The Casa Del Castaneda

Ready to Step

Paloma squinted his eyes. He tried to digest Rogelio's words. “What's your problem, Dad? Why are you suddenly acting like this?” tanyanya did not understand.

Rogelio. He looked confused and didn't know what to answer. Rogelio shook his head slowly, not understanding his attitude.

“This is a challenge for me? Why did you give it to him, Dad?” ask Paloma again. “You used to dump me. It wouldn't be such a big deal if you lost your daughter now. Yep. Maybe it wasn't just my grandfather who didn't want a granddaughter. However, you also don't really want ...”

“Stop, Paloma!” sergeant Rogelio in a voice not too loud. “You know this isn't about gender issues. Why do you keep bringing up my past mistakes?” rogelio Protest.

“Then what do you want from me now? I am a widow now. I have to take responsibility for taking care of and raising Luz Maria by myself. Why add to the burden of my mind?”

“I just want you to limit yourself ...”

“You just don't like Sebastian, Dad! That's reason. It is not about boundaries or issues of loyalty and a grieving atmosphere. It's just because of your hate for a man named Sebastian Cruz Castaneda!”

Rogelio was back. Inwardly, he confirmed what Paloma had said. However, Rogelio still retains one side of wisdom in him. “I'm not here to invite you to a fight, son,” said the middle-aged man with a lower intonation. “I just want to affirm about that company that ...”

“Thank you for your help, Dad,” by Paloma. “I am Paloma, daughter of Rogelio Gallardo. If indeed your blood really flows in my body, then I make sure that I can prove how capable in building this business. You won't see me in Mexico for long. Could be, I'll stay here forever.”

“Not Sebastian Cruz Castaneda,” said Rogelio slowly, but with great emphasis.

Paloma exhaled deeply before responding to his father's words. “With whom I will live my life. I don't know myself either. You, me, we are not God knowing what will happen even a second after this. I'm not gonna promise you anything, Dad. I will only prove that your daughter is capable and reliable. Even though I'm just a woman.” Paloma said confidently.

“Don't ask me to stay away from anyone. Do not force me to be close to someone I do not want,” Paloma said again. A small smile on his lips. Although it looks a little forced, but it represents that Paloma does not have a meaningful hatred towards Rogelio.

“Let me close the door, Dad. I want to rest. My body feels so tired,” said Paloma softly.

“Alright, Son. Rest.” Rogelio nodded as he touched Paloma's shoulder. He turned his body towards his room.

Paloma closed the door tightly, after the figure of the father was no longer visible in front of him. He complained quietly, before laying down his body on the bed. His position was deliberately facing towards Luz Maria's bed.

Paloma was about to fly into dreamland, when suddenly a message entered his phone. Paloma thought that it was a message from Sebastian. However, the estimate of the beautiful woman is wrong.

The message came from an unknown number. Curious, he opened it. Paloma knitted his brows, while reading the strands of words inside the message earlier.

Good night, Mrs Hernandez. Sorry to call you this late. If you will, may I call you now? This is related to the purchase of property owned by Mr. Amoroso Barbossa.

Elazar Ganimedes Blanco.

“Elazar?” paloma murmur. As he continued to think, he typed something to reply to the message.

Did my dad give you this number?

A moment later, Elazar returned to reply.

Yes, Madam. I hope you don't mind.

Paloma thought for a moment, then contacted Elazar. “Hola," he said normally, "what important things do you want to convey, so you have to contact me this late?” tanyakanya.

“It's about assets belonging to Mr. Barbossa, who will soon move ownership in your name, Madam. Me and Mr. Rogelio agreed that we would meet at Porcuna tomorrow morning,” Elazar explained.

“Besok morning?” paloma was surprised.

“Ya, Mistress. I made an appointment with Mr. Barbossa,” replied Elazar.

The next day, Paloma had prepared earlier than the appointment had been set. He left Luz Maria for the umpteenth time, with Kalida for a business to be built in Spain.

“I try to go home quickly,” say goodbye to Paloma on the nanny of the princess, along with Elazar's car that stopped on the front page of his rental house.

The man with a physique similar to the late Rafael, got out of the car gallantly. He then approached Paloma. Not to forget, Elazar kissed the back of the beautiful woman's hand. “Can we leave now?” his tan..

“Wait for my father in a moment,” Paloma replied without a smile.

A moment later, Rogelio appeared from inside the house in neat clothes.

“Let's go now,” take Rogelio. “Do not waste more time. I can't wait to buy that used factory,” his joke that was met with a crisp laugh by Elazar.

About two hours on their journey, until finally arrived at the residence of Amoroso Barbossa. After that, they headed to the location of the intended factory together.

“This sprawling building was once a textile factory. I can no longer afford to spend money, even just to pay for electricity and other operational costs,” complained Amoroso.

“What condition of the machines is still good?” ask Paloma.

“Oh, sure. Everything is still as new. Are you planning to open a textile business as well?” Amoroso asked.

“No, Sir. My father and I agreed to set up a cosmetics company here. My goal was to ask, if your machines are still in good condition, I plan to auction them off as additional capital,” Paloma explained.

Sontak Rogelio looked with astonished look at his biological daughter. Paloma never received higher education, but the intelligence and soul of his business has been perfectly honed without the need to be taught.

“That's a good idea, Mrs Hernandez,” flattering Elazar who from the beginning paid more attention to the beautiful widow.

“Thank you." Paloma returned the compliment with a smile as necessary. At first glance, he saw the figure of Rafael there. However, he quickly erased the shadow. Especially, because the phone is ringing.

There's an incoming call from Sebastian on the screen. Paloma's chest was beating slowly. Remembering the last friendly kiss was done with the landlord.

“Are you busy, Paloma?” ask Sebastian.

“I'm at Mr. Barbossa's factory location. What's up, Sebastian?” Paloma's tail glanced at the father who was looking at him sharply, shortly after he mentioned Sebastian's name.

“Ah, you've been in Porcuna apparently,” says Sebastian sumringah. “Can we meet?” ask again with great hope.

“Bby, but I can't see you for too long. There are many things to be done today,” Paloma replied, still in a soft tone.

“It's okay. A moment is enough for me ..”

“Is that phone call more important than this business affair, Paloma?” rogelio. He deliberately interrupted Paloma and Sebastian's warm conversation.

“Gosh." Paloma complained quietly. “Let's call again,” close before ending the call.

“I'm sorry," said Paloma. "Let's continue. Where was it, Mr Barbossa?” Paloma turned his attention completely to the heavily bearded old man.

Meanwhile, Elazar was still staring in admiration at Paloma. He paid attention to the details, body language and words that came out of the lips of the beautiful woman.

Meanwhile, Rogelio also noticed Elazar's expression. It was clear that the man was paying more attention to his daughter. It sparked a brilliant idea in Rogelio's mind. He then smiled meaningfully.