Solana's POVI awkwardly sit across them as I watched them flipping pages of a magazine."By the way Solana since Gala is tomorrow do you plan on taking Jeremiah as your date?" she asked looking at me with a sweet smile plastered on her lips."I plan to go alone," I responded. Olivia nod her head and then smiled."That's fine," she said."I am sure you are going with Alton, Olivia," my mother butted in.Olivia turned her head to my mother and then flashed a sweet smile."Yes Aunt Alicia," she softly responded."You and Alton make a great pair, when do you plan to get married? You are already at the right age to settle down. " my mother curiously asked."We are still discussing that matter Aunt Alicia. Alton and I are both busy with our careers but I can feel that he wants to settle down," Olivia confidently responded. I don't want to feel this but I am in pain while hearing those words come out of her mouth."I wish my daughter is like you. You have a perfectly planned life while Sola
Solana's POVThree hours before the Gala starts I headed towards a hotel near the venue to lessen our hassle.When I arrived at my hotel room I saw Kris and my glam team preparing everything that I will need."Hi," I greeted them then handed them the coffee that I bought on my way.I sat on the couch and then started fidgeting with my phone while they are still busy preparing my things.After a while, the make-up artist started prepping my skin.I want to go in a fresh look style of make-up rather than wearing a heavy one and I am glad that Kris' agreed on that."Have you heard Solana?" Kris asked so I looked at her completely intrigued."What is it?" I asked."Olivia plans to audition as a female lead for Director Smith's new movie," she said. I looked at her completely confused."But Director Smith contacted me and asked me if I want to be the female lead of her movie. I agreed on her offer Kris but why is the role still open for an audition?" I asked a bit mad that someone will get
Solana's POV"Solana," I woke up from deep thinking when I felt someone tapping my arm and calling my name. When I turned my head I saw Kris looking at me with her eyes filled with confusion and worry."Are you okay?" she asked so I nod my head and then smile to assure her that I am okay.Kris looks like she didn't believe me at all so she guided me towards my seat."Just call me if you need anything, I will be standing on that side," she said then pointed at the right part of the hall.After sitting on my seat Kris left so I turned my head to my side and I instantly regret it because Alton is sitting beside me.He is staring at me intently, and it seems like he has no plan of looking away.
Solana's POV During the whole event, my eyes are fixated on the front but I can still see in my peripheral vision that Alton is stealing glances at my side.I can no longer stand that situation so I stood up and headed outside, away from the media and away from other celebrities.I took the exit and it lead to me a dark but quiet garden.I sat on the wooden bench then remove my heels and started massaging my feet.After a while, I heard footsteps. I felt my heart beating loudly against my chest and when I turned around I saw Alton standing a few meters away from me smoking a cigarette."What?" he asked when I looked at him intently."Nothing," I replied then completely ignored him.
Solana's POVI thought Alton will silent smoke on the corner but after a while I felt him seating beside me.I looked at him with a creased forehead a bit annoyed and confused at the same time about what he planned to do."My knees feel numb standing there," he reasoned but I didn't bother to respond.It was followed by a long silence but after a while, he broke it again."Jeremiah is courting you?" he asked. I turned my head at him with my eyebrows furrowed annoyed that he kept on bugging me with his useless questions."Why do you care?" I asked in an irritated tone.A smile appeared on his lips as if he is entertained by what he is seeing."I am just asking Solana," he defended. I rolled my eyes at him and then focus in front."Jeremiah is a good guy but you won't make a good couple," he commented as if I am asking for his opinion."Why? Because I am a slut and your friend is too good for me?" I ask sarcastically looking at him with raised eyebrows and arms folded on my chest."You
Solana's POV I felt my hands getting cold when Olivia looked at me intently waiting for an answer."W-We..." I stuttered trying to give her an answer.Olivia raised her eyebrows anticipating my answer.I am at a loss for words so I looked at Alton asking for some help but it looks like he have no plan of helping me so I looked at Olivia once again."You look tense Solana, did something happen?" she asked."Nothing," I answered shaking my head."Okay," she simply responded but I can see the doubt in her face but she chose to stop asking questions and turned her head to Alton."Let's get back inside babe. The awarding will start," Alton looked at me before nodding his head to Olivia.Olivia cling her arms to Alton but before they leave she looked at me."You'll stay here Solana?" she asks."No, I will come with you" I said then smiled at her.Olivia nod her head before they started walking. I am behind them watching their every step.When we stepped inside the hall flashes of camera b
Alton's POVI watch Solana as she leaves the venue. I want to walk towards her and ask her what happened but I am afraid that would create more turmoil.When Solana was completely gone all cameras are fixated on Olivia's direction waiting for an explanation of what just happened."Why did Solana Reev slap you Olivia?" a female reporter asked.Olivia keeps on sobbing as if she is deeply hurt."I don't know," she responded in between her sobs while holding her cheeks."Do you have any idea why Solana Reev did that Mr Sanders?" cameras are now focused on my face so I decided to walk away not wanting to involve myself in any issues that the media will use to create money.
Alton's POVI heard Olivia calling me but I kept on walking until I reached my car."Babe wait for me!" she called as she keep on running towards me.When I reached my car I stopped walking and then faced her."Why did you leave?" she asked a bit irritated."Because I want to," I responded.Olivia rolled her eyes and then folded her arms around her chest."You won't ask me if I am okay?" she asked."You look fine to me," I simply responded then stepped inside my car.After a while Olivia occupied the shotgun seat and then looked at me in disbelief."I just got slapped by your step-sister and you won't even ask me if I am okay?" she asked looking at me intently with her voice filled with irritation."I know you started it," I said which made her eyes widen."You are siding with her?" she asked in disbelief."Solana won't behave that way if you didn't provoke her," I said then stared at her face intently.I looked into her eyes."Now tell me Olivia, what did you say to Solana that trigg
Solana's POVI felt a cold breeze brush my skin as I walked on the shore.The wind brushed my hair and every time I felt its soft embrace I was at peace.It was the usual morning.Crystal blue water.Cold breeze.Fresh air.And them. My family.When I saw my daughter waving her hands at me I waved back and walked towards them a smile never left my lips."Hi Mommy," she happily uttered when I sat beside her father.I opened my arms and the moment I did that she immediately sat on my lap leaving her father."You little traitor," Alton uttered as he playfully pinched Aisha's nose.Her giggles filled our ears. I hugged her tightly and showered her with kisses."Mommy it tickles," she said while laughing so I stopped and made her face me.I stared at her face and brushed off the strands of hair that covered her face."Are you ready to go to school?" I asked.She pouted her lips which made me smile.I can see that she is not yet ready to attend school but she's already four years old so she
Alton's POVI still feel like I am living in a dream.Everything feels too good to be true.I just imagined this to happen and now that it finally came true I feel the happiest.Waking up every morning and being greeted by my wife's beautiful face always put a smile on my face.She looks angelic to look at and I will never get tired of staring at her.The sun is already shining brightly but I am still lying on our bed waiting for Solana to wake up.When I saw her slowly open her eyes my smile grew wider."Good morning," I greeted the moment her eyes met mine.She smiled back at me and stared at my face for quite some time."Good morning," she greeted back.I gently caressed her face and kissed her lips softly."What do you want for breakfast?" I asked.She paused and thought for a while before her lips rose for a smile. She must have thought of something she had been craving to eat."I want avocado toast with lots of strawberries,"I looked at her in disbelief but I guess I need to ge
Solana's POVHappiness. Contentment. Love.That's what I felt as I walked down the aisle.A smile is formed on my lips while tears are about to fall from my eyes.I can feel my heart swell in happiness. Everything looks perfect.Everyone close to our hearts is here witnessing how we will be finally joined in front of God.It was no longer forbidden. We no longer have to hide. We finally found our freedom to love each other without any limitations.It took us everything to get here.I lost my career when I allowed myself to be drawn to the fire of our forbidden love.My mother whom I tried to please my whole life disown me.I lost my friends.My fame.My money.My success.But I found myself.I found peace.I found happiness.When I lost everything and I was on my downfall I thought I was being punished but little did I know God was redirecting me. He is making me realize what I want in life.It's not other people's attention nor the blinding spotlight but peace and a life filled with
Solana's POVI watched her as she walked towards us.I can't believe she's here."Why are you here?" I asked not because I didn't want her here but because I was shocked that she managed to go to Massachusetts without telling me."I want to see you bitch," she said then pulled me into a tight hug.When Kris broke off the hug she stared at my face intently. "I'm happy for you," she said with tears forming in the corner of her eyes.I know she is. She has seen how much I suffered when I tried to hide my relationship with Alton.She held my hand and gently squeezed it before turning her head on Alton. "I'm happy for you too Alton," Alton nodded his head and smiled at Kris. I know Kris witnessed how Alton suffered when I went missing for five years.She was there to help Alton cope. She became our anchor during the worst times.She was there to help Alton find me and to make Alton feel that he wasn't alone in believing that I was still alive."It happened so suddenly and I didn't get th
Alton's POVCold breeze.Sound of waves.Beautiful sunset.And Solana.I wouldn't complain if I would spend the rest of my life here...as long as she's with me.We can build a family here.I am tired of living in the city anyway. I want peace."Let's live here?" I asked while gently caressing her hair.Solana turned her gaze at me and looked at me directly in the eyes. "Are you sure?" she asked.I smiled at her and nodded my head. "Let's raise our kids here. We'll watch them play at the beach. Creating sand castles while we are having our morning coffee and when night comes we can have a bonfire,"Her soft laughter filled my ear. "You plan everything out?" she asked.I smiled at her and gently held her hand. "It's has been my dream when I met you,"I planted a soft kiss on her lips before turning my gaze back to the ocean.After a while, Mary called us for dinner.We walked towards their house and upon seeing their table I couldn't help but be amazed at all the food they had prepared.
Solana's POVThe morning breeze brushed my skin.I haven't opened my eyes yet but I already know where I am upon smelling the fresh air.A smile grace on my lips as I listen to the sound of the waves and my smile grew wider when I felt his warm lips on mine."Good morning," he greeted me the moment I opened my eyes.I stared at his face. I'll never get tired of looking at him. "Good morning," I replied."Let's have breakfast?" I got off the bed and walked towards the glass window where I could see the beautiful sunrise and crystal clear beach."How long had you been awake?" Alton held my waist and hugged me from behind. He rested his chin on my shoulder and buried his face on my neck.I giggled when he started planting soft kisses on my weakest spot. "You smell good," he said as he sniffed my neck."I just woke up,"He's exaggerating it. I know he just said those words to make me smile and it worked."I love your natural scent,"He continued kissing my neck while I softly caressed h
Alton's POVA smile slowly crept on my lips when I heard her say those words.When I could no longer contain my happiness I pulled her into a tight hug."I am not sure yet Alton," she said worry evident in her tone.I broke off the hug and stared at her face."Let's buy a pregnancy test then," I suggested.Fear crossed her eyes so I held her hand and gently caressed it."I won't get mad whatever the result will be, we will just check it,"She let out a deep breath and then after a while nodded her head agreeing to my suggestion.While driving I held her hand. It felt cold so I caress it.I know she's scared to disappoint me. We are ready to have a baby. We are eager to have another child and we always pray for it to happen but if we are not yet meant to welcome another blessing then it's fine, we will just patiently wait for our angel to arrive.After buying the pregnancy test I drove towards the condominium building where we are currently staying.The moment we stepped inside the uni
Solana's POVDays passed and I felt the happiest. I feel free now that I am with Alton.I no longer hide what I truly felt about him."Let's have dinner later," he said before I stepped out of the car.I smiled at him and nodded my head. "Okay," I gave him a quick kiss and I thought that was enough for him but he cupped my face and claimed my lips once again, this time longer.I slapped his chest when I was out of breath. I glared at him...panting. "That's too much," I complained but his smile erased the irritation that I was feeling.He caressed my face and stared at my eyes. "I'm sorry Love I can't help it," he reasoned out then gave me a quick kiss."I'll pick you up later," he reminded me before I stepped out of his car.I waved my hands as I watched him drive away. When his car disappeared I headed inside the mall so I could help Brianna in opening the store.When I reached the store Brianna was already there and a teasing smile was already present when she saw me."What?" I ask
Alton's POVI helped Solana pack her things.It took us an hour before we finished and once done we stepped out of her room carrying her luggage.When we reached the living room I saw Beatrice and Allison waiting for us.They immediately pulled Solana into a tight hug and to give them privacy I stepped out of the house and put all the things that we had packed inside my car.After a few minutes of waiting, I saw them stepping out of the house.Beatrice smiled at me and gently held my hand the moment she got closer."Take care of her," she said so I smiled and nodded my head. "I will,""Don't you dare hurt my sister, Alton," Allison added which made me chuckle.I looked at her and held Solana's waist."I won't do that," After bidding goodbye we drove towards my unit. "Where do you want to build our house?"Solana turned her head on me and stared at my face intently. "I want to live in Massachusetts," she said.I smiled at her and nodded my head. I reached for her hand and planted a