SAGE

Chapter 4

Sage Miller

Everything about Ransom Everglades is luxuries, from the parking lot to the sign at the gate.

I've only been here a couple of times before and I can tell you that they take luxury to a different level.

Last time I was here I came to watch Styles play and eliminate the team that eliminated us. It seems like a lifetime ago but it was just last November.

But I'm not here for that today. Today is a special day for me and Eve, not to mention Alora.

She never believed she could graduate, She didn't believe in herself. I understand her in a way. She spent the whole senior year spiralling and drinking.

But I've seen how hard she worked towards the end of the year. She made an effort towards her education.

Now I'm here to see both of the graduate. I'm proud of both of them. she's doing something I would never do.

She's fulfilling my dream.

I stood next to my house and looked around. Parents and their children buzzing with life and excitement.

I let myself slip into a lot of sadness knowing that dad would want to be here. He'd be so happy and proud of her little princess. Just as I am.

Even if I did want to graduate I would never have this. My parents would never take pictures with me and tell me their proud because I have none.

At least Has her mother, Wren. It would be sad if she didn't have her. That's my comfort. She has Wren.

I shook my head to get my mind out of that thought. Alora and Eve were behind me looking extremely excited.

"I'm so nervous right now." Eve said clutching my right arm.

I chuckled and side glanced at her.

"You'll be fine." I reassured her smiling. "You've practiced that speech too many times."

"Yeah. You'll be excellent like always." Alora said. I detected the sad tone in her voice but chose to let it go for now.

I didn't need anymore sadness for today.

"It's just that_" Eve started then looked down like she's was struggling on what to say. "Nothing."

She whispered softly and sad. I know what's her problem. No matter how hard she tried she's still hung up on his stupid ex. I just wish he doesn't show up tonight because God help me.

I've dealt with so many fucking meltdown courtesy of that asshole in the past month. Eve is doing much better now and him being here will set her back.

I pulled my sister in and hugged her. I placed a soft kiss on her temple.

"I love you sis and don't worry to much. You'll rock the stage, I heard your speech waaaaay to many times. It's awesome." I encouraged her. "Now get over to Wren she calling for you."

She turned around and looked at them. She then looked at me. I smiled warmly at her and gestured for her to go.

"I'll be back okay." I nodded and she walked away.

Today was one of the good days for her. She was bubbly and buzzing with excitement.

All this time Smurf was quiet. I looked at her and realised that she's miles away in thought.

"Earth to Smurf." I snapped my finger in her face and she jolted right back to reality.

"What? You were saying?" She asked confused. I gave her a look and shook my head.

"What's wrong Al?" I asked softly. She opened her mouth but I spoke before her. "And don't tell me nothing."

She opened her mouth then closed it again. She seemed to be at lost for words. She tried to hide her long and sad face but she failed.

"You know you can tell me anything. I'm always here for you." I urged her. I gave her little push.

"It's silly and petty." She tried to brush it off but I can see that whatever it was. It was eating her inside.

"It's not silly or petty." I brushed her cheek with the back of my hand.

"It's just that__" She started. "Look at her." I followed her line of sight and saw that her eyes were in my sister. I frowned confused.

I asked hesitantly. I'm not sure I wanted

wouldn't get along at all.

in a daughter. She excelle in everything she does.

about. Eve looked so happy with them. Wren,

a distance you could see how much they adore Eve. but I still didn't get what

turned back

to do with you

father barely pays attention to me. I'm a disappointment to him and a failure." She started and my brows pecked up in surprised. "I'm barely graduating

making my heart break in the process.

she cut me off.

I know what I am. You know she's the first real friend I ever made by myself. I didn't have to follow Linkin to

that." I

her. She was always my friend and then I met you. But that doesn't change what I am. I'll always be a failure. I'm not perfect like her

I wanted to tell her that she pushed so she can be the way she is. I wanted to tell her that she is Eve's first real friend. I

next to me who didn't feel

Alora, you are perfect, in my eyes. I see you. The real you. You don't need to

because that's what I want

maybe am not. I've known you long enough to give you a review of yourself." I said firmly  and she turned and looked at

my eyes. Maybe she

because you are a failure. No. I think it's because you didn't try hard

she blinked

strong minded. Don't forget that." I lightly

better now." She

and see herself like I see her. Her father is a fool for not

going on between the two of you." Evernly startled us. She said as she waved a finger up and down at us. "So for my sanity please,

off the intimate moment we were having.

head inside the ceremony is about to start." Eve urged and I groan. I wanna see her graduate but

Wren to save you a seat." She told me and pulled Alora as she entered

We have a healthy relationship and I sort of like her. After

tapped on my phone. I zoned the whole thing out. I saw Alex

this year's accomplishments, from football to swimming to chess

I've been sitting for

I spot someone who made the hair at the back of my neck stand. Horrified I look closely

show up. He promised he wouldn't. He said he'd get his diploma by

Fucking Styles.

told him he shouldn't come. I remember specifically telling him not to

see him. It's her big night.

wasn't him. I told him, calming myself and I went

couldn't focus on anything. I kept on glancing

alright?"

fine." I brushed her off looking around.

at the far end of

I follow his eyes and they are focused on Eve. I growled low, fighting the edge

but my heart sank

so sad. It must be hard to have something you want so close yet

decide to let him be. If

ass. Not with that look on his

in time as they started calling names. Alora took

patiently until it was Eve's turn. They called her on stage and everyone cheered for her. Wren even stood up and called

saw Wren and blushed looking away.

in you.' I mouthed to her. She gave me

smiled and she started her

and apparently I'm your valedictorian." Everyone chuckled and so did I.

a glance at Styles and saw him

all. It's been a dream of mine to stand here on this day. What I'm saying is, dream do come true. We're all here because our dream to graduate high school came true. Many things I could say today have already been said: drugs

every time

giving advice. This speech will be short.I could reminisce about the last four years. Instead I think it's more important we focus on where we will be in the next four years. Whether it's presenting the next big discovery in science, cooking laws im senate or

all stood up and clapped. I felt so proud of her.

a glimpse of Styles' reaction but everyone was blocking my

again but found the

he's gone. Eve won't see him. That didn't give me the relief I thought it

in his eyes. They were empty. But when he chucked, I saw a glimpse of the man

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