Scars Left By Memories - Book II

Come With Me

"What's the important news?" I ask.

"I want you to come with me to Africa!" Tristan cheers. As much as I wanted to say 'yes'. I couldn't.

"As much as I want to go and spend time with you. I can't. My grandma told me I must stay here till Francisco says I can leave." I reply.

Tristan groans. But almost immediately snaps his fingers towards me. He probably thought of a good idea. Sadly I knew, no matter what idea he threw into my direction. It wouldn't work.

"I'll convince Francisco to let me take you. It's a once in a life time opportunity. Remember in history you would always talk about how you want to visit some exotic place?" Tristan ask.

"I will ask him. I've known Francisco for a long time. Maybe I'll be able to get him to let me go." I answer. Tristan smiles as his dimples become more visible. "Actually I'll ask him right now."

"You don't have to Sage, but thank you." Tristan replied throwing up two thumbs up.

"You are welcome." I say walking out of my bedroom. Quickly up the stairs. I see a light on in one of the offices. Walking against the cold tile floor. Turning the knob to reveal Francisco who was currently on his laptop.

It took him a second before he looked up and noticed me. Pulling out a chair to sit in. Francisco looked at me in confusion. You can do this Sage.

"So um, Tristan invited to come to Africa with him. I know you told me I can't leave the estate. But come on. Russian mafias, they don't know where I am in Africa." I began.

"No. You are not leaving. It doesn't matter wether it's the Russians coming after you. You could be kidnapped, even possibly sent into auctions or slave trading." Francisco replies sternly.

"Have you forgotten. I am eighteen years old." I try to argue. Francisco clicked his pen setting it down.

"And did you forget, I am the official adult here. Your grandmother even signed that she doesn't have guardian over you anymore." Francisco said calmly.

"This is not far." I reply.

"It's been a month since I have taken you from your home. This shouldn't be any different." Francisco replies softly spoken again.

"Fine." I said in an angry tone.

Getting up from the chair. I walk away from his office. Hurrying down the stairs. Into my bedroom. Tristan on his laptop. I frowned, sitting down besides him.

"Francisco said no. But you will do great in Africa. With or without me." I say pulling my hair to my shoulders.

"I'll try and call you ever single day." Tristan replies, I knew that was just to make me feel better.

He sits up, wrapping his arms around me from behind. I feel him push his lips against my cheek. I blush at his action.

"Well, let's spend these last couple of days together. Make it special." I said.

"Let's do it." Tristan replies.

Francisco
8:30pm

Out of anger, I slammed my fist onto the table. It caused aloud noise that could've been heard around the whole house. It didn't hurt. Good.

"You are the cutest." A familiar voice struck me. I turned down the low music I had playing.

"I know, I am a gentleman." Liam's response. I could tell by his strong deep British accent. Who's other voice was that.

"I think Tristan and Sage are the cutest couple. Do you agree?" Halle's voice.

She's cheating on Jo. Getting out of my office chair. Walking over to the living room where Jo had his earbuds in. He was currently on his laptop.

I walked over to him pulling the earbud from his ears. He took the other one out. Unless they were having an open relationship. Jo would be furious about this.

"I don't know if you've noticed but Liam isn't doing his job and your girlfriend Halle isn't in her bedroom." I begin. Jo raised his eyebrows.

"Cool. Are you okay Francisco?" Jo ask. I pull him from the couch. He rolls his eyes but then continues following me.

Liam's bedroom door was besides Tom and Jo's room. Opening the door. And I was right. Not that I wanted to be a snitch. But after what Halle has said to me and done to me. She should've saw this coming.

"What the hell Francisco!" Halle screams. I heard someone staggering up the stairs.

"Halle, why?" Jo ask. Halle hoped off the bed. She lazily put on her shirt.

"Jo, I can explain." Halle says walking towards him. He backed away.

"What's going on? I heard screaming from downstairs." Sage appears.

"Your best friend, cheated on me." Jo says walking away. Sage looked at Halle who was in the room grabbing her phone.

"Why?" Sage ask demandingly.

"Even I explained it to you. You wouldn't understand." Halle answers her voice deepened.

"Good thing you figured it out quickly." Sage replied, she was upset. Halle gave me a deep stare. Before storming off. She shoved me aside.

Liam looked at me in anger. He walked towards his bedroom door slamming it. Sage looked at me and over at Halle. She walks away slowly.

Jo plugged his earbuds back into his ear. I did the right thing. Jo didn't deserve to be cheated on by Halle.

Sage

Opening the front door. I see Halle on the swing. Sitting alone. Jo is my friend and Halle's my best friend. The fact everyone was against her. I needed to be the one who was there for her.

I took a seat on the swing besides Halle. Spotting a tear falling down her soft cheeks. I scrambled through my mind to find the right words to say.

"Could you maybe explain to me what happened?" I ask. Halle nodded. I gave her a second.

"About an hour ago. My computer in my room wasn't working and I needed to get it to work. Jo was busy doing his stuff. Tom and Martinez went to the facility place. Sofia didn't know what to do. And Francisco didn't want to help me. Obviously." Halle starts.

"Okay, go on." I reply.

"I asked Liam. He said he would help me of course. He then started showering me with compliments. I thought they were just friendly ones. I thanked him, then we started to make out. I knew it was the wrong thing. But I didn't overcome what was happening between Liam and I. I still have feelings for Jo. Liam was an accident. I know it seems confusing. But it's the truth." Halle explains.

"Well I am not totally upset with you. But you're going to have to tell Jo what happened. I'm not siding with anyone since you are both my friends." I reply.

"Thank you." She says.

"You're dearly welcome." I reply embracing her from the side.