Finding Sage (Young Adult)

Eighteen: Smash

Kellan

Its been almost a week since I've talked to Sage and her text messages have been short and to the point. I knew she was going to push me away, but I didn't expect it this soon. My theory is that her sister scared her and the fear she has of me getting hurt has gotten stronger.

My legs are taking me to Whisper right now. I'm going to see her and get a real feel for what is going on. The longer I stay away from her, the more distant she has become.

The security guard at Whisper examines my ID and calls Adam to make sure I am allowed in the building. I did not tell Adam I was coming, but he does not question my presence. I send him a quick text:

ME: Trying to see Sage, thanks man.

ADAM: np

While I am waiting for the elevator. I see two police officers come out of a conference room and Sage is behind them, crying.

"Sage!" I yell. "What is going on?" I go to her and hold her at arms length, examining her. "Are you alright?"

"Kellan, what are you doing here?" She sounds mad.

"I came to see you. What is going on?" I look behind her and see a man sitting at a conference table with a towel and ice on his face. "Sage, please tell me what is happening."

"Kellan, I did not ask you to be here, and I don't need your help," Sage says, pushing the elevator call button.

"Did that man try to hurt you or something?" I ask her, trying to figure out what the hell is happening.

"No! He didn't do anything to me. I keep telling you, Kellan, but you don't listen to me." The elevator opens and Sage walks in, I follow.

I have no idea what the hell happened and why she is yelling at me. "Keep telling me what? Try it again, maybe I've been daft."

The elevator doors open and two people get in the elevator, shutting Sage up. She does not look at me.

What the hell?

The elevator stops on her floor and I follow her off the elevator. She walks right to Roxy's office and says, "Roxy, can we use your office for five minutes?"

Roxy looks at Sage, and its obvious she's been crying, and then at me and says, "Um, yeah sure, I needed a break anyway."

Roxy gives me a serious look as she passes me and I shrug. I really have no clue what the hell is happening. I can't even guess.

Sage shuts the door behind us and then crosses her arms, "This is my place of work. Do you understand that?"

"Yes, I know that, which is why I am here. You seem to be avoiding me," I say. "Now tell me what the fuck is going on and what happened with that man down there."

"This is not really your business, but you probably should know. That man works in another building and he asked to sit at my table for lunch today. We talked for about ten minutes before I was done eating and came back to the office." Sage swallows and walks to the window. "I forgot my bag on the chair and went back to get it and Donovan and Giovanni were beating the hell out of him. He was on the ground and I saw Donovan and kick him and spit on him." She starts crying and I go to her and try wrapping my arms around her.

"No! Do not touch me. I tried to pull Donovan off him, but he knocked me down. Luckily there were police close. As soon as Donovan and Giovanni saw the police, they took off, but Donovan turned and yelled at me..." she starts to cry and hold her arms tighter to her chest. "He said, you are mine Sage. I'll kill anyone that touches you."