The Casa Del Castaneda

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Rogelio's face grew red with anger. He stared intently at Paloma. The woman was also surprised by what Luz Maria said.

“We should talk later. It's about the company you're going to buy,” Rogelio said, before leaving the park. He walked in a hurry. The middle-aged man's apparent body language, which implies a dislike for what is found today.

“Pardon the attitude of my father, Sebastian,” regret Paloma while sitting back.

“It's okay. Don't worry,” reply Sebastian kalem.

“He loved Rafael so much. My father was devastated by the loss." Paloma smiled bitterly. "Sometimes I feel that his affection for Rafael is much greater than mine. Maybe because he spent more time with Rafael than me,” Paloma said again with a sad face.

Sebastian did not respond immediately. He smiled at Luz Maria who kept him playing. “What did you mean to Mr Gallardo?” ask Sebastian to be curious. “He exiled you when you were a baby?” inquiringly.

Paloma hesitated to answer that question. However, he did not want to make the image of the father ugly in Sebastian's eyes. Paloma is aware of his bad character who always has difficulty in controlling anger.

The beautiful widow has hazel eyes, has an overflowing nature when feeling something. “I have trouble controlling myself. Not infrequently, I regret that bad nature. However, it feels difficult to be calmer, especially to the point of having to hold back emotions.” Paloma exhaled slowly full of complaints.

“It's okay. You just have to learn a little bit. Eventually, they will get used to it. That's called process. The road is sometimes very difficult, but it will make you feel satisfied if you can reach the highest point of all expectations,” said Sebastian. He patted the back of Luz Maria, who had apparently slept while hugging her.

“I can understand why you have this kind of character. You're going through a very hard life story. You have to fight alone and ...” Sebastian clasped Paloma's fingers with his left hand. “You need someone, Paloma. Someone like me,” he said accompanied by a charming smile.

“You're still trying to seduce me.” Paloma shook his head not understanding. A moment later, the brown-haired beautiful lady by the shoulder blushed in embarrassment. As hard as Paloma's heart was, she was still an ordinary woman who would melt upon receiving a sweet seduction from a man. Moreover, the man had once been someone special to him.

“I will seduce you every second,” Sebastian whispered. He laughed crisply after saying so. “So, are you seriously buying Amoroso Barbossa's company?” Sebastian switched the subject. He was afraid that Paloma would get bored if he only discussed the issue of feelings.

“Ya,” Paloma reply. “Either why, I must be bound by this country. My son Nilo's grave is here. So too was the tomb of Raphael. I want to always be close to them,” Paloma said.

“After thinking about your suggestion yesterday, I have an idea. Something that has been designed for several years. I talked to Rafael about this. However, unfortunately it has not been realized,” said the beautiful woman. Every now and then, he looked at Luz Maria who was sleeping in Sebastian's arms. “Thank you, Luz Maria slept without asking for milk first,” she thought in wonder.

“You will also definitely sleep well if I hug like this,” joked Sebastian, who immediately replied to a pinch on his arm. “Good. If I may know, what plans have you planned with Rafael?” ask the landlord.

Paloma smiled knot. He stared at the afternoon sky that overshadowed Granada City. The shadow of Rafael's handsome face was present there, as if giving him the spirit to go back to life. “Rafael has supported me so much in my career. He did not mind seeing his wife busy doing business,” Paloma said with a small smile.

“Then?” Sebastian focused his attention entirely on Paloma.

“My father once planned to launch a cosmetic product. He prepared that for me. I was going to start that business in Mexico. However, I guess Spain is not a bad place either.” Paloma looked at Sebastian. Beautiful sparkles were clearly visible from the look of her eyes.

“Kurasa, cosmetics will be a suitable business field for women as beautiful as you,” said Sebastian responded.

“You seduced me again." Paloma is slow. Something that was immediately met with a crisp laugh by Sebastian

“Ya, already. I'll go home first. When can we meet again? I want to help with licensing issues and business ins and outs in the field of cosmetics. I think you have to learn first all sides about the effort, if you do not want to lose in the future,” said Sebastian.

“I don't want to trouble you,” Paloma replied while grabbing the body of Luz Maria who was still asleep. She carried him carefully. Paloma stood up and was soon followed by Sebastian.

“I will never feel bothered by you. Quite the contrary. I'm glad I could help you." Sebastian gently stroked Paloma's cheek, then brought his face closer. Without excuse, he kissed the woman's lips.

Paloma stood glued as he continued to hug Luz Maria. He has no power to refuse. Paloma let Sebastian, to the satisfaction of playing with his lips. Something that shouldn't happen, even though no one forbids it.

“Te vere pronto (see you later), Mi Amor,” Sebastian said with a gentle gaze full of meaning.

Meanwhile, Paloma was again just glued to stare at the tall figure full of charm. He keeps watching Sebastian, until the handsome man disappears from sight. “Yes, God. What have I done?” Paloma shook his head in disbelief, having already kissed Sebastian.

After that, Paloma cleanses the body. After getting dressed, he headed to the dining room.

Rogelio was waiting there. His face still looks sour. “Have your lover come home?” ask Rogelio a little sniffly.

“Ya,” Paloma replied briefly while sitting down, then turned the plate over. "Sebastian is not my lover" he said again without regard to the sharp look of the father. Paloma even fun to choose the menu of dishes presented at the table.

“Behold, that I will never bless your relationship with Sebastian! I hope you don't defy,” Rogelio asserted.

Paloma stopped what he was doing. He looked at Rogelio. “I'm twenty-eight years old, Dad. I have the right to decide my life."

“You're my daughter, Paloma! Remember that!” jut Rogelio while standing. Rogelio even hit the table.

Paloma was stunned to see the father's unusual attitude. Rafael's death really affected the middle-aged man's psychiatric condition. “Are you going to act like this if I die, Dad? Are you going to be sad? Is your affection only for Rafael?”

Rogelio suddenly woke up. He sat back down while breathing. “No, Son. I mean ...”

"I know you love Rafael so much, maybe even more than you love me. However, I am your real daughter. As you said before," said Paloma slowly. He stared at the food on the plate.

"I just want to remind you. You're still in a mourning mood. Don't act stupid" Rogelio said.

"I know and will never ignore that. You know why I want to stay here." Paloma turned his gaze to the middle-aged man, who was sitting not far from him.

"You're sad that you lost your son-in-law and adopted son. As for me .. I grieve the loss of my daughter's husband and father." Clear thread began to drip, wetting Paloma's cheek. However, he immediately wiped it down to no use. Paloma turned his eyes away from his father. The woman was silent.

A heavy sigh slid from Rogelio's lips. Like there was a big load that squeezed the chest of the man from Mexico. Rogelio realized that he had been outrageous. However, he felt that he should still limit Paloma.

"I bought that company for you. You can start the business you want. Think of it as a starting capital. After this, work on it yourself. You can ask Elazar for help. I've entrusted you to him" Rogelio explained with a much calmer intonation.

"Why should he? I don't know that guy very well!" reject Paloma firmly.

"Because Elazar is a businessman. He is not a gardener" answered Rogelio no less firmly.

"What do you mean, Dad? Don't you know that Elazar is Tatiana Vidal's ex-husband?"

"I know. He told me. But it doesn't matter. Elazar explains why they got divorced." Rogelio stared intently at Paloma. "I didn't take care of you directly. However, I've always been watching your progress, son. I know what's good and not for you ...."

"You married me to Rafael. I started things badly ...."

"Yes, but look now!" Rogelio. "Look at the beautiful and adorable Luz Maria. Don't you see a Rafael in your daughter? Is that how quickly you want to take his place?"

"Why do you think that far, Dad?" paloma protests hard. "I also know where my limits are! You don't have to worry." Paloma's appetite instantly disappeared He did not touch the food that was already on the plate. Paloma chose to stand up, then passed leaving Rogelio speechless.

“Listen to me, Paloma!” prevent Rogelio pretty loud.

However, Paloma did not bother him. He walked quickly up the steps, then immediately entered the room. Paloma stepped slowly closer to Luz Maria's crib. He looked at the adorable face of the boy.

Paloma rubbed her daughter's puffed cheek gently. Tears trickled back down the corners of the lips, then fell onto the back of the woman's hand. “What should I do, Luz Maria?” Paloma is sobbing slowly. "Your father has a special place in my heart. She ...." Paloma did not continue his words, as there was a knock on the door. Although lazy, Paloma opened it.

Looked at Rogelio's shabby face. "I gave you a chance to stay here. Prove if you can hold your word, or go back to Mexico" he said.