Those Emerald Lies..

Chapter 44.

Brielle smirked mischievously at the confused look on her mother's face as she looked at her youngest son.

Smiling sheepishly as his phone was returned to him, Karter explained to his mother "It's an inside joke; you wouldn't get it." Aubrey added sneakily as she raised her glass to her lips "Clearly." Katherine glared at her niece, who, sipped on her drink while smirking mischievously and side eyeing her aunt. Then, Alexander suggested as he began eating once again "Can we eat now, please??"

Brielle sipped on her warm mocha as she stared at Wednesday, who, concentrated on eating her food and avoided eye contact with the staring teenager; then, Alexander spoke up as he turned his attention to Aubrey and caused everyone to look at her "So... Aubrey?? When last did you talk to your mother?" Without breaking the sweat, the older teenager replied as she smiled at her uncle "This morning, actually.. Uhm- yeah? She's in Kyoto right now and she's going to be there for a week; then, she'll be flying out to Abu Dhabi and touring the major cities of the UAE."

"Her schedule sounds fully packed." The older man said as he didn't notice the teenage girls' uncomfortability; so, Aubrey replied softly as she turned her attention back to her food "As always..." Brielle and Wednesday were hesitant to continue eating as the conversation shifted to Lukas due to their concern for Aubrey and her comfortability.

Aubrey, despite being the daughter of wealth, had real problems; such as her mother's work addiction as the face of Campbell Inc., an author, a lifestyle vlogger, an entrepreneur, a public and politically vocal figure and her father's addiction to gambling and risking everything on his "ideas". Last year, however, had been the toughest year for the teenager because her father nearly tarnished her mother; but, Katherine helped her mother see the light and her parents divorced...

But... She still missed her father; and Alexander enjoyed bringing up the fact that Aubrey's mother was rarely around because she was devoted to paying off her unnecessary debts caused by an "enslaved" man.

The tall teenager stared at her lasts texts to Wednesday's number when she'd gotten blocked and considered texting her as she slowly sipped on her three berry smoothie.

Then, her phone buzzed and it was a text from Wednesday:

Daye-Daye ❤️.
Do you think Aubs is good?

Brielle had been excited by the text so much that she put down her drink and typed a reply.

Brielle.
I don't know.. Maybe?
Maybe I should just punch Alex and see how she reacts??

The teenager looked up at her brother and caught him as he stared at her with his brow raised.

Karter signed to his sister once he put down his fork "Is it about Miss Thang next to me??" Brielle nodded in reply and he signed "Are y'all dating yet?" She shook her head and signed in reply "I don't know yet; she's walking to me." The younger man furrowed his brows as he tried figuring out his sister's words, then, she signed in correction "She's talking to me; not walking."

Nodding as he understood his sister, Karter smiled and the siblings continued eating as they noticed that Katherine stopped eating and sat upright; then, the teenage girls phone buzzed and she quickly unlocked it as she attempted to see the text. However, Lukas and Katherine tried sneaking peeks of the phone; but, Brielle had a great deal of training and hid her conversation by lowering her brightness and dimming her screen.

Milana "My Future Wife!!" Oberski.
Heyy.. sorry for missing dinner; can I see you later?

The text made the teenager smirk as she was intrigued by the older woman; so, she replied:

Brielle.
When is later, exactly??

She didn't even have to wait for another text:

Milana "My Future Wife!!" Oberski.
After dinner? I'll pick you up?

Brielle.
Okay cool; I'll text you?

Milana "My Future Wife!!" Oberski.
I'll be waiting.

The teenager put down her phone and looked up.

Unfortunately, she was met by her mother's icy stare and Brielle was simply unfazed as she lowered her stare and held her mother's glare.

Suddenly, Karmilla's phone rang and she hurriedly excused herself from the table as she answered it.

Katherine said lowly to her second born daughter as she waved over the waiters "You're very rude." Brielle rolled her eyes as she picked up her berry smoothie and carefully sipped on it while watching the servers clear the table for dessert and listening to Alexander conversate jovially with Lukas and Karter.

But then, Aubrey's phone pinged and Wednesday's rang at the same time; so, both teenagers answered as Wednesday excused herself from the table and moved aside while Aubrey mentally read the text.

"What the fuck??!!!" The teenager asked Lukas as she threw her phone onto the table, then, Wednesday returned and looked at her best friend as she rose to her feet and snapped at the older man "You fucking inconsiderate, broke ass, lousy mutherfucking arsehole!!!! How could you?? Like how????"

Brielle and Karter, overcome by curiosity, reached for Aubrey's phone and, immediately, saw the first text.

A video.

The older teenager pulled the phone closer to herself and pressed play; immediately, being greeted by a dated video of Lukas and another woman.

Brielle began trembling as she zoned out from Katherine and Alexander scolding Aubrey whilst she insulted Lukas without hesitation or thought; however, Wednesday made sure to hold back her best friend and keep an eye on Brielle, who, simply tossed the phone back onto the tabletop.

Inhaling deeply as she rose to her feet; Brielle held her eyes shut, slowly pushed her chair under the table and stared into the confused eyes of her younger brother, then... She watched his eyes widen from realisation as the three waiters brought the plethora of chocolate desserts.

Unfortunately for Lukas; Brielle had grabbed a bowl of melted chocolate, emptied its contents above his head and before he could even recover or act....

The man found his head slammed into the tabletop and his nose, instantly, bled as the occupants of the table hurried to stop Brielle from attacking him further; with Katherine and Alexander focusing on helping Lukas whilst the teenagers focused on holding back Brielle.

Grumbling and groaning as she freed herself from everyone's grip; Brielle flipped the crying man off and hurried towards the front door while texting Milana.

Then, she stepped outside and was greeted by the cool outside air; immediately, making the teenager feel slightly lightheaded, so, she held onto the railing of the small staircase and slowly descended until she regained her wits.

"Brie??? Can we talk??" A very familiar voice said from behind Brielle and she, instantly, spun around to face its owner.