Disclaimer: I don't own Harvest Moon, just the plot.

Notes: Well this is my first Harvest Moon fic, so be nice. Tell me what you think of it; I'll try to get the next chapter up today as well.

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Chapter 1

The City

'Oh the city…' I scribbled down into my notebook. 'Just a few words the can mean so much. I mean like come on really just think about it. The city could mean happiness to some, or maybe even a place where your dreams can come true, or at least that's what all the stupid movies want everyone to think. But with all good there is bad too. It seems like I've got BAD written all over my face.'

I slammed the notebook shut and tossed my pen across the room. I could feel a lump in my throat and my eyes start to swell up. Just a year ago I had decided to move to the city. Just a year ago was when I left mom to stay in our old house outside the city, where she could retire and rest. Just a year ago was when I sent in my request to get this hell of a job… Just a year ago was when… my father died.

Everything just went down hill after he passed away. I felt there were too many memories left back at my old home, so I moved here. I thought everything was going to be okay, but I had decided to get that fucking office job. They liked my skills and decided to make me secretary of the boss. Maybe if they hadn't I wouldn't be in this mess right now.

I slowly stood, and walked across the room of my small apartment. I hit the switch to turn off the hall light as I walked into my room. Then with no need to see anything, I walked through the darkness to my bed, slipped myself between the sheets. I just lay there until I finally cried my self to sleep.

--FLASHBACK--

I sat down at my desk, I switched on the computer and waited for it to boot up. I could hear the birds chirping from outside the open window and I felt the nice breeze on my face. It was the perfect job…almost. Just then the door slammed open, making my face cringe.

'Oh great…' I thought, 'The bastards back.'

"Claireee." He said as he walked to stand behind me. I could feel his breath on my neck, and his hand as he touched my blonde hair. I felt my hands start to shake. "Be a doll and have all the reports I need for today's meetings on my desk before 4." Then he left me be, and walked away to his office. When I heard my office door click shut, and his feet walking away, I slammed my hands on my desk.

"FUCK"

--END OF FLASHBACK—

My eyes shot open when I heard the sound of my alarm clock. I rolled over and practically punched the snooze button.

"Maybe today will be different…" I said aloud to no one in particular. Slowly getting out of bed, I walked out in the kitchen, setting the kettle on the stove. Slipping on my slippers I opened the door and walked out into the hall. I made my way to the elevator and picked up today's paper. I held it in my hand as I walked back to my apartment. Not caring anymore about the coffee. I dropped the paper on the table and sat down to read. Flipping through it I found nothing interesting, that was until I had stumbled upon the ads section. One in particular jumped out at me.

'Tired of the boring city life?'

"Yeah…"

'Just want to get away from it all?'

"Yes…"

'Why not try your hand at farming? Located in Mineral Town, this is your perfect chance to escape the city. Call 1-800-MINERALFARM if interested.'

"OH MY GOD, this is a joke right!" I shouted out, looking at the bottom for any little fine print I might have missed. I started to laugh, something I hadn't done in a long time. I quickly got the scissors and cut out the ad. I just sat there looking at the piece of heaven in my hand. Then my eyes grew wide as panic took over my body.

'Oh please, please, please let no one have called already!' I whispered to myself as I dialed in the number. The ringing seemed to have lasted forever… Then.

"Hello?"

"Yes!"

"Excuse me?"

"Oh sorry, um hello? I wanted to buy the farm you have the ad in the paper for?"

"Well now, why are you asking that as if it's a question?"

My heart felt like it was about to burst out of my chest.

"So it hasn't been taken yet?"

"No, no-"

"I'll leave today!"

I fell right on to the couch and smiled at the ceiling. Just then the kettle began to scream loudly, pulling me out of my daydreaming. I ran into the kitchen and pulled it off the stove. Then running back into my room, I stuck my tongue out at the clock. I soo wasn't going to work today. Allen to go jump off a bridge for all I cared. Finally I was free from that perverted freak of a boss. I ran around packing all my stuff, not that there was much of it anyways. All the furniture was the buildings so I could just leave all that. Then when I was done packing, I jumped into the shower, after that I finished getting ready. Just my natural look was perfect for me. I had just opened the door, things in hand when the phone started ringing. I looked back at the phone knowing exactly who it was. I decided to walk over to it and pick it up.

"I quit bitch!" I shouted slamming down the phone, I smiled with the feeling like I'd finally won.

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So...? What did you think? I hope you all found it good. :) R&R and the next chapter will be up ASAP!!

-Maple