All of this is in Claire's POV. When the POV changes, it will look like this:

~-insert name here- POV~

Italics means that Claire is thinking while talking. Also means a letter.

Now, let's start this story.

Chapter 1 Welcome to Mineral Town!

I was walking. I remember what I had done. There was a newspaper article for a farm in a town called Mineral Town. Strangely, I had not only done this to run away from my job, but my snobby family, well my mother mainly. My mother, she was like hell. I couldn't remember the last time she was proud of me. My father, on the other hand, was a nice gentleman. He was always cheerful and made me happy. I had a little sister, Chelsea, who was aspiring to become a rancher and had moved to Sunny Island before I knew it. The only person who made me happy after my little sister left was my father. He pleaded me not to leave, but I did. I left because of my mother. No normal human being should be living like I did with her. I got whipped almost everyday. Chelsea did too, but she had ideas. She was the brains of the house. Sadly, I was dumber. I didn't have ideas like to put steel plates behind my shirt.

I was walking, just walking. I passed a few houses but I never looked up. I didn't dare to. I was too caught up in the moment thinking about my parents. I couldn't wait to go to the farm. It was a haven, apparently. I looked up and saw this…..this….dead farm. I heard some footsteps come to me.

"Hello, are you a tourist?" the man said.

"No, I'm the farmer." I said.

"Hmm…Right. Welcome to your new farm, I'm Thomas."

"Well, I'm not impressed at the state of this farm but yeah, I can live with it….." As long as I don't need to see my mother again, anywhere will do.

"Well, good luck, Ms….?"

"Just call me Claire."

"Well, Claire, I'm Thomas, goodbye."

He just left, and left me with the farm. I went inside the place, which looked like the house. It was small but the house looked like it was upgraded. The furniture looked like it was new. Whoever did this, I was thankful. I unpacked. Then I found a letter in it.

Dear Claire,

I wish you good luck. I know that you can't live because of your mother, but I wish you luck anyways. She is a nice lady. She just went crazy after Chelsea didn't want to do what she wanted to her do. Come visit me someday. You know where. If you have problems in Mineral Town, go to Sunny Island and tell me to go there immediately. I hear that your sister's farm is going well. Write to your sister soon. She wants to hear from you. I love you.

Yours truly,

Dad

P.S I couldn't give it to you in person, so I put it in your suitcase.

I looked at the letter. I forgot about Chelsea. I haven't written to her in a long time. She managed to escape my mother because I gave the opportunity to. I haven't spoken to her since. I was scared to because I was still at home and I couldn't get out of the house that easily. I wondered. How did my father get in contact with Chelsea? Since I wasn't at home anymore, I knew that I could write to her now. I went to the table and got a piece of paper and a pen out.

Dear Chelsea,

Hello, my dear little sister. How is life in Sunny Island? Tell me how you've changed in the past few years. I've been in pain. After you escaped, I've been imprisoned until father let me out while mother was out doing something. I managed to escape. When can I visit? If you want to visit me, I'm in Mineral Town. Do you know how Jill is doing in Forget-Me-Not Valley? I'm asking a lot of questions because I haven't been free for five years. Five years. You escaped five years ago, damn. I'd at least want to see you.

Love,

Claire.

I went to the nearest post office box and mailed it. In Mineral Town, you didn't need stamps. You just post it either to a guy called Zack, or at the post box. According to my father, who had been to Mineral Town more than once. I hoped Chelsea would respond. I got my tools, which I found in the toolbox. I started to cut the weeds and then I started to feel dizzy…My sight went black.

"Is she awake?" a masculine voice said.

"Urghhhh" I groaned.

I opened my eyes. I saw with black blob floating around. When I made my sight clearer, I saw this man. He looked like the local doctor from the look of his reflector.

"Oh, good, you are awake. Zack brought you here."

"Oh, thank you."

"No worries, I'm Zack. I come to your place to clear out your shipping bin so you get your money."

"I'm Dr. Trent. As you can tell, I'm the local doctor." The black haired man said.

"Is she awake, Dr. Trent?" a woman said as she entered.

"This is Elli, the nurse here" Trent continued on.

"Hello, miss, what is your name?"

"Oh. I'm sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Claire."

"That's all right Claire, your bill has been already dealt with so, have a good day." Trent said.

"Thank you."

I left the white building which I presumed to be the clinic. I turned right and headed south. I went back to my place and had some lunch. I then went to sleep, hoping I'll be able to hear from my sister when I wake up. I went to a dream state, which turned out worse than I thought. It was a nightmare… I woke up to be in the same bed in the same room in the middle of the night.

"Claire, what's the problem?" Trent said.

"Some of the residents told me they heard screaming from the farm." Elli said.

"Oh….that must have been my nightmares." I said with a wry smile on my face.

"Well, I'll check your state later but for now, it's best if you stay here for the night. Good night Claire." Trent said.

"Good night, Dr. Trent, Elli" I said really sleepily before I blacked out for the night.

I woke up in the same room, but no one was there. I left my bed and left the patients room. I went into the foyer, no one was there. I went to the receptionist's desk, got a piece of paper from my pocket and took a pen from the top of the desk.

Dear Dr. Trent, Elli

Since you guys haven't woken up yet, I decided to leave because I felt better. If you are worried about me before my set appointment time, I'll be resting at home. You know where I live now. I sincerely apologise if I caused inconvenience. The money is on the desk.

Appointment day: Tuesday 2nd Spring

Appointment time: 12:00pm

From,

Claire

I left the note and the money on the desk and left the clinic, going back to my place. I wasn't surprised why no one would be there. It was bloody 4 am in the morning. I went back home and took a shower, changed my clothing from a chequered shirt and overalls to a plain t-shirt and jeans and got something to eat. By the time I got all that done, it was about 5am. I went outside and got rid of the rest of the weeds. I got the hoe out of my rucksack and hoed the ground, ready to get some seeds later. I ventured out to the forest and got some grass to put in the shipping bin. I went to the general store and bought some turnip and potato seeds, I went back and planted them. I got my watering can and gave them a good watering. I looked at my watch and it was 11am. When I looked back home, I forgot to check my mailbox. I looked inside and saw one letter. I opened it and it said:

Dear Claire,

I've been fine. Farm life is fun. I'm way ahead of you though. I'm happy for you. You finally escaped. You're welcome anytime you can call me on my cell you know. You remember the number, don't you? Hopefully you do. I'm already married to an animal trader called Vaughn. He'll be in Mineral Town on Wednesday. He'll be visiting you. I've also got a daughter called Claire. I called her that to honour you. Finally, you're free. Come visit soon.

Love,

Chelsea

I started to tear up after reading that. She named her daughter after me. I couldn't believe it. I felt honoured. I couldn't wait to meet her. I planned to go to Sunny Island on Thursday. I couldn't be bothered calling her. I would just tell Vaughn. I looked at my watch and ran back inside. I changed into another pair of jeans and a purple blouse with a vest. I ran to the clinic. I was already a few minutes late for my appointment.