SAGE novel Chapter 24

Sage Miller

Never have I been this excited for summer to be over so I can get back to school.

The thought of going back to school in just three week made my knees wobble just thinking about it.

And I still felt like three weeks was a long time. I wanted to back to school tomorrow.

Of all this excitement because I'd be going to school driving a Hennessey Venom.

Hennessey Venom. I sighed in excitement just thinking about all the eyes that would be on me.

Never in the history of our school has any student driven a Hennessey and all their cars don't cost even close to what my car costs.

The only other person I've seen driving a Hennessey Venom is Styles but his is black.

And so is everything of his. My conscious mocked. True. I admitted. The guy doesn't wear any other color than black.

I'm beginning to think his soul is black but I'm not there right now. I'm on the Hennessey Venom case.

I'll be the envy of the student body. I'll be popular than the seniors.

Maybe I can even be the captain. That would be history. A captain that isn't a quarterback.

I'll be legendary.

Even the teachers don't drive cars that cost too much. They all drive Sedans. It's sad really.

Of course before I can get back to school, I have to leave this goddamn forsaken city.

I'm still in Toronto. At least we're leaving for the airport but still. I'm still in Toronto.

I've told everyone I know of course that I'll be driving a Hennessey Venom.

I've sent pictures. Of course non of them really believe me but that's alright because their jaws are gonna hit the floor when they see me driving a Hennessey Venom.

I just have to wait a few days for it to be delivered. Grandma wouldn't let me just drive it across the border.

"I can't believe five days are over." Micheal said in an overly dramatic manner.

I fought the urge to roll my eyes.

"Yeah. It was really good knowing my brother's kids." Andrew agreed.

Just like how they picked us up, they drove us to the airport.

"I had fun. I really love grandma." Eve said and I was happy she was happy.

That's all that matters.

"Yeah Miranda is...." Micheal tapped her chin thinking of the right word to describe her.

"Something else." Andrew finished for her.

That all got us laughing because she truly was something else. Something else entirely and I'm saying that in the most respectful way.

"Time truly flies when you're having fun." Micheal commented with a sigh. "Promise to visit soon. Miranda was really happy to meet you."

"Yeah she was. I guess Mike and Lauren have been gone for long than you filled that space for her. It doesn't help that you too behave like both of them."

"How so?" I asked looking at Eve.

I knew she wanted to know but she'd never ask because dad and Aunt Lauren has always been a hard topic for her. She doesn't wanna acknowledge them in her life.

"Your bond. I use to be so jealous of how on sync they always have been. She moved and he moved. Just like the both of you." He explained and I look at Eve again. "It's like the reincarnation of both of them. It was no surprise when we realised they left together but it didn't stop it from hurting any less."

After what he said. Everyone in the car seemed to be deep in thoughts.

I found myself thinking of what I could remember about both dad and Aunt Lauren.

They ran away together. I realised that both Eve and I could do that.

Aunt Lauren was always at our house. I remember thinking that both dad and her were having an affair. But knowing what I know now, that thought looked ridiculous.

They were just siblings that really loved each other. Just like Eve and I. Yes, just like Eve and I.

I didn't even realised the car had stopped until they called me to get out.

"Don't wanna leave Toronto yet?" Micheal joked as I got out.

Out of the pair, Micheal was the easy going. While Andrew was quiet and polite.

"Mom said your cars will be in the states in one day and delivered in two. We already shipped them. So thats good." Andrew told us as they walked us inside the airport.

"Thank you Uncle. I had fun in Toronto. I'm just sad Damien couldn't come."

The little shit picked up his attitude after I talked to him and the last couple of days he treated Eve better and they were best friends.

"His friends got back from their vacation and he couldn't wait." Micheal made an excuse for him. "Please visit soon."

"We will." Eve said hugging her.

I don't know about her but me, It'll be a while before I return.

"I love you kiddos." Andrew said hugging her then pulling me in.

I felt Micheal wrap her arms around us.

"We love you too Uncle." Eve said. "You too Aunty."

I was surprised how quick she gave them her love yet she still refuse to call Wren mom.

I wouldn't be surprised if she never said those three words to Wren.

The flight home was uneventful. Other than a text from Wren letting me know they'll be waiting for us in when we land, I spent most if the flight watching some romcom that was on.

I still don't like airports. Dealing with baggage claim is a nightmare. Still waiting for my luggage I got a text.

I opened it I was almost not surprised who it was.

I'm here to pick you up. You know the car.-S

I laughed then replied.

You missed me that much-S

Within seconds he replied. I haven't talked to talked spoken to him since Monday.

Pipped down fucker, the fact that now you own a Hennessey Venom doesn't mean shit-S

What the fuck? How the fuck does he know that?

I never told him shit. The people I told aren't even in his circle.

After we got our luggage we went to meet Wren. Well I wasn't about to leave with them but I needed to make sure Eve got to Wren before I left.

"Bye sis. My friends are picking me up." I told her hugging her.

"So that's who you were texting just now."

"Erh.. yeah."

She sighed.

"It's okay. I'll tell Wren. Be safe Sage. I love you."

"I love you too Eve." I kissed her cheek and left.

I flung my duffle bag as I walked the opposite direction of where Eve was.

I easily spotted the familiar black SUV. I'm used to it now.

I wonder why he doesn't drive his cars anymore. If they were mine.  I'd drive each everyday.

Lately he drives his bikes or come with SUV.

I opened the door and got in and didn't even bother with greetings.

He smirk proved that he mention my car because he knew I'd come if he did. But I would've came even without.

"And how the fuck did you know about the car?"

"Your Uncle used Jane's shipping company to transport the cars." He shrugged.

"You say it like it's suppose to explain how you know about it." I deadpanned narrowing my eyes at him.

"It's my sister's company." He shrugged again.

"So? That still doesn't explain how you know about it. It's your sister's company not yours." I grumbled. "I don't appreciate you tracking me."

"And who said I was tracking you?"

"Oh my God that's even worse." I groaned.

"Well." He trailed off.

"Are you aware how much of a creep you are?" I asked with my brow raised.

"I'm well aware."

"You're hopeless." I give up. This guy is hopeless. "So you wanted to pick  me up because you missed me."

I teased with a little pout. He rolled his eyes then ran a hand through his hair making it messy.

"Actually... erh. " he started not quite sure if he should continue. "I want your help with something."

Okay. This sounds exciting.

"Who are we killing?" I beamed rubbing my hands together.

"We're not  killing anyone."  He deadpanned amused.

I have no idea why does helping him kill anyone excites me this much.

"So we're gonna torture them?" I asked again. It's still good.

"We're not gonna torture anyone." He rolled him eyes.

Okay. I don't know what else would he need my help with.

"Are we gonna spy on anyone?" That could be fun I guess.

"No."  He said dryly.

I absolutely have no other idea what else.

"What then?" I asked impatiently.

A thought then crossed my mind and my eyes widen-

"I am not helping you get back with Eve." I said a little louder than necessary.

His head whipped to me his eyes wide a little.

So he doesn't want help with that so what does he want me to help-

"Well now that you mention it." He trailed off smirking.