Solana's POVI stared intently at Alton's face, my gaze locking with his. A chill ran through my hands, making them grow cold. In his eyes, I could see anticipation, waiting for my answer."What are you doing there?" Allison's voice broke the tension. I immediately pushed Alton away and turned to face Allison."I'm sorry, I have an emergency," I hastily explained, stepping into my car and driving away without a proper goodbye.As I drove towards Kris' unit, my anger boiled inside me. Arriving at her condominium building, I walked towards her door and stepped inside, my blood still simmering with frustration.In the living room, Kris was engrossed in her favourite TV show. I sat beside her and snatched the beer from her grasp."Hey! That's mine," she complained, but I downed it in one gulp, glaring at the television."Are you okay?" Kris asked, concern lacing her voice.I turned to her, taking deep breaths, and looked directly into her eyes."Alton was there," I said.Confusion creased
Solana's POVI spent my day buried in work, but Solana's face kept crossing my mind. The way she looked at me that night... I saw anger and jealousy. I recognized that look because I used to glare that way at men who tried to get near her."Sir, here's the financial report you asked for," my secretary pulled me out of my thoughts about Solana.I looked at him and nodded, then took the folder from his hand."Thank you," I said.Glancing at my wristwatch, I realized it was already nine in the evening."You can go," I told him."What about you, Sir?" he asked, concern evident on his face, perhaps because I was working late again."I'll leave once I'm done reviewing this," I assured him, raising the folder he had handed me."Thank you, Sir," he said before stepping out of my office.Once he was gone, I began reviewing the financial report and funds from last month. It took me an hour to finish studying the data. When I was done, I stretched for a few minutes before stepping out of my o
Solana's POVI couldn't fathom what had come over him. Why did he suddenly behave that way? It was probably the influence of the liquor. I left him in the living room and made my way to my bedroom to grab a pillow and blanket.Upon my return, Alton was already fast asleep, lost in deep slumber. I gazed at his face for a moment. Dark circles adorned his eyes, and despite his rest, he appeared weary. It tugged at my heart as I observed him."I'm sorry," he whispered after a while, a tear escaping his eye, furrowing my brow."I'm sorry," he continued to repeat, tears streaming down his face.I knelt on the chilly floor, wiping away the tears cascading down his cheeks. "I'm sorry," he whispered again and again, his sobs echoing through his sleep.My chest tightened as I listened to him cry in his sleep. "It's fine," I reassured him, gently caressing his face. "I'm here," I assured, and after a while, I felt his hand seeking mine.He held my hand that cradled his face. "I'm sorry,"
Alton's POVWhile sitting in my swivel chair and I can't suppress my smile while thinking about Solana.I can still imagine her annoyed face while looking at me.After a while, I heard a knock on my door and after a while, my secretary peeked in.I cleared my throat and tried to act serious."What is it?" I seriously asked while looking at my secretary."Ms Allison is here to see you, Sir," he said and my forehead creased while looking at him.I don't remember having an appointment with Allison but before I could even say anything she stepped inside.She smiled at me and then walked towards my table.She is about to kiss me on the cheeks when I turned on the other side avoiding her kiss."What are you doing here?" I asked.Allison sat on the chair in front of my table."Dad wants to have dinner with you," she said and my forehead creased when I heard that."Why?" I asked completely confused."Tonight is his birthday so he is hoping that maybe you can spare some time to join him in cel
Solana's POVI walked towards the unit and when I got in I saw Kris in the living room watching an interview with one of the artists that she handles."Hi," I greeted them and sat beside her."Hi," she responded her eyes still fixated on the TV."How's the party?" she asked then looked at me."Tiring," I said then leaned my head on her shoulder.Kris wrapped her arms around my shoulder and then softly caress it."Dis you see Alton there?" she asked.I slowly nod my head and then closed my eyes wanting so badly to rest."Did something happen?" she asked."Like he always does, he annoyed me again," I said while my eyes are still closed."So is it true that Allison and him have a relationship?" she asked.I open my eyes and lift my head and turned my head on Kris."Dad called him son-in-law, Kris, in front of me," I said and it sounded like I am complaining but I didn't mean it to sound that way."And I can tell that you didn't like it," she said.Here she goes on teasing me again."Stop
Alton's POVSolana stared at me intently, her gaze piercing into mine. After a moment, she let out a deep breath and pushed me away."I will think about it," she said, then walked off. But I chose to walk beside her."What are you doing?" she asked, irritation evident in her voice."Walking," I sarcastically replied, which made her roll her eyes.We reached the coffee shop, and Solana ordered three coffees. I knew I wasn't included, so I ordered my own. We headed back to the hospital.Solana handed the coffees to Allison and Beatrice."Thank you, Solana," Beatrice said, smiling warmly at her.Solana smiled back and nodded, then turned her attention to her father, who was now sleeping."Solana," Beatrice called, and Solana looked at her, awaiting her next words."Your dad only has a few months left," Beatrice confessed, and I saw sadness cross Solana's face upon hearing this news."I'm thinking maybe you can stay at our house so you can spend more time with your dad," Beatrice suggeste
Solana's POVAs I entered the unit, I found Kris lying on the couch, a bowl of popcorn resting on her belly.I walked over and lifted her feet, taking the space below."You're back," she said, sitting up and studying me with an intense gaze."What's wrong?" she asked, concern evident in her face.I looked at her, took a deep breath, and spoke."Dad..." I trailed off."He's dying," I added.Kris's expression turned to worry and sadness.After a moment, she placed the popcorn on the table and pulled me into a tight hug.I sobbed into her shoulder, and Kris gently stroked my back, soothing me.We stayed in that position until I calmed down. Eventually, I broke the hug and looked at Kris.Her eyes were filled with sadness. Tears welled up in the corners.Kris cupped my face and used her thumb to brush away my tears."I'm here," she reminded me, which made me smile and nod."I know," I said."I'll move out tomorrow morning to be with Dad. I want to spend more time with him," I shared my pl
Solana's POVAfter dinner, I expected Alton to leave, but to my surprise, Dad invited him to watch a movie with us. Reluctantly, I settled on the couch, positioning myself between Allison and Dad. Beatrice took a seat on Dad's other side, leaving Alton no choice but to sit next to Allison.I could feel his eyes stealing glances at me, so I made an effort not to look in his direction. "I'll get some popcorn," Allison volunteered, standing up and creating a gap between Alton and me. Seizing the opportunity, Alton inched closer to me. I scooted towards Dad, to avoid being near him."What's wrong?" Dad asked, looking at me with confusion. I shook my head, mustering a smile. "Nothing, Dad," I replied, turning my attention to the TV. But as time passed, Alton's skin brushed against mine, prompting me to turn my head and give him a death glare."Move away," I whispered, but he merely smiled at me and redirected his gaze to the TV. Minutes later, Allison returned with the popcorn, but in