Don Rafael Fortalejo

Rafael Fortalejo is Leon Fortalejo's younger brother. He is a character created by PHR author Amanda, initially planned to create another branch of the Fortalejo clan but was subsequently scrapped for clashing characterization and discontinuity of plot line.

Rafael is married to Aurora and had three children with her, Aura, Ismael, and Krizelda. His two daughters both married to the Redoblado family, a family living in Paso de Blas and are friends to the de Silvas.

Rafael's characterization is not clear as he was initially described by his daughter as the exact opposite of Leon in Ang Lalake sa Larawan (The Man in the Photograph) (it is unknown how she could make the comparison as Krizelda did not meet Leon until his death). He was described to be more gentle and a listener to his children. Rafael was also said to never have controlled or manipulated his children. However, it was later revealed that he had paid Aura's once boyfriend to separate them and he was also forceful in marrying his Krizelda off to a friend's child. He was harsh in words and looked to be cruel as well with his wife, Aurora, a stark opposite to the description attached to him in the same novel.

Rafael resides in Villa Aurora in the town of Cantabria he inherited from his grandmother. Villa Aurora is supposedly only a 45 minute helicopter ride but Rafael and Leon had failed to connect for over two decades ever since Rafael married Aurora.

Rafael supposedly inherited a much smaller property but was able to further his fortune in realty and land development. Rafael, much like his brother, named most of his business ventures along with his villa after his wife.

In Kapirasong Papel, it was revealed that Rafael married a pregnant Aurora with Leon's child. The child was Aura. Aurora despite really in love with Leon did fall in love with Rafael.