The Casa Del Castaneda

Rogelio's Confession

“Are you sure, Paloma?” Rafael, who had fallen silent, finally returned to his voice.

“Yes, I am fully convinced,” Paloma said forcing a smile, then turned to leave Rafael who was stunned on the edge of the bed.

Paloma no longer wants to think hard about Sebastian. He was too upset, because the man had already thrown harsh words at him. Such was the heart of the landlord, who had accused him of sleeping with Raphael. In fact, even if it happens, then it is not something wrong. Paloma and Rafael are still legal spouses.

Paloma nodded slowly, along with his phone ringing again. Sebastian's name is on the screen as a caller. However, Paloma did not want to answer the call of the handsome widower. He still feels heartache over Sebastian's accusation.

Meanwhile, Rafael is still in Paloma's room. The man looked at his mobile phone that was ringing loudly. Rafael frowned, looking at the name of the caller. “You what else is he?” rafael asked slowly as to himself. He was astonished to find out that Tatiana had contacted him.

However, Rafael did not immediately receive the call. The handsome gray-eyed man waited for a moment, until he felt ready and decided to answer the phone from the woman he had lived with for almost six years.

“Hola. What's up, Tatiana?” greet Rafael with a lazy-sounding tone.

“Very good. That's great because you're still willing to pick up the phone from me. I thought you were going to run away,” Tatiana said in a mocking tone.

“I'm a jerk. However, I am not a coward, Tatiana. What's the matter calling me?” ask Rafael again.

“I just wanted to tell you, that you have already reported to the police,” Tatiana said.

“Report me to the police?” rafael doesn't understand.

“Yes. On fraud charges! You have deceived me, Rafael! You married me when your status was still the husband of that village woman! You even stole my treasure!” tatiana's jolt was full of emotions.

“Wait!” prevent Rafael. “First, don't call Paloma a village woman. She's my wife! She was far more honorable and valuable than any woman. Second, I never stole anything from you! You gave it all away for free to me!” deny the man.

“You are a bastard! Now you just admit that that village woman is your wife! You fucking jerk! Where have you been for years!” Tatiana.

“Please say I'm still lost. However, now that I have found my way home,” said Rafael lightly.

“Ah, I don't want to hear your bullshit! I just wanted to let you know that you have to come to Spain to fulfill the subpoena. You must also appear in the prosecution! If you were a real man, you wouldn't have run away!” tatiana said very firmly.

“You take it easy, Tatiana. I will come as soon as possible to Spain,” breaks up Rafael while ending the call, without waiting for Tatiana's answer.

Rafael weighed in for a while, while playing the phone in his grasp. A moment later, Rafael stood up and walked out of the room. He went down the stairs to the floor that. Rafael found Paloma arranging small pots of ornamental plants in the living room.

“Paloma. Looks like I'll have to take you to Dad's house unless you're willing to come with me. I can't let you stay alone in this house,” said Rafael suddenly. Making Paloma immediately turn his head while frowning in astonishment.

“Where are you going?” paloma asked as he patted his hands clean from the dirt.

“I'll go to Spain. Tatiana reported me to the police on fraud charges. I have to come to straighten out the facts, as well as clear my name,” Rafael said calmly.

“Gosh. Why would Tatiana do such a thing to you?” paloma asked in disbelief.

“Yes, let. I'll follow the game. After all, I am indeed guilty of him, for having lied about our status,” explained Rafael.

“Then, what about me if you go to Spain?” tanya Paloma hesitated.

“Suach to you. You can come with me there or stay with dad,” Rafael said.

“I don't think we should be far apart for the next three months. So I remember from the sentence of the pastor a few days ago,” said Paloma.

“I told you that you don't have to follow what the priest said, Paloma,” replied Rafael gently.

“I have to do that! I have nothing more to hold on to than my faith. Pastor is the embodiment of the beliefs I have,” Paloma asserted. His stubbornness was again clearly visible.

“Ya, already. If that is your decision. Let's pack up, then say goodbye to father,” Rafael with his attitude that still looks calm.

Next day.

Paloma was already preparing with his luggage that was not too much.

After making sure that the doors and windows were locked tightly, Rafael lifted Paloma's suitcase and put it into the trunk. He put it parallel to his suitcase.

Rafael, indeed deliberately brought his personal car that has been butut to the house Paloma, to facilitate their mobility during their stay there.

“I have guessed that Tatiana will do this to you,” Paloma said, shortly after Rafael's vehicle drove away from Carlos Sanchez's house to Rogelio's residence.

“I have also made preparations, if one day Tatiana sues me civilly,” sahut Rafael with both hands that shrewdly turn the wheel.

“Do you have a money stash?” paloma asked, glancing at her husband.

“Yes. I still have enough storage. While still Tatiana's husband, I ran a business in the field of buying and selling gems. A business built purely on my hard work. I am grateful that the business field is quite developed rapidly. That's when my father found me" Rafael said.

"I immediately gave power to one of the trustees, to continue and manage the business. I don't know, I feel that if I am going to go far away from Spain,” explained Rafael as he continued driving.

“Look, Paloma. If only to live you, I think everything I have is more than enough,” said Rafael confidently, accompanied by a wide laugh.

“Do not dream, Rafael!” reject Paloma ketus.

But not offended. Rafael laughed out loud. A moment later, Rafael stopped his laughter, as the car he was driving had already arrived in front of the mansion.

“You rest for a while. I'll book a ticket to Spain,” Rafael said, as they got out of the car and walked into Rogelio's study. Rafael already knew that at such an hour, his father must be in his study.

Rafael's guess is right. Rogelio seemed busy struggling with the files. He immediately turned his head and revealed a sumringah face, when he saw Rafael and Paloma had stood before him. “What is this event? Tumben once you come here this afternoon,” welcome Rogelio while stretching out both hands.

“I'll take Paloma to Spain, Dad. I have to solve a little work problem there,” said Rafael. He is forced to lie to Rogelio, because he does not want his adoptive father to think about his problems with Tatiana.

“Why should you take Paloma with you?” Rogelio's cheerful roar instantly turned grim.

“Do we not have to keep close together within three months to this?” sahut Raphael.

“I'll make an exception if you go to Spain,” Rogelio denies.

“Why?” ask Paloma and Rafael at the same time.

“I think you two are more familiar than ever. For me, it's a very good thing. I don't want you to ruin it by coming to Spain and making Paloma have to meet with Sebastian,” Rogelio replied.

“Dad. Paloma's coming over there to get me. Not to meet with Sebastian,” said Rafael.

“You can talk like that, Rafael. However, this old man cannot be fooled.” Rogelio raised one hand, as a gesture that he did not want to be denied.

“Again, what's wrong if I meet Sebastian, Dad? I didn't meet him alone. It doesn't matter if Rafael keeps coming with me." Paloma who had refrained from speaking, finally opened his voice.

“That's what I disagree with, Paloma. We all know what your relationship is with that guy.” Rogelio's face looks serious.

“I know where my limits are, Dad. Don'worry. Your daughter-in-law is not a cheap woman,” said Paloma sure.

“Can you not argue and according to my words, Paloma? Just this once!” Unexpectedly, Rogelio's tone grew even higher. In fact, he never behaved like that. His displeasure with Sebastian over the events of the night the other day, made him have to take decisive action.

“Already, Father. Trust me. Paloma's right. I won't leave him for a second there,” said Rafael trying to mediate.

“I don't care, Rafael! Paloma has to stay in Mexico! He can't come with you to Spain. You can go anywhere. Provided it's not to Spain!” Rogelio.

“I refuse! I will still follow Rafael wherever,” Paloma denied while lifting his chin, as if challenging Rogelio.

“Don't make my anger run out, Paloma! Until anytime, I forbid you to meet Sebastian!” jak Rogelio again.

“I don't have to keep going!” challenge the increasingly courageous Paloma.

“You should do as I say, because I am your real father, Paloma!” rogelio jolted with a thunderous voice. Echoing every corner of the room.