Sage put the last of their stuff in the car and faced her adoptive brother."I'm gonna miss you sis."He said giving her a hug.Sean is three years older than her Kristin and her husband Ben Palmer had adopted Sage and Sean, Sage had been five years old and Sean eight,first Sean then her,she and Sean are pretty close and since both their parents had passed on the two of them has become even more closer they might not share the same blood but their relationship is strong."Mom and dad asked me to take care of you and here you are leaving me."
Sage's heart sank,their parents have left them their three bedroom home and she and Sean have been staying in it.Sage is twenty-two years old since the birth of her adorable baby boys six months ago she had to drop out of college to find a job and look after them.In that time she has been living with Sean and he's been a great help."I'm only moving down to Miami Sean.It's a four hour drive you can come and visit anytime.""I don't understand why you have to move."He said.The cleaning company she's been working for has relocated to Miami because they got a huge contract with a Spanish firm Romero Corporations and due to that Sage has to move too,it's not like she can quit her job she needs it especially to take care of Liam and Logan and herself and her job as a cleaner pays her enough she knows it's not the best of jobs but work is work and right now she cannot be picky without a college degree it's hard to find something proper.After all she's only been working there three months she can't just go and say she cannot move.Work is work and she needed this job,she can't depend on Sean even he was struggling to make ends meet the job he has pays him next to nothing she was also helping him to pay the mortgage every month they cannot afford to lose the only house they grew up in and called home they owe it to Kristin and Ben who took care of them like they were their own kids."The company relocated Sean and I've only been working there for three months.You know I need this job.I have the boys to think about."He sighed."I know.Those cheeky rascals of yours they always give me a hard time.I'm gonna miss them the most but at least now I'll have my sleep back.""I'm sorry.I know you didn't sign up for having two babies-...""Don't apologise."He cut over her."You my sister and I'll do anything for you.I was with you throughout your whole pregnancy and I was there when the twins were born and if I have to do it all over again I would.I'm their uncle and father so don't feel bad about anything.This is our home Sage and you'll always be welcome here no matter what happens.""Thanks Sean,I'm gonna miss you too."She gave him another hug."Any luck in finding their father."She shook her head,how will she find a man who's name she doesn't know,a man she had a one night stand with the next morning when she had woke up he'd been gone.How can she tell Sean she has no idea who their father was because she doesn't know his name or anything about him all she does remember is his handsome face,a face she'll never forget because he had given her a night to remember and each time she looks at her boys she gets a glimpse of her mystery man.That's what she calls him. Her mystery man."I never did ask questions Sage but if I ask would you tell me the truth.""I would.You my brother Sean."He nodded."You better get going.It's a long drive.Call me once you get there.""I will.Tell Gina to call me."Gina is Sean's girlfriend the one who had gotten Sage this job as a cleaner the two of them have been friends for four years Gina is a personal assistant and Sean wants to ask her to marry him,Sage hopes he does it soon because they make a great duo."She'll be mad you left without saying goodbye.""I know but I have to leave now if I want to settle in and put the boys to bed. You know how restless Liam gets." She got into her car,an old Volkswagen her father had left them but Sean had said she can take the car because he won't need it,he had also surprised Sage with two second hand car seats for the twins he truly is an amazing brother and she has no idea what she would've done without his help during this past couple of months.She waved goodbye.The drive was long indeed Sage thought later that night when she prepared Liam and Logan's bedtime bottles, she had to stop at least three times to feed them on their way over to West lake Village and Liam had refused to stay in his car seat all he wanted was to be held,the second she did that then he was calm then Logan would began to fuss.She's surprised they even made it,she's so exhausted and drained out but cannot sleep yet she still has to off load the rest of their stuff now that the boys are asleep.The one bedroom apartment was small but for her and the boys it's enough and the only thing she can afford with her salary at the moment,she had a small kitchen that overlooked the living room,a bathroom and the room she shares with the twins,all in all there wasn't much room but she can't complain it's not like she has a fancy job that pays the big bucks,taking a deep breath she went to sit down and rest for a minute.When they had been told they moving Sage had made a plan to come down here without the boys to check the place out and see what accommodations she can find,when she'd come across West-lake Village immediately she had felt at ease here the place was safe and quiet most amenities is just around here,she and the boys can walk to the mall to do shopping and other stuff,restaurants and bars can be found at every corner the place itself was affordable that's why she hadn't hesitated to put down a deposit on this apartment it had been the only one cheap enough that she could afford, there was parking too which was a bonus she can choose if she wanted to take the car to work or public transport she'll have to figure out which will be cheaper and cost less a month.Her manager Kim had given her a week to settle in because she knows Sage has two boys,it would give her time to find a baby sitter for the boys when she goes to work at night,at first Sage had work during the day when the company had been in Tampa Florida but when they got transferred here she had learned she's one of the twenty girls that would be doing night shifts,she wonders how that will work out.Her days she'll be spending with the boys then come night she'll have to go to work.She only hopes her body will be ready for all the new changes that was coming,but Liam and Logan will get to see and spend time with her all morning and afternoon, she absently touched the silver necklace around her neck.This is a reminder of her night with her sexy mystery man she'd found the necklace the following morning when she'd gone to take a shower,she'd seen him wearing it when they'd made love that whole night it probably came off when he had been busy taking a shower,she had thought he would come back to fetch it once he realises it was gone but he hadn't so she had taken it as a souvenir of their special night together.A night she would forever treasure because never before has she experienced such passionate lovemaking than with him,his gorgeous face sometimes haunts her dreams and sleep.Who he was she doesn't know.Where he could be she has no idea.All she does know is he had given her two precious gifts and that's her boys Liam and Logan and although they will never know their father she'll always be here for them and give them a life her biological mother couldn't no matter what happens she won't turn out and be like her real mother.Sage mother had been an escort,that had been her job she would please and pleasure different men every night,Sage doesn't know her biological father because her mother didn't know who it was she'd slept with countless of men without using protection until she had fallen pregnant with Sage.When she had been born her mother had continued with her lifestyle as Sage got older she'd seen the different men coming and going at the time she'd been too young to understand but now she does.Eventually someone had called social services and Sage had been taken away and put in an orphanage until she'd been adopted by Kristin and Ben,they had loved and treated her as their own daughter the pair never could have children that's why they'd adopted instead.Sage was happy that they were her parents and she misses them dearly they passed away two years ago in a car accident since then it's been only her and Sean. Apart from her cute boys he's the only family she has left,she was about to head out to her car when her cell rang it was Gina."I'm angry at you."She said,when Sage answered."I miss you too Gina.""Why didn't you wait,I wanted to say goodbye to my dark haired little boys."Sage smile the boys has jet black hair just like their father,her hair is auburn that's why Gina calls them dark haired boys."I'm sorry but it was getting late and we had to leave you know how fussy Liam is if he isn't put to bed on time.""Yeah.I know how cheeky he is.Have you settled in.""Almost.I was about to fetch the last three boxes before you called hopefully I'll get most of the stuff organised before tomorrow morning.""You'll be fine.Don't exert yourself Sage,take rest when Liam and Logan are asleep.Your body needs it.""I will,once they wake up I'll be on my toes again I hope I'll manage I don't have you or Sean to help.I'm alone.""You're a great mother Sage and those boys are blessed to have you don't doubt yourself.You've done an amazing job in taking care of them and you'll continue to do so.""Thanks friend for the vote of confidence.""You welcome."She said."Let me not keep you.I love you and the minute you settled in I'm gonna come and visit.""I'm expecting you to."Sage answered."Goodnight and I love you too."After the call Sage went to fetch the last of their bags and boxes.She arranged everything come tomorrow she won't have time because the boys will keep her busy.Thankfully she doesn't have to clean again,the place was still spotless the way she left it,the twins are allergic to dust every time they breathe it in they sneeze and cough alot not to mention the red rashes they get on their skin every corner of the place has to be clean,the boys has been diagnosed with diabetes Sage had learned that when she'd taken them for their six month appointment that's when the doctors told her Liam and Logan are
Casey shrugged."We'll be fine.""Okay,let me go and get ready."Sage took a bath by the time she was done Casey was playing with the boys she kissed both of them before leaving luckily they didn't cry for her,the drive over was about thirty minutes and at five exactly she reached Kim still wasn't there when she arrived taking her access card she went inside most of the employees has already left for the day the place was quiet beautiful black and white marble tiles was laid out the entire lobby Sage saw the receptionist desk was empty,above it was the name of the company a seating area was not far from reception,two black couches and a wooden table in the middle,a plush grey carpet was under it fresh flowers decorated the center,there was also a fireplace with an italian marble mantel. There was an elevator that goes up to the other floors eighty percent of the building consist of glass even the elevator too,one can see outside but cannot see from the outside in.Sage went to sit on th
"I try."Sage said looking at her boys with so much love."I invited you here for a reason."Kim said a while later."I've been seeing this guy for a while,his name is Luca.""I take it he's spanish."Kim nodded."I didn't think it would be serious because he's way out of my league,and besides I own a cleaning company and he's a successful lawyer who socialise with the rich but the other night he asked me to marry him and I said no.""Kim.Why did you do that."Sage asked shocked."Come on Sage men such as him and Mr Romero don't date girls like us,in their eyes we only the help."Sage has never seen her boss's boss."I didn't think he was serious but he gave me the ring and said whenever I'm ready I can wear it and give him an answer.""Do you love him if you do than nothing else matters.Right?"Sage took a drink of her tea."Does he love you?""He said so."Kim answered."And you?""I don't know.Maybe.Yes."Kim sighed deeply."What's not to love about him,he treats me good,makes me feel special
It was very private and isolated from everyone,Sage can smell the fresh clean air of the ocean maybe she can sneak away from the guests and go and enjoy the warm night out at the water a few minutes won't hurt it's not like anyone will notice she's gone.The car slowed down and Sage saw big wrought iron gates open,slowly Luca drove up the driveway,the grass was neatly trimmed and so green tall trees was all around the house soon came into view and it was beautiful,Luca parked the car in the driveway along side ten other cars.What have I put myself in for Sage thought as she climbed out and took in the house,the place is completely secure all around as they walked up the steps her cell rang she saw it was Gina."I'll join you shortly."She told them and walked back out to the driveway."Everything okay?"Kim asked,Sage paused."Yes.It's Gina.""Tell her I said hi."Kim said,Sage nodded,when they were gone she answered."Calling so late,I hope nothing is wrong."Sage said when she answered.
When they all retreated outside Sage stopped Kim and pulled her aside."Would you mind if I leave you alone.I have a headache that refuses to go away."She lied."No of course not.How will you get home.""I already called a taxi it's on it's way.""Okay.Call me when you get home so I can know you safe."Sage nodded and gave her a hug."Have fun."She said,Kim grabbed her wrist."Where's your bracelet?"Sage looked at her wrist and saw it was missing.When did it fall off and how come she didn't realise it was gone."I-I don't know."She whispered,thinking where she could've lost it."Well I'll ask if anyone hasn't seen it.""Thanks.I didn't even feel it fall off."Her thoughts going back to when her purse had fallen out of her hand could it have fallen off outside if so then someone must've driven over it,she'll look now when she goes out."See you tomorrow."She searched where she'd dropped her purse but couldn't find anything,her feet are killing her she cannot wait to get her feet out of the
Angrily she moved away from him she looked anywhere except at him,his hand came to cup her chin she was forced to look at him."Doesn't matter how much you try to deny not knowing me or wanting me but your body does know me,your skin knows and these sensual lips does too.Everything about you does and I will have you in my bed again.Soon.""No!"She denied fiercely."It won't happen.It can't.We. This."She waved her hand back and forth between them."It's impossible it can never be.It won't work I'm not who you think I am.This."She waved another hand down her length."Isn't me.""You right you aren't who you said you were.You're Sage Palmer,I know and we beautiful will see each other pretty soon.Sooner than you think."He knows her real name but how."No.We won't."She said."I don't ever want to see you again.Stay away from me."She took deep breaths to calm herself,his hand came up to stroke her face."No!"She told him."You confusing me.Can't you see that.I want you to stay away from me.Do you
Sage grew hot at hearing him say that."Mr Romero as I said last night I'm not who you think I am.""Then give me a chance to know the real you."Sage went speechless was he serious."It's not that simple."She took a deep breath."Some worlds aren't meant to collide and in our case it's exactly like that.I'm sorry."He was silent for a while that Sage thought he hung up until he spoke."I'm not someone who gives up easily Sage,you'll learn that soon enough I always get what I want and having you I will.I promise you that."The line went dead after that Sage sat down on one of the kitchen chairs,she doesn't doubt he always gets what he wants no one in their right mind would say no to him.A week later Bruno walked into his office the newspaper from yesterday still on his desk on top of it was the cross Sage had been wearing around her neck. So she'd seen the headlines about him marrying Lana,he cannot believe she had actually broadcast that they were getting married without talking to him f
She knew deep down telling Bruno about the boys is the right thing to do but they are worlds apart and he doesn't look like a man who can change a diaper or feed the boys a bottle during the night.Numbers and figures seemed more of his thing.The other day when Sage had been busy cleaning his office she'd come across an empty insulin shot in the bathroom, finding it had left her without a doubt where the boys inherited their diabetes from.It seems they have inherited everything from their father and nothing of hers,stepping out of the shower she wrapped a towel around herself.When she'd seen the newspaper headline on his desk about his engagement Sage had told herself maybe him not knowing about the boys is for the best,he'll get married and start a family of his own soon why should she disrupt that for him.They only had a one night stand it's not like it meant anything,it is better if he doesn't know,better for everyone especially him.He looked at his aunt from across the table the