“Sean Bruno and I..”She couldn’t finish her sentence, her brother is genuinely happy for her, all this time he took care of them and now he’ll finally live his life with Gina, start a family of his own. What will happen if she doesn’t find work she’ll have to go back home and depend on him. No she couldn’t. He’s probably glad Bruno is here to look after them it will take some of the responsibility off his hands.”Bruno and I… this whole us getting married thing is..”Oh lord help me.
“Bruno told me your wedding is in two months. Don’t worry my suit will be ready for the big day.”Seems Bruno has been telling everyone alot lately she cannot wait to be alone with him. She must be the only one in the dark regarding everything.
“Seems to me the two of you have certainly talked alot. When did you get time to discuss me.. our wedding.”She croaked at the end.
“The day of my interview. We thought of surprising you.”
“Surprise couldn’t even begin to describe how I’m feeling right now.”
“It’s understandable that you’re shocked, you’ve got a lot going on planning a wedding in two months isn’t child’s play then there’s these two I’m sure they keeping you on your toes. But I know you don’t break easy.”He came over to give her a hug.”I’m happy you found love sis.”
Love? Bruno and her in the same sentence. Unbelievable.”How about I take you out for dinner.”Bruno said.
“I’d love that, I’m still here for another day or two.”Sean replied.
“Great I’ll make arrangements. You don’t mind meeting the rest of my family we’ll be officially introducing Liam and Logan.”
“Bruno..?”Sage said.
“Don’t worry Sage I won’t tell everyone all about your childhood secrets.”He smiled, Sage didn’t find anything funny here if Sean meets Bruno’s family then it’s a done deal. Then their supposite fake wedding will become real meaning she’ll marry Bruno.”That will stay between us.”
“You cannot stay that long. What about Gina? The house.”Sage interjected.”I’m sure you have better things to do than stay here.”
“If I didn’t know you the way I did, I would’ve said you trying to get rid of me. I won’t see you as much so I want to make the most of my time here with you guys.”
“It was nice seeing you again Sean but unfortunately I have business to take care of.”Bruno said coming over to give her a kiss, Sage wanted to turn away but Sean was watching she forced a smile.”Beautiful, I’ll see you later.”Sage bit her tongue so hard as not to answer him right now she’s so mad at him and the last thing she wanted is to see him again.
“You okay.”Sean asked, when they were alone.”I hope I won’t be intruding.”
“I’m fine.”She said but felt far from it.”How about I make us something to eat you must be hungry.”
“No, I ate at the hotel. Don’t worry about me I came here for you, save all your energy for planning your wedding.”This is it Sage, now is your chance to
tell him the truth since Bruno isn’t here, but when she opened her mouth she couldn’t tell him the truth Sean looks so happy about her getting married she can’t bring herself to ruin his happiness. She feels like killing Bruno for putting her in this position, what is she gonna do now.
“Clearly you in a hurry to get rid of me.”She told him.
“Maybe I am.”They laughed.”All I want is for you to be happy and I see Bruno makes you happy Sage. You love him I can see it in your eyes.”
“How..”
“I’m your brother. We grew up together. We did everything together or have you forgotten.”Filled with emotion she shook her head, tears wanted to fall.
“Don’t cry sis. I’ll always be here whenever you gonna need me but you’ll be someone else’s wife soon I won’t have a right over you anymore. Just don’t forget about me now that you’ll be a billionaire’s wife.”
“Oh Sean.”She sobbed as the water works fell from her eyes, he embraced her Sage has no idea why she’s so emotional she guess it’s last night and this morning’s events that has her so hormonal.”I’m sorry.”She said when the tears subsided.
“It’s okay, you need to take it easy if you wanna look like a beautiful princess on your big day. Having circles under your eyes might scare all the guests away.”Sage giggled softly.”And I’m sure you wouldn’t want that.”
“Thanks alot.”She wiped the remainder of her tears away.”Do you really believe Bruno can make me happy, am I making the right choice in marrying him.”She trust Sean, they’ve always been close he’s always looked out for her and have her best interest at heart she trusts his opinion more than
anyone’s.
“You agreed to marry him sis and I know you don’t make hasty decisions if he wasn’t right for you, you would’ve known. He looks like a nice guy, a man that will take care of you I’ve seen and read what’s being said about him online a part from the usual gossip and flings he’s had, he is a very smart man many people respect him and fear him, others hate and envy him for his success women are lining up to be with him, but he chose you to be his wife someone who isn’t a part of his social circle and lifestyle now that says alot.”
“He could’ve chosen any woman who comes from a high class family but he chose you.”She agrees with Sean there, why her she wants to know.”He must love you alot that’s the only explanation I can give you.”
“Why did you agree to work there. Why didn’t you tell me before.”
“I didn’t know you two are seeing each other when I applied for the job online they opened a new company in Florida and is still expanding, the salary is good and I’ll be getting paid for what I’m qualified for unlike where I’m working now.”
“When are you starting?”
“Next week.”
She touched his hand.”I’m happy for you too Sean hopefully you’ll save enough to marry Gina.”
“I will she’s my dream girl, I wanna start a family with her maybe early next year we’ve been discussing it for a while but our finances haven’t been so great.”
“Now you can.”Sage said.”You got a job you’ve always wanted and loved.”
“Yeah I have.”He agreed, Sean stayed for the rest of the day Sage was afraid to go outside and show her brother her everyday life she doesn’t want to risk reporters following them around. She has no idea what she’s gonna do now about this engagement and wedding situation talking to her brother didn’t help either all he does is sing Bruno’s praises, them getting along only worsens this whole situation when Sean was about to leave Bruno had called and ask him to join him for a drink, he had given Sean the name of a bar where they’ll meet her brother had eagerly went saying he has to know the man his sister is about to marry.
She wonders what they are discussing if they are talking about her, why on earth has Bruno invited her brother out for a drink, she’s curious as to know why. What is Bruno planning this time. What game is he playing at here, he’s already won Sean’s trust what more does he want. Not only that she’s asking herself if she’ll go ahead with this farce, if she’ll marry Bruno or not if marrying him would be a good thing, he’s pushed her back into a corner and Sage has no clue as to what she’s gonna do about everything.
Late that night when she was preparing for bed, he called Sage dropped his call he called again and she let it go straight to voice mail. She’s mad at him for what he’s done and how he did it, if she can see him now all her resolve would break and being weak is what she hates the most. She was coming out of the bathroom when she heard the door open and close, she forgot to lock the door before her bath she stood rooted to the spot if it’s a burglar what is she gonna do Sage made her way to the boys room but a strong arm slip around her waist her first instinct is to scream and call out for help but the arm around her is familiar, the scent that closed over her she knows very well, the hand that went into her hair she knows his touch. It was Bruno, she knows everything about this man she relaxed immediately.”I missed you.”He groaned into her neck, kissing his way down her nape.
She stepped away from him, his touch is weakening her.”After everything you did you still come here. I want you to go. Leave. Now.”
“Leaving you alone is one thing I won’t do. Forget it.”