Page 78 of Sapphire

“Oh, my lord, you two are gorgeous,” are Mum’s first words.

This makes them chuckle.

Dad launches into a huge monologue about how much he owes them for saving me.

Damn him, I have something in my eye now.

Tomas and Mateo handle my parents expertly, and by the end of it they are all joking as if they were always part of the family.

“Okay, well, when this is all over, we want to come and thank you both properly,” Mum says.

“Of course, you are most welcome,” Tomas answers.

“Great. Now, move along so we can talk about you behind your backs,” Mum jokes.

“Sorry, Mum has a strange sense of humor,” I say to the boys. They both laugh and blow her kisses through the computer.

“Have they left yet?” she whispers.

I nod.

“Frank, can you please leave the room? I would like to talk to my daughters.”

Dad knows what’s coming and quietly leaves the room.

“Are those men real? Because I’m sorry, Zoe, they are the most beautiful creatures I have ever laid eyes on.”

Gracie and I burst out laughing.

“They are even hotter in real life.” Gracie rubs it in.

“Well, I’m proud of you, sweetheart, pulling two hot guys like that, you obviously take after your mother.”

I choke on my drink.

“Can I ask a personal question?”

My eyes widen. If Mum has to ask permission, it must be bad, she usually just blurts it out.

“Go on.”

“Do they, you know? Are they into each other?”

I can see she is a little embarrassed by her question.

“Yes, Mateo and Tomas were in a relationship with each other first. They are both bisexual.”

Mum starts fanning herself. “As long as you’re happy, sweetheart, then that is all I care about, but I can see instantly that those two boys have feelings for you. Please, girls, stay safe, I love you both so much. I’m so worried and wish I was closer and nothing you can say can change that. I’m your mother, it’s my job to worry. I’m here if you need me for anything.”

Gracie and I are both in tears.

“We love you, Mum,” we say to the screen.

“Love you two and also those boys. I can’t wait till I get to squish those hot bodies in real life.” And with that the line cuts dead.

“That went well,” Gracie says.

“The Mateo and Tomas effect has claimed another.” We laugh as we join the boys back in the living room.

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