Lilith's third lecture had finally ended.
She and Glória walked together toward the cafeteria, carrying their lunchboxes before finding an empty table.
Glória took a sip of her milk before smiling.
"So, Lily… tell me about yourself?"
Lilith looked down at her lunchbox.
"Actually… I'm 18 and I… u… uhmm…"
The tiny girl struggled to continue.
"It's okay. Take a deep breath. I wouldn't judge you," Glória said calmly.
Lilith slowly nodded.
"I have a 2-year-old daughter."
Glória froze.
"Seriously?"
Lilith nodded.
"So… you're married?"
"I was… but… things happened. I left."
Lilith quietly explained everything.
"I am so sorry. That must have been hard."
Lilith nodded silently.
"Your secret is safe with me."
Glória smiled softly before taking a deep breath herself.
"Actually… I was sexually abused by my stepfather."
Lilith immediately looked at her.
"That's so cruel… did they arrest him?"
"My mom killed him."
Glória looked down.
"I have two brothers, but they work abroad."
A moment of silence passed.
Then Glória stretched out her hand.
"Friends?"
Lilith smiled.
"Friends."
She shook her hand.
Just then—
"Hey, Lily!"
Ksenia walked over.
"Hi, Ksenia."
"Glória, this is Ksenia, my friend."
"Hello."
"Hi."
The two girls shook hands.
"How is Mila?" Ksenia asked.
"She's with her father… and the family."
The three girls continued chatting.
"I'm studying Architecture," Ksenia smiled.
"I heard some mean girls rule this school. They're in their third year. They're big-time bullies. They can get anyone out of this school and make people do whatever they say," Glória explained.
"And they're in our class too."
Lilith immediately looked at her.
"Then we've got to stay away from them."
Glória nodded.
Both girls held each other's hands and agreed.
The bell rang.
Ksenia waved goodbye.
Lilith waved back.
Back inside the lecture hall…
Lilith and Glória returned to their seats.
Lilith opened her tablet.
She searched for the application she always used.
Carefully, she arranged every subject into neatly organized folders before creating a new notebook and preparing her digital pen.
The next lecturer entered.
Moments later…
Another group entered.
Eight students.
Four boys.
Eduard (Russian)Peter (Half Austrian, Half American)Zeno (Half Russian, Half Belgian)Dominik (Half Mexican, Half German)
Four girls.
Bianca (Romanian)Tiffany (Half British, Half French)Jennifer (Swiss)Diana (Half Russian, Half Colombian), the richest and leader of the group.
They immediately noticed Lilith quietly writing notes.
Lilith slowly turned toward the right.
Her emerald-green eyes met theirs.
"Woah…"
"She is so beautiful," Zeno whispered.
"Yeah, bro," Peter agreed.
Diana continued chewing her gum.
She chuckled.
"Looks like we have a little rat."
Her eyes narrowed.
"She looks cheap."
"I don't like her."
The lecture officially began.
Meanwhile…
Inside Nikolai's office…
Mila sat happily drinking her milk.
Nikolai was busy working while several businessmen discussed contracts with him.
Meanwhile…
Mila crawled toward the giant glass window.
Her bright blue eyes sparkled as she admired the city skyline.
"Dada?"
"One minute… yes, sweetheart?"
"Up up?"
She tapped the glass.
"Yes, baby. We are up."
She nodded happily.
"Mimi, love. Let's go now. Dolly time," Nathan smiled.
She happily crawled toward him.
Nathan picked her up and carried her outside.
Nikolai continued working.
A notification appeared.
It was a picture from Lilith.
She had sent him a photo of her classroom.
He smiled warmly.
Then he began typing his reply.
The final bell rang.
Lilith walked toward the Fine Arts Club.
"Good morning, sir."
"Hello, love. How are you doing today?"
The cheerful man smiled.
His name was Mr. Ignat.
"I… a… a… am fine, thank you. I want to register in this club. Is that possible, sir?"
"Sure."
"Am I paying?"
"No, no, no, no."
He laughed.
"Everything is covered by the scholarship program."
"So…"
"What do you do?"
"I paint… draw… and dance too…"
She held her bag tightly.
"Your culture?"
"I'm half Indian… half Bengali… my father is half American."
"That's great!"
"You're my first Indian dancer."
He smiled excitedly.
"Do you sing?"
She nodded.
"Okay…"
"Give me a song."
He popped another chewing gum into his mouth.
Lilith cleared her throat.
Glória and Ksenia watched quietly.
Then she began singing.
Skybound
I can feel the sunrise calling
Lift me higher than the clouds
Every heartbeat keeps on soaring
I will never come back down
Whoa yeah
Yeaaaah
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
Woah oh oh
Higher higher
Fly with me tonight
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
Whoa yeah
This is where I belong
Her high-pitched melodic voice echoed throughout the room.
"Wow…"
Ksenia whispered.
Everyone stood stunned.
"Amazing."
"That was so, so, so beautiful, love."
Mr. Ignat handed her a registration form.
"Fill this in and bring it back."
She nodded.
Lilith sat down.
She carefully completed every section.
Several students nearby had heard her singing.
"She has such a beautiful voice…"
they whispered among themselves.
Lilith submitted the form.
Before leaving, she also registered for:
Basketball ClubTaekwondo ClubMultiple Sports ClubsLanguage & Culture ClubLeadership Club
She waved goodbye to Glória.
Then she and Ksenia headed toward Lantern Café.
Both girls changed into their black work uniforms.
Their shift officially began.
"Lily dear…"
"Please serve Table Six."
"Yes."
Mr. Ulisse smiled.
"KK, darling."
"Table Number Nine."
Lilith picked up the tray.
She walked toward Table Nine.
It was Diana and her group's table.
Lilith quietly served everyone's orders.
Diana looked at her.
"So…"
"You work as a waitress?"
Lilith nodded.
"So you're poor."
The entire group laughed.
Lilith simply blinked once.
"Okay."
She quietly returned to work.
No reaction.
No anger.
No sadness.
She simply continued serving customers with a gentle smile.
Eduard smirked while watching her.
"Lily!"
Ksenia called.
"Lily…"
"Huh…"
Diana flipped her hair.
She continued drinking her coffee.
After work…
Lilith and Ksenia waved goodbye.
Lilith began walking toward the bus stop.
Meanwhile…
Diana's group remained inside.
"Who is she?"
Tiffany asked Mr. Ulisse.
"That is Lilith Mhaira Baneva."
"Half Indian-American."
"Half Bengali."
"She ranked first in the entrance examination."
"What?!"
"She's the topper everyone's been talking about?!"
Bianca exclaimed.
"Yes."
Mr. Ulisse looked seriously at all of them.
"Don't mess with that girl."
"A lot of people are watching her."
"So my advice to all of you…"
"Be careful."
He walked away.
Peter frowned.
"People are watching her… why?"
"The old fool doesn't know what he's talking about."
Diana rolled her eyes.
"Let's go."
The group left.
Lilith returned home exhausted.
She quietly opened the apartment door.
Inside…
She found Nikolai and Mila sleeping together.
A warm smile appeared on her face.
She removed her shoes.
She entered the bathroom.
She took a warm shower.
She placed her clothes into the washing machine.
Afterward…
She ate dinner.
She cleaned and arranged the apartment.
Then she gently carried the sleeping Mila into her bedroom.
Carefully…
She tucked her daughter into bed.
Lilith walked back.
She sat beside Nikolai.
She softly kissed his cheek.
"Nikki…"
He remained asleep.
"Nikki…"
"Wakey wakey."
Nikolai slowly opened his eyes.
The first thing he saw…
…was his gorgeous little wife.
He smiled immediately.
She climbed onto him.
He wrapped his arms around her.
"Hey, Bambi."
She hugged him tightly.
"How was your first day?"
He kissed her once.
Then again.
Her legs wrapped around his waist.
"It was nice."
"I sang in Art Club."
"The teacher gave me my registration form."
"I signed up for Basketball, Taekwondo, Sports Clubs and other helpful clubs."
"And…"
"The café was really nice today…"
"But…"
"But?"
Nikolai asked.
"There is this girl in my class."
"She's rude."
"She called me poor at the café."
"I just blinked at her."
"I walked away."
"I kept doing my work."
"I'll avoid her and her group."
"I'll just mind my own business."
She gently kissed Nikolai's neck and kissed his ear.
He hummed softly.
"That's good, Bambi."
He whispered.
"Do you want me to help relieve your stress?"
Nikolai nodded.
She unbuttoned his pants Baby…..he said She licked his ear while taking his Huge cock out of his pants Bambi Nikolai whispered she kissed him again Nikolai sucked her tongue as she went on her knees Good girl he whispered ,
Lily licked his "Balls" while stroking his dick he groaned with satisfaction as his pre cum spray from the tip of his Cock, she licked at the drop she was Oral fixed his cock was too big for her as she used both hands on his huge cock'F..Faster Nikolai moaning' she sucked harder as he held her hair I can't hold it he said as she suckled faster then he released his hot deed in her mouth he then released his seeds in her mouth she pulled away with her mouth full she drank it and he kissed her forehead.
Soon afterward…
The room filled with laughter.
Soft giggles.
Gentle kisses.
A movie quietly played in the background.
Lilith lovingly massaged his head.
Slowly relieving all of his stress.
Just the two of them.
Later…
Nikolai returned home.
"Nick, dear… tell me."
Viktoria smiled.
"We had a good time together."
Nikolai answered.
She gasped happily.
"Wonderful."
"Now we are moving to Phase Four."
"Is she coming?"
Virsa and Chand entered.
"Kaal… you're back."
"Hm."
Viktoria smiled again.
"Can we host a small party?"
"This is a hidden mansion."
"Nobody knows about this place except those invited."
"Oh…"
"Okay…"
"Then can we have just a family party?"
He nodded.
"I want you to know Chand."
"She's very nice."
"I'm busy."
Nikolai answered.
"Just once… please."
Chand spoke with a sweet, seductive fake voice.
"No."
Nikolai replied.
He walked away without another word.
Over the next few weeks…
Lilith followed the same routine every day.
School.
Then the café.
Buying groceries.
Returning home.
Again.
And again.
And again.
Nikolai had not visited.
She slowly became sad.
One evening…
She was quietly reading news on her phone.
Then…
A headline appeared.
Everything around her stopped.
"Nikolai Devereaux Has Been Engaged To Chand, Daughter Of The Former Minister Of Health. Wedding Expected Soon."
Her phone slipped from her hands.
Tears rolled down her cheeks.
"He…"
"…is getting married…"
"…again…"
She whispered.
"He…"
"…doesn't love me anymore?"
Her phone suddenly rang.
Nikolai Calling…
No.
Another call appeared first.
She answered.
"Hello?"
A woman's voice laughed.
"Well…"
"You must be the ex-wife."
"I'm Chand."
"Kaal's bride-to-be."
"I wanted to personally invite you to our wedding."
"Please come."
"Oh…"
"And don't wear cheap clothes."
"I don't want cheap girls like you wearing rags."
She laughed again.
"I overheard Kaal saying he only brought you back because of his unfortunate daughter."
"I'll give him a son."
"I'm already pregnant with his baby."
Lilith's eyes widened.
"W… What?"
More tears streamed down her face.
"Yes."
"We had a wonderful night together two weeks ago."
"And now…"
"The results are here."
"Bye."
Chand laughed.
The call ended.
Lilith covered her mouth.
A silent scream escaped her lips.
She made sure not to wake Mila.
Then…
She cried.
Harder.
Harder than she ever had before.
Her heart shattered once again.
Her phone lit up.
Nikolai Calling…
She didn't answer.
He called again.
And again.
And again.
She never picked up.
She simply wept.
Her heart had broken once more.
This time…
A far greater storm had begun.