Ending Silence

Chapter 26

Morgan's POV

I knock on the door to Sage's office, before opening the door. He's sitting at his desk looking at a file, but he looks up when I walk in.

I shoot him a small smile, closing the door quietly behind me. "Hey," I say, and he frowns, standing up. He walks over, holding my face in his hands.

I chuckle, looking down. "I'm fine Sage" I assure him, but he doesn't look convinced.

"I was just wondering if you're sure you want to go with me today? It's not too late to say no" I mumble, avoiding his eyes.

"I won't be offended, I swear! And-"

Sage places a gentle kiss to my lips, before slowly pulling away.

"The only thing that matters is what you want" Sage mumbles, and I stare up at him, before smiling a bit. "I want you to come," I say, and he nods. "But you don't have to-"

He scowls, and I shut up. "Alright, alright let's go," I say, and he steps back, grabbing his phone and car keys, before grabbing my hand and walking us out.

***

Sage opens the door for me like a true gentleman. I get out, forgetting how his jeep is high up. I stumble a bit, and Sage is quick to grab me.

I glance at him. "Forget this happened" I mumble, embarrassed. He chuckles, closing the passenger door while I walk to the front door of my childhood house.

It's been a while since I've been here. Over a year I think. Our dog biscuit died a few months ago, which is the only reason I'm able to be here.

"It's gonna be okay Sage. Calm down. Everything is fine. Completely fine" I mumble, walking up the steps of the porch, stopping in front of the front door. Sage is by my side and kisses my temple.

I smile at him, before ringing the doorbell.

It opens a few seconds later, revealing my mam. She smiles when she sees me, rushing to give me a hug. "Oh, honey... it's so great to see you. It's been far, far too long" Mam mumbles, stepping back.

She cups my face, inspecting me, as if making sure I'm okay. She forgets I'm nearly thirty.

I glance at Sage, who's watching silently.

Mam glances behind her, before jumping slightly. "Morgan, who's this?".

"This is Sage. My boyfriend...sorry, I didn't think to tell you he's coming" I mumble, but mam just smiles. "Nonsense. Everyone's welcome" Mam says, holding out her hand.

"I'm Morgans's mother, as you probably already know. You can call me Julie" She says, shaking Sage's hand. "He um..lost his voice completely. Was screaming too loud at the football match. Haha, you know...men" I say, cringing as I spoke.

Mam laughs. "Happened to your dad plenty of times. Now let's go inside, the food ready" Mam steps inside, while I glance at Sage. He looks at me amused. "You watch football now, okay?" I mumble, and he chuckles, following me inside.

I walk into the dining room, where I see dad, sitting at the head of the table, with mam sitting on the other end. My sister, Florence and her annoying husband Jerry are sitting next to each other.

They all have plates in front of each other, filled with food from the dishes on the table.

"Morgan..only twenty minutes late this time," Florence says, checking her watch.