The following days were beyond busy. Anastasia never stopped nagging the couple about the imminent event, and Monica struggled to keep her clothes on in Khan's presence. He was assaulted from every direction, and the problems didn't end there.
Once the new week arrived, representatives from the Solodrey family began landing on the Harbor, enforcing political dinners and similar meetings on the couple. Free time turned into a distant dream, and Khan failed to find a single chance to sort out his thoughts.
However, an opportunity arrived a few days before the birthday. Monica was busy picking up clothes with her mother, the representatives were appeased, and Khan had already cleared his duties. That granted him one free afternoon, which he didn't dare to waste.