Chapter VI : Lilania
Lilania is where Lily's grandmother lives, peaceful little town not so far from Veranda. As promised to Lily, William will go to visit her grandmother today.
The street of Lilania is historic and old.Like Veranda, the street got many flowers, but not that many like in Veranda.
Finally they arrive to Lily's grandmother's house. Ellen Moiselle, Lily and her sisters' grandmother, Mrs.Bluet's mother, is an old woman who seems to be very famous among those are around here. They often call her Lady Ellen, as a respectful term for her. The house is near the main road. There're many flower planted outside her house, all of them are very beautiful and colorful. The house has 2 stories.
Lily knocks the door, with a happy face. A young woman in a maid - like suit opens the door and welcomes them with a smile.
" Lady Liliana, welcome back. You've come to visit Lady Ellen don't you ? "
" Yes. Thank you, Annie. How is granny these days ? "
" She is still very healthy. Who is this man ? "
The woman named Annie looks at William. She blushes a bit, as a sight for her admiration for William's appearance.
" This is William, William Lumiere. He is a famous musician and music composer. He wants to give my grandmother a special extravaganza. "
" Oh my God, Lady Ellen is so lucky. Come inside please. "
" Thank you, Annie. "
The house is very cozy. As they step inside the living room, there's an elderly woman who is sitting on the couch and sewing a handkerchief. She looks like Lily, having the same light blue eyes and pale skin, but her skin got wrinkles. She is has a pure white hair, like clouds in the sky, worn in a bun style. She wears pink lipstick like Lily's. As she sees Lily, she smiles beautifully and gently.
" My sweet grandchild Lily, come and let granny sees you. "
Lily walks quickly towards her and hugs her.
" Granny, I miss you a lot. "
"I miss you too, my grandchild. How are your mother and sisters doing ? "
" They're doing well. How about you ? "
" I have no business to do, besides, Annie works very hard and she helped me a lot. "
" Yes she is. What are you doing, granny ? "
" I was sewing this handkerchief. Lily, I was surprised with the fact that you brought a man here. Who is he ? "
William puts his hat down and bows in front of her.
" Madam Moiselle, my name is William Lumiere, my honor to meet you. ", he says.
" Such a gentleman. William Lumiere... aren't you the famous musician and composer ? "
" Yes, Madam. "
" Oh dear, how lucky am I and Lily. "
" Lady Ellen, Lily told me that you like musics. Let me perform you a special extravaganza just for you. "
" How sweet you are. There's a violin over there that Lily used to play a lot when she was young. "
" Lily, you didn't tell me you can play the violin. "
" My bad. ", Lily giggles.
" Why don't you play it now ? "
" I am too busy with the work as an artist now. "
" I see. Do you want to play along me then ? Madam, can I play this piano ? "
" I don't see why not. "
" Lily, do you to play solo with me ? "
" I'll give it a shot. ", Lily giggles.
William and Lily plays a famous song written by Alexander, William's father ( if you remember ). William plays the piano and watches Lily as she plays the violin. Lily often eschews details of the score and its historical and traditional interpretations. She wields a free-spirited style of performance that emphasized emotion and artistry over strict interpretation of the score and the composer's intent. William on the other hand, plays noticeably like Alexander's way of playing the piano. Possibly since Alexander was his music teacher.
Lady Ellen finds out that they play beautifully and miss not a single note, as if they're born to play with each other. She deeply enjoys it and thinks inside her wise mind : " Does Lily and William belong to each other ? They play beautifully, emotionally as the song's meaning and they share a really unique vibe. Is this what they call fate ? "
After their performance, Lady Ellen claps her hands. " Such beautiful and elegant performance, my grandchild. And you too, Lumiere. I wonder if you two are related ? "
" Lily, I have never seen anyone with such a unique way of playing the violin. You seems to develop your own way of playing one. "
" Yes. Firstly I want people who listens my performance to understand the meaning of the song. Secondly, I want them to embrace the work of the writer. "
" I can see that. You really have some touches to music. "
" Maybe. But my family got the tradition of drawing, rather than playing music. "
" Nonsense. You can play it as a hobby. "
" Drawing is one of my hobbies. "
" But can it touch your soul right at the moment ? "
Lily silents.
" Music, at the moment we play the instrument properly, it's like a river flows into a our heart. It relaxes us easily and quickly, but only a proper musician can do that. Drawings can also relaxes us, but it takes time for the artist to draw it. It's the matter of time. "
" I can see your key to become a successful musician and composer. "
" Perhaps, yes. It may also seems that my father Alexander Lumiere used the same key. "
" He's also your teacher, right ? "
" In the music career, yes. But in the literature, it's my mother. "
" You're also a writer and artist right ? "
" Yes, but I don't really have time for those side jobs. My mother always found a way to publish my works to the newspapers. "
" Tee...he "
" My grandchild ", says Lady Ellen, " I've baked some pies and cookies today, fortunately you've come, why don't we enjoy it ? Annie, how're they now ? "
" Let me check it. "
Annie runs into the kitchen.
" I wonder... if you got an interested person, William and Lily ? "
William blushes and Lily still not understand the question.
" Granny, what do you mean ? "
" A love interest I think. Lily, you're 24 years old now, shouldn't you think about family now ? "
" I have my own house now. "
" But you don't get your own man. "
" I haven't found him yet. "
" What about you, William, you look suspicious. "
" Madam, I haven't really think of it recently. "
" William is very famous among women in our country. It shouldn't be that hard. "
" That's the thing, Lily. How can I find a woman that loves me rather than my fame ? "
" That's my problem too. Many guys are flirting with me, I just can't choose that randomly. "
" If you two are in the same problem, why don't you solve it together ? ", Lady Ellen says.
" Madam/Granny ? "
" It's up to you two. "
" Lady Ellen, the cookies are ready. But I think that the spaghetti is a failure. "
" Oh dear, we overcooked it again right ? "
" I'm sorry, Lady Ellen. "
" It's not a problem, Annie. But is there any recipes left ? "
" Unfortunately, no. "
" Well I'll go and buy some for you, granny. ", Lily volunteers.
" Are you sure? People in the town told me that there's a dangerous thief in the town. ", Annie says.
" I'll go with her to ensure her safety. ", William says.
" Well, thank you. "
" You two go safe alright ? "
" Sure. Is there anybody who don't know the fearful strength of Liliana Bluet ? "
" I wonder if she really needs any helps ? "
" William, if we don't have any problem, I can also show you around this town. "
" Great idea, Lily. William, why don't you come and see around this place? It's very lovely. "
" Yes, Madam. "
" Granny, where's Denver ? I want to walk him around. "
" He's in the garden. "
Lily was talking about a dog. The dog was Mrs. Bluet's best friend when she was young, and still very healthy even when it's Lily's time.
" Denver, a golden dog, how is he so healthy ? "
" Denver has a dark past. He was an experiment subject of a mad scientist who desire to have an immortal life. That scientist injected a strange potion on Denver, making him live 80 years more than an average dog. My grandmother found him and adopted him, having him play with her child and cares for him. "
" I see. "
The grocery store is at the corner of the street.
Lily walks closely to William, which embarrassed him.
" Why are you so close to me ? "
" Because the men would thought we are a couple and they would stop flirt me. "
" You are that attractive in this town ? "
" Maybe. But I hardly go alone on this street. Usually if I have to walk alone I will disguise a little bit man - like. "
" I wonder how. "
" Wear a mask, act man - like, speak man - like, nobody can tell the differences. "
" But I feel like... I can feel like it's you. "
Lily blushes a while, but she regains a smile.
" You seem very skillful and sensitive when it comes to recognize the differences. "
" Isn't it important for a musician to recognize the differences between notes ? "
" Yes. And it's important for an artist to recognize the differences between the shades of colors."
" We have so many in common. "
" It sure is. Oh, there's the grocery store. "
The grocery store is a small house but full of stuffs. The owner, a woman with tanned skin, wearing a suit that show all of her cleavage. She's smoking cigar, clearly shows that she's different from normal women.
" Sweet Lily, what brings your here ? ", she speaks with a voice as if she's flirting with Lily.
" Lady Angela, I've come to buy some spaghetti recipe. "
" Is that so ? And why do you bring this cute guy over here? ", the woman named Angela gives her charming eyes toward William.
Angela is very attractive. Her black long wavy hair falls like a waterfall to her back, even when she wears it in a ponytail. She has pure blue eyes like the sea. She walks off the table, she stands taller than Lily, or it's because she wears high boots the reaches her knees. She has a perfect hourglass body, like a model.
" William Lumiere is it ? I know you quite well, son of Alexander Lumiere and his wife Jennifer. I have follow the couple for as long as I can remember. "
" How old are you, miss ? "
" 48. "
William shocks with the fact she appears much younger than her true age. Angela has no wrinkles in her face, or any sign that she's aging, just like William's mom.
" You are as old as my parent. "
" Yes. I am your mother's best friend when we were in university. I was the one who support her through all her relationship with your father. He's so pathetic in love issues. I hope you don't become like him. Anyway, how're they now ? Good ? "
" They're still doing great in Belguma I believe. I have to leave Belguma in Her Highness's order."
" I see. What're you doing with Lily ? "
" He followed me to ensure my safety. ", Lily says while finding the recipes.
" Are you two lover ? "
" What ? No ! We're friends. " Lily and William shouts awkwardly.
" Ha...ha...ha... you two remind me of Alex and Jenny when I encounter them, I guess you two might have a future. By the way, William, did Jenny tell you anything about me ? "
" She did tell me that she had a great friend in the university named Angela. But I never thought that you were that friend of her. "
" Guess it's because I live here. "
" Lady Angela, it's great that you two know each other. But I wonder where're the eggs ? "
" Oh I forgot to collect the eggs. Do you want to pick them yourself ? "
" Yes, please. "
" OLIVIA ! COME DOWN HERE AND COLLECT THE EGGS WITH OUR GUEST !!! "
" Yes, follow me please, miss. ", a young woman appears at the door behind Angela.
Lily follows her into the garden. Angela gives William a glance as if she's predicting his future.
" William, you like Lily, don't you ? "
" How do you know ? "
" You and Alex is very similar to each other. I can tell it right away. "
" Does that concern you ? "
" It concerns me whether you will treat her like your father treat Jenny. "
" What do you mean ? I don't think he ever mistreat her. "
" What do you know about them ? You're their next generation. Where do you live ? I will send you a letter about their love life. "
" I would be curious about that. But should I trust you ? "
" You can test me anything. "
" What is my mother's favorite food ? "
" Waffles and pancakes. "
William gives her a small card with his address.
" Now I can trust you. But how could he mistreat her ? He's very caring for her. "
" Jenny is a writer. She's very sensitive. Jenny didn't really talk much about her stupid noble family, but Alex doesn't always get it. He can accidentally hurt her sometimes. "
" That's bad for her. "
" Yeah, and she always suffers it. Anyway, it seems that Lily's done. "
As she says, Lily walks in, with a very happy face.
" Miss Angela, I know that your store would give the best eggs of the town. "
" Sure, sweetheart. Let me see what have you bought. Hmm... good choices. These would make... "
William stares at the street and thinks about Ms.Angela's word. He knows that his mother is quite a quiet woman. But Alexander never seems to hurt anyone. He's a very delicate and gentle man, he would never do that with the one he loves. William starts to think a lot.
" William ? Are you okay ? "
Lily wakes William from his thoughts. She looks at him in a set of worry eye, her pure light blue eyes, inherited from her grandmother, as beautiful as the sky. She is worrying for him.
" Lily, I'm fine, you don't have to worry. "
" You look unusual. "
" Don't worry, maybe I'll need some energy. "
" Oh dear, we should come back to granny's house quickly. "
" Sure. "
" See you next time. ", Angela says.
" These two, they resembles Alex and Jenny, could it be ? ", Angela thinks in her mind.
On the way to home, Lily deeply cares for William. He acts strangely, unlike his calm nature. They speak nothing, between them is an awkward vibe. Lily guesses what happened between Angela and William when she's not there, so she silents and think of a way to improve the vibe. As she's trying to do something, a drunk guy walks toward her.
" What's up beauty ? Wanna hang out ? "
The drunk guy comes up to Lily. She got scared and start to panicked. William looks at the drunk guy and Lily. " Lily, my precious one, I am sorry for making you worry about me. I promise, to protect you, and to love you. ", he thinks inside his head.
William angrily grabs the drunk guy and throw him to the nearby donkey pen in Lily's surprised. The drunk guy literally flew 3 meters far away from them. He stands up, and threaten William :
- You bastard, try to get this!!!!!
As he's trying to craw out of the mess, the donkey in the pen kicks him with both two legs. He then faints after that.
" William... thank you. I actually tried to use my skills, but you saved me. Thank you, again. "
" Lily... "
" Yes ? "
A wind passes them. Lily's beautiful blonde hair flies within it. A few leaves passes them also. William takes his hand and put it on Lily's cheek.
" William ? "
" Liliana Jane Bluet. "
" Yes ? "
" From the first time I saw you, you were in the Arrocamacian bakery. You're such a beauty, and you attracted my eyes immediately. From that day on, I always miss you. I bought a lot of paintings of you, I planted a lot of lilies in my garden, I created new song about love recently,... All of them, is for you. "
" William... "
" I'm having a crush on you now. I don't force you to like me back. I will do anything to make you happy. "
" If you say so, the truth is... I like you too. "
" What ? "
" I just don't show it out... that would be embarrassed. "
" How are you so good at it ? "
" I was at an acting course during high school. "
" I see. "
And William bows before Lily.
" My lady, may I become your proper lover now ? "
" May you become my gentleman. "
She says, and bows before William.
" Your grandma said true about us, how wise she is. "
" She is. Let's get back home shall we ? "
" Sure. "
William and Lily walks back to Lady Ellen's house with Denver. The maid, Annie quickly grabs the ingredients and makes spaghetti. Lily and William both agreed to say nothing with Lady Ellen because they found it a little awkward and shy.
The meal is delicious. Annie is a really great chef. She doesn't join the meal that she cooked, she just stand their next to Lady Ellen. Lily talks to her grandmother, a lot. They share a very good relationship. But since her grandmother is so wise, she almost realizes that they're actually liking each other.
It brought a lot of memories from Belguma, where stay the happy family that he was born in. It's very peaceful, relaxing and he wants it to continue forever. He remember Malbere's foods, so delicious and full of love. Sometimes, the people say a lot of funny stuffs, although it might be impolite if you laugh while eating, it's still unstoppable.
After the meal, William plays his special extravaganza for Lady Ellen, as a tribute to her. Lady Ellen loves the extravaganza immediately and she is very grateful for his work. She says : " It means a lot to me when you take time to compose this wonderful score. "
She goes up to the gate to say goodbye to her granddaughter and William.
" My dear William, thank you for coming today, we love guests. And thank you for protecting Lily, I am very grateful for everything you've done today. "
" My honor, Madam. "
" Nothing to be worry. Come here next time. "
" Granny, what about me ? ", Lily jokes her.
" Oh my mind, you see, I am old now. Annie, take some apples and milks for Lily and William please. "
Annie quickly runs into the house.
" Come to granny more often, both of you. I am very lonely with Annie here. "
" We will come to visit you as soon as possible. "
" We ? These two... I know it. Let see how it goes. ", Lady Ellen thinks in her mind.
" Lady Liliana, Mr. Lumiere, please take these as Lady Ellen's wished. "
" Thank you, Annie, Lady Ellen. "
" It was nothing, come back next time. "
" Definitely. "
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