“There is no Bruno and me Kim. He’s getting engaged soon.”
“Luca did tell me but I thought he was only joking.”If only Sage knew she’s that woman Bruno is planning on marrying.”So how does it make you feel that he’s getting engaged.”
“I don’t care.”Sage said and wished she could believe herself, she does care more than she should. She doesn’t want him to get engaged or married, the thought of him with someone else makes her heart ache.
“Why are you so against giving the two of you a chance.”Kim asked.
“Men like him don’t date girls like us. We the help.”She threw Kim’s own words back at her.
“Not if what you feel is real Sage, then money and status don’t matter. The heart wants what the heart wants.”There was a knock on the door.”Are you expecting anyone.”Kim asked.
“Not that I know of.”Sage responded and went to answer the door. It was Camilla and boy did she look different compared to her doctor’s uniform. Her golden hair was hanging loose in long waves framing her beautiful oval face her make-up was neatly done, she’s wearing a blue knee length dress that hugged her gorgeous body, black stiletos with a matching bag. Her diamond ring sparkled along with all the other jewelry she had on. She was absolutely beautiful Sage thought, she also wonder what Camilla was doing here and how she knows where Sage lives but she can only guess who told her.”Camilla.”She greeted her with a smile.”Nice to see you.”
“Hello Sage. I’m sorry for dropping by without telling you. I hope you don’t mind.”
“No. Come on in.”She did, Sage introduced Kim and Camilla.”What brings you by.”
“I wanna see Logan and Liam if you don’t mind.”
“Oh.”Sage said surprised.
“Are you okay with that?”Camilla asked.
“Yes. But they are still sleeping.”Sage told her.
“I don’t mind waiting. I’d like to see how Logan is doing since he had his surgery, not only that we’re family.”
Sage was caught of guard again.”In that case can I get you anything.”
“A glass of fruit juice if you have.”
“Coming right up.”Sage said going to the kitchen.
“I hope I didn’t interrupt anything.”Camilla said.
“No, we just catching up.”Kim told her.
“Congratulations by the way, I heard someone managed to win Luca’s heart. I hope I’ll get an invitation to the wedding. When is the big day.”Sage re-joined them.”Thank you Sage.”
“We haven’t decided yet but it will be soon.”
“And you Sage. Anyone special in your life apart from the twins.”
“No, no one yet.”
“Some men are complete fools then if they can’t see how beautiful you are.” Sage smiled at her comment.”Hopefully you’ll meet Mr Right soon.”
“Let’s hope.”Sage agreed.”You look beautiful, I almost didn’t recognise you.”
“Thank you. Being a doctor is tough, you’re on call every day. I hardly get time to wear my heels or apply some make-up. I don’t even know how to put on make-up anymore Maya helped me.”
“You look stunning.”Kim said.”I wish I can look like you everyday.”
“I don’t.”Camilla said.”Do you have any idea how long I sat only for Maya to do my make-up. Half an hour and that’s without my hair being done or me dressed, I honestly don’t know how I failed to notice before, but if you used to rushing then having to sit still for five seconds will feel like five hours. To think Lana does this everyday.”
“I heard she and Bruno are engaged.”Sage said without thinking. Kim glared at her, Sage looked away where on earth did that come from.”They make a beautiful couple.”She added.
“No.”Camilla said.”We all thought Bruno was gonna ask her to marry him on the night of Hugo and Maya’s dinner party. But he didn’t. We wonder why?”
Sage heard on the monitor that Logan and Liam were awake.”If you’ll excuse me.”She said going to fetch them. Camilla genuinely seemed happy to see the boys and they were at ease, Logan didn’t even fuss or cry when she checked him.
“I’m surprised at how well he’s recovering.”She said.”But yet again they are Romero’s nothing will keep you down. They so adorable.”
“Do you have any kids.”Kim asked.
“No. I wish I did, my husband isn’t ready to have these bundles of joys.”Sage could hear as well as see the longing in her eyes.”Thank you Sage for letting me see them.”
“You welcome.”
“When are you bringing them to meet the rest of the family. I know my mom will simply adore them.”
“Maybe you should talk to Bruno Camilla, it isn’t my place. I’m sure he must have a reason for not telling your family yet.”
“I will definitely talk to him.”She stood up.”I have to go. Thanks for welcoming me Sage. I hope we’ll see more of you.”Sage nodded, she wonder if that will be possible.”It was a pleasure to meet you Kim. Take care.”Sage walked her out.
“She’s friendly.”Kim told her when she returned.”I like her.”
“Me too.”Sage agreed and went to put the boys in their feeding chairs.”Not like Lana who’s a spoiled princess and treat people as if they are nothing.”
“I take it she did or said something to offend you.”Kim joined her in the kitchen.
“She thinks I’m trying to steal Bruno from her.”She gave the boys each their feeding cups.”Not only that she literally insulted me in front of Bruno’s family Kim, and a part of me agrees with her. Do you really think Bruno would be proud to introduce me to his high class society as the mother of his children. I doubt and if they can learn I’m a cleaner it will only create more scandals.”
“Sage you need to stop over thinking things. And forget about what Lana said.”
“She’s only desperate to keep Bruno with her we both know a man like him cannot be kept by any woman, unless if he falls in love. The boys have a chance to know their father don’t let anyone or anything take that away from them.”
“I wonder if I’m doing the right thing. I wonder what will happen to my boys the day Bruno gets married.”What will happen to me she silently asked.”Will his new wife accept the twins. Oh Kim why did I have to see him again why is he back in our lives. Why does him getting married hurt so much. I don’t want him to marry another woman which is crazy I know.”
“You sound like I did when I refused to admit and accept my true feelings for Luca.”
“What feelings?”Sage asked and regretted asking the second the words came out of her mouth.
“Love.”Her friend said.
“Love.”She repeated, no she wasn’t in love with Bruno, she hardly knows a thing about the man.”I don’t love Bruno Kim, I don’t even know him. It’s not possible.”She mumbled biting her bottom lip.”I’m not in love.”She half whispered.”I can’t possibly be in love with Bruno. I can’t be.”
Kim shook her head in despair.”That’s right Sage keep on repeating yourself as if you crazy but it won’t change the truth.”
“I don’t love him.”She insisted.”I’m not ashamed to say I want him, but I don’t love him. I’d be an idiot to fall for a man like Bruno as you said he isn’t a kept man and I won’t put myself up for such heartache.”
“Yeah. That’s why him getting engaged doesn’t bother you at all right. That’s why him being another woman’s husband won’t crush you from within. And I also bet even if you see him with someone else it won’t hurt.”
“Kim you not being the friend I need now.”