Sage took a deep breath and sat down in one of the chairs.”Listening to what.”
“You cannot fool me Sage, we’ve been friends for too long. I wanna know everything that happened between you and Bruno.”
“Nothing happened so there’s nothing to tell.”
“Now I definitely know you slept with him.”
“No I did not!”She denied.
“Is he that good in bed, boy aren’t you lucky.”Sage blushed as if she was there. “Did you sleep at all.”
“There wasn’t much sleeping.”Sage said.
“I knew it!”Her friend shouted.”It was only a matter of when.”
“You didn’t know anything. How’s my brother.”
“Forget about Sean, we’re still talking about you and Bruno.”
“There is no Bruno and I Gina. I told you before.”
“Why don’t you let loose and see whatever you guys have where it will lead, you’ve got nothing to lose Sage. A little fun never killed anyone.”
“You’re right it didn’t.”Sage said.”But with him I stand to lose more than I bargained for, that’s why I’m so afraid to let him in. I’m afraid to get hurt Gina.”
“You’re afraid of falling in love only to have him tell you later on it’s not gonna work anymore.”
“Exactly. It’s better if I distance myself from him now while I still can, while I still have control over my heart.”
“Will you be able to.”Gina asked.
She sighed deeply.”I don’t know, but I’ll try. I have to, I told him I’m seeing someone hopefully he’ll buy it.”
“What if he doesn’t.”
“Then I’m screwed.”Sage said.”I’ll pray it doesn’t come to that though.”
“Then you better start praying now.”Gina said.”If he’s smart which we both know he is then sooner or later he’ll figure out you’re lying to him.”
“He’s smart alright.”She softly said to herself.”Look Gina I’ve gotta go it was nice talking to you.”She heard something outside in the hall and stood, she went to check but couldn’t see anyone.
“Sage.”She heard Gina say.”Is everything okay.”
“Yes, I thought I heard something but it must’ve been my imagination.”
“Before you go, Sean got a new job some new firm called and offered him a job.”
“Wow. That’s great news, why didn’t he call. And where is it?”
“He hasn’t given me the whole details yet, he said he’d call you once everything has been finalized. I wasn’t suppose to tell you but I can’t keep my excitement at bay I just had to share the news.”
“Well I’m glad you did and when Sean calls I’ll pretend as if I didn’t know anything. I’m happy for you guys.”
“Me too in all the excitement I forgot the company’s name.”
“It’s okay I’ll wait to hear from Sean. You take care and I love you guys alot.”
“We do too. Kiss my dark haired little boys from aunt Gina.”
“I will.”After the call Sage went back to work, she can’t even bring herself to tell Gina she won’t have a job soon, at least Sean found another job hopefully it would be better than the one he has now where they are under paying him Sean is a great accountant Sage never could understand why he couldn’t find something along that area, he’s always been good at numbers and maths, he even used to help her with her homework and she never failed, he really is an amazing brother to have and she wouldn’t change him for the world.
“Welcome to the team.”Bruno shook Sean’s hand from across the table, they have just concluded an hour long interview. Sean will be one of the accountants at Romero Corporations here in Florida and he’s starting in a week. Sage has been hell bent of pushing him away from her but after hearing her conversation with Gina who he now knows is the fiance of Sean he knew he had to act fast or risk losing her. He wants to help her, so he gave her brother the job and position he deserve now Sean will help him in getting Sage to agree to marry him.”I’d like to talk to you for a few minutes. Please.”He indicated for him to sit down.”It’s about your sister.”Bruno saw the confusion in his eyes.
“Sage. What does she have to with this.”
“Everything. I’m a man who doesn’t beat around the bush Sean. I want to marry your sister.”
“What?!”He asked stunned.”You want to marry her.”
“Yes. Your sister and I have been seeing each other. Secretly. She doesn’t prefer to live in the public eye. I know she told you about me, I’m Logan and Liam’s father. Bruno.”
He can see Sean is trying to keep up with everything he’s just said.”She did. She mentioned you when Logan had gotten sick but she had told me you weren’t dating.”
“Your sister is very shy and private she insisted we keep our relationship quiet for a while and because I care for her so much I agreed but I don’t want to anymore. I wanna marry her, make her my wife so everyone can see and know she’s mine.”
“Did I get this job because of her.”
“No. You got it because you have a great resume, and I want people like you in my company, who’s hardworking, driven and doesn’t crack under pressure. I only want the best nothing less the fact that you’re Sage’s brother won’t let you get special treatment.”
“Good. Because I don’t want any. Why are you telling me about wanting to marry her, doesn’t she agree.”
“She did accept.”Bruno lied.”We getting married in two months as we speak she’s busy with our wedding arrangements, we’ll have something small family members, and close friends. Since you Sage’s only living relative and brother I thought it would be the right thing to do in coming to you and ask you for her hand in marriage.”
“Sage knows I only want her to be happy if you make her happy, and you guys love each other than I won’t stand in her way. I’m surprised she hasn’t said anything on the other hand she never did talk unless you ask.”
“So we have your blessing.”
“Of course. All I ask is to keep my sister happy.”
“You have my word.”Bruno said.”One more thing. Come and visit us that way you can talk to her personally. I’ll book you a ticket all expenses paid. I insist.” Bruno added when Sean wanted to argue.”Let’s surprise her I know she’ll be happy to see you and that way you can see Liam and Logan too, I’m sure they’d love to see their uncle.”
Sean smiled.”Yeah I miss them. How about this weekend.”
“Perfect. I’ll call you with the details. Congratulations by the way I hear you engaged.”
“Yeah. To Gina Sage’s friend.”It’s clear as daylight the man is in love with his fiance will he ever get to experience that kind of feeling. After learning the truth about his mother’s rejection, he’s wary when it comes to women and opening up.
“I wish you the best going forward.”Bruno said.
“You too. I hope we can sit down again and talk properly, you must have other things to attend to let me not keep you. I look forward in working here and please don’t tell her anything about the job I wanna talk to her first.”
“I understand.”When Sean was gone, he too took his jacket and left. He hasn’t seen the boys in two days, things this side had taken longer than expected, he’s missing them terribly if he was honest and Sage too. He hasn’t touched or kissed or made love to her in two weeks, she makes sure to keep a distance whenever they are alone in a room it’s clear she doesn’t trust herself to be alone with him for long, not only that he hasn’t even seen this supposedly new lover of hers the other day he had asked her what his name was it had taken her a full minute to answer the question. But he’ll show her tonight just what a bad liar she truly is, he’ll catch her off guard.
“Thanks Adam. For helping me again.”She poured him a glass of juice.
“Don’t mention it, I like to help those in need.”
“If there’s anything you need don’t hesitate to ask, I’ll be more than happy to help since you always came to my rescue.”
“I’ll hold you to it.”He said drinking his juice.”Why isn’t a beautiful lady like you taken yet.”
“I’ve come across scumbags who only want to have fun, nothing else.”
“Yeah. I can understand.”
“And you. Anyone special in your life.”
“I wish, after I lost my girlfriend in an accident I couldn’t really connect with someone else.”
“I’m sorry Adam.”
“Me too but I won’t lose hope that I will find someone, maybe like you.”
Sage smiled.”Adam look at the moment I’m not looking for a relationship, my life is a bit complicated right now.”
“Their father.”He asked.
“Kinda of, not only that I have kids I need to think about and put first.”
“You don’t have to explain yourself Sage. I hope he knows how lucky he is.”
She looked at him quizzically but he didn’t elaborate what he meant neither did she ask.”How about you stay for dinner, as a thank you of course for helping me and for standing you up the other day.”
“You don’t have to, you’ve got your hands full as it is, I can’t expect you to cook for me too.”