Chapter 2 – Second Encounter – Lets begin there together
If you're tired from flying so long
It's alright to rest your wings
I'll be right here
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If you're were to set out on a journey
When that day comes
Let's begin there together.
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It has been two seasons since I've received that note from him and there was not even a single clue that I found out other than what Natalie told me.
Since I have no idea who is he, nor his name, I gave him a nickname "Daddy-long-legs" just like the story in the book I used to read when I was small. Also, the description that Natalie gave me does fit with that nickname, though he's a young man. That doesn't important, he's still my savior.
I've been doing quite well since then, more people coming to the island, and the island become grow prosper slowly. I asked Ganon, the carpenter to built up a chicken coop for me, in a few days long, the coop was ready, and I bought some chickens from Mirabelle. Raising chickens were quite easy at first, but once it has fully grown, it become more difficult. Moreover, I still need to do the fieldwork myself.
Mirabelle suggested that I should add cows and sheep to my farm. I thought it was a good idea, and as the result, I hired Ganon again to repair the shabby barn, in flash of light and astonishing skill he repaired it. Mirabelle gave a calf and lamb as a gift for my hard work.
After the addition of two new livestock to my family, the farm work has become even harder. Now I spent most of my time in the field and barns, less sleep. Some dark circles appeared under my eyes. People started to worry about me, but I told them I was fine.
Today I ordered another calf from Mirabelle, since I have extra money from my last harvest. Vaughn supposed to come and deliver it today. I waited for him since morning but he didn't show up. I decided to take a short break, I sat down under the young growing apple tree that I planted since spring. And I fall asleep…
"Oh Gosh! Look at what I've done! I should be doing my works right now, and not sleeping" I knock my head my hand a few times and told myself how stupid I am.
There was a shawl wrapped tightly on my neck and a coat over my body, shielded me from the cold autumn winds and the falling leaves. I noticed that it was Vaughn's.
"Vaughn? Are you there?" I asked
He showed up in front of me right away. "You look tired" he exclaimed.
"I'm okay. Thanks for these" I returned the folded shawl and coat of his.
"You keep it, you need those."
"but.."
"I've put your calf in the barn, and finished the remaining works while you're asleep"
That's was very unusual for him to say a long sentences, normally he would only say a few words the most.
"Oh my, how rude am I to let you do my work. I'm sorry"
"Its fine" he answered.
"Let me pay you for your work" I said, taking out my wallet from my pocket
"No." he stopped me from taking out my wallet. "Its okay, I said" he said that with a stern voice, making sure I got his message.
"Alright, but.."
"I told you its fine. You've overworked yourself." He claimed.
"I'm fine" I knew it was true, but I denied it.
"Chelsea…" he said my name with husky voice, it stunned me for awhile. I didn't know that my name could be that appealing when he said it.
"You should rest, and next time I'll help you out with the farm work. "
Then he lift me up from the ground and carry me to the bed.
"Wait, Vaughn..!" I raised my voice, but he stopped me from talking furthermore with his finger pressed against my mouth.
"I told you before, don't worry about me. Just rest for today, I'll take care the rest. Good night" he gave me a quick kiss on my forehead, and lift up the blanket over me then he left.
I lifted my head, and turned aside, I couldn't believe what I just saw. There was another flower on the desk next to my bed. But this time it was a Magic red flower, I sat down and grabbed the flower, again, there was a note tied on the stalk. I read the note.
If you're tired from flying so long
It's alright to rest your wings
I'll be right here
If you're were to set out on a journey
When that day comes
Let's begin there together.
It seems you've overworked yourself again, Chelsea.
Didn't I tell you before to just do what you can?
When you grow weary, feel free to ask you friends.
They are always be with you and ready to support you.
"How does he know my current situation?" I asked that question to myself over and over again.
I was pretty sure earlier today, there was nothing on the table. There was nobody came to visit me today, other than…VAUGHN!
"Its Vaughn? That's impossible… I rarely talk to him, and he came only on Wednesday and Thursday…" I'm puzzled.
"But, the last accident was on Wednesday if I'm not mistaken"
I got up from the bed and went to the wall where I hang the calendar, and recheck the day I fainted. I flipped the pages quickly, and the truth is revealed to me. It was Wednesday. Moreover, at that time Vaughn has come to the island for few times, there is possibility that he's my Daddy-long-legs. He's taller than me as well.
"It fits!!! It must be him" I shouted out my conclusion.
"I should ask him tomorrow" I yawned.
I went back to my bed, and within minutes I've completely in another world, dreaming about my Daddy-long-legs.
The next morning…
After I've done my usual chores, I went to Mirabelle's shop to see Vaughn. He usually stayed there during his days in this island.
I opened the door, and there was only Mirabelle and her daughter, Julia.
"Welcome! Its very unusual for you to come visit us this early. Is there anything I can help?" asked Mirabelle
"Uh, actually I need to talk with Vaughn" I confess.
"Vaughn? He just left. He might be in the beach area." She answered.
"Oh, thanks"
Julia walked out from the kitchen, and asked, "Is there anything happened between the two of you?"
"N.. no. I just want to ask a few questions. Animals. Yea, about animals. That's it.!
Animals! " That was a really bad reason, but I couldn't think of any better reasoning.
"Now, please excuse me if you don't mind..." I darted to the door and left. I'm sure they will think it's odd. Anyway, I should find Vaughn before the sun sets, or I will need to wait till next week.
*back in Mirabelle's shop*
"Mom, do you smell something fishy?"
"You mean, about Chelsea?"
"Yep, that one.. If she has questions about animals, she can always ask us." Julia commented.
"You have a point there, but I'm sure she has her own reason. You should mind you own business Julia." Mirabelle started to lecture her daughter's behavior.
"But, Mom…!" protest Julia.
" Instead of minding other people's relationship, how's yours and Elliot?" her question hits the target perfectly.
Julia blushed. "Mom…How do you know such things?"
"Of course I know. I'm your Mom after all. You always slacking in the afternoon because you go to see him right?" Another bull eye's statement for Julia.
"I like him so much, but he doesn't look at me. He always has that look on his face whenever he's with me. I think she likes Chelsea…" she started to cry
"Owh dear, that's really unfortunate, but don't give up" She hugged her daughter and have another Mother-Daughter talk with her afterwards.
"Vaughn!" I shouted his name over and over again, I couldn't find him anywhere, not in the Mirabelle's shop, the beach, nor does the Café or Dinner. My legs weakened cause I've been running for hours. In despair I went back to my own farm.
"Vaughn?" I'm so surprised when I saw him in my farm, talking with the animals that I left grazing outside. He simply replied my call with a 'Hmph'.
"Do you know how long I've been looking for you?"
"No." he gave a brief answer.
It makes me even upset to see his action and reply. I couldn't bear it anymore, I've grown tired for all these things. Again, I cried.
"Eh..why are you crying?" he panicked, at the end he brought me to my house, and seated me on the bed. He stayed beside me and hugged me all the time, lending me his broad shoulder as a place for me to cry.
"I'm sorry. Its my fault" I sobbed.
"Its almost time for the ship to embark, I should go" he hugged me once more, and left.
Until at the end of that day, I couldn't ask him about Daddy-long-legs matter. Whether that person was him.
To be continue.
That's the end of the 2nd chapter. Wow, couldn't believe that it was that long.
I want to make more VaughnXChelsea scenes _ .
But that doesn't mean the Daddy-long-legs is Vaughn. So just wait for the next chapters for more Daddy-long-legs story.
Again, thanks for reading.
