Capítulo 229: Gigi vs Lillian Grey
Brushing her palms together and feeling the momentarily heat, Lillian Grey endured the chill atmosphere.
It gets colder every day.
Not only the climate, but Lillian felt cold within as well.
She never imagined things would turn out this way. That one day, she would lose something so precious.
..
Lillian only hoped to meet Giselle and confess her love. However, it never happened because Giselle did not end up meeting Lillian on that day.
Even now, while waiting outside, Lillian relives that day crystal clear.
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Dressing up pretty for her big day, Lillian Grey couldn't contain her excitement. She felt adrenaline rush through her whole body; that's how much she got excited to meet Giselle and finally admit her feelings.
Desperation, Joy, and Impatience- these words would fit Lillian Grey perfectly.
Her happy mood influence Edwin as well.
Edwin asked for the cause behind his daughter's celebration, but Lillian ended up coating her words. She only left him a message saying that soon, the reason behind her radiant smile will be out in the sunlight. Until then, Edwin has to wait.
That day, Lillian left home after receiving her father's blessings.
Because she was about to propose Giselle, Lillian did not text or call the girl. She wanted Giselle to be anticipating and not just feel standard.
Although it was stressful for Lillian not to communicate with Giselle until before the D-day, she did restrain herself sternly.
Convincing and persuading herself that after her confession, she would do lots of things together with Giselle.
Upon reaching the spot where she is set to meet her 'soon to be' girlfriend, Lillian waited.
Minutes passed and hours crossed, but there was no sign of Giselle's arrival.
Nonetheless, Lillian waited.
Little by little, she started panicking from second.
Trembling within, she still waited.
Three hours went by, and Giselle is now not responding to Lillian's calls or text messages.
Shivering and sweating all over, Lillian did not know what to do. She reached out to Anna and explained everything.
Anna suggested Lillian visit Giselle's place. She firmly ordered Lillian to stay away from hinting any indirect messages as in regards to her confession and only check for Giselle, whether she is available or not.
Anna comforted Lillian, saying that she might be sick.
Praying for it to be the case, Lillian rushed straight to Giselle's home.
Greeted by Melanie as usual, Lillian's eyes kept peeping inside and only found Gigi. Overlooking her, she searched for Giselle while inquiring about her daughter.
It is then Lillian learned from Giselle's mother that Giselle left the country last night.
At first, Lillian thought they were playing with her. She insisted a few more times and received the same answer. But soon, seeing their gloomy faces and downhearted responses, Lillian acknowledged that they are telling the truth.
She felt her entire world shatter into pieces.
As Lillian's eyes wandered randomly, she caught a glimpse of Gigi, who was still inside. Gigi was glaring at Lillian. It wasn't one of those icy glares she usually makes, but something else. Because behind that piercing gaze, Lillian dreaded that there is a reason why Giselle suddenly left without a word.
She tried to ask Melanie, a few more questions, but Gigi cut through them and advised Lillian to leave.
It was rude yet filled with subdued anguish.
Without putting out a fight, Lillian left that night, with her plan entirely collapsing.
..
Ever since that day, she had been visiting Giselle's place, in the late evening, intending to learn the truth behind Giselle's unexpected departure.
Melanie and Eric tried asking her to leave, but only gets questioned in return by Lillian Grey.
Without a proper explanation, Lillian refused to withdraw.
After trying multiple times, Melanie and Eric chose to ignore Lillian, while Gigi silently watched by the sides, because unlike her parents, Gigi knew why Giselle left.
However, she remained quiet for a reason.
..
Now that things are starting to upset her parents, Gigi chose to handle Lillian by herself this time. Watching her parents getting hurt from Giselle's abrupt decision, Gigi assured them not to worry and went outside, looking for Lillian Grey.
She saw her waiting at the usual spot, bearing the cold weather. Gigi despaired that at least Lillian could be smart enough to wear warm clothes if she intends to do this forever.
Nonetheless, approaching Lillian Grey, Gigi watched her shiver from the cool breeze.
Lillian already noticed Gigi coming out and prepared herself mentally. The two stood facing each other.
"How long are you going to do this?" Gigi asked.
"Until I can meet Giselle," Lillian replied.
"That is not going to happen."
"It will because I will wait for her," Lillian declares.
"..."
"Leave, Lillian Grey," Gigi sternly said.
Lillian shook her head, refusing to move an inch. She knew that something is going on and so kept glued to the ground.
"We told you already that she is not here, right?"
Gigi noticed the Lillian Grey suffer as well.
"I will wait here,"
Gigi exhaled loudly.
"Leave and don't cause us any trouble," Gigi softly requests.
"No, I am waiting for her," Lillian stumbled as she spoke.
The clothes she wore did not go with the weather. Lillian often had to keep rubbing her hands for some instant heat.
Watching her struggle this much, Gigi decides to stop Lillian once and for all.
"Lillian, we are considerate enough not to call the police because you are Giselle's friend."
Lillian's eyes twitched from overhearing the word friend.
"Now, behave and go home," Gigi sounded earnest.
As if she did not hear anything, Lillian stayed put, not wanting to leave.
It only enraged the elder sister.
"Why? Why did she leave so suddenly?" Lillian's broken voice pleaded.
"S- She promised me, Gigi,"
"Giselle promised to meet me that day and-"
Gigi learned from her sister that Lillian was desperate to meet Giselle.
"No matter how much you cry, she is not going to come back, Lillian."
Gigi noticed her misery.
"I want to know," Lillian stayed firm.
Sighing out loud, Gigi finally lost her patience.
"Why don't you ask your best friend?" she blurted out unthinkingly.
"…"
Realizing that she spit out those words, Gigi cursed at herself for being reckless.
"Friend? Giselle is not my friend- she is special," Lillian answered from confusing Gigi's words.
Her response did not anger Gigi but make her feel empathetic towards Lillian.
Though Gigi knew that Lillian is not responsible for Giselle leaving, she still found it hard to forgive Lillian because indirectly, she got entangled in between a love dispute.
"What should I do now?" Lillian questioned herself.
She seemed slowly losing herself to the frustration.
Giselle chose to give up and move on with her life. Gigi agreed to her decision, and now, she wanted to set things straight with Lillian Grey.
Gigi selected to seem rude because it might help Lillian move on as well and continue living her life.
"Leave, not only for now but leave Giselle,'
"Seeing you like this, I can say that you know Giselle for who she is. However, she is not obliged to be with you forever. She has her own dreams and her life to live."
This time Gigi's words stung Lillian Grey.
"What do you mean?" Lillian exclaimed.
Her piercing glare cut through Gigi's plan. Lillian looked pissed off from hearing the elder sister sprout such nonsense.
Yes, it was nonsense to Lillian Grey.
She scoffed.
"When did you start caring like a sister? If I recall Giselle's words, you've never been there for her when she needed."
Lillian's words hurt Gigi right in her heart. She couldn't deny it either.
No matter what happens, the gap that filled in both of the sister's lives remained visible.
Nevertheless, Gigi is not going to let it provoke her.
"Well, I never was there for Giselle, but it wasn't my fault that she left."
Sensing the indirect blame, Lillian doubted.
"Are you saying that Giselle left because of me?
Gigi remained silent. She neither reacted nor responded but went mute for a few seconds before returning.
"I never said it."
"Giselle left because she wanted to. It has nothing to do with you or me or anyone. Now, leave, and don't come here anymore. If you do, then I am going to call the police. Staying here is not going to solve your problem. You are crossing the line and exploiting our privacy. Even if I was never there for her, she is my sister. I don't need to prove you anything."
Lillian felt ashamed of herself. She did knowingly hurt Gigi. However, it was mature enough of Gigi not to get seriously offended by her remark.
At last, Lillian accepted her defeat.
"Fine, I'll leave. Indeed, coming here doesn't profit me in any way," Lillian said.
Turning away and retiring, Lillian stopped after a few steps.
The guilt of hurting Giselle's sister upset Lillian. She returned to apologize to Gigi sincerely.
"I'm sorry for saying those words. I didn't mean it. I was only frustrated."
"For the record, I keep coming here because I can learn the truth."
"Why did Giselle leave?"
"Why did she leave when I was about to confess my love for her?"
Lillian expressed while fighting back her tears.
Gigi got startled. Even though she knew what happened, hearing Lillian admit to her feelings out loud, Gigi went speechless.
Lillian did not wait any longer and walked away slowly.
Watching her silhouette disappear from her sight, Gigi wondered.
'Giselle, you idiot! You could have stayed here. I doubted until I saw her stubbornly waiting here every day.'
'Lillian loves you, Giselle.'
'I hope you made the right choice.'
Gigi remarked.
Returning inside, Gigi, as promised, revealed to her parents about Giselle and Lillian Grey.
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ljack_ace It was interesting to write these two interacting!
Little fact:
Lillian Grey holds great respect for Gigi, and also, fears Gigi for she is Giselle's sister.
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