It was just another so-called ordinary day for me. I was eighteen, young and beautiful. Everywhere I went many people stared at me. Boys and girls alike wanted to get to know me. It was a nice feeling, but in my entire life there had been only one boy to ever catch my eye. His name was Vaughn, the animal trader. When I first met him he hadn't been though. I faintly remember that day, but not enough to tell you. I didn't like too, because of the sadness I felt from when he left. On occasion I got a letter or two from him but that was it. I asked him why in a letter and he said this, "I only wish I could, I've been busy with the business, but more than that, I miss you terribly, you're my best and only friend, I miss you, I only wish I could see you again." So I began to understand that we felt the same. We missed each other. Then, one day I heard about a boat traveling to different islands. I thought it would be a great place to start my new life, settle down, have a family, And give up my position for a time. So, I bought my ticket, put together a few bags of turnip and potato seeds got some tools and went to the dock. I loved this feeling. It was nice. The sun beating down on my face, the winds blowing my hair back behind me; Flowing gently and gracefully. I got on the boat and went to my room. I set my stuff down and lay on the bed. "Maybe, I should do it one last time," I said. "One last letter to Vaughn to let him know I'm making my splash into the world as well, and maybe we'll meet again one day," I smiled and grabbed a piece of paper and started to right. "Dear Vaughn, how are you? I'm doing great. I'm actually on a boat as I write this, I'm making my splash into the world. Just as a simple farmer, with seeds and tools and money. Maybe I'll be just as successful as you even, I'm just glad that you won't need to be pained from my letters anymore after this, But that doesn't mean that I'm gonna stop thinking of you wherever I go. I will never forget you ,Vaughn, I swear. Maybe one day we'll meet again, until that day comes though, this is the last you shall hear of me, goodbye Vaughn, your friend, Ciera." After writing it I felt the tears stream. I missed Vaughn and writing him helped me overcome the longing for him. I would go nuts at first, but I knew I would somehow move on. I put the letter away in a bottle, set it on the bedside table and rolled over. "Goodbye, Vaughn, my very best, and closest friend," I whispered and fell asleep. Then, a sudden loud boom awoke me from my sleep. I looked outside to see a thunderstorm. "Oh, crap, now what," I said. Then a lightening bolt hit the boat. I grabbed my letter and suitcases full of things and ran outside my room. Then the boat lurched and threw me over board. I saw my bottled note float away safely. I still had my suitcase. I was moving like driftwood, for a week. Then I landed on what appeared to be a little island. Okay scratch little, It was a BIG island. I looked around, I still had my suitcase clutched in my right hand, but my bottled note was nowhere to be seen. "Hey are you ok," called a voice from behind me. I turned around to see an old man, followed by a young women and her son and daughter.
"Yeah I'm fine," I managed to croak. They came over toward me. The boy knelt next to me.
"You look kinda pale," he said.
"It's nothing I just haven't eaten or drank anything for a week," I said.
He noticed my suitcase.
"She's another survivor from the ship wreck," he said.
"I see, my name's Taro, this is my daughter Allison, and her kids, Elliot and Natalie," he said.
I nodded unable to talk anymore.
"Mom, I think she's hungry, let's take her to our place so she can talk after she eats," Elliot said. So we walked back to their house, which was pretty impressive considering where we all were. I ate some corn soup and finally was able to talk.
"I'm Ciera, I was headed her from Forget Me Not Valley, I wanted to become like my friend, a farmer," I said.
"Really what's their name?" Natalie asked.
"His name's Vaughn, he's a livestock dealer," I said.
"Wow, I didn't think Vaughn was capable of making friends," Natalie said. "You know him?" I asked.
"I'm aquantined with him, he brings livestock to Mirebelles store every Wensday and Thursday," she said.
"I'm glad of that, I'll see him again," I said happily. She smiled, apparently happy for me.
"He has mentioned your name before I should've realized it was no utter coincidence." With that I stood up.
"Um are there any farms on this island I can use?" I asked.
"Yes in fact there is." Taro said.
He stood up and walked out the door. I followed him up the road to what looked to be a ranch.
"You can use this place for your farm. Chen has the seeds you'll need to get started, good luck," he said.
And with that he walked away. It was already late, and I was exhausted. I went inside the house it was furnished with everything I needed. I snuggled up under the covers and fell fast asleep.