Chapter 50

*** Solana ***

Solana's eyes remained on the wine as it gracefully cascaded into the cup, but her thoughts had travelled, detached from the lively atmosphere and from Phil. 

The upbeat music blared in the background. Laughter and chatter were all around her. Phil's attentive presence was an immense comfort. Nevertheless none of these things could maintain her attention. Her mind was preoccupied with the fact that Mark had left. Would he return later? Or had he called it a night and gone home?

An older man grabbed Phil's shoulders, saying something she didn't quite catch. He laughed and nodded, bringing out his phone for both men to peer at the screen with great interest. 

Her gaze shifted from them as she took a sip of her wine. The glass had barely touched her lips when she caught sight of the very object of her preoccupation. He emerged from the dancing crowd, making his way towards her.

Was he finally ready for their much needed c