19. Proud

Alfonso and Siena stood in silence on the castle tower. Alfonso felt as if a heavy burden was released from his heart. Why he chose to tell all his past to Siena, he could not understand either. But Siena was right, after sharing his problem, he felt much relieved.

“So that’s why you were in bad temper ever since we arrived in this city? Because of the bad memory and the pain?” Siena broke the silence.

Alfonso turned around and laid eyes on her. “For one reason, yes. Another reason was because I was upset. Of so many places in this world, why should Grandfather choose this city for leaving his asset, the place where all the problems started?”

“Maybe it was the opposite for Grandpa. Maybe all he could remember of this place was the beautiful moments when he enjoyed the holidays with you,” she spoke gently.

A frown settled on his face. “You