SAGE

Sage Miller

Monday morning the bags were packed, flight book. Zac drove us to the airport and of course Wren tagged along.

I'd flatter myself and say she couldn't get enough of me but she was her for Eve and I really couldn't blame her though, my sister is hard not to love or get attached to her, ask Styles.

"Call me if you don't feel comfortable or you just wanna leave. I'll book you a flight or just come get you myself." She instructed as she inspected Eve.

She had confessed to me that she was worried about Eve's mental stability. I agreed with her. I was also worried.

"Ok mom, I think she gets it." Zac chuckled as he got his Wren off Eve.

"I also wanna say goodbye to her." I loved how they all fussed over her.

I wasn't jealous or envious. I was just happy she had more people that cared about her as much as I am because let's face it. I'll die before I reach 20. Just thinking that if our trip goes well she'll have more people to look after here when I no longer can brings me great relief.

I watched with a smile as they argued about who wants to hug. Eve just stood there uncomfortable.

My eyes moved to a familiar unwelcome figure casually approaching us with his hands in his pockets.

"I thought this was a family thing." I said loud enough for him to hear me.

He rolled his eyes.

"I didn't come for you little man." Mason said and Eve snapped her head up and her face lit up and I groaned along with Zac.

Little man my ass.

"I came to say goodbye to my princess." He said looking at Eve.

Both Zac and I scoffed.

"I thought you were attending a meeting with you dad." Eve exclaimed happily.

Clearly she was the only person happy to see him her expect Wren but let's not count Wren because she's too nice to dislike anyone or show her displeasure to anyone.

I didn't realize Zac had made his way next to me until he spoke.

"I don't like this." He pointed out.

"He's your friend. Get him to stop." I told him bitterly.

"Don't you think I've tried but it's Eve man. It would be like taking candy from a baby. How cruel will that be, look at her, she smiles and laugh whenever he's around." He pointed out and I agreed. "She seems happy, how can I take that away from her and you know her, she'll do whatever she goddamn please."

I hated that I saw what Zac meant, she's seemed a thousand times better whenever he's around. I wasn't blind I saw it, every time he was around she looks more alive. Just a few minutes ago before he came here she was sulking and brooding now she's all smiles.

"Honestly dude, it's weird. My sister friends with my best friend. I can't process it." I felt bad for his sanity. I couldn't handle Eve being friends with either Connor or Sebastian, I know how they think, it'll be too freaky and weird.

I chuckled.

"Sucks to be you." I said just as my phone vibrated indicating a new a text.

I took out my phone and almost choked on my spit.

'Get him away from her if you don't want me making an appreciate' the text was from Styles.

I reread the message again and again. I looked around the busy airport but didn't see any suspicious cars

The nerve of him for texting me or even stalking us when he's avoiding my calls all day yesterday.

I'm not angry he's stalking us. I've had a feeling he's been doing that for a while now.

Another massage popped. It's just annoying.

'Get a move on slowpoke and stop gauging you look ridiculous, now on it. I mean it' It was another text from him.

Even though what I just read sounded deranged. I didn't want Eve seeing Styles.

I really wanted to go to Toronto and if she saw him. Things may get a little ugly and we'll  end up not going anywhere.

Like my ass was on fire I strode to Eve and pulled her back with a scowl.

"That's enough. She gave you attention now run along." I shooed him and I heard a snort from Zac.

"Sage that's rude." Eve whined as she shrugged my hand off her but I didn't let her go.

"Yeah well we got a flight to catch." I shrugged and she rolled her eyes.

"This was nice surprise Mason. I'm sorry about Sage." She said softly at him and like a starved puppy he bounced at the attention.

"I couldn't just let you go without saying goodbye."  He told her but he was looking at me.

"Well thank you anyway. I'm more at ease now. More calm." I gagged and Wren decided to save Zac's sanity.

"Well Ben and Alex are in Toronto." Wren said. "They'll be happy to see you. They visited their father and it's a couple of neighborhoods from where you'll be."

I was glad for the change of topic. Just than I got yet another massage.

'Good job, now go before I murder him for staring at her.'

I rolled my eyes as I read the message but no doubt that I believed him. I've spent enough time with him to know he doesn't bluff.

"I think we should go before we get stuck on TSA and miss our flight." I suggested preventing Wren from crying again.

The woman is overly emotional.

"Yes, yes. You should leave before mom suggest to board the plane too." Zac joked.

"You wound me Zac." Wren joked and we laughed.

"We'll go now. Bye Mason. Bye Zac. Bye Wren." She said and I just waved.

"Take care of my favorite sister." Zac teased.

"I'm your only sister Zac." She pointed out and noticed both Zac and Wren tensed and they chuckled.

"Yeah right.." he trailed off and casted his eyes to his shoes.

I sighed and grabbed Eve and walked away.

I had never been on a plane or left Miami or the country for that matter but here I was, on a plane visiting my estranged family.

But that's what they were. Strangers. But not just any strangers, strangers I wanted to know. To call family.

I glanced at Eve who was seated next to me. Her mind was aloof and I knew what she was thinking.

I placed my hand on top of hers to stop them from shaking. I gave her a little squeeze.

"Don't worry they'll love you." I reassured her.

She always had an obsession with being liked.

"But what if they don't." She voiced her concerns.

"Then they are fools. Besides you heard Wren the moment you want to get the hell out of the we'll just ring her okay?"

"Okay." She nodded.

it. I'm never going

and all since we

never had to wait that long

instructed to tell her we've arrived safely and

I coaxed Eve

I was gravely taken aback but

we've been waiting for such a long time to claim out

her and when we made it to the front

our faces on it was displayed. Wren had told me he sent pictures and I DID

me as she saw the

agreed. That was

recognized us and a

look anything like a grandma. In fact she

her was a man almost her

lady shouted while

had her brow raise. I shrugged and started

woman told the man and I realized that the had a kid next to them who was typing

said excitedly. "And you're

rolled his eyes and I almost

Eve awkwardly

She said and squealed. "Feels

dropped the banner and hugged Eve who looked like she

She added as she pulled back and held her at arms length

can see Clara in there but you look like Mike mostly. You're even taller than he was when he

as she examined me from

let them breath." The kid said

could tell he was a spoilt rotten

glared at him

He once again rolled his eyes. "...

flight?" Andrew

answered since Andrew was looking at

as Andrew continued to stare at

Andrew chuckled. "I just can't get

Eve

each other." He

like that." She surprised me by

now now. Let's get home before Miranda blow a

off. Damien was still on

The whole ride to the house she was the only one talking.

asked a few questions and would give his input from

about Clara's whereabouts and I said I didn't know. I didn't want to talk about

and Aunt Lauren had died.

best friend despite the age difference. Michela is a doctor and Andrew too over the law firm after dad left since it was his duty to take over from grandfather since he was

was dad then

Michela announced. "I had to stop Miranda from inviting the whole neighborhood

I noticed

my hand on her knee to offer

too excited."

I whispered loud enough for only Eve to hear. She nodded as we got

I gasped as I saw how bit

"Wow." I muttered.

while our families lived in pure luxury." Eve said bitterly which made me frown completely taken aback by

not their fault." I

was right. We barely got by while they had all the riches. Don't get me wrong. I'm not an envious

a twisted fate of logic, I'm

I value the most out of it that I'm sure I wouldn't have got it if I

I treasure the

said as she followed Damien inside

Just 5

a little prayer. I didn't even know what are

5 days. But I was

I

was the gold standard of homey but I was deadly wrong. This

the flight but mom wants to see you first."

flight wasn't that long. It was very

can freshen up

you." Eve's small voice

our rooms which were opposite to each

Eve told her once again. "I'll

come get you." I told her and she

to transition nicely and I wanted her comfort

and I was amazed at how big it

was the right color and it almost made me think

my head and clear my head of that thought. It would be very ridiculous.

looking around. Canada. Toronto. I'm here. It's

out my phone to call Styles.

I thought he was not

important because I'm really busy." It's the

wasn't pissed nor aggravated so I guess

gonna tell me when you ignored me the whole day and let's not mention

an important part of her life. I'll never miss

seize to stun me. I was lost for words but only for a

important part it's not in am airport but in..

to say I'm not in Toronto right now. Looking at her

of my chest as he said that and I felt an

that you have a while cart-" and he chuckled and only then I

I remember telling him I'll

He tracked me. Or Eve.

have duties, duties you're keeping me away from. So tell me what you

started but he didn't

and I rolled my eyes. "Now if there's nothing

I warned and

sighed and went to get Eve. I knocked

the person responsible for our existence." I joked and she laughed but not the

wrong?" I stopped and

and scared I feel like I'm gonna be

you and fuss just like Wren, the twins and Zac. Just like me. Okay?" She nodded. "Now let's go down

nodded and hands in hands we walked

have a granddaughter. None of this grandsons." I heard the

into view as we

to Eve and

guess that's

mom but more beautiful." She gushed

all chuckled and I

pinched my cheeks. I expected that. That's how all

almost how I picture

Look at his eyes and his cute nose. I miss him so

been thinking the same thing." Andrew added softly

die in peace." She said as tears welled

"Mom."

"Miranda."

warnings came from

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