happened to you, Rafael? Why is your face battered like this?” paloma panicked. Although Rafael had abandoned him for many years, but the worry over the thirty-year-old man was still in Paloma's heart. No matter how much pain Rafael gives, but the man's apology has managed to tear down all the anger Paloma has felt so far.

“Paloma? You're home?” Rafael squinted his eyes while trying to gather consciousness. With great difficulty, he tried to get up and sit up straight while facing the beautiful woman who looked very worried about him.

“You why?” Paloma repeated the question.

“Ah, this is just a small wound. It's not a problem at all. It still hurts a lot more when I drag you into the barren desert and try to shoot you there.” Rafael tries to joke to melt the tension emanating from the beautiful face of Paloma.

“Do not joke!” Paloma snorted in annoyance as he stood up. He grabbed a P3K box that was always available in every hotel room. Slowly and carefully, Paloma cleans the dry blood in the temples of Rafael by using a health cotton swab. Paloma also cleaned the wound at the corner of the lip, then applied a special gel on each bruise that adorned the handsome face of the man. For the second time, Paloma did just that. The beautiful woman looked sincere and unencumbered at all..

What Paloma did, did not escape the attention of Rafael. His gray eyes were fixed on the woman he was about to divorce soon. “Tatiana had some of her men beat me up,” said Rafael, after both drowned in silence for a while.

“Why did he do that?” paloma asked while applying the gel on the last wound.

“The reason, because I intend to break our relationship. I want to stop doing something that I don't really like and start being honest with my feelings,” Rafael said.

“Did he sue you for all his property you ever used?” paloma asked again like a lawyer.

“No,” Rafael chuckles softly. “If he demands treasure, then I will try to get it without father's help. At least, I still have my pride left,” he said, smiling bitterly.

“It seems that the woman loves you very much,” Paloma said while tidying back the items that have been used into the P3K box.

“Who can guess the content of someone's heart,” said Rafael. He was silent for a moment. Rafael watched Paloma's movements without getting out of bed. “Then, we met at Casa del Castaneda by accident. Tatiana is Sebastian's business partner. One day, Tatiana spoke to me. He offered me a job for a much bigger wage than I had at Castaneda Plantation. Of course I'm interested. I didn't continue my contract there. It was also with the help of Tatiana,” said Rafael.

“I know that,” Paloma said while taking off his shoes. “I found out from the officer who takes care of the workers there. Do you remember your friend Carlos?” paloma asked, laughing bitterly. “The name reminds me of my late father.”

“Carlos? You met him?” Rafael knitted his brows.

“I meet everyone who feels can provide information about you. He said that you are a single man.” Paloma lowered his face.

Rafael fell silent as he continued to gaze at Paloma. That regretful feeling came back and burst forth so violently. However, he did not have to apologize many times. Rafael, feeling that just saying sorry will never be enough. It was time for him to prove all his regrets with real action.

Paloma moved from her seat after a moment of silence. Before entering the bathroom, the beautiful woman with shoulder-length hair turned to Rafael who was still looking at him. “Have you booked a ticket home? How about we take a morning flight”

“As far as you are,” sahut Rafael forced a smile. He was eager to ask about what Paloma did at Castaneda Plantation for the whole day. However, Rafael felt awkward. Although Paloma was still his wife, but Rafael felt hesitant to interfere in the woman's personal affairs. He chose to keep his curiosity, until the next day when Sebastian came and drove them to the airport in the city of Seville.

Paloma and Sebastian's affection, even continued until they had arrived at the airport. The climax is when the plane that will take Paloma and Rafael back to Mexico is ready. Rafael immediately turned his face when he saw what Sebastian did. The owner of the largest olive plantation in Porcuna kissed Paloma friendly, and seemed not to want to let go. “We must leave immediately,” said Rafael reminded.

“I will miss you so much,” Sebastian said without caring about Rafael's words. He remained focused on Paloma.

“I haven't finished reading the book you gave me,” Paloma said as she tidied up her hair and clothes.

“Why don't you ask again?” Sebastian responded with a soft and distinct tone of speech. Makes Rafael uncomfortable when he hears it. He couldn't bear to get out of there.

“Be careful my necklace. You should have returned it to me,” whispered Paloma.

“I will return it, when I see you walking towards me while wearing a wedding dress,” Sebastian replied. He seemed to have deliberately said that quite loudly in front of Rafael.

“You're.” Paloma laughed crisply. He grabbed the handle of his suitcase. However, Paloma had to return to Mexico. For the first time in a long time, only this time he felt reluctant to leave Spain.

Paloma turned his head several times while continuing to step. Sebastian is still in his place. He smiled calmly. The man was hiding an ungodly feeling that was starting to ambush. I don't know when he'll ever meet another woman who's managed to make himself an end to solitude. One thing is certain. Not even one day Paloma left, longing already felt so mountainous.

“So, you guys are already in a relationship?” rafael asked, as they had been sitting on the plane. Finally, he got an answer from all the curiosity that had plagued him since last night.

Paloma did not answer. He only smiled slightly as he responded to the question earlier. The woman prefers to look out the window.

The longer, the distance gets further away. The plane flew high splitting the sky. Leaving behind fond memories of Paloma with Sebastian, and bad memories for Rafael who had to return to Mexico with a battered face.

About ten hours had passed in the long transcontinental journey. Paloma and Rafael finally set foot on the American continent. Thousands of miles away from Europe. Upon arrival at the airport, they rushed towards the pickup car that had been waiting outside. Without any delay, the two left the airport.

It did not take long, until it arrived at Rogelio's residence. Their arrival was warmly welcomed by the middle-aged man. Rogelio was stunned when he saw some of Rafael's bruises. However, the owner of Estrella Pharmacies did not ask questions. Moreover, because Paloma immediately asked him to discuss the issue of a contract with Sebastian.

“Excellent, Son. You guys have worked well together. I'm very happy to see him, although Rafael is back with a face full of bruises.” Rogelio glanced at his adopted son who was enjoying dinner.

“This is nothing,” sahut Rafael. He turned to his father for a moment, before turning his attention back to the leftovers on the plate.

“I will contact Mr. Castaneda to thank him.” Rogelio looks excited.

“Iya. I really have to do that, because I did not negotiate,” said Rafael. He sipped his drink. “You guys just tell him that Paloma and I will cancel our divorce filing.”.