"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 and is always there when I need him.""Follow your heart Kim."Sage told her."If he makes you happy then don't deprive yourself of a chance to be happy.Love always comes out top."Kim smiled."Thank you for the talk,I needed someone to talk to.""Apart from being my boss I consider you a friend.""Hiring you was the best thing I ever did.I can see now why Gina loves you you're a good person and friend.""I'm lucky to have her in my life,she's coming to visit next weekend maybe the three of us can go out and catch up.""I'd love to.Has Sean popped the big question yet.""No,hopefully he will soon.""And you."Kim asked."What about me?"She asked back."Aren't you on the dating scene.""Liam and Logan is more than I can handle,I don't need another to complicate my life they keep me busy enough.I don't want or need a man anyway I don't think they'll stick around once they'll know I have two babies.""If he's the right one he'll accept and love all of you.""I won't hold my breath."Sage said."Luca asked me to accompany him to a friend's dinner party on Saturday,come with me and please don't say no.""I don't know Kim,you'll be attending a private event with high profile people what will I do there I won't fit in.Look at me."She waved a hand down her body."I'm so plain and dull,and don't have anything to wear for the party everyone there will be well dressed and look like they stepped out of magazine covers.I'm sorry but I-...""Sage come on.When is the last time you went out and enjoyed yourself,it's been ages between work and the boys you don't get time out to yourself.""My world revolves around them and I prefer it that way.""You need time out and I'm not taking no for an answer. Come finish up so we can go to The Oaks and buy us something to wear along with shoes and jewelry."Sage was about to protest but Kim said."We're going and that's final two hours won't hurt and don't worry about paying me back consider everything a thank you gift."Sage didn't say anything anymore,Kim took her to an expensive boutique Sage had told her there was no need but her reply had been."I can afford it."Sage loved everything inside the boutique each item is more beautiful than the last and so was the price.After the shopping she dropped them at home and left,later that night when she was preparing dinner for the boys Sean called to check up on them."We okay and you."Sage asked."Missing you guys.How are you coping?""Surprisingly good.I found a great nanny for them her name is Jesse and the boys love her.""Those brats already forgot about me,I should've known I'd get replaced. Where are they?Asleep.""No I'm gonna feed them dinner before bed,they staring at me with their round huge eyes.""Tell them uncle Sean misses them and that I love them alot.""They miss you too,you welcome to visit Sean anytime you want.""I know but work is hectic at the moment I can't take time off."She could hear the disappointment in his voice."I'll let you know when I'm gonna come.""We'll be waiting.I gotta go it's dinner time for Liam and Logan.Take care."The lace floor length dress Kim had made her bought sat so perfectly on her when she'd first set her eyes on it Sage had fallen in love and the color burgundy was a bonus,it was plain and simple,yet elegant.Floral lace shapes a rounded neckline a princess seamed bodice with a low draping back,a flaring mermaid maxi skirt falls from a fitted waist,a hidden zip was on the side.Sage loves the dress and she has no regrets buying it,black peep toe stiletto heels are on her feet she cannot remember ever wearing heels this high but it boosted her five feet height.Kim had done her make-up and Sage had said she would prefer for it to be light,not over the top her hair is loose and falling around her shoulders and back in thick wavy curls to finish the look she wore linear drop earrings,a teardrop bangle on her wrist and a stone clutch purse.She cannot remember ever seeing herself look so beautiful and sensual since the arrival of the boys she had shoved her own needs aside and give them her full attention,not leaving any room for herself.The last time she'd dressed up this beautiful was the day she met Liam and Logan's dad a handsome stranger who'd stolen her breath and mesmerized her with a simple glance.Shaking off the memory she went to check on the boys one last time,Kim had offered for them to spent the night at her home because Casey was watching the boys for her until they come back,they are still breastfeeding so she made sure to pump enough milk for them until her return but she won't stay long after dinner she was coming home.Sage knows Kim won't spent the night here she'd said so earlier on,she found Luca and Kim in the livingroom kissing they pulled apart when she came in.Smile on her face she said."No need to stop on my behalf."Kim turned beet red."Luca.This is Sage and Sage Luca."Sage shook his extended hand."Pleasure to meet you."She said."Likewise."He replied."I hope me coming along won't be a problem Kim-....""Not at all."He interrupted."A friend of mine is hosting a party to celebrate the pregnancy of his wife.They expecting twins.""That's fantastic news,I still remember how shocked I was when I was told I'm carrying twins,they must be so excited."Sage said."Yes they are.Hopefully I will also be a father in the near future."Luca's eyes landed on Kim,Sage can see the love he has for her,she doesn't understand why Kim is so hesitant to allow herself a chance to be happy."We better get going."Kim said taking her purse,the green knee length dress hugged every inch of her body and the heels she had on made her legs seem endless,her hair was tied up.Kim had a nice slim body whereas she has curves although her baby fat is gone and her stomach is flat like it used to be,the curves stayed and it made her get unwanted attention from men especially when she goes out,that's why most of the time she stays home.Luca drives a beautiful red jaguar and when Sage slipped into the back seat she felt slightly nervous as if something big was about to happen.Soon they drove out of Westlake Village leaving it behind,they drove on the highway for about fifteen minutes before turning left,they passed big huge beach houses with long palm trees Sage saw a Welcome to Silver lakes island sign a few minutes later.The houses here were magnificent compared to the ones they just passed these ones are bigger with long drive ways up to the house and from the looks of it,it seems there were very few houses here,she vaguely heard Luca tell Kim there's only forty houses here on the island.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
"Why?"She wanted to know."You are engaged to a beautiful woman.What do you want from me,I'm a nobody as you can see.Why on earth would a man like you who's so sinfully handsome and sexy go out with me.There's plenty of woman out there who would love to be taken out by you.""Just not you."He said."Yes."She stated firmly."Firstly I'm not engaged and secondly I don't want any other woman except for you.""No!"Sage softly muttered."You don't."He grinned."I think I'm old enough to know what I want.How old are you?"She gaped at him."How rude of you to ask such a question.""I know but enlighten me if you want.""Twenty-two."He held her gaze."I know my height makes me look younger than I actually am some people make that mistake.""You do look young."He admitted."But we both know you're actually a very passionate woman."Sage turned crimson and looked anywhere except at him."Mr Romero it's time to go.I have work tomorrow."She walked over to the door and held it open."So please if you do
"So when is the wedding.""We haven't decided on a date yet but Luca suggested having something small in a month with only our family present,he said later on we'll have something big.""He's in a hurry to make you his wife."Sage smiled."Do you agree with him.""I think I might be pregnant Sage,I didn't get my period last week or last month either."Sage's eyes grew wide. "And I haven't told Luca yet.""Did you take a test."Sage asked."That's why I came here,so we could do it together I'm kinda scared and don't want to do it alone."Kim took out three pregnancy tests."To be hundred percent sure.""I understand."Sage said."With these two I didn't want to believe it because me and Br-.."Sage stopped herself just in time from telling Kim who the boys true father is."We used protection so it kinda came as a shock when I found out I was pregnant and that too when I had been four months along."Sage took Logan from her."You know where the bathroom is."Kim left and returned a few minutes later
"Even keeping them away from their own father.""Kim not you too.It's bad enough Gina made me feel guilty.""Clearly it didn't help.Let me ask you this question if you don't want Bruno to know the truth then why are you going out with him.""Because if I don't he won't give up until I say yes,so I did.""You playing with fire Sage."Kim said."What if he finds out on his own.""I'll just have to make sure he doesn't and come Saturday I'll ask him to stay away from me.""And if he doesn't.""I haven't thought that far yet."She answered truthfully. "But I'll deal with it when the time comes.""Do you feel something for him.""No,I don't even really know him.""We both know you don't have to know someone to be drawn to them it just happens we cannot stop it.""I know and like I said I don't know him.""Friend to friend.I don't believe you one bit maybe you do feel something that's why you trying so hard to convince yourself you don't that way you won't have to feel so guilty for wanting th