The Casa Del Castaneda

Miracles

“Whose you?” Sebastian turned his sturdy body, so that it faced the man who greeted him earlier. The landlord of thousands of acres focused entirely on the young man who walked over.

“Permrnalkan. My name is Jose Alvaro Cardenas. I am the attorney of Mr. Rafael Hernandez who is now in a coma,” replied Cardenas' lawyer. His tone sounded calm and friendly. A warm smile full of family was seen from the handsome face of the typical Spanish man.

“What can I do for you?” ask Sebastian. He still looks calm and so dignified.

“Mistress Paloma told me that you are one of the two people who know of Mr. Rafael's arrival to Spain,” replied the lawyer who hired Rafael earlier.

“Lantas why?” Sebastian raised his eyebrows.

“Mr Rafael was ambushed in front of the hotel where he was staying. Who knows the information that my client is staying there?” Cardenas' lawyer raises a suspicious question to Sebastian.

“How do I know?" answer Sebastian lightly. "I'm not unemployed who has a lot of time, just to find out where Rafael is staying,” Sebastian said sounded very convincing.

“Do you have any evidence about the statement just now?” ask Cardenas' lawyer again.

“Have you also obtained evidence of my suspicions?” reply Sebastian, while giving a calm smile. "Again, it's unethical to talk about it here. You are someone who understands the law. You should have understood much more than I do."

Lawyer Cardrnas laughed, then shook his head slowly. “Police are gathering in the lobby and talking to Mr. Rogelio. I hope, you are willing to join,” invite him.

“Sure,” reply Sebastian without hesitation. He grabbed Paloma's hand, then took her lover following the young lawyer's steps towards the hospital lobby. There, several men in police uniforms and Rogelio were involved in a serious conversation. They paused the conversation, when Lawyers Cardenas and Sebastian arrived.

Meanwhile, Paloma immediately took his hand off from Sebastian's grasp, when Rogelio saw the scene.

“How, Gentlemen?” greet the Lawyer Cardenas.

“I explained to the police, that Rafael came here to finish his business with Tatiana Vidal,” Rogelio replied.

“We will call Mrs Vidal as soon as possible,” chimpal one of the police.

“Then, how about Mr Sebastian?” ask Cardenas' lawyer, when some of the cops were about to pass.

“Oh, yes. About it ...” One of the highest-ranking policemen stopped his steps and turned to face Sebastian. “You are Mr. Castaneda from Porcuna. Right, right?” tanyanya.

“Yes, right,” Sebastian replied while serving as a police officer was full of authority.

“We asked permission to access phone calls in and out of your number,” the policeman said after releasing his handshake.

“Sure. Whatever the police want, I won't stand in the way. I made sure that I wasn't involved,” Sebastian said.

“Thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Castaneda. Have a nice day." The police nodded politely, then passed.

“Actually, what do you want, Mr Castaneda?” Rogelio patted Sebastian's shoulder a little hard, for the man to turn towards him.

“I just want to see the state of Paloma,” Sebastian replied briefly.

“How many times must I say that Paloma will remain the wife of Rafael, unless you expect Rafael to die,” growled Rogelio. He walked closer and closer, leaving only a few inches between the middle-aged man's face and Sebastian's.

“Please talk to you, Mr Gallardo!” Sebastian's tone is up. “Although you are Paloma's biological father, but you can not ...”

“If you don't appreciate Rafael because he almost shot me first, then what difference do you have with him now? You don't care if he's gonna die or live. Is that as cheap as human life?” paloma was disappointed. He was so excited to express all his feelings.

“Ask him when you wake up later,” Sebastian said coldly. “It wasn't me who intended to kill someone, without thinking that someone was just a weak woman. I don't think men like that deserve a woman as good as you, Paloma.”

Rogelio's face was red with words of insinuation from Sebastian. He was about to respond to that poignant sentence with something even more painful. Before that happened, however, there was an announcement from hospital speakers naming Rafael Hernandez.

Spontan Paloma runs towards Rafael's treatment room, followed by Rogelio and Sebastian.

In front of the treatment room, there were several doctors and nurses standing, as if to welcome the presence of Paloma and his father. “Family Mr Hernandez?” ask one of the doctors.

“I am his wife,” sahut Paloma forward.

Meanwhile, Sebastian immediately shows a look of objection when Paloma calls himself the wife of Rafael.

“Your husband has been weathered. This is a miracle,” said the doctor enthusiastically.

“Really?” Rogelio. He's pushing forward. Rogelio intended to break through the ranks of the medics before him, in order to get into the room.

“In turn, Sir,” prevent a nurse. “Let this madam come in first,”.

Rogelio had no power to resist. He had to nod and obey. Rogelio then took a seat on a long bench of waiting chairs, not far from Rafael's treatment room.

Meanwhile, Sebastian is still standing in his place, watching Paloma who entered Rafael's treatment room accompanied by doctors. Two nurses then closed the door of the room tightly, making Sebastian unable to see the figure of the lover.

“Damn it!" gerrutu. He decided to approach Rogelio, then sat down next to Paloma's father.

In the room full of medical devices, Paloma hesitated to approach the edge of the bed. His heart was sliced, seeing the condition of Rafael who was wrapped in bandage cloth from the tip of the head, to the arms and legs. The man deserves to be likened to a mummy. Not to mention the small hoses that were somehow useful, stuck all over Rafael's body.

Paloma ventured to half-bend, when he saw Rafael's lips move weakly as if calling out to him. “Are you looking for me, Rafael?” paloma whispers slowly.

“Ma-af,” said Rafael slowly, barely audible.

“Sorry for what?” asked the beautiful woman with a look of pity.

Rafael did not answer. He simply blinked his eyes weakly, then closed.

Paloma gasped, then turned to the doctors who also noticed Rafael's movements. “What happened? Is he unconscious again?” tanyakanya.

“Do not worry. It was a side effect of the anesthetic drug,”, the doctor explained.

“The influence of the anesthetic is still too high,” other doctors timpal. “However, all his vital signs are normal and stable. Your husband will recover soon,”.

“As we know together, your husband fell into a ravine with a depth of dozens of meters. Under normal circumstances, such a condition would not be able to make anyone survive. However, your husband managed to survive, despite quite serious injuries to his head, arms, and legs,” explained another doctor.

“This is a miracle, Madam,” said the doctor. “If you see the situation, we are sure your husband will be cured. However, it will take a long time for the recovery process. We hope, you can be patient to accompany Mr. Hernandez while going through a heavy process,” he concluded.