Sage stood outside his car, idly scrolling through his phone, when a familiar presence brushed against his senses. Lifting his head, he spotted Katelyn approaching in her sports attire, a travel bag resting at her side.
"What’s this?" Sage arched a brow as he closed the distance, smoothly taking the bag from her side.
"You told me to get ready in ten minutes. I... couldn’t," Katelyn admitted.
"You really do love testing my patience," Sage muttered, turning toward his car. "I’ll be waiting. Go back to your apartment and take your time. Half an hour should be more than enough for you."
Katelyn only hummed in response before turning on her heel, disappearing from his sight without another word.
Sage paused with his hand on the car door, his eyes narrowing. "What’s going through her mind?" he murmured. Sliding into the driver’s seat, he frowned. "She’s not the type to stay quiet instead of snapping back... yet she’s holding it in."
Half an hour passed, and Katelyn was just in time. She settled in and fastened the seatbelt. Sage didn’t waste any more time and drove them out of the residential complex.
Katelyn slipped her phone out of her purse and dialed Amelie’s number. After a few rings, the line connected, only it wasn’t Amelie who answered.
"Kate?" came Gabriel’s voice from the other side.
"Brother Gabriel!?" Katelyn gasped in shock. "Where’s Amelie? I want to talk to her."
"Amelie is with her mother and sister," Gabriel replied. "Why are you calling her? If it’s important, I can pass your message along."
"No, thank you. I wanted to talk to Amelie directly," Katelyn said curtly.
"If this is about your own troubles, don’t bother her. Amelie doesn’t need to carry your stress. She told me herself you’ve been complaining about our parents choosing Sage." Gabriel clarified, his tone turning intimidating and sharper.
"I never complained!" Katelyn snapped, anger flaring in her voice. "Why do you always twist my words? You and Sage are exactly alike. Honestly, I wonder why Amelie ever fell in love with you."
Sage, listening nearby, furrowed his brows, baffled at why she would lash out like that at her own brother.
Gabriel chuckled. "You can’t understand love, brat!"
"I’m going to complain about you to Amelie myself!" Katelyn retorted before hanging up abruptly. With a huff, she shoved the phone back into her purse. "Ugh... he always ruins my mood," she muttered under her breath.
"Why did you call us alike?" Sage asked in a probing tone.
"Forcing authority, that’s what you both love," Katelyn shot back without hesitation. "And not to mention, my brother changed women like clothes in the past. The only reason he’s doing well now is because fate tied him to Amelie."
Sage’s lips curved faintly. "So, you mean if I find the right woman, I’ll start doing well in life too?"
"Of course! A woman changes you, for better or worse. At least, that’s what I’ve seen with my brothers. Even Brother Casaio couldn’t leave Zilia, despite her being caught as a spy!" Katelyn blurted, the words spilling out before she realized her mistake.
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