Chapter 1: Memory
I often question myself on my choice to leave Mineral Town and move to Forget-Me-Not Valley. In a way I regret it because I felt at home there but I knew it was my only option. I had so badly wanted to stay but I no longer could handle it on my own. Cliff…the best farm hand and boyfriend at the time. My farm had strived to its best when he was there helping me. I remember the day I first met him, it was a lot like today.
*Flashback*
My name is Claire, I'm 18 years old. I have light blonde hair and dark blue eyes. People used to tell me I was shy but always happy. The truth is I get lonely a lot because my parents both died when I was a baby so I was raised by my grandparents, and I didn't have that many friends. I still always try to be happy. I write in my journal that I plan to use but will most likely fail at.
I have just moved into my new house in the outskirts of Mineral Town. The Mayor, Thomas, had lied about the quality of the farm, but I was still as eager to start farming. After getting an explanation on how everything worked, I had set to work. Off to town I was, to buy as many bags of seeds that I could afford.
The store keeper, Jeff, had suggested I buy Turnips and Cabbage because they both brought in a lot of money. Back at home I had weeded, tilled, sowed and watered all of my plants and I was exhausted. I had heard that the Doug's Inn sold good food so I decided to go there. When I walked in I was greeted by a cheerful redhead with deep blue eyes named Ann, who quickly seated me. After having the daily special and water I saw a boy pass by my table. I suddenly stood up, he was gorgeous. Tall, strong looking, chocolate brown eyes, and long brown hair pulled into a ponytail. He was seated at another table and I quickly rushed over to him.
Suddenly he stood up. I turned to him and said.
"Hi, my name's Claire and I'm the new farmer"
"…My name is Cliff, I stay here at the Inn" he whispered.
"Well Cliff, it's nice to meet you" I chirped happily.
I extended my hand. He looked shocked for a moment and then shook it quickly.
I was about to walk away when he said.
"I'm glad you spoke to me people usually don't"
I thought about this for a moment and wondered why but didn't bother to ask.
"Then I'm happy I did" I grinned
I was surprised to see him smile back.
"I hope I see you again" he said quietly, and I thought I could see a tint of blush on his cheeks.
"Yes, so do I" I said softly.
Little did I know that I had made a huge mistake. When I turned around I was met by a pair of piercing blue eyes that bore into me and a mouth that was grinning fiercely. They were saying something but I could not hear.
And then I understood.