Solana's POVAlton looked at Hunter intently then after a while he let out a deep breath and flashed an awkward smile."I never expected him to say that," he said with disbelief still written on his face."He is proud of you Alton," Hunter repeated with a genuine smile on his face.When I turned my head on Alton once again I saw happiness in his eyes though he tries to suppress his smile his eyes tell everything."T-Thank you," he said unsure if those are the right words to say."It's nothing," Hunter simply replied then turned his head on me then back to Alton."Are we interrupting something?" he asked after a while."No, it's fine. You can join us if you want?" Olivia offered smiling at us sweetly but I can still see her bitchy attitude.I can tell those smiles meant something.Hunter who is clueless about what is going on between me and Olivia looked at me with all smiles asking for my opinion he looks happy at the idea of having lunch with Olivia and Alton so I have no choice but
Solana's POVWe are still sharing the same table eating our lunch and everything felt heavy or is it just me because Hunter and Olivia seem fine and the only problem is me and Alton and the way he looks at me?I looked away instead of looking at Alton. I did my best to ignore him but my eyes always betrayed me. I can't help but take a glance at his side and he always caught me looking.When I can no longer take it I gather my courage to excuse myself."Excuse me I will just use the powder room," I said. Hunter nods his head while Olivia doesn't care and continued telling Hunter something related to business.I leave the table and headed towards the hallway heading to the powder room.It took me a few minutes to find it and when I saw it I immediately stepped inside and stared at the mirror.I slapped myself a few times trying to forget how Alton looked at me.I retouched my make-up and put some powder on my face because I am getting sweaty feeling all the tension.When I am satisfied
Solana's POVI looked at him intently then after a while I let out a deep breath."I don't think it is part of your business Alton," I said and walked away but he didn't allow me to leave.Alton grabbed my wrist and made me face him.He looked at me directly in the eyes. I saw irritation on his face."Don't meet Hunter again," he said and upon hearing those words my forehead creased."Who are you to decide for me?" I asked a bit annoyed that he is getting on my way again.I thought we have talked about this. That he will stop meddling with my private life...and he will stop pursuing me just to get what he wants."I don't want to see you with another man," he said and upon hearing those words I can't help but laugh."Stop acting like you are fucking in love with me when all you want is thrill and excitement," I said while looking at him straight in the eyes."We already talk about this Alton. Stop using me for fun, I have too much going on with my life right now, so please if you have
Solana's POVOlivia surely knows when to show up and I have no idea if I should be thankful for that or not."I thought you will make a phone call?" she asked completely confused while looking at Alton then shifted her eyes to me.Alton let out a deep breath and then looked at Olivia."What are you doing here?" he asked and I can sense irritation in his tone."Retouch?" Olivia responded completely confused."How about you? What are you doing here?" she asked."That is none of your business, Olivia," Alton firmly responded then looked at me again. I forcefully removed his hold and took a step away but I halted when Olivia speak."What do you think will happen if I revealed this to the public? The name that you built for half of your life will be tainted Solana and your Mom whom you wanted to please so bad will loathe you or worse disown you," Olivia uttered and I know those would be possible once she created a story out of this issue.I let out a deep breath and then faced her. I looked
Solana's POVUpon stepping inside my car I let out a deep breath before starting my engine.When I gather all my courage I started manoeuvring my car and drive away.I headed back to the studio since I still have a shoot and I have to practice my script for my upcoming movie.When I reached the studio I saw Kris busy talking to the photographer probably regarding the photos that we took earlier.When Kris noticed me she kissed me on the cheeks and then pulled me towards the monitor where my photos are flashed."This one looks a bit off, right? Your smile looks forced," she commented so I simply nod my head unable to think of anything or to criticize my picture because my mind is flying somewhere else."This one looks good though right Solana? Your eyes look sultry here," she said and I nod my head once again.Kris looked at me intently then stood up straight and rested her hand on the side of her waist.She stared at my face intently and that made me a bit uncomfortable."Why?" I aske
Solana's POVWhen I stepped out of my room I bumped into Alton in the hallway.I don't know what I should do so I ignored him and acted like I didn't see him at all.I headed towards the kitchen and I felt him following me but I keep on ignoring him.When I stepped inside the kitchen Timothy and my Mom is already sitting on the table so I greeted them by kissing their cheeks.I sat beside Mom while Alton sat across from me."So how's your date with Hunter, Solana?" Timothy asked the moment I sat at the table."It's fine Dad. We plan to meet again," I responded then simply smiled.Timothy nods his head and he looks pleased by my answer."That's good," he said."Hunter is a good man and he knows a lot about business I am sure he can help you. I think Alton is busy in his newly opened business so he can no longer teach you Solana," he said so I simply nod my head and take a glance on Alton's side who is already looking at me but he immediately looked away when our eyes met.I wanted to s
Solana's POVAfter a few moments, Mom joined us for dinner and just like Timothy she asked how the lunch date with Hunter went."Hunter seems like a good man based on Timothy's story, I like him for you Solana," she said so I simply smiled and nod my head."Timothy and I have been talking about your marriage with him," she said and my forehead creased upon hearing that.I almost spit the food inside my mouth.I immediately grab the tissue then wiped the side of my lips and faced them."Are you two serious?" I asked looking at them completely confused."Yes, why Solana?" my mother asked.I looked at her in disbelief.I mastered controlling my emotions whenever I am talking to her. I trained myself in saying yes to everything she will say but this time it is different.I can't take this."Mom I am not marrying Hunter," I firmly uttered."That is ridiculous. I just met him yesterday and now you are asking me to marry him?" I asked. I can no longer hide my annoyance."Solana you are of ag
Alton's POVI stayed quiet during the whole argument and when Solana leave the table I decided to leave as well.I thought I could step out of the kitchen but my father spoke."Can help us convince your sister to marry Hunter?" he asked. I let out a deep breath and then faced him."Don't involve me in your mess Dad. Besides Solana is old enough to decide for herself so why are forcing her to marry someone she doesn't like?" I asked looking at him with annoyance."Hunter is a good man beside if Solana marries Hunter then she can learn so much in business and she can have a stable life," he reasoned. I looked at him in disbelief."I can teach Solana everything about business if that's all you care about and mind you Dad Solana has a career and she can support herself without your help," I said. My father looked at me in disbelief as if I betrayed him or something."Solana will marry Hunter, Alton. You can leave if you don't want to help," Solana's mother butted in and I felt anger surge
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