Solana's POV
Alton 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 so I won't look epic in the pictures.The event organiser guided us towards the small stage that they set up.They gave me a microphone so I took it and then faced the fans who is now shouting my name."Good evening everyone," I greeted then flashed my sweetest smile."Solana I love you!" one fan shouted which made me laugh."I love you too," I responded and that earned another shout from the fans.After a few minutes, the event started and I started accepting questions."Good evening Ms Solana," a teenager greeted me."Good evening young lady, what's your name?" I sweetly asked."Nicole," she responded with a huge smile plastered on her face."Good evening Nicole, do you have any questions for me?" I asked and without any hesitation, Nicole nod her head."Ms Solana I just want to ask if you have a plan on changing genre. Like taking other roles?" she asked. I nod my head and then picked up my microphone."I'm thinking about that. For the past years, all I have been doing are sweet roles and for me to grow as an actress I think it's best if I widen my horizon to answer your question, yes I am planning to take on other roles. A secret agent perhaps? Or vampire? Do you think those kinds of roles fit me?" I asked and with a smile plastered on her face, Nicole nod her head."You are a great actress Ms Solana I am sure you can portray those characters perfectly," she responded which made me smile and hearing that kind of compliment warms my heart.I continued accepting questions but for a moment I want to stop."Recently your mother got married to a well-known business tycoon Timothy Sanders which made you and Alton Sanders step-siblings. In your past post and interviews you clearly show your admiration for Alton but now that you are step-siblings do you still have a crush on him?" a woman with short hair named Anne asked.I feel silent and the fans did the same. The whole venue became quiet which made it even more awkward so I decided to let out a soft laugh to ease the awkwardness and then looked at the crowd."That was a long time ago. Back then I was just a naive little girl." I responded."So you don't have a crush on him?" Anne asked. I swallowed hard and then bravely nod my head."I don't have a crush on him Ms Anne," I bravely responded and I hope they believe me."Thank you for answering my question Ms Solana, that's all," she responded and I let out a sigh of relief when she handed the microphone back to the event organiser."That was an intense question," the event organiser commented then laughed to remove the heavy atmosphere.After a while, the event organiser look at me asking me if I want to entertain some more questions but I shook my head and then decided to reach for the bottled water in front of me.I gulped the whole bottle down and then looked at Kris."Get me out of here," I mouthed so Kris nod her head and then whispered something to the event organiser."I'm sorry everyone but Ms Solana has to leave early," upon announcing that I heard the fan's dismay.Some of them beg me to stay a little longer but I simply smiled and then walked out of that place.When I am inside the car Kris faced me and then looked at me intently."What?" I asked while checking myself in the mirror."What's wrong?" she asked without tearing off the gaze.I let out a deep breath and then faced Kris."Nothing. I am just tired Kris," I responded but the way Kris looked at me I know she didn't believe me."Is this about the question related to Alton?" she asked. I let out a deep breath and then rolled my eyes."I'm tired Kris stopped putting me on a hot seat," I responded and I can hear the irritation in my voice.Kris let out a deep breath and then nodded her head."Fine but I am warning you, Solana, don't you dare do anything stupid that will ruin your career," she utters firmly and after that, she told the driver to drive toward Sanders' mansion.After an hour we arrived. Kris reminded me again of my schedule for tomorrow before she let me go.Upon stepping into the mansion I unconsciously roamed my eyes around looking for Alton and I want to punch myself for doing that."You're looking for someone Solana?" Timothy asked me when she saw me in the living room turning my head on every corner of the mansion.I forced a smile and then faced Timothy."I'm looking for Mom," I responded even though I knew to myself that it was not Mom I am looking for."She's in the kitchen cooking dinner, do you want me to call her for you?" he asked so I immediately shook my head."It's fine," I responded."Okay. I will just call you when dinner is ready. Take a quick rest you look tired," he said then smiled at me before walking towards the kitchen.I let out a deep breath and then walked towards my room but before I stepped inside I threw a glance at the room beside me contemplating whether I should knock or not.I didn't see him this morning so I am curious if he is home.After gathering enough courage I decided to knock on his door but I didn't receive any response after a while I heard Martha's voice."Alton isn't home Solana. He has a business trip and he told me that he will be gone for a week, " Martha informed me so I smiled at her and then simply nod my head."I didn't know I'm sorry," I responded. I was about to step inside when she spoke."Do you have something to tell him?" she asked so I immediately shook my head."Nothing," I responded then stepped inside.I felt a hollow in my chest. I leaned on my door and then looked at my phone.I should be happy that he is gone because that means I will have a peaceful life for a week but I miss him...no matter how hard I try to deny I long for his presence.I stared at my phone and I don't know what comes to my mind but I dialled his number.My heart started pounding hard when he answered but it sank when I heard a different voice."Alton is in the bathroom, may I ask who is this?" my pain doubled when I realized that he didn't even save my number.I didn't bother to respond. I simply dropped the call and then wipe the tears that cascaded down my face.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
Solana's POVAfter dinner, we headed home. I thought Mom and Timothy are already asleep but when we arrived we saw them in the living room watching a TV show.I walked towards them and then kissed their cheeks to greet them. Alton on the other hand simply nods his head."It's already late where have you been?" Timothy asked looking at me and then at Alton."We decided to have dinner before heading home Dad," I responded.Timothy nod his head and then looked at Alton."I am glad you are finally getting close," he said and I can hear the happiness in his tone."I want both of you to have a sibling bond. Alton grew up as an only child, I can still remember him asking for a little sister, I hope I am not late in fulfilling your wish son," Timothy uttered while looking at his son with a genuine smile plastered on his face.Alton simply nods his head."You should rest, you look tired," Timothy added so Alton excused himself and headed towards his room.I was about to leave as well when my m