“You and Sage?”Camilla asked, looking around them.”No one seems shocked as I am.”She said.”I guess everyone knew or at least suspected. Why didn’t anyone tell me.”
“For those who doesn’t know.”Bruno began.”We are seeing each other and no she’s not just another fling. Sage and I are engaged our wedding is in two months.”It was her turn to be shocked it’s like someone pulled the chair right out from under her.”We kept quiet because Sage doesn’t like all the publicity.”
“So this is why you invited us all for dinner.”His brother asked.
“Yes, to share the wonderful news. I haven’t spoke to aunt and uncle but I’ll do that tomorrow.”Sage knew she should say something, anything but her voice failed her, his hand is gently caressing her exposed skin it didn’t help one bit that he was igniting her making her hot for him.
“I can’t believe this.”Camilla’s husband Brian said.”Maimi’s most sought after bachelor is finally tying the knot. Some women will be very disappointed, Sage you’re the woman that’s finally made him settle down I wonder how you did it.”
I wonder myself she thought looking his way, the look in his eyes told her he knew exactly what effect his touch has on her and once he touches her she
barely thinks.”My red haired beauty. Everyone should know she’s mine.”
“I’m happy for you.”Maya told them.”We were all waiting for this day when one special woman would claim Bruno’s heart.”
“Sorry I’m late everyone.”A voice said from behind them, one look at her and Sage knew she’s Camille the sisters look exactly alike only difference is the hair, Camilla has golden honey colored hair while Camille has black hair.
Identical twins clearly runs in the family, she lovingly gave each of them a hug and a kiss before taking her own seat and gulping down her wine.”What? I was thirsty.”She said.
“Where were you?”Camilla asked.
“It’s obvious she’s coming from a party.”Brian said.
“Guys please. Can I enjoy dinner. Yes I’m coming from a party. Happy.”She poured herself another glass of wine.
“Camille.. Her sister said.
“I didn’t invite everyone here so we could argue, anyone who’s in a mood to cause trouble is more than welcome to leave.”Bruno told them.”Camille we not at a party so slow down with the drinking.”
“I’m seeing two new faces.”Camille said.”Bruno’s latest girlfriend and Luca..” Her voice trailed off.”Luca has a girlfriend. How come I didn’t know.”
“If you party less you’ll know what’s going on around you.”Brian said.
“Tell your loving husband to back off.”She told her sister.”Anyway, aren’t you going to introduce me Luca, I don’t ever remember you dating or having a girlfriend I always thought you were gay.”
“Camille!”Her sister said.
“No offence taken.”Luca said.”We all know how forward and blunt your sister is. Sorry to crush your bubble Camille but I’m not gay, I’m very picky when it comes to women lucky for me I found Kim. She’s my wife by the way. Honey.” He addressed Kim.”That’s big mouth Camille, Camilla’s sister they are all cousins.”
“Hey watch it. I don’t have a big mouth.”
“Sure you don’t. I still wonder how Hugo and Bruno tolerated you when growing up you must’ve been annoying.”
“Very annoying.”Bruno said.”I’m surprised I haven’t strangled her by now.”
“That’s because you love me.”She said.
“And that’s why you’ve always taken advantage of that.”
“I’m suppose to I’m the youngest here. Aren’t you gonna introduce me to your acquaintance.”
“So you can run your mouth off.”Bruno said.
“No, so I could know when to expect the next one. I have a few friends who are interested not that you’d give them a second look.”
“You are more than I can handle, I don’t need more. Besides I already have someone special and I wouldn’t trade her for anything.”Sage has no idea what to make of Bruno’s new found affection and his loving words but rest assured she’ll speak to him later on.
“Is this her?”Camille asked.”Since when do you do auburn’s.”
“You don’t really expect me to answer you. Do you.”
“I know you won’t but at least I tried. I’m Camille.”She told Sage.
“Sage.”
“Sage.”She repeated.”Are you ready to give her what all women want.”
“She already has it all.”Bruno answered.
“I’m talking about love dearest cuz. She doesn’t strike me like a one month girlfriend or a one night stand or someone who’d agree to have a brief fling.”
“And I’m sure you’re an expert now.”
“I know enough not to jump into bed with any man that crosses my path. I’ll leave that to Lana. Sorry Maya.”She said.”Me and her will get along great. We should go out some time if you like.”
“Sage isn’t the type of woman that stays out late.”Bruno said.”She has standards and values and if you think I’m gonna let her go out with you than you’re mistaken I’ve told you before I don’t like the people you hang out with.”
“They like you. Alot.”
“I don’t want your friends around my fiance. That’s final Camille.”
“Fine. Mr grumpy I wo-… wait. Fiancee.”She said.”You getting married!”She shouted. A few heads turned in their direction.
“Would you keep your voice down please.”Bruno told her.
“The day I thought would never arrive has finally came and you want me to keep my voice down. Everyone deserves to know Miami’s hottest businessman is about to get married, this will be wedding of the year. Only the best designers and wedding planners will be hired to organise this event.”Sage’s head was spinning at hearing Camille’s words, she’s hardly agreed to married Bruno and already there’s such havoc about them getting married she better talk to him before this whole situation gets blown out of proportion and come tomorrow it would be in every newspaper and on every channel, if this fake news reach Sean… oh she doesn’t want to think that far. Why did Bruno even say they are engaged when it isn’t even true.
“Bruno.”He looked at her.”I need to talk to you. Now.”She stood and he did too.
“Everyone!”Camille said, clinging her glass with a fork.”Can I get your attention please.”Surely she wasn’t about to do what Sage thinks she is, she met Bruno’s eyes.
“Camille. Don’t.”He warned, but it fell on deaf ears.
“My dearest cousin is getting married to this gorgeous lady. Can we please get champagne to celebrate this wonderful news.”The whole restaurant clapped hands, champagne was brought and popped open.”Here’s to Sage and Bruno.” Everyone in the restaurant toasted to them Sage could do nothing but smile and sip on the champagne that was thrust into her hand, they certainly hadn’t been joking when they said Camille has a big mouth Sage knows she’ll be front page news with Bruno again and she doesn’t like that one bit she shot him a displeasing look, he kissed her instead.
“Remind me again why I took the liberty of inviting you.”Bruno said when he sat down again.
“Everyone was gonna find out anyway.”
“That’s not the point it wasn’t your choice to make it public. What if we wanted to keep it private. Quiet. Come tomorrow it would be printed in every newspaper. Why didn’t you ask yourself why I had called this private family meeting.”
“I’m sorry. You didn’t say.”
“You didn’t think!”Sage could see Bruno was getting angry.”You never do especially when it comes to important stuff.”She placed her hand on his arm to stop him from saying anything he might regret later out of anger.