The Casa Del Castaneda

Idaman Duda

Sebastian stood still, watching the activities of the plantation workers who were busy harvesting olives. As usual, Martin the foreman accompanied him faithfully. Martin did not say much, because he saw the master also just speechless.

The other is Paloma. He was receiving a guest that made him uncomfortable. Elazar came back to Granada, bringing with him news of a place to live.

“There are several places you can choose, Madam. All have their own advantages and disadvantages of course. However, as a developer who is used to seeing the prospects of a region, I suggest you choose to live in the northern part of the company. In addition to the relatively close mileage, the region has also started to get crowded at this time. You can find many shops and minimarkets there,” explained Elazar explained in detail.

“How, Dad?” paloma asked, looking at Rogelio. He seemed to be thinking about what Elazar explained earlier.

“Elazar must know much more about that area, son. After all, he was an owner of a construction company as well as a developer. I think, the observation according to his glasses will certainly be much more accurate,” said Rogelio. He returned Paloma's gaze, then nodded confidently.

“Alright, if you've agreed. Then, when can I see the location?” ask Paloma.

“I've made an appointment with the person who will sell the house. He can only be found tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. It's up to you, madam. I'm willing to drop you off whenever you want,” Elazar replied with certainty. The look in the eyes and the smile of the man with the face and appearance of Rafael, again made Paloma feel uncomfortable.

“I'll leave tomorrow with a morning flight. Paloma will definitely be tired if you have to travel far at one time,” said Rogelio. He turned his attention back to the princess. “Go the day after, son. You can decide and make your own decisions.” Rogelio touched the back of Luz Maria's mother's hand, then smiled again.

“Dad,” says Paloma lirih. At that moment, he felt an incredible newness. Paloma regretted his quarrel yesterday with his father. The twenty-eight-year-old woman nodded slowly. “I won't let you down. I will try my best,” he said.

That night, Paloma helped Rogelio pack up. Rogelio plays with Luz Maria. The middle-aged man wanted to take advantage of the remaining time of a few hours, until he had to leave tomorrow morning.

At about nine in the evening, Paloma had just finished his work. After saying goodbye to the father who was about to rest faster, he took Luz Maria to the room. Paloma put the boy to sleep, who was tired of playing with his grandfather.

Moments later, Luz Maria finally fell asleep. Paloma moved into the bed box. As usual, he looked at the innocent face of the child every night, when the princess was already sound asleep.

“Strigger me, Luz Maria. I want to be the best mom for you. Give you an example of what a woman should be in life, even without arms and shoulders to lean on. Give me more spirit, dear.” Paloma wiped away the tears dripping down the corner of her lips.

The wealth of Rogelio, in fact, does not make Paloma feel they have that luxury. He prefers to live off the money made by Rafael. As of right now, Paloma wants to start his own business, because he is aware that he has a big responsibility towards Luz Maria.

Paloma's daydream ends, when the sound of a cell phone ringing. On the screen, Sebastian's name is listed as a caller. Although somewhat lazy, Paloma still answered the phone call. “Hola. Habla Paloma,” greet the beautiful widow slowly. He sat on the edge of the bed.

“Are you asleep?” ask Sebastian. The heavy and deep voice greatly shook the feeling of Paloma, so that the mother of Luz Maria closed her eyes.

Back present in the memory of Paloma, the last kiss he did with the wealthy widower landowner of thousands of hectares. Too soon it feels if he has to be tempted by another man, when he just bears the status of a widow.

“My father will be back in Mexico tomorrow morning. I will take him to the airport,” said Paloma accompanied by a slow breath.

“Colah. Why should I always involve him in every affair?” paloma protests. He then laughed softly. “It's up to him if he wants to take my dad. However, we have rented a car with the driver,”, explained the mother of one child.

“Oh, alright,” reply Sebastian. “So, what are you doing now?”

“What do you think?” Paloma asked back, as if he was inviting Sebastian to play around.

“Don't tell me you're thinking about me. If that's true, then it means we're doing the same thing,” seductress Sebastian.

Paloma laughed crisply. He seemed to have forgotten his regret yesterday. That night, he had a light conversation with Sebastian, until his cellphone battery was only a few percent left. Before the phone actually died, Paloma first say goodbye to the owner of the honey brown eyes.

The next morning, Paloma and Rogelio were already preparing to leave. He also invited Luz Maria. Only Kalida lives alone at home. However, when Rogelio and Paloma just came out of the house, both were surprised by the existence of a white SUV that is none other than Sebastian.

“Good morning, Mr. Gallardo,” greet the rich handsome widower. Sebastian looks neat, with a long-sleeved T-Shirt in black. She also brushed her slightly shaggy hair. The landlord of thousands of acres, showed off his charming smile to Paloma and Rogelio.

“What are you doing here?” ask Rogelio ketus.

“I deliberately leave early in the morning from Porcuna, in order to take you to the airport. I hope, this time you do not refuse.” Sebastian opens the car door for Rogelio.

“Gosh!” Rogelio clucked slowly. “We have rented a car with a driver who will come soon,” said the middle-aged man refused the subtle kindness of Sebastian.

However, the forty-year-old widower was again just smiling calmly. “It just so happens that the driver and the car you rented have come a while ago. But I told him to come back. You do not need to worry, because I have also paid the compensation fee for booking cancellations,” Sebastian explained with a warm look and smile.

Rogelio looks to respond to the words of a handsome man with a long-sleeved T-Shirt earlier. However, Paloma quickly scoops the suitcase near where Sebastian is standing. “Then you put my father's belongings in the trunk,” make it easy with a smile.

“Sure, Beautiful Mistress,” Reply Sebastian. He half bent down, while putting his right hand on the stomach. Afterwards, Sebastian opens the door for Paloma.

Instantly, the short-haired beautiful woman was wide-eyed. The reason, Sebastian has also installed a special chair for toddlers. “You?” Paloma turned to the owner of the vehicle before entering. Meanwhile, Sebastian just smiled as he winked, hinting that he did not want to waste any more time.

“Come, Dad. Do not let you arrive late at the airport,” said Paloma accompanied by a smile.

Inevitably, Rogelio obeyed his daughter. With a sour face, he sat in the middle seat with Paloma and Luz Maria. The toddler was facing them. Once all was ready in the vehicle, Sebastian immediately drove his luxury car to Federico Garcia Lorca Granada-Jaen International Airport.