Bridging World's

15

Sage

"Good evening Mr.Rimaas, congratulations!" Said a man maybe in his 50's coming over and shaking Killian’s hands.

"Thank you, Mr.Sharma" he replies.
"Who is this beautiful lady?" Mr. Shama questions with genuine curiosity.

Killians hand tightens around my waist as he pulls me to him more, "This is my wife Sage, and Sage meet Mr.Adithya Sharma Chairman of SMA group."

I give him a small smile as I grasp Mr. sharma's extended hands shaking it. "Nice to meet you" I say.

Soon more people started coming towards our way congratulating Killian and he introducing me to lots of people whose names I can't even remember now.

My feet is killing me from the heels, my cheeks hurting from the smile I am holding.

Killian was then called to the stage, he led me towards the table where our whole family was sitting and went towards the stage with his PA John.

I sat beside Fredrick "So how is your first business party like?" Fredrick questions leaning towards me, his expression playful.

"I've lost count of how many times I've introduced myself, nodded along to mind-numbing discussions about market shares, and smiled like my heels aren’t trying to assassinate me. And the best part? I don’t even remember half their names now. So feeling fantastic" I gave him a sarcastic smile.

Frederick chuckled, leaning in slightly with a teasing glint in his eye. "Well, Sage, you’ve officially mastered the art of surviving a business party. Painful heels, forgettable names, and boredom? Consider it your initiation. Next step, perfecting the fake laugh for terrible jokes."

"Oh god" I muttered rolling my eyes as he gives me a grin. Our conversation ends as Killian got on the stage.

"Good evening, Ladies and gentlemen. Thank you so much for coming. It is a great day today as our KiFe Industries won the biggest projects in the world." Claps echoed through the venue.

He looks stunning in his black suit, gelled hair they way his ocean blue eyes shines. I have never seen a man this handsome. He is perfect the sharp jawline veiny hands and the platinum wedding band on his finger makes it more attractive.

"I would like to thank my Dad mom, Siblings for their continuous support, without them I wouldn’t be here today. And especially my employees who worked day and night with me on this project without a break and finding marvelous solution to each and every issue. I am thankful to them very much." Everyone clapped again making him pause for a few seconds.

I am feeling so proud of him, "why is he not mentioning Sage?" I could hear violet mutter to Fredrick. Which I pretended not hear.

Truth be told, it doesn't matter. I am happy for him and I did not do anything for him. He did all the hardwork for this great success. So I am fine with it.

"Because he doesn't accept her as his family Violet, and morever how can a low class person like her with no knowledge, except on how to make desserts can help him with a billion dollar project" Aunt Sandra scoffs and my chest churned with pain.

Violet and Fredrick gasps at her and they look towards me, I did not loose my smile, still looking at Killian on stage pretended to not hear them.

They both let's out a relieved sigh and turned towards Sandra as violet mutters "you're mean, mom."

I know I am not from a rich family, if they are so concerned about the class, then why did they choose me to marry their son. It's not like I seduced him to marry me.

A lump formed on my throat as I controlled myself with every single thing in my body to not let the tears glizten. I leaned towards Fredrick as I said with a soft smile trying not show anything on my face.