Capítulo 165: Reveal it all
Giselle followed Lillian Grey without asking any question.
They both kept walking for about 15 minutes, no talking, or any sorts of interaction. Giselle didn't feel tired or bored but kept focusing on keeping up with Lillian's pace. She didn't want to get lost in the middle of nowhere.
As they kept walking on a random trail with Lillian in the front and Giselle following her, soon the view slowly began to change. The path started to get narrower with trees neighboring their sides.
Within the next few minutes, the trail went inside a hollow path which was covered, with a group of shrubs forming an arch.
Lillian Grey is the first person to enter the arched area, and next came Giselle.
What appeared next shocked the latter!
The hollow cave opened up to a fairyland.
Small, petite, and isolated away from the rest of the world, the place itself bloomed under the night sky.
Surrounded by colorful imagery, in the heart, there stood a pond with clean water sparkling, mirroring the starry summer night.
Since it was a moonless night, the stars overtook the stage, shinning across the dark sky. There isn't much light to imprint the graphic the two girls witnessed yet it is enough to get mesmerized by the beauty of nature even in the dark.
The shining star, the cute little pond stood in the core, a little farther from the entrance yet, surrounded by its protective guards such as the Northern Red Oak trees, the green vine maple trees, the beautiful white flowering Dogwood trees, the golden yellow bearer Quaking aspens and other little shrubs.
The variety of trees bordered the tiny pool, appearing like a barrier shield.
The stunning colorful image is an attractive added point to this place. The colors all would look bright in the day, making it seem like a dreamy fairyland. However, in the night, even without sunshine, its vibrant bright colors appeared soft and supple, luring in anyone who enters the arched cave, succumbing them to its beauty.
Giselle stood in awe near the entrance, unable to pace further into the visual dreamland. She needed time to process the place she's gaping at that moment.
On the contrary, Lillian Grey went farther inside, expecting for Giselle to follow her naturally. Unlike Giselle, Lillian did like the aesthetics but not to the point of getting appalled. She enjoyed the view as she kept walking. Moreover, she wanted Giselle to relish the place just as Lillian is living the moment.
"Woah," Giselle uttered finally after gawking at the surroundings to her heart's content.
"Do you like it?" Lillian asks while twisting her head back to face the stunned girl.
"Like it, more like I love it, Lillian."
Giselle's eyes never remained static and kept wandering lively around left and right. She was so much into admiring the location that she even ignored the soft chuckle Lillian let out.
"I'm glad."
"Actually-"
When Lillian got deep in her tone, to share the story of how she found this place, Giselle stopped looking around; her eyes landed on Lillian Grey, giving her all the attention.
Lillian felt Giselle's gaze fell upon her. She turned to walk towards her and closed the distance. She stood next to Giselle, not too close yet not too far, respecting her personal space.
Standing next to her made Lillian feel more comfortable and warm. She continued talking.
"I told my dad about coming here on a school trip."
Giselle quietly kept staring at Lillian as she spoke.
"I asked him if he came here already. And he did, years ago when he used to be a teenager."
"When asked if I should must-visit any place in here, he mentioned this particular spot."
"He said it used to be one of the hot-spot locations, a must-see place. Now, I don't think this place is open to visitors."
"But-"
Even before Giselle could complete her words, Lillian right away caught her.
"-How was I able to find this place?"
"Well, I used to last three days to often roam around on our hikes and other activities. I spoke to the guides when Mr. Seth was away. I created the openings to gather my information."
"That's how I was sure about this particular spot."
Lillian ended her talk with a glowing smile, quietly thanking her father for giving such great information.
Giselle didn't speak either she gently nodded to everything Lillian told and kept staring at the visual.
Even without words, both felt comfortable with each other. Indulged into the scenic beauty, Lillian Grey almost forgot the reason why she took Giselle here.
Soon, her senses prickled inside, alarming Lillian to focus on her priorities.
She cleared her voice.
"It was me who hit Mike."
Lillian Grey's those words left Giselle speechless.
Shunned from the news, she flicked her head sharply to face Lillian Grey.
Probably it is the first time, Giselle saw Lillian Grey, face down, gaze down on the ground, her orbs soaked in uncertainty. She looked as if she is in pain. The more Giselle kept watching Lillian, the sooner she found something else.
Until now, Giselle did not notice it because it didn't stand out. Also, it is the night time, so one's appearance can be flat under the dark, moonless sky.
One by one Giselle discovered.
How pale Lillian's skin appeared!
The concealed dark circles under her eyes, her cheeks lightly inflated, and her dry lips appeared parched and soulless.
'Did she cry?' – Giselle studied, terrified of the details she discerned.
The first time Giselle suspected if Lillian cried or not!
***
Even in the school, outside the campus, Lillian Grey never exposed her sorrow. She is the type to hide her pain and put on a calm grimace, not wanting to seek attention or receive pity looks.
But, this is the first time, without her knowledge, Lillian Grey revealed her real, genuine emotions. Though she planned to cover it, to her surprise, she wasn't able to hide well this time. It became convenient for her to express with Giselle's presence.
Feeling her intense stare, Lillian cannot stay sane anymore. If this continues, she might end up exposing herself to Giselle completely. To cover up her pitiful state, she turned away, her back facing Giselle, hiding away from her piercing gaze.
Nonetheless, Lillian did not intend to stop conceding. She resumed her story once again.
"It was all me."
"That day, I saw him alone and I-"
Lillian struggled to articulate, knowing that the person she fought for is standing next to her, with eyeballs popping out.
It didn't scare her. It was Diego's accusations that intimidated Lillian Grey.
"I- just- couldn't forget the image that day."
"He- hurt you, Giselle and I just could let it go like that."
"Plus, he never really got served for his behavior against you. Only Bridgette got caught. I-"
Lillian paused, catching her breath back to normal, she continued.
"I want him to know that he can't escape forever. But- as I kept confronting him, he started squirting nonsense, and it made me all angry-"
Unable to remain still, Lillian moved away from Giselle, not too far but, near enough for Giselle to hear her voice.
"I couldn't restrain myself, I went all out beating the hell out of Mike, and injured him."
"That day, if Diego didn't interfere, then-" Lillian stopped, realizing what would have happened if not for Diego, who stepped in to prevent his friend from becoming a monster.
Lillian Grey began to grasp the reason behind Diego's big commotion. The situation made him act that way, and now, Lillian finally understood the reason for his anger.
However, the questions remain unanswered
It became drop-dead silent all of a sudden. Even the wind flew noiselessly. Pressure rose for Lillian, the fact that she wasn't able to figure out Giselle or her behavior towards Giselle, panicked Lillian.
Now that she finally revealed about Mike, her heart eased up a little. However, Giselle's silence stressed Lillian Grey.
Not knowing what to do, she stayed motionless at that same spot, fearing within herself, and doubting her actions.
'Maybe, it is not my right to act for her.'
'Maybe, my attitude against Mike was wrong.'
'Maybe, she is disappointed in me.'
'Maybe, she doesn't consider me as her friend.'
Finally, it landed a critical blow.
'Maybe, she doesn't love-'
Lillian's train of doubtful thoughts hit the board when she sensed a gentle embrace covering her from behind.
***
REFLEXIONES DE LOS CREADORES 
ljack_ace
ljack_ace Lillian Grey: Why the hell did you stop there, you freaking idiot?
Ljack Ace(me): Hmm...
Lillian Grey: Don't 'hmm...' me and answer the bloody question. Giselle was hugg-
Ljack Ace shuts Lillian Grey's mouth.
Ljack Ace: Shush, we will see it in the next chapter!
Muha ha ha ha ha...
Btw, Did I forgot?
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