Alton's POV
I stayed in the mansion even though I can feel that my father don't want me to be there.I forced myself into a place where I no longer belong because this is the only thing that I can do for my mother. If my mother lives a miserable life then they should feel the same."You didn't tell me that Solana Reev is your step-sister," Sebastian uttered while his eyes is focus on Solana who is busy entertaining my father's guest.My eyebrows furrowed then looked at Sebastian."You know her?" I asked then shifted my gaze to Solana who is stealing glances in our direction but when I caught her she immediately looked away."Kris her manager is a friend of mine. I met her at the bar once," he responded so I simply nod my head and sip on the wine glass that I am holding."She's a total catch bro. Too bad she left early that night," he added."She's your type?" I asked then looked at Sebastian intently."Why? Do you plan on indulging yourself in forbidden romance?" he asked back followed by a chuckle but I nod my head and looked at him seriously."Yes, any problem with that Sebastian?" I asked while looking at him intently.Sebastian's eyebrows furrowed."Is this about your mother?" he asked. I swallowed hard and then gulped the wine that I am holding."She's innocent in this Alton," he said but a sarcastic smile appeared on my lips."My mother is also innocent Sebastian but they ruined her and now I can't find her Sebastian. I will go to a greater length just to have her back and if ruining my father's life will make her come back then I'll do it even if it means using Solana," I firmly uttered.Sebastian shook his head telling me that he disagrees with my plan but he chose to keep his silence.When the party ended Sebastian bid his goodbye.The whole mansion became quiet again after my father's birthday celebration.Solana volunteered on helping the maids so I did the same.I walked towards her and helped her in removing some decorations."What are you doing here?" she asked in her usual snob tone.I simply smiled at her and then took the decoration that she can't reach."Helping you," I simply responded.Solana rolled her eyes and then walked away.She approached Martha and helped her in wiping the tables."You should rest Solana we are fine here," Martha told her but Solana simply smiled."It's fine Martha. I don't have anything to do anyway," she responded then continued wiping the table.After a while, she turned her head on me."You want to help right?" she sweetly asked so I nod my head without hesitation."Put all the tables on the side," she uttered.My eyebrows furrowed upon looking at the tables but instead of complaining I forced a smile and followed her order.I started lifting the table and put it on the side.Martha tried stopping me telling me that we have men for that but I ignored her.It was almost an hour before I finished.I sat on the grass and then wipe the sweat on my forehead.I am panting so Martha handed me bottled water."I already told you we have men for that," she scolded me but I just smiled at her and then turned my head to Solana.I saw guilt in her eyes while she looked at me but after a few seconds, she looked away when she can no longer hold the intensity of my stare."I have to go," she excused herself so I immediately followed her.Before she could even climb the stair I held her wrist and made her face me."What?" she irritatedly asked which made me smile."You are mad at me again," I said."Just leave me alone Alton," she uttered pissed at me."I'm just trying to build a relationship with you. If you can't see me as a man then I'm fine with sibling relationship," I uttered."I'm not good at chasing women anyway. I just want to have some fun and pissing you off keeps me entertained but it's starting to get boring. Now, all I want is to have a good relationship with you maybe that can help me in fixing my relationship with Dad," I added.Solana looks at me intently then after a few seconds she let out a deep breath."Okay," she simply responded then removed my hold.After that, she walked away.I watched Solana as she climbed the stairs instead of following her I headed towards the kitchen to have a few drinks to help me sleep.While I am having alone time in the kitchen my father stepped inside.I turned my head on him and then offered him a drink.My father let out a deep breath and then took the glass in my hand.Dad gulped the liquor and then occupied the seat beside me."Are you okay?" he asked and this is the first time he asked me that question ever since I moved back to the mansion."Yeah. Happy birthday by the way," I uttered then flashed a simple smile."Thank you...son," he responded then smiled at me, genuinely."I know you are blaming me for your mother's disappearance but believe me son I felt disheartened when she left. I did everything I can to find her but I guess she hates me that much so she refuses to be found," he explained but those words can't sway me. In my eyes, he will always be the reason why Mom live a miserable life."Why did you choose that woman over Mom, Dad?" I asked and this is the first time that I dared to ask that question.Dad let out a deep breath and then looked at me intently."I love your Mom, Alton, God knows that but I can't forget Alicia. She is my first love. Before I married your Mom, Alicia is my girlfriend but my parents forced me to leave her since I am bound to marry your Mom for the sake of family business. Your mother is a good woman but you can't force yourself to stay in a marriage that you don't want in the first place Alton. I can't keep on fooling myself," he said. My hold on the glass tightened. I let out a deep breath to calm myself."Are you happy now?" I asked.My father looks at me intently and after a few seconds, he nods his head."I'm happy Alton," he responded."I hope you won't regret your decision Dad," I said then smiled at him before drinking the liquor.My father looked at me intently then after a while he stood up."I know you hate me son but I hope you won't do anything that will ruin this family," he uttered then tapped my shoulder."I'm tired of trying Dad. It doesn't change anything anyway. I will just focus on finding Mom," I responded.My father smiled at me believing all the lies that my mouth uttered.I won't get tired of avenging Mom, Dad. I will be your Nemesis Dad.Solana's POVAlton remained true to his words because just like what he promised he stopped pissing me off and I don't know if I should be happy or not because sometimes I miss his presence.I let out a deep breath when his face crossed my mind again."You have a problem?" Kris asked while her eyes is fixated on her iPad probably busy checking all my schedules."Nothing," I responded as I stare at my reflection.Kris lift her head and then looked at me."You sure?" she asked so through the mirror I smiled at her and then nod my head."I'm just tired," I responded."I'm sorry my dear star but you can't rest yet, you still have a fan meeting at five pm," she responded then smiled at me sweetly.I felt exhausted but I can't ditch those people who continuously supports me. I know they are waiting for this event to happen.At exactly four-thirty we started driving towards the venue of my fan meeting.Upon arriving at the place flashes of the camera blinded my vision but I managed to smile
Alton's POVI stepped out of the bathroom with a towel hanging loosely on my waist.Upon stepping out I saw Olivia holding my phone."Someone called you. The name is registered as a brat, is that your friend?" she asked.I walked towards Olivia and then snatched the phone from her hold."No," I simply responded then sat on the bed while checking my call history."What did she say?" I asked.Olivia shrugged her shoulder."Nothing, she just dropped the call," she responded. I let out a deep breath and then put my phone on the side table.I continued drying my hair and then faced Olivia."It's already late won't you go back to your room?" I asked. Olivia smiled at me and then moved closer."Can I stay here?" she sweetly asked but I shook my head and then smiled at her."You know I don't do cuddles Olivia," I said. Dismay was written on her face. She rolled her eyes at me and then get off the bed."Let's eat breakfast together tomorrow at least," she uttered before stepping out of my room
Solana's POVI was scrolling through my feed when I saw Olivia Larkin's post.I felt bitterness surge in my system when I saw her picture with Alton. Olivia's head is resting on Alton's chest while Alton is in deep sleep.I swallowed hard and then forced myself to scroll but I kept on coming back to Olivia's post. I even zoomed the picture to check if it is Alton and when I realized that it was him my chest tightened."Are you okay?" my phone slipped from my hand when I heard Kris's question.Kris picked up my phone and then take a quick look before handing it to me."What's happening?" she asked looking at me with a raised eyebrow."Nothing," I responded then took the phone from her hold.Kris looked at me with furrowed eyebrows then after a while she let out a deep breath."Okay," she responded."The shoot will start in five minutes," she informed me so I nod my head.I looked at myself in the mirror and when I felt satisfied with my look I stepped out of my dressing room and then h
Alton's POVJust like I promised I accompanied them to the shop that Olivia is talking about.After an hour of driving we arrived.I have a different plan for my weekend but here I am now sitting on the couch while waiting for the girls to pick their dresses.I let out a deep breath and then took one of the magazines above the table.I started flipping pages and I swallowed hard when I saw Solana's picture holding a liquor topless and the only thing that covers her upper body is her arm."Does it look okay?" I immediately put the magazine down when I heard her voice.I steal some glances and when I saw her wearing a green gown that perfectly hugs her body I can't help but stare.Solana is busy staring at the mirror but after a while, she saw my reflection.Solana stared at my reflection intently and I did the same but our gazes wear tear off when Olivia spoke."Babe, what do you think of this one?" Olivia asked so I turned my head at her.Olivia looks beautiful in her blue gown but the
Solana's POVDinner came and I never thought that the conversation will revolve around me."Can I have your schedule, Solana?" Timothy asked.My forehead creased when I heard that question."I'm sorry, what for?" I politely asked."So we can schedule your training without comprising your work. I don't want to steal your life from you but you have to learn how to run our retail company, right Alicia?" Timothy looked at my mother and without any hesitation, my mother smiled at Timothy and nod her head."Give it to your Dad Solana," my mother uttered and she is not asking for a favour, it was more of a command."I'll ask Kris to send me a copy," I responded which made Timothy smile."Who will train me by the way?" I asked."Your brother, Alton," he responded which made my eyes widen."Don't you have other employees to train me?" I asked.Timothy looked at me completely confused and when I turned my head on my mother she looks at me with her right eyebrows slightly raised."Why? What's wr
Alton's POVJust like what I promised to my father I started training Solana. I pick her up during her free time and it was such a huge hassle for me but I have no choice. I need to do this."I'm sorry the shoot took longer than I expected," she apologized upon stepping inside my car."Fix your schedule so you won't waste my time," I responded before starting the engine."Okay. I'm sorry," she repeated but it was no longer sincere. It is more of a sarcastic type of apology.After that none of us dared to talk until we reached the company.Upon stepping inside the employees greeted us but I didn't bother to respond, Solana, on the other hand, smiled at them and even wave back."They are not your fans," I reminded her but she just rolled her eyes."I'm just being friendly Alton, I don't want to be rude like you," she responded, mocking me.I didn't bother to defend myself, she is right anyway.When we reach my mother's office I noticed some changes. Some of the furniture is new and they
Solana's POV Morning came and upon stepping out of my room I bumped into Alton in the hallway."Good morning," I awkwardly Alton."Good morning Solana," Timothy greeted me as well when he saw me.I smiled at him and then nod my head."Good morning Dad," I greeted back."Where's Mom?" I asked when I didn't see her at the table."She left early to meet her friends," he responded so I simply nod my head and occupied the seat across from Alton."How's your training Solana?" he asked so I lift my head and look at him."Alton is a great teacher Dad. He explained everything clearly," I responded then turned my head to Alton who is already looking at me. I smiled at him but he looked away and focus his attention on his food."Alton is a great businessman Solana. He started from scratch. He built his company without my help and looked at him now, he became the most successful hotelier," Alton lift his head and then looked at his father. I saw happiness in his eyes. Timothy on the other hand
Alton's POVI patiently waited for her response. She looks torn while shifting her head on me and then to Jeremiah.After a while, she decided to speak."Why don't we have lunch together?" she suggested and I already hate that idea."That's fine with me," Jeremiah responded so I have no choice but to agree.We stepped out of the studio and even though I can't see my face I know it can't be painted."You don't have to bring your car Solana, I will give you a ride," Jeremiah offered. I looked at Solana and before she gave her answer she looked at me. I raised my eyebrows while looking her directly in the eyes."Thank you, Jeremiah but I'll bring my car," she responded and I can help but smile hearing her response.The irritation that I am feeling earlier subsided when I heard her rejecting Jeremiah's offer.Before I stepped inside my car I looked at Jeremiah."You okay?" I asked obviously to tease him.Jeremiah scoff and then glared at me."You are getting in my way bro," he responded b