'You should be ready when I catch you Mint. You can't escape from me.'
Sage noticed the fear that is evident from his colleagues from the Security office so he restrained himself that made his companions breathe a sigh of relief.
He finished his shift at six in the evening. After that, without further ado, he leaves immediately and rides his bike.
His destination is at Mint's house. He won't let Mint get away from him. He didn't give in to the impulse to just kidnap Mint to force her if he will not continue until the end. Mint is only for him. He doesn't care if Mint's mom wonders why he went here.
When he reaches his destination. He gazed intently at the house that is in a little high place. It's Mint's house.
Sage knew all about Mint. He deliberately had his staff investigate this and gather all the information about her. Because of that, he didn't have a hard time finding Mint's address and her house.
After a few minutes of staring at the house, he moved to approach the said house. When he was in front of the door, he knocked.
After a few seconds, the door opened and he saw a mature woman in her 40s. At her age, her natural beauty still cannot be hidden.
The woman smiled at Sage gently, "Yes? Who are they?"
Sage gently smiled at her, "Hi ma'am. I'm Mint's 'friend'."
Then he handed his right arm to shake Mint's Mother.
"Hmm. It's my first time seeing a friend of hers. That kid, she hasn't brought even one home yet. Come in. Come in. " She excitedly welcomed him to enter.
When Sage enters the house. The homely atmosphere of the house welcomed him immediately. It's very simple. You can really say that they are not rich at all from the style of the house. But even so, the house is not messy. It is very clean and tidy. It was so cozy.
"You can sit anywhere you like." She then said and left for a bit. After a minute. She returned with a glass of water.
"Here you go. Sorry, this is all I can offer you. I didn't know someone was coming, so I didn't cook. Even Mint, ever since she arrived, she immediately went to sleep. Until now, she still hasn't woken up, so she couldn't cook either." She apologizes.
This information is not included in Mint's information. Sage was indeed shocked by what he found out.
"Does Mint know how to cook?"
"Of course. You know, Mint is a great cook. All her aunts and uncles, even her big cousins and little cousins. They really love it when Mint cooks." she said with a joyous voice.
"Really, auntie? It looks like it would be good to try it once. I ended up craving it." Sage said while he smiled gently at her.
"Hahaha. Don't you know that?" she questioned.
"Sadly, no auntie." Sage said in a sad voice.
"Oh, what a pity. Let me tell Mint about it."
"Sure, auntie."
"Oh right. Why did you end up here? It's already late."
"I just want to surprise Mint, auntie. You already know. Hahaha"
"Hahaha. I really know that she will be shocked. You, of all people, came here even though it's already late just to visit him."
"Yeah, auntie. Haha. It's okay. By the way, Can we visit Mint?"
Because of what she heard. Sage saw that she seemed hesitant.
"Is there a problem, aunt?"
"Ah. It's nothing. I'll tell you now. In fact, it's just really hard to wake Mint up. You know, you see. Sleeping is so important to her, so she gets angry when she is woken up."
"Is that so? That's okay, auntie. I will be okay. Mint and I are really 'close'. Can I go see her?"
Auntie fell silent. When it seemed like she wouldn't agree. Sage got ahead of her.
"Auntie I will be fine. Can I go."
Sage knew that he was being rude now and he also knew that it's not appropriate to ask for something like this as a man who wanted to go into a woman's bedroom. But he doesn't care. Sooner or later. Auntie will know their 'relationship'. So, it's better for her to get used to it sooner.
After a while of being silent there. Sage saw that she scrutinized him for a while. Seeming that she saw something in him that can tell that he can be trusted. Later, she agreed.
"If you really want to enter. Please excuse the mess in Mint's room. Okay, go ahead and visit."
Sage nodded at her and smiled. Then he walks into the closed door there.
While walking closer to there. His smile is replaced by a cold smile.
'Finally. You will face my punishment for leaving me behind. You thought you could escape me? You're mistaken. You can't escape me because you belong to me only. '
Sage opens the door. The entire room greeted him. A typical, overly simplified room. There is a long wooden couch placed below the wide window. On top of it is a mini foldable computer working table that has a laptop on top of it.
On the left side, there is a cabinet that is accepting half of the wall. Next to it, there is a large box. Sage saw some finished diamond painting, some unfinished and materials on it. On the right side of the room, near the edge, there are hanging clothes. While below, there is the bed that is placed on the floor.
He saw a bulge on top of the bed in the middle covered by the fluffy thick quilt. He can only see the blob of black hair on top of it.
He smirked.
He closes the door slowly.
Then, he walks through the bed. He then sits at the side of the bed. Staring intently at Mint who is laying there.
He stared at her for a while. When he saw that Mint wouldn't wake up. He stood up and walked towards the chair. One by one, he unbuttoned his black formal blazer one by one. When he finished removing the blazer, he followed it with his white polo. He folded them and gently placed them on the chair. Then he walked back to bed. Slowly, he lifted the blanket and went inside. While he lay down, Sage hugged Mint tightly and pulled her closer to his chest.
His face is resting above Mint's head. While he feels Mint's breaths. While he heard the sound of Mint's heartbeats. While smelling the natural scent of Mint that he has become addicted to. He fell asleep without realizing it.
They had no idea that Mint's mother was outside the door. She was currently looking at the closed door with suspicion on her face. She was hesitating if she would enter and check what was going on since the man who entered was staying too long inside the bedroom.
When others will find out about this. They will definitely be gossiped about because a man stayed in her child's room for a long time. But when she remembered that this would be her chance to have a grandchild. That really added to her hesitation to enter.
The man seems trustworthy because of her secret observation of him before. In this case, it seems that her child will not be at a disadvantage. She didn't think that the man would be at a disadvantage with her child because she believed that Mint was a good catch.
The next day. In the early morning, Mint woke up and felt that she was no longer alone in her bed. She moved a little to find a more comfortable position to go back to sleep.
"Lucas. Go away!!"
"Lucas?" said in a very cold voice by some unknown person aside from her mom.
Mint opened her eyes and looked towards where the voice was coming from. There, he saw the half-naked Sage lying in a side view facing her. His hand is resting on his head. His gaze is very solemn , staring intently at her.
Mint didn't think twice about moving a little away from Sage and asked him, "Why are you here?"
Sage just raised an eyebrow at Mint, "What? Do you think you can escape from me?"
After saying that, Sage used his free hand to hold Mint's face. It seems like Mint got burned from his touch and moved away a bit. That's why she didn't notice that she was only wearing a bra and short shorts. She then saw Sage looking at her with a mischievous smile.
"What a nice view." Sage said while he whistled a bit.
Because of that, Mint looked at her body. She saw what she looks like now.
"Ah!! Pervert!!" She exclaimed while she pulled the quilt and used it to cover her body.
Sage smirked dangerously at that, "Are we now? Have you forgotten that you owe me?"
As soon as he said that, he climbed on top of Mint, causing Mint to lie down and the quilt covering her to be removed. Sage pinned Mint's both hands above her head and without further ado, he kissed Mint deeply. He forcefully inserted his tongue into Mint's mouth and it started to move around. Exploring all bits and pieces of Mint's wet hot cavern.
"A-aa. S-Sage. What a-are you d-doing. My m-mom is still o-outside." Mint protested while moaning.
Sage kisses are burning her. She started to melt already. But--- she suddenly remembered why she was here. That's why she pushed Sage.
"Go home, Sage. If you plan to imprison me again, you won't be able to do that here in our territory." She said while using the back of her hand to wipe her still wet mouth.
She didn't see the scrutinizing gazes of Sage looking at her because of her rejection towards Sage.
"What do you mean?"
"What do I mean? Sage, I agreed to let you imprison me because I had no choice. I didn't even report it. So please, just leave me alone."
"You won't be able to escape from me. You're mine Mint. Your Mine!!" Sage said angrily using his hoarse voice. Then he grabbed Mint by the waist and kissed her angrily.
Mint pushed Sage away from her again, "I'm not yours Sage. Yeah. You already have me. But that doesn't mean you have feelings for me."
She gets up, not minding her slightly nude body and proceeds to go through the door but before she can leave, Sage pulls her and she is thrown onto the bed and Sage goes on top of her as he pinned her down. His face is so close to her face, their nose and forehead touching.
"How would you know? You can't say that I don't have any feelings for you. What I dislike the most is being doubted." Sage said while staring at Mint directly in her eyes.
Mint didn't avoid him. She didn't back down.
"Then tell me face to face. For what you did to me. Can I consider it as you loving me? I'm not going to think like that. All I know is that you did that because you wanted to explore something new. To experience how it feels to have some like me with a slightly chubbier body. Sadly, I got chosen unexpectedly. I am a person to0, Sage. Didn't you think that what you did would hurt me? I didn't complain or fight back. When I escaped from you, I didn't say a word, nor did I do anything to get you imprisoned. I accepted all of it because-----" Mint said while tears were welling up in his eyes, about to fall any moment now. But she stopped from saying anything more when it sank in what she was about to say. She doesn't want to be the first to confess to Sage.
"You be like this. Is that really what you're thinking? Don't doubt my feelings for you. "
"Then tell me now. What am I to you? A toy? If you get tired of me, will you just throw me away and leave me without a second thought?"
"Shh. No. No. You're not, okay fine. Listen carefully. I'll say it once. Mint, I like you. From the very first time I saw you. I already fell for you. So don't doubt my feelings for you anymore." Sage firmly told her.
"Really. If that's true. Why did you do that to me?"
"Hahaha. Mint, dear. Don't belittle yourself. Why? Do you like interacting like that with other men? Are you going to kill me with jealousy?"
"Eh? Not really. Don't fool me. With my appearance. I'm not just someone they'll like."
"Don't underestimate yourself. You don't know those people. Don't deny it anymore because I am the one who knows them."
"So, you're getting jealous like that. " Mint teases Sage while smirking. She already forgot what she was complaining about earlier.
Sage's gaze sharpened while looking at Mint.
"Why? Do you want it now?"
Mint immediately shakes her head no.
"Hmm. It's only right. Then it's your turn to confess now. I'll be easy on you as long as you're truthful; lie to me, and you'll face my harsh punishment."
"I---"
"Do continue. I'm listening."
"Don't stare at me like that." Mint nervously said.
Sage just raised an eyebrow at her. His eyes are commanding her to talk now.
"I--- You know Sage. You're very handsome." Mint started with a shaking voice.
"I already knew that." Sage said with a proud voice.
"At first, I really didn't notice you. But--"
"With my good looks. Didn't this catch your attention?" Sage interrupted in disbelief. He looks at Mint, questioning if she's serious in saying that.
"Don't interrupt me!!" Mint said while hitting Sage's arm. She's still nervous now in confessing.
"Okay okay." Sage said while raising her hands in surrender.
"I admit. I really had no interest in you at first. But you know how it is in our department, you guys, even made our lab your hangout spot. We really can't avoid having at least a little interaction with you. Since then, you gradually captured my attention. I know you understand me now. So, I know you know that I'm just a quiet woman. I'm not fond of socializing."
Mint took deep breaths.
"My interest turned into a crush and then into liking you. But I didn't make any movement or step to express it. Didn't do a thing to have the chance to tell you about my feelings. Because I know, you won't notice me anyway. Who am I for you to look at and notice?"
Sage hugged Mint tightly, "How would you know that you will not attract me? With your looks and cuteness? Would I not notice you?"
Mint only nodded while she's enjoying the feeling of her head on top of Sage chest. Feeling the heat coming from it, she feels comfortable.
Sage held both sides of Mints shoulder and he moved her away a little, "I knew you have feelings for me too. I am happy that you choose to tell the truth. Now, you can no longer back out."
Then he kisses her deeply. Mint immediately responded to the kiss. They shared a long lasting and passionate kiss.