My life has never been simple or plain. I was raised by my alcoholic father and a mother who disappeared when I was 7. I wouldn't really call it crazy but more like "full of flavor". I'm on my way to spend my life away from all of the family drama and live on the peaceful Waffle Island. I ran away from home when I was 16 and lived with some cousins on the Sunshine Islands. I am an only child and people call me Molly.
I am 20 years old with short brown hair and eyes to match and I'm determined and ready to begin anew. My friends call me out-going yet so shy- which being slightly bi-polar would explain.
"Miss Molly, we have almost arrived" an old fisherman dude yelled over the boat's blow horn,
"OK Santa I'll be right there!" I hollered back. I really didn't bother remembering his name. I hope he doesn't hold grudges….
I saw the island come into view. There were beautiful rainbows soaring through the sky and I could already hear birds chirping from the trees on shore. I smiled. All of this was possible by my older cousin Kevin who was killed in a car accident on his visit to the city 2 years ago. I wasn't incredibly close to him but what he had accomplished was stunning. I felt small tears trickle down my face. This is probably the first time I've cried since I was little.
"Not so brave now are we Miss Molly." Santa said again from his spot at the boat's wheel "And the name is Pascal, not Santa"
"Shut up Santa…" I said under breath just loud enough for him to hear as I pranced off the boat. I didn't go much more than a few feet before running into a man that looked like he was from Charlie and the chocolate factory. He was a few inches shorter than me with strange gray hair and a round belly to match.
"HIYA!" he bellowed so loud I fell backwards onto the wooden dock. "I'm Mayor Hamilton and you must be Molly."
"Yes that would be me!" I shook his arm firmly before he broke into a fit of giggles.
"Um, Mayor Hamilton?" I asked slowly, scared of what thoughts could be going through his midget brain right now.
"Oh I was just thinking about hooking you up with my beautiful son, Gilligan." He whispered quite loudly in my ear and getting spit on me in the process.
"Father! You're going to scare away the new resident by the way your behaving!" I turned towards the main part of town to see a young man that made my heart flutter.
There was a boy about my height maybe a bit taller with platinum blonde hair. He was wearing a white suit of all things to wear in the middle of summer. But what stood out the most were his stunning blue eyes. Unfortunately it was topped off with an irritated glare.
"Sorry about my father's behavior, I'm Gill, Mayor Hamilton's one and only son. And you are?" he asked in a quick manner. Man he needs to take a major chill pill.
"I'm Molly and you need to take a chill pill." I held out my hand for a handshake before I realized what I had just said. I pulled it back and cover my mouth and hid behind Mayor Hamilton.
"Don't tell me how to live I am just fed up with my father setting me up with every female on the island, every chance he gets!" And with that Gill waltzed off down the dock and then up a flight of stairs in the distance.
"Excuse me Molly but would you like to have a little fun?" Mayor Hamilton asked quickly while grabbing my hand and running off in the direction Gill went
"Sure! As long as it involves getting Gill's panties in a bunch!" I cheered enthusiastically. Crap I left my luggage at the dock! I hope Santa doesn't bother it….
My legs are starting to cramp up…
Right now I find myself crouched behind one of the bookshelves upstairs at town hall, where Gill works. Mayor Hamilton's plan is to get him to come up to the library, try to get Gill to talk about me then I jump up and dump tomato juice on his perfect white suit.
Now I know this sounds rude but he has no right to treat me that. We just met! Oh I hear them coming now…
"Father what of all things could you talk to me about now of all times?" Gill sounded angry. Mayor Hamilton looks like a cool dad! Maybe Gill is just too uptight.
"What do you think of the new farmer, Molly?" Mayor Hamilton asked in what I guessed was supposed to be his serious voice.
"W-Wh-Why are you-u asking about her?" Gill suddenly got very flustered. I peeked around the corner, slowly. His face was the color of the glass of tomato juice in my hand.
"Well she is going to be your future wife!" Mayor Hamilton said with emphasis. This was the cue line.
I jumped up from my hiding spot and screamed HA at Gill and looked at him for a moment.
His face drained of color and his face went emotionless. Then there was an awkward silence. I wore a small smirk and hovered the glass of tomato juice above his head,
"This, my dear Gill, is for you." I said calmly before dumping the lumpy liquid all over his fair hair and white suit.
"MOLLY!" Gill yelled while wiping tomato juice from his eyes. Fury laced in his words
"I suggest you run" Mayor Hamilton whispered in my ear. He stepped out of the way from the exit and I ran as fast as I could down the steps and out the door. I forgot one major detail though. I don't know my way around this place!
I threw the door of the town hall and sprinted for a tall tree on a cliff beside the square. I passed a sign that said "Daren's Tree". Who the heck was Daren? I don't have time for questions, I could see a fuming blonde running out the door towards me. His hair was more like a ginger color now.
I looked around for a place to go, but with no luck. Crap. The only thing I saw was a rainbow and small flower by the tree. Well Kevin said something about "walking on rainbows" but I think he was most likely drunk or something.
I grabbed the lowest branch of the tree and lifted myself up onto it and looked back at Gill.
He looked around the tree but didn't see me. Or so I thought. I was suddenly knocked out the tree from behind and caught into a set of strong, yet gentle arms. I looked at my captor to realize that it was Gill. Double crap. I could feel the tomato juice beginning to soak through my clothes.
"Think you're so funny, huh?" Gill said with his cheeks were red but I doubt it was from the tomato juice.
"Yupp!" I yelled in his face before doing something I knew would make him die of embarrassment.
I licked a glob of tomato off his face, shook out of his frozen arms and walked off towards the docks to retrieve my belongings. I just made it to the docks before I could hear him snap back into his senses.
"MOLLY!" Well isn't living here going to be a blast?
TIME SKIP 2 SEASONS LATER
I was beginning to grow old of the crunch of snow beneath my feet. I wasn't that I minded the snow, but my poor boots are so worn out from working during the last 2 seasons. They had duct tape holding them together and the laces that disappeared long ago. It hasn't been easy enough because the Mother tree is still failing.
Yeah, after my first few weeks living here, I had several dreams about the goddess and the harvest sprites, blah blah blah. The rainbows restored everything but they got bad again since there was no "new sapling" to take the place of the old one. The waters are rough, the soil became poor and the fire won't start. Now it's up to me to find the new seedling.
Things with Gill have gotten a lot better. Since my crops failed all I did on my farm was take care of my animals. So I have a job at town hall. After the tomato incident, we made up and become great pals! Well besides his occasional melt down about me organizing books wrong or something. We always eat lunch together at the Sundae Inn. Kathy always calls it a date with makes Gill get all flustered like when we first met.
Something I found out about my 2nd week here, was that Gill likes me. Occasionally he will get all serious during work and hug me or say cheesy things. Elli already considers us a couple. Right now I'm not looking for a relationship so I just think of Gill like an older brother.
Right now I'm on my way to work as usual. Except one thing was off. I could see Mayor Hamilton, who is like my goofy dad in a sense, and Gill yelling at each other in Waffle Square.
"Why on earth would I leave Waffle Island! I love it here!" Gill yelled at Hamilton while pacing by the clock tower. I pulled the green earmuffs that Gill gave me off my head so I could listen better from my hiding spot behind one of the benches.
"We need to talk about thins in private." Mayor Hamilton sounded seriously serious. No pun intended. It wasn't like his pretend serious voice either. Many people socialzing in the square watch the pair walk off towards the Mayor's house.
I really hope everything goes over ok. I opened the now fixed door of the Town Hall and set Gill's mug of tomato juice I bring him everyday on his desk and started on some paper work
Gill's PO
Father practically shoved me through the door when we finally got to the house. My father made breakfast this morning and it was far from edible. I forced some of it into my mouth but by now I was getting quite queasy.
"Gill, the island isn't safe for you right now so I have decided to ship you off to Mineral Town until things get better." I took in his words in shock. After I finally made one close friend on the island, Molly, I now have to leave! My heart pumped uncontrollably.
"How much time do I have before I leave?" I asked hoping it would be in a few months and I would have time to say my goodbyes and pack.
"Your boat will be here in an hour. Your bags are already at the docks." My father said bluntly before walking into the kitchen. I felt like I was going to explode. My palms were sweaty and my stomach was roaring by now. I finally emptied the contents of my stomach on the rug and passed out.
When I woke up I was on a boat and boy was the water not happy. The boat thrashed me around in my small cabin as I struggled to stand up. There was a note on the crappy table in the middle of the room.
Dear Gill,
I will send for you when things here get better.
With love,
Father
I ran out onto the deck of the small boat and looked off into the distance. I saw our small quaint island about the size of a baseball sitting on the water, surrounded by the roaring waves and cloudy skies. The faint rainbows were the only positive thing to be seen.
I saw Molly's small figure jumping up and down on the dock. She seemed panicked. I prayed I would be back soon and tell her that I've been in love with her since the first time I laid eyes on her.
I could hear Molly yell 'Bye, see you soon!' over the loud movement of the waves. Unfortunately I wouldn't be very soon…