SAGE novel Chapter 14

Sage Miller

Slowly I forced my eyes to open. My first mission was to find out where the hell I was. That is top priority.

My eyelid were heavy like they were suddenly made of concrete. Relief washed over me as I realised the room was completely dark because my eyes were hurting like hell.

I looked around and realized I had no clue where I was and most importantly how I even got here.

I tried to get up, key word try. Everything part of my body was hurting. Moving felt like torture. I don't know what happened last night but it was brutal.

The voices that woke me up weren't in my head anymore. I realised that they were coming somewhere in the house.

I lifted my head off the bed only for it to fall back down on the bed. At that exact moment, a full on blown headache started. It felt someone was drilling into my skull.

I groaned and forced myself to get up, finding out where the hell I was is still my first priority.

I wasn't even sure this was a house, it could've been a hotel because it was huge and luxurious.

My brain cells were having a hard time corresponding with my body.

I looked around the room and spotted a door which was opened ajar, it looked like a bath room. I know I should've been more worried about the lack of knowledge about my location.

I barely remember what happened yesterday but I knew it was awesome. My amnesia is testament to that. It is legit proof that last night was the best night of my existence.

I tried to think back to the last thing I remember doing which was a bust because the more I about it, the more my head hurts buy I do remember drinks, girls and a whole lot of dancing.

I stumbled towards the slightly opened door with the thought of splashing my face with water so I could think just a bit more.

After washing my face I drank the water to hydrate the desert that has become my throat.

The water tasted horrible, I gagged like i was gonna puke but nothing came out.

I raided the cabinets for some aspirin or advil for my headache. Finally I found a box of aspirin. I drank them before stepping outside the room.

The hallway seemed familiar but I couldn't figure out how I knew that. Even the atmosphere and the scent of the whole place felt familiar.

I followed the sound of the woman shouting, The further away I got from the room I was in the closer the voice seemed to get but the house was huge. I was even confused how I heard the voices because of how far away the room I was in was.

I finally saw a staircase and it clicked to me where I was. I was at Wren's house and now I recognized the voice of the woman as Wren's voice.

The back of my mind told me that I knew this house.

I descended the stairs listening in on the conversation below. Wren was scolding Zac about last night.

When I got yo the middle of the stairs I realise I could see the living room from there and not wanting to join the lecture downstairs, I sat down.

Zac and Mason, I think, were sitting on the sofa enduring Wren's scolding. They could barely keep their eyes open much less pay attention but that didn't discourage Wren in any way.

Wren had her back on me so she couldn't see me. I was safe.

"My God Zac. You're suppose to the big brother and be responsible. I'm suppose to give you my company in a few years but clearly you are never going up." Wren exclaimed waving her hands furiously.

"And you Mason. I expected more from you." She turned to Mason. "You took a seventeen year old to a club to get drunk."

She then back to Zac again.

"I leave for three days and you take your sister to a club and not only that you dragged a sixteen year old with you and how in God's name did you all get in?"

She asked and I could hear the pure curiosity in that but neither Zac or Mason where planning on answering her.

I felt bad for her but it was just too amusing not to listen in.

"Oh Lord. Help this kids." She inhaled as if trying to calm herself. "Not only did you drag two under age kids to a club but you two are also under age.."

She paused a little then her voice immediately went up an octave. "You see what you did to those kids. Evernly looks dead. She was sick the whole night. Puking her guts out."

Both Zac and Mason flinched at the tone of her voice. I even winced. It was high, too high like she did it on purpose.

"Mom." Zac groaned covering his ears which in return Wren scoffed.

"Oh! Cry me a river. Build me a bridge and get over it." She exclaimed and I snorted gaining Mason's attention.

He looked up and I smirked at him which he gave me a small nod in return.

"Now go clean up I'll fix you something you something for the hangover. You smell." She said in disgust before adding. "And see if Sage and Eve are up yet."

They both stood up at the command while Wren disappeared into what I assume is a kitchen. When Zac noticed me on the stair his eyes widen.

They approached me and stop a step below to where I was sitting.

"How the hell are you up?" He asked me and I shrugged not really knowing what to tell him.

"You heard the Mrs, go clean up and meet us downstairs." Mason said to me as he was dragging himself upstairs.

"I take it you remember the way to the room you were in." Zac added and continued to give me instructions. "Mom and Eve put a few clothes in there for whenever you stayed over."

I nodded not sure if I still had a voice to begin with.

"I'll check on sis." He said before leaving.

I scoffed in my heard making a note to check on her myself.

When Zac told me they put few clothes for me I thought he meant a few pants and few tees that belonged to him or something.

Oh boy was I wrong. All of this clothes where new and not just a few but the whole walk-in closet was full.

It had everything. From boxers to socks. Even shoes. Not just any shoes, expensive shoes. In fact everything in here is expensive.

I smirked as I looked at everything. Mmm I mused as I chose black sweatpants and a grey tee.

I exited the room and searched for Eve's room. I still can't get over how huge this house is. The few times that I've been in here, I've only just seen a few rooms, the living room and the room that were on the way to Eve's room.

Eve once told me it has 22 bedrooms upstairs. A library, two offices, 12 quarters for workers, two kitchens, 26 bathroom. A game room, a theatre, an inside pool and I think I'm forgetting most of the rooms.

It's was long walk from my room to Eve's. Especially since I was hungry and hangover with zero energy.

When I got to her door, I didn't knock since it was basically opened.

I popped my head inside and I was stunned when I saw Mason of all people inside.

What the fuck is he doing? I waited to see what he was gonna do.

"You're so sweaty." He said pulling the duvet off her. "I can't believe Zac let you sleep in that, it looks super uncomfortable."

He took off her shoes. I feel anger boiled inside me. I'm very protective of her.

I then remember what Zac said, Mason and Eve are pretty close and I saw that last night.

Eve is not comfortable around around most guys but yesterday I saw how comfortable they looked her.

But.... He could be another Styles. He will break her heart just like he did. But I won't allow it. This time I'll protect her more than I did last time.

Just as I was about to burst in, Zac yells for his friend.

I was quick to open the opposite room and hide before he saw me.

I heard his foot steps as he walked out of Eve's room. I waited a few seconds before going downstairs.

As I neared the kitchen I could hear that Wren was still scolding them and they groaned. Or more so, Zac groaned.

"Serves you right." She said as I walked inside.

They were sitting on the kitchen island and Wren standing on the other side dishing up three plates.

I noticed three glasses of water in front of each stool with what I assumed were Advil.

Wren finally noticed me and her face broke into a huge grin.

"Oh good, you're up." She said. I was still not used to her caring. In a motherly way.

"Come have breakfast and get rid of that nasty hangover you're feeling." She suddenly frowned which made me frown too. "Are you okay?"

I was taken aback by her concern. It was...It was too much.

"Eh.. um.. I'm good?" I stuttered.

"I don't approve with what they did. Taking the two of you to a club. It was reckless and careless of them. I apologize on their behalf."

My eyes flickered to them. The moment went from uncomfortable to amusement.

I secretly smirked to them deciding to have some fun. I turned to Wren, Mason already realised what I was about to do.

"Yes it was. Especially Eve." I said fighting the urge to laugh.

Zac looked horrified with my response and Mason was just amused.

"My one and only daughter. She could've gotten hurt or worse." She exaggerated. She turned to Zac and gave him a hard look. "Do you realise that I could've lost her? For good this time. What if she's got alcohol poisoning. I mean she hasn't moved since you put her there."

She stopped and I realised how worried she was but that didn't stop the situation from being funny. I had to bite my knuckles so I wouldn't laugh and Mason was holding his laugh too.

What was actually funny was Zac's face. He looked horrified and scared. She was putting the blame on him.

"I'm very disappointed in you." She said low exiting the room but not before saying one last thing. "I'm going to check if she's alive."

We waited till Wren was out of earshot to laugh at Zac.

"Not cool dude." Zac said. "And it wasn't even my idea."

"I know." Mason said laughing.

"It was her idea and I'm blamed for it." He complained.

"We know." I said trying to smother my laugh.

"And you made it worse." He gave me a pointed look and I bursted out laughing again.

After we ate Zac and Mason left to do spmething. I didn't ask and they didn't tell me. After all we ain't friends.

I was still waiting for Eve to wake up and Wren insisted I stay since I never stay in her house.

She even blackmailed me saying she thinks I don't like her since I never spent time at her house.

"Pete went to get your car." I was startled by the voice.

I turned around and saw that it was Wren.

She chuckled nervously when she saw that I was startled.

"I'm sorry I scared you." She said and I brushed her off.