Lilian Bryant Novels & Stories

"He'll be coming for that." Caitlyn's eyes lowered to the file as she stretched her hand to pick it up. There was quietness in the office as she brought out the document in the file and ran her eyes through it. "I guess you didn't know about that," Lawyer Bernard spoke out, seeing the surprised look on Caitlyn's face. She turned her eyes away from the paper and faced lawyer Bernard. "Isn't the woman his biological mother?" The man heaved a sigh. "Well, she is. However, some people put their selfish interests over their families. Madam Scarlett is that type of a person."

During 4th period, I turn toward her, but her face stays buried in her book as she scribbles God-knows-what with her pen. The bell finally rings and everyone scatters. I reach out to call her name when Lilian suddenly appears in front of Cortney’s desk. “Cortney, something beautiful walked past me during lunch today, and I was mesmerized.” Lilian and Cortney never talk. I don’t think I’ve ever seen them exchange words, so what does she want now? Cortney lifts her head. “Uh-huh? How exactly does that involve me?” Lilian laughs nervously, then drops her voice to a whisper I can still hear clearly. “Your cousin, Ricky.”

“I would never allow someone like this near my son. Not while I’m alive.” Victoria stood as well, smoothing her dress. “I come from a respectable home. I would stand by him. Support him. Protect his image.” Lilian nodded firmly. “I know who you are. I trust you.” Her lips curled in disgust. “But that girl?” She waved dismissively. “Never.” Victoria tilted her head. “Why didn’t you say anything before?” Lilian exhaled. “I didn’t want to hurt you. Or upset you.” Victoria squeezed her arm gently. “You can tell me anything. Truly.”

“The Bronithe..” “What will happen in the Bronithe?” Finrod held to her hand, waiting for her answer. “I saw the Virsathen, it was glowing. I felt it worried and frightened. And I saw the Queen Aera; she was running away like the rest of the aristocrats. I don’t know why or from whom. Some of the warriors were poised to attack. And Ellaine,” Yntreia stopped. “Ellaine was at the center of the commotion. Someone, for some reason, wants her.”

“Lilian, I know my cousin is very handsome, but you might want to keep those thoughts to yourself. He’s already engaged.” Lilian turned beet red from embarrassment. She dipped her head low. “I—I'm sorry,” she stammered, and quickly exited the room, disappointment in her eyes as she stole one last glance at Antonio. She had always thought Adrian was handsome, but seeing this young man—Adrian was indeed lacking. Antonio chuckled, shaking his head. “You didn’t have to scare her off like that.” Betty rolled her eyes. “Please, she was practically devouring you with her eyes.”

She wanted to confirm her suspicion without having to ask. “Oh, I see,” Lilian sneered. It seems like her best friend would never catch a break from all this torment. Would she? “Well, now that you know that Bastian and I are really tight, you should know why I’m just trying to understand why someone like you would be so desperate to see a man like him without booking an appointment,” Rachael continued to gloat. “Look, I have no time to book appointments. Just inform the man that I'm a friend of Kourtney Allen, and you'll see!” Lilian echoed, her voice dripping with disdain.

They slid past me and landed on Lyra, who sat in the car watching all of this unfold with wide, uncertain eyes. Lilian’s expression changed, not soft but curious, sharp in a different way. Her lips curved into a smile that did not reach her eyes, a smile full of calculation. “And I will also like to know about this beautiful young girl you brought along with you,” she said, her voice laced with interest that was almost too sweet to be real. “Because something tells me she is not here by accident.” Lyra blinked, caught off guard, her lips parting as though she wanted to speak but no words came out. Then Lilian left.

“I’m sorry, ma’am. I tried to stop her, but she wouldn’t listen.” “It’s fine,” Ava said evenly. “Close the door.” Emily hesitated, then stepped out and shut the door, leaving the two women alone. Lilian stood in the middle of the office as if she owned the place. She was slender and pretty in a deliberate way, the kind of beauty that was meant to be noticed. A short skirt hugged her hips, paired with a fitted blouse that drew attention to her figure. Her dyed blonde hair fell loosely around her shoulders, softening her face and giving her a flirtatious look. Heavy makeup framed her eyes and lips, and the strong scent of her perfume filled the room almost immediately.

"I'm looking forward to seeing you tomorrow, Scarlett." His shadow left the room as silently as the still night, his existence remaining unnoticed. It would have been so if it weren't for the fact that Leaxandra remains conscious all this time. With the unknown shadow already out of the place, the Luna's eyes snapped open while her heart couldn't have pounded more vigorously as though surviving from death itself. ******

Meanwhile, Jelena Savage was facing a challenge in her office. On her desk was a letter and painted on the letter was the lifelike image of a beautiful white lily. This was the presence of Primal, the white Lily represented unblemished Al. The claim of Primal was to restore the Al race to what they originally were. It was popularly known among humans and Al that Primal had caused the Crisis but the Coalition Administration and leaders of the Human Alliance knew better.