The Casa Del Castaneda

Rules and Punishment

“No! How many times do I have to say that I'm not crazy!” refute Paloma while shaking loudly.

“For that reason, let the doctor examine you and decide. For me, there is no difference between going to a mental hospital or serving a sentence for the wrong you have made tonight,”, Sebastian said.

“Sir me from here.” Paloma strongly opposed Sebastian's decision which was considered unfair.

“We are not discussing. So, I don't need an opinion let alone a rebuttal from you. My decision is absolute,”, Sebastian said. He walked closer to Paloma. Stand up in front of the poor woman. Sebastian looks very powerful. “You're new here. So, I'm afraid if you don't know the rules of the game yet. But I have to tell you one thing. Once your foot has climbed into Casa del Castaneda, it means that you are fully under the rule of all the rules I have made. Like it or not. Accept it or not. You have to obey.” Firm and full of authority Sebastian's tone that he addressed to Paloma.

The hazel-eyed woman was silent. He did not want to refute the master, for there would be no use. However, the look in Paloma's eyes already represented everything he wanted to reveal to the man with the slightly shaggy hair.

“Why are you looking at me like that? You want to protest again?” challenge Sebastian. “Please., That way, I can add punishment for you. All this time, no one has ever dared to fight me like you do right now. Never mind defying my words, they don't even dare to look at me with ...” Sebastian paused his words. He was transfixed to see Paloma's pair of hazel-colored irises.

The sighing of the man with the masculine face was heard hunting. Irregular like someone who is busy controlling the anger in the chest. Sebastian hasn't said anything yet. As if, something was holding him back from speaking again. A moment later, the man regained consciousness. He took a few steps back from Paloma. “You're out of my room!” his removal is full of emphasis.

Paloma, who did not understand Sebastian's change of attitude, chose not to argue much. Without taking his eyes off the figure of the ruler Casa del Castaneda who looked riled, Paloma moved backwards until his arm touched the door handle. “Excuse me,” said the woman slowly. After saying goodbye, he rushed out of Sebastian's study.

Without Paloma guessing, Martin had been waiting for him not far from the workspace earlier. The man exhaled a sigh of relief, when he saw Paloma had already come out of the master's room. Immediately, he approached the brunette. “How? What did Mr Sebastian tell you?” tanyanya looks impatient.

“Martin? You here?” Instead of answering Martin's question, Paloma asked back.

“I've been waiting for you since. I don't think you know Casa de Castaneda well. I just don't want you to get lost,” Martin while rubbing his nape. “Look. There are many doors as well as long corridors that connect to the various different rooms here. If you are not careful, then you will definitely feel dizzy .. um. It takes time to memorize this building plan.” Martin smiled calmly. The reasons that sound so far-fetched, but quite reasonable and acceptable to Paloma

“Yes, that too if Mr. Sebastian does not send me to a mental hospital,” Paloma said lightly. He shrugged his shoulders, then passed ahead of Martin who had a surprised expression.

Martin was stunned. He tried to digest Paloma's words. Martin only realized, when Paloma was already a few steps away from him. He rushed after the young lady. Spoken Paloma and walked beside him. “What do you mean by ‘send to mental hospital’?” ask the man not to understand.

“Yes. As you heard. After Rafael says that I am suffering from a mental disorder, Mr. Sebastian will bring in a doctor to check on me.” Paloma smiled crazily.

“You are healthy and normal. That means you don't have to worry about it,” Martin said.

Paloma stopped his steps. He turned to the handsome man with a neat hairdo to the side. “Maybe you're the only one who thinks so for now. I don't know with the others.” Paloma turned his gaze to the floor with black colored tiles.

“Mr Sebastian has already prepared the punishment for me. I have to live it if ...” Paloma was silent for a moment. He turned back to Martin. “Is he indeed a cruel and cruel man?” ask Paloma. Nilo's mother's feelings began to rage. Everything mixed into one. Caused a sudden agitation that burst out strongly.

“Mr Sebastian is a very strict man. He was always consistent with his words. You should know that the rules here are strict. However, it makes conditions safe and controlled,” explained Martin. “If Mr. Sebastian says that he will punish you, then he will not retract his statement again.”

“I hope he expels me from here,” Paloma said as he exhaled slowly.

“Why?” Martin frowned.

“I don't like being here. This is not a suitable place for me.” Paloma complained quietly.

“Then, what about Rafael Hernandez? Don't you want to get clarity on your status?”

“You saw for yourself that he was married again. Proudly the jerk showed off his old wife in front of me.”

Martin let out a crisp laugh after hearing Paloma's words. He did not expect that the gentle and beautiful woman who was in front of him, turned out to be as brutal as before. “Tell you one thing, Paloma,” he said later. “Tatiana Vidal is a billionaire from Seville. He has several business sectors that make his name in line with the successful and famous entrepreneurs of Andalusia, maybe even in Spain. Just like Mr. Sebastian. Rafael Hernandez got a priceless treasure by marrying that woman,”.

“So, the woman is not a random person apparently,” thought Paloma while mangosteen.

“That's. He was also a colleague of Mr. Sebastian since a few years ago. Ah, it's hard to imagine if you go looking for trouble with the magnifiers.” Martin directed Paloma to continue.

Paloma stepped back down the corridor. His goal at that time was the room he occupied with Flor. “I just want to ask Rafael to accompany me to cancel the wedding at the church where we got married first. I don't think that's an excessive demand. After that, I won't bother his life again.”

“Everything will be easy, if Rafael is willing to cooperate with you. However, he actually said that you are his cousin who suffered from psychiatric disorders. From there alone, you should have been able to catch the bad faith of the man.”

Paloma fell silent after hearing Martin's words. His mind grew increasingly tangled, like a sewing thread that rolled irregularly. It takes time and patience to be able to tidy it up again. Paloma said nothing more, until he arrived near the special room of the waiter.She then turned to Martin who had accompanied him. Paloma smiled gently. “Thank you for everything you've done. I'll think about the next step. Good night, Martin. Sorry, because I've been troubling you.” Paloma smiled again, before walking through the row of rooms, until he arrived at door number 55.

Doubtful, Paloma was about to knock on the door of the room. He had no idea what sort of response Flor would have to make about the incident involving him earlier in the party hall. Paloma breathed out slowly. He grabbed the door handle, then turned it slowly. Paloma opened it not too wide. He stepped in.

Room lights haven't been turned off. However, Flor was already sound asleep. Naturally, because it was past one in the morning. Paloma headed to bed. Without changing clothes, he immediately threw himself into bed. His body feels so tired. It did not take long, Paloma immediately fell asleep. He opened his eyes when he heard Flor calling his name.