Sidney Lanier Novels & Stories

AGAIN... I was running late for my class. As I walked through the corridors with books in my hand I silently prayed hoping Danika Williams and her minions were not around, even if they were, hopefully Nathaniel Lachlan was around. He was the most feared guy in our city. He was the quarterback in football and also a genius in each and every aspect. I knew and liked him since kindergarten. He was a very friendly kid back then but after his parents died in an accident he has been aloof. He lived with his grandfather, Joseph Lachlan who was one of the richest men listed by Forbes.

Lucian thought frustrated that even in a form that was not him; she still found a way to torture his soul with unnecessary conversations. “Oh er... I’m not sure now is the right time, I really should be going. My attention is needed at the office,” Lucian responded, trying to remember if the secretary had been the shy type or the bold type of woman. Remembering she was awfully shy, he added, “but I’d make sure to come see you immediately I finish whatever it is the vice chancellor needs me for.” He waited for a second before he rushed for the few steps that took him into the safety of the school but sadly not away from the persistent woman. “Oh,” Mrs Hudson said, disappointed then brightened

I gave her a small smile, letting her know I was there for her if she needed me. “I’m sorry, Nathaniel. I know I’m not good company right now. I was just rereading Tim’s letter. It’s painful to know he’s gone, and the only thing he really thought of was me living out the rest of my days. The last thing he will ever say to me is for me to live my life and to live it with another man.”