The Casa Del Castaneda

The Hasta La Vista

Paloma ran across the corridor, then stopped right in front of the room he used to occupy while living in the Rogelio Residence. His feelings were so confused and confused. Angry, sad, and disappointed, mixed into one.

“Nilo ... Get me, son. I don't want to be in this world anymore. I was tired, Nilo,” raced Paloma while facing and sticking his forehead on the door leaf.

Paloma wanted to cry and scream as loud as possible, to vent all the unrest in his chest. But he can't do that. Paloma just sobbed slowly.

“Paloma." There was a greeting from a voice that Paloma was very familiar with. "Are you okay?” The gentle touch on the young lady's arm, made her stop crying and immediately turn her head.

“Rafael ...” Paloma's eyes looked sad. Tears did not stop flowing, soaking his cheeks. “Did you also know about this reality?” ask Paloma lirih.

“Not at all, Paloma. I'm just as surprised as you are,” said Rafael. “I did not expect at all if ... dad and you are ...” Rafael's tone sounded doubtful. In the end, he even chose not to continue the sentence that had paused.

“Why was my birth a mistake, Rafael? Ever since I came into this world, I've been unwanted. The misfortune continued until this second.” Paloma shook his head slowly, while rubbing the reddened tip of his nose.

“Don't say like that,” reprimand Rafael. Without excuse, the man grabbed Paloma's body. Hugged him tightly as if he did not want to be let go.

Surprisingly, Paloma did not refuse. The woman even returned Rafael's embrace, while buried his face in the chest of the handsome man's field. The slow whisper that had been heard, this time began to disappear. Paloma cried so much that he was satisfied in the warm embrace of the husband he would soon divorce.

The front of Rafael's light blue shirt, wet from Paloma's tears. But he did not want to prevent. Rafael let the woman cry in his arms until she was completely calm.

“I think you better stay at daddy's house for a while, while straightening this out. Talk to him well. I hope you're still willing to do that,” advises Rafael despite a bit of hesitation.

But Paloma did not respond. She still cries.

“So, I will leave for Spain alone. Do you want me to meet and talk to Sebastian?” bargain Rafael. "If you want, I'm willing to give her a message or whatever it is."

“No! Don't!” Paloma immediately broke down the embrace, then rubbed the wet cheeks with tears. “Sebastian doesn't like you. He will definitely not be willing to see, let alone talk to you,” refused.

“Good. In that case, I will settle the matter with Tatiana alone. You're okay, aren't you, Paloma? Don't be stupid while I'm away, yeah." Rafael smiled as he held onto Paloma's arms. “Never mind to catch up with Nilo. She must be sad to see her mother slump like this.

The only one who deserves to catch up with Nilo is me, because I never had the chance to meet and get to know him.”

Paloma was looking down, looking up and looking into Rafael's gray eyes. “Nilo is a good and sweet boy. Had he been alive, he would have been so happy to meet you,”.

“I don't know if Nilo is willing to forgive me or not,” said Rafael, looking down and laughing bitterly.

“What are you talking about, Rafael? From the beginning, Nilo always aspired to get to know you more closely. I'm sure, he will be happy when he finds out that you can accept his presence,” said Paloma, who had calmed down a little.

“Is that?” Rafael's eyes looked sparkling. “Paloma.” The handsome man grabbed his wife's hands, then held them tightly. “If I die someday, I want to be buried next to Nilo's grave,”.

“Ah! What are you talking about? Nevermind!" Paloma withdrew his hand, then opened the room door. “Be careful while in Spain,” order the woman while maskud closes the door.

“Are you starting to worry about me, Paloma?” Raphael held the door, so that it would not be closed. He looked meaningfully at the beautiful woman before him.

“In your dreams!” sahut Paloma ketus, while pushing the door firmly until closed perfectly.

Meanwhile, Rafael responded with a crisp laugh. However, the laughter stopped as he turned around and found Rogelio already standing behind him.

“How are things, Nak?” ask Rogelio slowly.

“I ...”

“Don't think too much, Dad. Everything will be fine,” cut Rafael, before Rogelio can continue his words. “Again, it's all over. There's nothing we can do to change everything. Neither did my evil deeds to Paloma.” Raphael exhaled a long breath slowly.

At any time, the regrets in Rafael's heart can never be lost and erased. Although, he did a good deed to Paloma for three months.

“You and me. We've both hurt Paloma in different ways, Dad. You beat me for the mistake I made. Then, who would dare to beat you up?” Rafael's question sounded heavy and deep. Stare at Rogelio who was just silent fixated.

“I go first, Father.” Raphael went from where he stood. He passed Rogelio who was still silent, then patted the middle-aged man's shoulder gently. Rafael did not want to waste time buying tickets, then rushed to fly to Spain. The sooner Tatiana's business is done, the better.

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After ten hours of air travel, Rafael finally arrived at the Seville airport. He headed straight for Tatiana's residence, which had not changed since the last time he left. Undeniably, there are many memories that he carved in the luxurious house. However, all of that was not at all comparable to his regret towards Paloma.

“Is your Madam home?” rafael asked after he got down the taxi. The man stood in front of the luxurious gate, which was to be the separation between the residence and the land belonging to the Vidal family with other buildings in the vicinity.

“Mr Hernandez,” greet one of the house guards. He was about to open the gate of the house, but was first prevented by another colleague.

“The lady said that Mr. Rafael Hernandez is forbidden to enter the Vidal residence forever,”. But Raphael could hear it quite clearly.

“It's okay. Tell Tatiana that I've hired a lawyer named Jose Alvaro Cardenas. I give her full power to represent me in court later. Through Jose, I have also given bail to the court of one million Euros, as proof that I will not run away from responsibility,” explained Rafael.

“Where did you know Mr Cardenas?” the loud voice of a woman. The sound came from a hardener, which was attached next to a CCTV camera near the gate.

“Hai, Tatiana.” Rafael waved at the CCTV camera with a smile. “I can't stay long in Spain. There's someone I need to look after in Mexico. I hope you can work well with Jose Alvaro.”

“Enjoy your freedom for a while, Goddamn it! After this, you'll rot in jail!” There was Tatiana's laughter full of ridicule.

However, Rafael was not affected by Tatian's attitude at all. He still showed a calm attitude.

“We'll see if Jose is able to reverse the situation or not. It is not impossible that you will be thrown into prison, due to illegal businesses that you secretly run all this time. Remember, Tatiana. I know who you really are." This time, it was Rafael's turn to laugh out loud. He bared his white, neat teeth at the woman he had lived with for the past few years.

“Hasta la vista ( See you), Tatiana.” Rafael waved once more, before turning around to leave the Vidal Family home.

“Badness!” In her study, Tatiana swore harshly. He also slammed the microphone along with a small CCTV-connected camera at the main gate. “Rupanya, I can not underestimate you,” furious Tatiana annoyed.

Tatian straightened his body. He walked back and forth behind the desk. Tatiana then stopped and grabbed the phone lying not far from where she was standing. Quickly, the woman pressed Sebastian's contact button.

It didn't take long until Sebastian got his call. “Hola. Habla Sebastian," said a heavy voice across the street.

“Sebastian. As a friend, I need your help!” pinta Tatiana without further ado.

“What's up?” reply Sebastian cold.

“Rafael is here. In Seville. I want you to prevent him from returning to Mexico!” tatiana replied firmly.