Alton's POVA smile graced Solana's lips as she looked at me, but she caught me staring, so she looked away and turned her head to the side."Our food is here," she announced as she watched the waiter approach our table.The waiter placed our food on the table, but confusion creased my forehead when he also placed a cake with a lit candle in front of me.I glanced at Solana, seeking an explanation for the surprise cake."Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday! Happy birthday! Happy birthday to you," Solana began singing, and everyone in the restaurant joined in, making me feel bashful.I smiled at Solana as she sang "Happy Birthday" to me."Happy birthday, Alton," she said, and tears formed in the corners of my eyes as she greeted me."Thank you," I managed to say, suppressing the tears from falling.I turned to the other customers and silently mouthed, "Thank you," to those strangers who sang me happy birthday before redirecting my attention to Solana."You didn'

Alton's POVSolana let out a deep breath and rolled her eyes at me, leaning on the couch impatiently. A smile crept onto my lips, and I had to bite my lower lip to stop myself from smiling too much.I took another sip of my coffee. I was almost done, but I only took small sips to make it last for an hour."Don't you have work at your company?" she asked, raising an eyebrow and looking at me."I do, and I am working right now," I replied.As she heard my response, confusion played in her eyes, and her forehead creased."Working?" she asked, clearly disbelieving."Alton, you're just drinking coffee... for almost an hour," she pointed out."I'm not simply drinking coffee, Solana. I'm sealing a deal," I said, pointing toward the contract she was holding."I told you I would send it to your office once I'm done reviewing the terms and conditions of your company," she explained."Why are you so impatient? Why do you want me to leave already? We had fun last night, Solana. You treated me we

Solana's POVDays flew by, and before I knew it, it was time for the photoshoot at Alton's hotel. I made my way towards the location, following the directions he had sent.The drive took about an hour, and upon arrival, the hotel receptionist handed me the keys to my room. I decided to wait for the others in my hotel room, hoping to get some rest after the tiring drive.As I stepped inside the room, my eyes widened at the sight before me. It was a luxurious presidential suite. I considered going back out and talking to the receptionist, thinking they had given me the wrong key. However, I unexpectedly ran into Alton in the hallway."Where are you going?" he asked, furrowing his eyebrows."I need to talk to the receptionist. I think they gave me the wrong key," I replied, attempting to pass by him. But he held onto my arm, stopping me in my tracks."They gave you the right keys, Solana. Our model stays in the presidential suite. We've given them the best treatment," he explained. I

Solana's POVWe settled at the breakfast table, their eyes fixed on me and Alton. I chose to ignore them, focusing solely on my food and avoiding any glance in their direction. I knew they would only tease me.When I finished eating, I stood up and made my way to my room to grab my bag. Returning to the living room, I found Alton already sitting on the couch, as if he had been waiting for me."Let's go?" he asked, a smile plastered on his face.I flashed a small smile and nodded in response. "Let's go," I said as I stepped out of the house, feeling Alton following behind me.We stopped in front of his car, and I prepared to open the door, but he beat me to it. I turned to him with furrowed eyebrows, surprised by his actions, but he simply motioned to the passenger seat.I let out a deep breath and stepped inside his car. Alton walked around to the other side, and once he was inside, he turned his head towards me, his gaze fixated on my face for quite some time. I felt irritated an

Solana's POVI could feel Alton throwing glances my way, but I forcefully avoided him and decided to focus all my attention on my food. I didn't want them to see me looking at him.Throughout the whole lunch, they kept talking about random things, and I sometimes joined in, while Alton remained quiet the whole time.Finally, when lunch was over, we bid our goodbyes. I walked with Alton since he volunteered to give me a ride, and I chose to accept his offer because I didn't bring my car with me."Just drop me off at A&S Mall," I said.Alton nodded his head and started the engine, then drove off.I thought he would just simply drop me off, but he even opened the door for me and walked with me as I headed towards my store. But before I could reach it, I turned to face him."Don't you have work?" I asked, looking at him."I do, Solana. That's why I am here. I own this Mall, remember? I am here to check the sales," he said, and that somehow made me feel embarrassed.Alton looked at me in