"No one is buying anyone here.Can I not do something for you without having to hear I'm trying to buy you because that's bullshit!"Sage's eyes grew large at hearing him swear."I don't need to buy you.We both know that so stop saying such things,you my woman not an escort or a prostitute that I'm trying to buy and take to bed.You more than that better than that,so stop trying to paint yourself in a bad light.It makes me angry."The high tone of his voice told her he is angry on the other side she refuses to be like her mother,sleeping with men to get this nice lifestyle it's bad enough she's sleeping with Bruno now he's buying her expensive clothing too what does that make her."Bruno you have to understand where I'm coming from.""I don't.Enlighten me."Sage wanted to tell him so badly but is ashamed although she shouldn't be but she is."I'm waiting.Does this got to with your biological parents.""I told you before I know nothing about them.""Yet your eyes tell a different story.I told
"We won't.I was just saying.Shall we."Sage nodded and followed him out, Bruno's lifestyle is too overwhelming for Sage only when they are in her apartment does she find herself,some ground to stand on.In his world she feels totally out of place and that's how she's feeling right now sitting in this well maintained restaurant that probably charges a thousand bucks for a meal.Her clothes and make-up might suggest she's meant to be here,that she fits into this world but underneath everything she is just Sage,plain old ordinary Sage that hardly has a cent.Then Bruno wants her to marry him,he must be out of his mind he must be,cause why on earth would a man like him want to marry her someone who is totally out of his range and social life she doesn't match up to him not in this life nor the next.When they had left his home reporters hadn't been far behind the minute they had stopped and got out of the car their camera flashes had went off,questions were fired in all the directions Sage b
"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 fi
Camille meant well and although Sage didn't like how she blurted it out,she meant well her thoughts are in a good place."We appreciate what you did Camille.And you're right maybe we should've said so to begin with."She met and held Bruno's stare."Bruno is only upset at the way you announced the news but don't worry he understands we all get excited and carried away in certain situations some times."Silence was around the table."In case some of you have forgotten there are two pregnant women here and we starving."They all laughed at what Maya said."Can we order.""Order whatever you like.Dinner is on me."Bruno added."In that case I want everything.Including a burger."Sage wasn't in the mood to eat but she did anyway,the night's event has her stomach in knots she was beginning to have a headache due to all the thinking.The night went well Camille behaved and conversation was kept light Sage only comment when needed other than that she remained quiet,luckily no one notice her mood the
"No uncle you wanted me to marry her I never agreed.""Who is she?Where's she from.Who's her family,what's her background.""Her name is Sage Palmer,she doesn't have any family apart from her brother Sean her parents passed away."He said."She stayed in Florida before moving here due to work.I know enough uncle that's why I'm marrying her.""So you barely know her at all but you wanna marry her.Do you love her?""If I say no."He said."Then why are marrying her.Is she blackmailing you."He chuckled softly."Uncle please.No one can blackmail Bruno Romero into doing anything.""Then what is the need to marry an outsider.Is she pregnant?""Sage isn't an outsider she'll be my wife soon and I'd appreciate it if everyone treats her as if she's a part of this family and no she isn't pregnant.""Your father married your mother without truly knowing who she was it wasn't until later on that he realise who she truly is."His lips tighten,he doesn't like the fact that his uncle is comparing Sage to
"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 understandabl
"Don't you think you've done enough.In one day you managed to turn my whole world upside down,now the entire world believes I'm marrying you even my own brother thinks so.I don't want to see you right now.Leave.I need time alone to think."She spun around and went to her room."To think about what?"She heard him ask behind her."Bruno please.Just go."Crossing her arms she faced him."I wanna be alone.""I'm not leaving you alone."He told her."We need to talk.""I don't wanna talk to you."Why can't he just listen and leave her alone,she has a terrible headache of all the thinking she's been doing all day.His presence here isn't helping her,she sighed deeply."You got what you wanted Bruno. What more do you want from me.Everyone believes we're getting married,you even managed to win Sean over.How could you drag my brother into this after I asked you not to.How could you,he had nothing to do with this.You made him believe I agreed when I haven't. When I told you I didn't want to get married
She'll never have his love that is disheartening it can only mean one thing he still carries Maya in his heart,he must've loved her immensely if he cannot bring himself to love another.Will she be able to marry him,live with him knowing what she does now.Will her love for him be enough to make her begin a life with him even knowing that he loves another, is this lust the only thing that they'll ever have between them.Sage sat upright and moved slightly away from him,to know another woman has his heart is crushing,yet she loves him with everything she has he's the first and last man that will ever own her heart."She must've been special."Sage half whispered to herself."Who?"He asked pulling her back."What are you talking about.""The person whom you loved once,she must've been special.""Loving someone hurts it brings pain and suffering I never wanna subject myself to it that's why I told myself I'll never love or fall in love with anyone. There's never been anyone special in my life
Sage gently covered each of the twins with their blankets when she's sure they are asleep,today her beautiful princesses Sofia and Clara have turned four months she cannot believe so much time has passed already.At eight months she'd given birth to the girls one night she and Bruno had been making love her contractions had began when he had been deeply inside her,Sage smiled at the memory as if it was yesterday the fear and concern on Bruno's face when he'd thought he had hurt her when she had screamed out in pain.He's such a loving caring husband and an even greater father,they've been here in Whittier since he came for them and they haven't left since Bruno says he loves the privacy and silence here it gives them time to bond and be together as a family something they wouldn't have done if they'd been in Miami.He took an executive position before the birth of the girls now he's with them everyday working from home and giving them his full attention.The girls arrival has seemed to
"Don't throw away our love Sage,I know you still love me I can see that I also know you've yearned and longed for me the same way I have for you.Allow me to be the father our children need."He came to her and pulled her gently to her feet he then knelt before her and placed his hands on her belly, stroking it tenderly rubbing it with so much love,the twins moved when he began to speak in his native language."Bruno what are you doing?"She asked."Asking for their forgiveness.Daddy's sorry I ever doubted you could be mine my princesses I'll make it my life's mission to apologise for it every chance I get."Sage bit her trembling bottom lip."That's enough."She moved away but he pulled her back and cupped her face with both his hands,she gasped at the coldness of his hands."What's wrong?Did I hurt you.Is it the babies."Genuine concern glowed in those gorgeous eyes.She shook her head."You should go it's getting late.I accept your apology and I believe you're sincere when you say you're
They have missed their father and she did too his presence brings safety,security, love and happiness the place itself felt warm all of a sudden like a home should feel,due to him being here but she shouldn't get ahead of herself,he's got another family in Miami with Lana she mustn't forget that,he probably came all the way here to talk about their divorce proceedings and how they'll split visitation rights between the boys."Their food is ready?"She said going to see why the boys are so happy and giggling,Bruno was lying on the floor and Logan and Liam are on top of him he was tickling each of them,they looked so alike with their jet black hair against their beautiful olive skin tone and grey eyes,they boys are laughing so freely oblivious a smile spread across her own face they could've been so happy she thought if only things hadn't turn out the way it did,averting her gaze she saw piles of woods chopped and stacked in the corner near the fireplace,has Tyler already been here witho
They haven't spoken in months nor has she allowed him to see the boys if he cannot accept their twins girls then he has no right to claim Liam and Logan too,next week she'll be six months pregnant she wonders if she'll go into early labor like she did with the boys,at eight months she'd given birth to them.It doesn't matter as long as they are healthy and well then the rest doesn't matter last month she had found out their genders and it's twin girls the doctor has said her pregnancy is coming along perfect there's no signs of the babies being in any harm all she needs to do is take it easy and rest more.If only that was possible with the boys having to contain two active boys is taking a toll on her body she feels ten months pregnant instead of six as time goes on she's gonna need help a full time nanny and with her salary here at the library she doubts it would be possible unless after the birth she gets two jobs.Four months ago after visiting Sean for a few days Sage had book he
"Tomorrow makes a week since Bruno hasn't come home Margarita there's nothing left here for me.It's over and I accept that.""You cannot go.You not strong enough.""Thank you.I'm gonna miss you."Sage gave her a hug."Suzanne said it's fine if I travel but I shouldn't over do it."Tears gathered in Margarita eyes it touched her heart."Margarita please,I must go.This isn't my home anymore Bruno will bring someone else I'm not welcomed here.Don't forget me.""I won't.Where are you going?""I'll visit my brother for a few days after that I don't know I'll see where the wind blows me.""Take good care of yourself and the boys don't forget about me either.""I promise."Sage got up and went to strap each of the boys in their car seats it's gonna be long drive not that she mind it will give her time to think of what she can tell her brother when she gets home.She knows he'll ask questions and she must be prepared,Margarita gave her a picnic basket."It's for the road.""You didn't have to.""Yo
"Now you know how I feel."He spat at her."It's a bitter pill to swallow isn't it."Sage wanted to hate him throw something at him but couldn't whatever he says or whatever she does won't change the truth,and even knowing he's cheating on her it won't make her love him less.How ironic life can be."If leaving me is really what you want then fine I won't stop you.I'll raise my kids alone I survived without you before and I will again.Loving you won't stop it will take me a lifetime to get over you and move on,having to live without you will be hard but for the sake of our unborn babies I must.Whether you believe me or not these two lives that are growing inside me are your seeds your blood and that of our sons as well as mine are running through their veins. There's no need to leave your home the only intruder in here is me."Sage fought hard not to cry in front of him what felt like an eternity he eventually took his jacket and left,he left the room,the house,her life and her heart too.
"Congrats sis you and Bruno didn't waste time,I thought you guys agreed to wait for a while.""Sometimes faith has something else in store for us."She said."I know,how did Bruno take the news."Sean asked."He's so happy especially when he heard it's twins again.""More identicals."Her brother said."You're certainly gonna have your hands full in a few months time.""Lord knows how on earth I'm gonna cope,Liam is becoming cheeky and naughtier by the day.""He's growing up maybe the new set of bundles will calm him down.And Logan how is he.""Logan doesn't give me any problem only his brother does.""Hang in there if there's one thing I know is that you're a strong woman and besides Bruno is there to help so don't worry."If only she and Bruno are in a good place then everything won't be so hard."Sage I've gotta go,I'll tell Gina to call you and take care of yourself my nephews too.I love you guys.""We love you too Sean.Bye bye."She ended the call with a sigh.Where are you Bruno I need
"And now we'll never know won't we."He continued over her."Because Hugo and I share the same DNA both test would prove we are the fathers.There's nothing I'd love more than to be those babies father to get a second chance and experience everything I couldn't with the boys with them,to see you glow from the inside out.""It is your baby."She said desperately."I promise you that."He scoffed."You've no idea how painful it is for me to know my brother could've fathered your baby,a baby that should be ours.I can't even be happy because I don't know if it's mine or not and if you slept with Hugo within three days of sleeping with me then we'll never know who's the father. You took the right of me becoming a father again away,you stole it and for that I'll never forgive you."He walked away from her."Bruno.Wait!Listen to me."When he looked at her again she saw tears glisten in his eyes he truly was hurt and really believes his brother made her pregnant he really does think the baby isn't hi
"Work,should I expect you.""A night out of the house might do me good.What time.""Seven."Sage nodded."See you later."When Kim was gone she went upstairs to see the boys she heard Bruno was in their room talking to Margarita."I'm going out tonight don't prepare food for me,I don't know what time I'll be back."He's going out alot and coming home late sometimes he doesn't come home at all she's suspecting there might be someone else the thought brought little comfort to her already broken heart.She went inside making her presence known."How are you feeling."She asked him."Fine."He clipped and headed for the door."Is there someone else.""What if there is.What then."Sage didn't know what hurt more his harsh tone or the possibility that he's trying to forget her with someone else."Nothing I was just asking.""You slept with my brother why can't I do the same.I have needs as a man and we're not sharing a bed or sleeping together I need to sate my lust,and since I don't have a wife.."