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Chương 139: Cascading questions

"I'll see you later tonight," Seth replied as he took leave and walked towards the school campus.

Ever since he spotted Lillian Grey running away, his mind couldn't rest in peace. He looked troubled.

His pace increased every step, as he took the final turn to see the campus spread out in front of him. Before stepping in, a voice pierced in from the sides, calling his name. Seth turned to see Lillian Grey standing outside the school gate. She held the list and the collected forms in her hands.

"I finished what you've asked," Lillian said.

Unbearable silence filled between these two. Lillian refused to face Seth directly, her vision, kept low and unsteady. Seth too struggled in conversing with her. With seconds passing by, either of them didn't react.

"That's wonderful," Seth thanked her for the help, finally releasing the tension.

Without any delay, Lillian Grey decides to leave the place. She had millions of questions on her mind but refused to ask any of them. She found it to be meddling into his personal life.

It is the first time she had seen Seth outside the school and that too with another guy, being intimate enough to portray a perception of his lifestyle. It frightened her at first, and she started behaving abnormally.

"Well, I'll take my leave then," Lillian answered and began to walk away.

"Ms. Grey," Seth called.

When Lillian turned, Seth continued his talk, "I would prefer if you can keep what you just saw a few minutes ago to yourself."

Lillian agreed. Seeing her weak response, Seth repeated his feelings one more time.

"It is my personal life, and I don't want to get unnecessarily involved in random gossips and receive judgmental looks. It is after all my own life I think you get what I'm trying to say here, don't you?"

"Mr. Seth, I understand. I will not share it with anyone. To the least, I'm not such type of person too. Don't stress and kindly check the list and let me know if there's any mistake. I worked my ass off to do perfectly."

"Language, Ms. Grey-" Seth warned.

"And, Ms. Grey?"

"Stay back and wait till I review the list," Seth informed.

...

'Crap, he is completely planning to kill me."

'Dad, I love you very much. I'm going to miss your cooking. I wish I could eat your grilled cheese sandwich for one last time.'

'Mom, I think I'll be coming to you very soon.'

'Anna, Diego – I love you guys always. I'll miss you very much. Diego, idiot, I'll haunt you forever. Anna, I will protect you even as a ghost.'

'And- Giselle, Giselle I wanted to spend more time with you, but it looks like I can't anymore. I like spending time with you, and I wish one day you could read the novel I write in the future. Don't worry, I will protect you, along with Anna. Oh yeah, if I become a ghost, then I'll scare the shit out of the gossip girls. I'll take revenge for you, Giselle.'

"Ms. Grey?"

Seth's voice finally reached Lillian's ears.

"Huh-" Lillian exclaimed at the surrounding.

"What happened?" she mumbled.

"You were day-dreaming even after school hours. I wonder if there's anyone who can daydream like you. Sit down and hold the forms for me as I go through the list. Let's cross-check the details."

Lillian looked dumbfounded hearing Seth's words. She quickly sat down on her seat, holding the forms as they both started to verify the information given by the students.

...

The sunset gave the sky a beautiful color with birds returning to their nests. The school looked empty without students. Moreover, the staff has left already.

The school's newspaper club was still actively working on their articles, while the sports teams have finished their practices.

Seth, with the help of Lillian Grey, was able to review the list and finalize the information present on the list. With that, the tour is all set to succeed.

"Thank you, Lillian."

"You did a great job. Now, we can all be enthusiastic about the trip. Thanks to you for collecting all the necessary details. You reduced my workload."

"Honestly, I didn't plan on giving the guys this task. Since you disturbed my class once again, I wanted to punish you. However, you did a fantastic job. I noticed you today, all serious and focused."

"See, if you want to focus, you can do it. Then, why do you always get caught during my class?"

Seth unleashed his endless lecture along with an appreciation for Lillian's hard work. Lillian Grey appeared stunned from his remarks. She always thought Seth had hated her because of her non-impressive marks and dumbly getting caught during class for being non-attentive.

"What are you standing there looking like that?" Seth commented.

"I- I never heard you complimenting me. I'm shocked right now. It feels as if you awarded me 100 marks on a test," Lillian rejoiced from the showering compliments.

"Only in your dreams Lillian, but I encourage you to study more to reach that goal of yours. After all, it isn't impossible. Anyone can score 100 if they try."

'Boring lecture again.' – Lillian wore a blank face.

"You are the worst actor, Ms. Grey I'll stop my boring lecture now, you can leave."

'Crap, he read my mind voice perfectly. Is he a psychic?' - Lillian's eyes swelled.

"Once again thank you for your hard work."

Seth requested that Lillian can take leave since the job got completed successfully.

Nonetheless, Lillian Grey hesitated to leave, wanting to hang around to ask the several million questions she had in her mind. However, she couldn't figure out a way to pose such questions without making him mad.

Lillian struggled.

Seth sighed from her inquisitive aura. He took a deep breath and allowed Lillian to ask if she had anything occupying in her mind.

"Spit it out, Lillian. I can't sit and work here with you squirming around."

Lillian struggled to frame her question in a non-controversial way. She just received Seth's compliment and didn't want to receive the hate on the very same day. However, after seeing her Math teacher with another guy being closer, Lillian can't put an end to the cascade of questions she wanted to seek answers.

It took her several minutes to process her exhausted brain and finally directed her first question.

"Are you married, Mr. Seth?"


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Even I have the same question on my mind.

Are you married, Mr. Seth?

Thanks again for stopping by to read 'Get Back to You.'

I appreciate your support.

Keep rocking and stay awesome!

Chương 140: Reminiscing past of Seth

Seth felt uneasy with Lillian finding him outside with his partner. He was expecting loads of critical hits, specifically after giving her an outwardly chance. However, he didn't expect this reaction from her.

"So, that was the first thing you wanted to ask." Seth inquired.

"Of course, I, myself know-"

Lillian counted her fingers, "Five girls, who have a crush on you."

"It's not like I'm rooting for them, I simply wanted to know if you and that person are married or not!"

"No, we're not married, but we're in a relationship together. That is all I can comment on that stupid question of yours."

'Huh, stupid? Do you even have an idea of what kind of secret that I've unlocked? Those girls can't have any hopes anymore!' – Lillian thought to herself.

"So, is he your boyfriend?" Lillian pointed out straight.

"I believe that goes without saying when I already mentioned that it is a relationship."

Seth's smug comment pissed off Lillian Grey. It is the fact that goes without saying, but Lillian wanted to double-check confirm what she had seen.

"Well, it is none of my business, to be frank. Oh yeah, I do have a question for you, Mr. Seth," Lillian grew focused and curious.

"Go ahead." Seth allowed.

"How is it like being in a same-sex relationship?" Lillian asked.

Her innocent naïve question weighted a lot more than she could've imagined. It made him silent.

Seth's mind flashbacked to his past, where things were more rough and judgmental for him to be free and independent about his true self.

"It's normal for me, a reality that I have to face forever," Seth replied.

His words reminded Lillian of Giselle. Honestly, she asked him that question because of Giselle. She wanted to know about Giselle's world and understand her more.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Seth if that hurt you," Lillian apologized.

"It's alright. I've come a long way."

"I've seen all the bullying that Ms. Giselle faced recently. Probably mine was harsher than hers I had guys beating me up, teasing me in front of all, and bashing me every single day for their satisfaction. I didn't have any friends like you to support people like myself. It was hard."

"However, I pushed through all those difficult times, and now, I'm in a happy place. Do you know why I chose this school as my workplace?"

When Seth asked her, she shook her head and replied, 'no.'

"It's because of people like Mr. Clarence, who treats everyone equal. When I came for an interview, he didn't judge me on my sexual preference, but only on how well I can teach, and help the kids grow. I was shocked to see a school's principal being that powerful and accepting."

"Anyways, to answer your question, it is difficult to be in a same-sex relationship out in the society because no matter how much we advance, there will always be a set of people who will reject you and judge you for your decisions."

"If you're asking it for Giselle, then I guess she has good friends like you to protect her now, but for how long?"

"She will move on from here and go somewhere else, and the cycle might repeat."

Seth expressed his concern.

"You cannot stay forever in her life, protecting her from the rejections."

Seth became emotional.

"Honestly, I want to punish all the kids who bully others for their amusement."

"I hate it."

"If one thing I request you other than studying my subject, it will be to take care of Giselle. Be there for her, mentally. She needs to be strong to fight for herself."

"I will," Lillian vowed immediately.

"That's good to know, Ms. Grey."

"Is that all your questions?" Seth requested.

"Yeah, I guess-" Lillian responded from the complete picture of what Mr. Seth has shown her.

"Then, you can leave. It's starting to get dark out there, be safe walking back home," Seth reminded and continued his work. Lillian slowly paced her way towards the door and unlocked it to leave. However, she stopped and turned to face Seth, who looked focused.

"Mr. Seth, thank you for sharing it with me. And-"

She paused, her face became bright, and a smile shined across.

"I sincerely wish for your happiness. Good Luck."

"Yeah, I won't open my mouth about this, even to Giselle. I don't want her to panic."

Lillian said and walked out. Seth looked stunned by her words.

He chuckled from the girl's bold attitude and sincere words.

Seth had never been caught by any of his students thus far, but the first time he did, it ended up with Lillian Grey.

His mind worried over nothing. Truthfully, he felt as if some weight lifted off his chest. He was able to feel relaxed more.

Seth continued to work silently.

While leaving, Lillian's mind got occupied by a lot of thoughts. Thoughts about Giselle and the unknown struggle she must have endured all along quietly.

The words Mr. Seth uttered are repeating inside her mind. Somehow thinking about Giselle, Lillian felt her protective side take over.

Ever since the broadcast incident, Lillian entered into Giselle's life and had become a part of her journey. The past week she spent trying to ease Giselle from remembering the sick memories. The time they spent together without much interaction. The moment Lillian's nerves get ticked off when she hears somebody disrespecting Giselle.

Maybe it started as a common courtesy of Lillian Grey to help a friend in need. However, within this week, the roles have reversed. Lillian developed a strong sense of protection over Giselle and kept her close, without allowing anyone to interrupt the two. Lillian's course of action has ended Giselle's bullying.

It gave birth to their newly constructed bond, assumed as 'being close friends.' The two girls sensed the comfortable from each other's company.

Giselle too as if she felt secured being with Lillian Grey. Her emotions would sometimes go wild from being closer to her first love, but soon, those feelings fade away from the guilt of mistreating Lillian's friendship.

Giselle had tough moments repressing her emotions and keep a composed face while spending time with Lillian Grey.

***

Lillian's mind occupied of Giselle upgraded to the next level.

'I will protect her myself.'

'I won't allow anyone, bully her anymore.'

'Not when she's with me,' Lillian Grey pledged.

With that, the rest of the days passed by students preparing for their trip. Almost all are waiting patiently for the date to arrive.

The trip will hold exciting escapades for Lillian and Giselle.

The feelings involved will be exposed and heard.


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Next stop, educational trip!!!

Keep rocking and stay awesome, fellow readers!

As always, my gratitude for reading 'Get Back to You.'

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