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 POV As I feel the wind kiss my skin I can't help but smile, it's so relaxing.I have no idea where Alton plans to bring me but I trust him.After a while, we stopped in front of a beach. I can hear the sound of the waves and it is better than any music."Why did we stop here?" I asked as I get off from his motorbike.Alton smoothly get off from his motorbike then faced me and help me in removing my helmet."I just thought you will like it here," he said then held my hand and pulled me towards the shore.
Solana's POVAs we walk towards the shore I felt at peace and the pain that my mother had caused me slowly washed away.After a while, we reached the shore so we stopped walking.Alton looked at me then let go of my hand and he sat on the sand so I did the same.I stared at the vast darkness and then closed my eyes as I feel a soft and cold breeze hugs my skin."Do you always go here?" I asked then looked at him.Alton turned his head in my direction and then nod his head."Mom and Dad always fight and to escape I will go here," he responded and while looking at his eyes I saw a different version of him. Playful and ruthless Alton is now gone all I see is a man who has been broken by the world."Where's your Mom?" I asked the question that I had been suppressing to ask. I know it is too personal so I won't force him to answer it."I don't know," he responded. I saw the pain in his eyes but he hide it by smiling."I'm sure she misses you," I said but he shake his head as if he disagree
Solana's POVAlton looked at me intently amused by what I just said then after a while, he nodded his head and a small smile appeared on his lips."You're welcome," he simply responded. I stared at his face for a few seconds before I directed my eyes in front.After a while, he started driving. We aren't talking but it is not awkward more of peaceful, with no conversation just pure presence.When we arrived at the mansion I saw Timothy he looks concerned at first but when he saw Alton's car he looks relieved. He immediately walked towards the car and the moment I opened the door he pulled me into a tight hug."You made me worried Solana," he whispered which made my forehead crease. I turned my head to my Mom looking for some answer but the way she looks at me I can tell that she is mad."Where have you been Solana?" she asked looking at me intently and after that, her eyes landed on Alton."And why are you together?" she asked looking at us suspiciously. Timothy loosened the hold the
Solana's POVWhen we settled in the table it was awfully quiet and I can almost hear their breathing.I took a glance at Alton's side and when he turned his head on me I immediately looked away like a teenager who was caught by her crush looking.I let out a deep breath and then started eating after a while Timothy spoke."Solana I have been thinking, since I haven't seen you with any man maybe I could introduce you to someone." I flashed an awkward smile and then politely shook my head."Dating a man is not part of my plan Dad. I want to focus on my career first and build my name," I said but it looks like he isn't accepting that reason."It is not like you will marry him or something," he said then flashed a small smile as if convincing me to take his offer.I was about to disagree for the second time when my mother spoke."Just met him, Solana, you won't lose anything anyway," she said. I looked at her and then nod my head."Yes Mom," I responded then forced a smile.After that, I u
Solana's POVAfter that exhausting breakfast, I headed towards my room to get ready for work.It took me a few hours to finish since the date that Timothy told me earlier is still stuck inside my mind.Timothy is nice to me but at times he can be controlling and it is so exhausting.When I feel satisfied with my looks I stepped out of my room and as I walked down the hallway I flinched when I heard a baritone voice speak.Upon turning my head I saw Alton leaning on his door frame while looking at me intently."You will go on that date?" he asked so I slowly nod my head unsure if I will answer his question or not."You can ditch that date if you want," he said which made me smile."And what? Receive a scolding once again? No thanks, Alton, I am tired of being nagged at," I said.Alton looked at me intently there is no hint of playfulness on his face."Why do you allow them to have control over you?" he asked. I can hear the irritation in his tone. I smiled a little then looked him dire