The Casa Del Castaneda

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Paloma came out of Rafael's room with a grim face. In the past, he had said not to sacrifice happiness in return. Apparently, he is currently in that position. Paloma felt wrong. Should he speak to Rogelio about all his misfortune? However, I don't know what the father-in-law will think, if he says about the love relationship that was established with Sebastian.

The shoulder-haired woman complained softly, leaning her back against the wall near the stairs. His mind began to grow confused. Paloma felt so stupid. He grumbled because he could not help himself.

Paloma so easily fell into Sebastian's arms. Supposedly, he is more patient and not too quick to open his heart to any man, while not yet fully free.

Paloma scooped his face, then pulled his hair and bangs. I don't know what kind of explanation he's going to give Sebastian. The man looks very happy, over his newly developing love. However, the reality that is happening now actually makes the flower buds not so blooming.

Paloma suddenly remembered Rafael's words, who asked Rogelio to say about their divorce annulment to Sebastian. He can't let that happen. Paloma rushed down the stairs. He walked towards the working room of his father-in-law. Paloma knew that at such hours Rogelio was usually still there.

“Can I come in, Dad?” paloma asked after knocking and opening the door.

“Come in, son,” said Rogelio who was sitting behind his desk.

Paloma opened the door rather wide. He walked in, then sat in the chair Rogelio used to receive guests. Paloma tidied up her slightly disheveled hair. He did not immediately speak, because he saw the father-in-law was busy in front of the laptop. While waiting for Rogelio to finish his job, the young lady put together the words he was going to convey to the middle-aged man.

A few moments passed, there was no conversation between them. Paloma became a little agitated. But he has to shake that feeling. “Is Dad busy?” ask carefully.

“I'm just checking some reports and emails. What's wrong?” Rogelio asked back.

“I want to talk about problems ...” Paloma had not yet finished his words, Rogelio had already spoken. In fact, the man did not intend to interrupt the words of the daughter-in-law.

“Tuan Castaneda sent an email,” Rogelio said.

“Did Dad contact him?” ask Paloma. He got a chance to say what he was going to say.

“Numbered, Son. I haven't had a chance to contact Mr. Castaneda. After all, we have to take into account the time difference. I was afraid to disturb him,” Rogelio replied explaining.

Paloma was able to breathe a little sigh of relief after hearing the father-in-law's reply. However, he still has to discuss the problem that is currently becoming a problem in the heart. Paloma ventured to reveal it. “Dad, don't discuss anything about my divorce with Rafael to Mr. Sebastian. This is none of his business. She doesn't have to know if we're divorced or not.” Finally, those words were also spoken from Paloma's lips.

Rogelio, who was still in front of the laptop, turned his gaze to Paloma for a moment. The man with gray hair exhales slowly. “I also felt strange, because Rafael asked me to do just that. Even though you've been living in Casa del Castaneda all this time. Mr. Sebastian is also kind and protective of you, but that doesn't mean he has to go too far in your personal affairs. Is Rafael too much, or does he want to show you something?” Rogelio raised his eyebrows.

“Dad knows for himself that Rafael sometimes .. ah, that's it. The point is, I don't think anything like that needs to be discussed. Moreover, if Dad is talking about work issues.” Paloma smiled gently and tried to look reassuring in front of his father-in-law.

“Yes. You don't have to worry,” Rogelio said. He finished his activities with a computer screen. Rogelio moved from behind the desk, then stepped onto the chair where Paloma was. He sat down in one of the chairs there. Rogelio had noticed the son-in-law for a while “Are you unhappy?” tanyakanya.

“What does Father mean?” Paloma asked back.

“About Rafael's decision,” Rogelio replied. “You don't seem to like the decision he made. Are you really sure you are getting divorced?”

Paloma did not answer. He should think again to string a word that makes sense, and is acceptable as an excuse. Rogelio is an educated man who always upholds logic. Paloma can't go wrong.

“What's up? Do you really mind Rafael's decision to drop your divorce suit?” rogelio asked again half-urgently.

“I have to admit that there have been many changes in Rafael. He asked me to take him to Nilo's grave. We also had a conversation. However, I never thought that it would make him change his mind,” Paloma said again.

Rogelio rubbed his chin adorned with a little beard mixed with white. He looked back at the son-in-law with body language that looked a little strange. “Honestly, I am very happy for Rafael's decision. As a father, I am very supportive of his good intentions. Although Rafael is not my flesh and blood, he has been in the care of Rogelio Gallardo since childhood. I know his character well.”

Paloma silently listened to Rogelio's words. Anxiety is growing stronger in the chest. The hazel-eyed young lady did not know what to say. Paloma just nodded. He moved from his seat. “It's already night. I'm so tired. I'll rest first.”

Rogelio stood up. He nodded slowly. “I'll be in the room soon too. Good night, Nak.” Rogelio smiled warmly, as Paloma approached him. He kissed the forehead of a young woman who was not just a daughter-in-law. Rogelio already considers Paloma to be his daughter. Therefore, he married Paloma to Rafael. Rogelio hopes that the bond between them can be intertwined much more closely.

“Goodnight, Father.” Paloma stretched his arms from Rogelio. “Do not sleep too late,” the message is soft.

“Iya, Son. Better, you get some rest, too" Rogelio replied gently. His attention to Paloma was indeed very special.

Paloma smiled. He stepped out of Rogelio's study. Paloma walked down the corridor with erratic thoughts, until he arrived in front of the room.

“What should I do now?” thought the young lady while plopping the body onto the bed. His gaze glared at the ceiling of the room.

Paloma then got up and sat on the edge of the bed. He thought again and again. The woman's gaze was then fixed on the mobile phone, which was lying on the table near the bed. There was no other choice for Paloma, other than to tell Sebastian the truth. Paloma contacted the man who was thousands of kilometers from the country where he was currently.

“Hola. Habla Sebastian,” greet a heavy voice from across there. “How are you, babe?” The voice of the thirty-seven-year-old widower sounded very melodious in the ears. Making a sudden longing ambush and make anxiety again present in Paloma.

“My news is very good, gato,” said Paloma, which immediately made Sebastian laugh crisply.

“Gosh. I miss you so much,” Sebastian said. His voice and tone were full of seduction, which made Paloma hallucinate. Back imagined in memory, the touch of the lips of the landlord who owned thousands of hectares of olive plantations. Paloma must admit, Sebastian's kiss felt so different. Like opium that makes him drunk, but want to keep repeating until many times.

Paloma mumbled slowly. Doubt comes and prevents him from being honest. However, he does not want to give pseudo-thought to Sebastian, who actually hopes more on him. “Sebastian, I .. I want to say something to you,” he said.

“About what?” sebastian asked, which made Paloma doubt again.

Paloma was unsure of what he was going to say. He just got close to that guy. However, the feeling of love is present very quickly and unexpectedly. Just like the decision made by Rafael. Paloma certainly would not have the heart to break the flower bud in Sebastian's heart, which was offered sincerely for him. However, he also could not deny the discomfort of Rogelio, who welcomed the change in his adopted son.

“Do you have any problems?” asked Sebastian, who felt strange about Paloma's attitude. “Usually, you always talk a lot," said the man again.

Paloma was about to say something. However, it was like there was a wedge that prevented him from doing that. Paloma was silent again. He undoes his intention to tell Sebastian the truth. "Um, no. I ... I just want to know how you are," said the woman hesitated. Paloma grimaces small. Regretting his stupidity that had behaved like a coward.

"My news is very good. I miss you every time."

"You're overreacting, Sebastian." Paloma felt bad about the seduction of the handsome widower. "I'd be sad if you were being too sweet like that."

"Nothing is excessive. This is the real thing. I'd like to take you to Spain immediately."