After about two hours of working, Griffin surprised me by saying that I could have the rest of the day off and I figured I might as well take advantage by visiting the city today for fun. It's not everyday where Griffin allows me to leave work early, so I don't see why not. I usually go to the city in hopes of finding some romance since there's not many bachelors in Forget-Me-Not Valley that are my type, but today I want to do some shopping there instead and reflect on my thoughts toward Jack a bit.

Once the time was currently three o'clock in the afternoon, I decided to finally exit the Blue Bar and began walking in the direction of the city; the sun shining brightly outside as always.

Approaching the bridge, I then noticed from afar that Jack and Celia were talking to each other on Vesta's Farm. I paused as soon as I stepped onto the bridge and could just feel my heart starting to sink at seeing Celia giving him a bag of seeds and the two laughing happily; looking into one another's eyes.

Dissapointment and a tinge of jealously oozed through me, I frowned.

I wouldn't be surprised if Jack decided to try to win Celia's heart. She's a pretty young woman and seems to know a lot more about crops and farming than I ever would, probably. Celia has that advantage over me and I don't know if I could ever compete with her; she even has brown hair just like Jack too. They would look good together... I guess.

She's cute and smart, and even that Marlin guy seems to have a thing for her while she seems completely oblivious to his feelings when I don't even have one guy who is pursuing me... She's even way younger than me too! Sigh. Being thirty years old and single is really hard sometimes... A few guys I have dated in the past who were a little younger than me stopped talking to me once they found out my age and I was devastated. I heard rumors that Jack is twenty four years old, so I hope him discovering my age one day doesn't scare him away.

A lot of men like younger women, but I wish they wouldn't worry about that and look at me for who I am.

Although, I guess I really will have no chance if Jack starts to fall for Celia a little bit, but by the looks of it now... It looks like it's already too late; that he's already falling for her. In a way, I guess... I kind of understand. Celia seems way more amazing than I could ever be...

Was I just destined for loneliness?

Letting out a pained sigh, I looked away from the two of them and resumed walking on the path that leads into the city.

I can't help but feel guilty about feeling a little jealous about what I had just witnessed. Unfortunately though, I can't control the saddness and jealously that I feel on the inside. I feel like I'm overreacting about being jealous right away since I just met Jack, but at the same time I guess it's a natural feeling I can't control. I'm not sure but I still feel silly for getting so worked up about it so quickly.

I shouldn't assume that he likes Celia romantically already either by just seeing them having a conversation, but... It just appears that they like each other already.

Celia is just so knowledgeable in so many areas, especially with her knowing about growing crops, unlike me... I really feel I don't stand a chance when it comes to her.

I just hope Jack doesn't turn out to be a player or something along the lines of that. I still barley know Jack, but after seeing him talk to Celia like that... I'm scared at the thought of getting to know him better, to gain more feelings for him because... I don't want to get hurt, again.

My confidence isn't the greatest due to so many men breaking my heart and betraying me for a number of reasons, but I am trying to build it back up again. I'm just so tired. I'm so sick of men. Isn't there someone out there for me? I just want someone to love me. Only me.

I hope Jack is... Well, it just feels like he is my last...hope?

... I don't know. Either way, if things don't work out with Jack, there are always other fish in the sea, but hopefully I'll be able to get closer to Jack.

I have a lot to think about in the city.

- Two Hours Later -

I'm doing my best not to cry as I stand on the bridge gazing out at the river ahead as a frown wouldn't leave my lips.

I left the city early and am back in Forget-Me-Not Valley now.

Earlier when I was in the city a guy came up to me when I was deciding whether I wanted something to eat in one of the shops that I was in and he asked me if I wanted to go on a date after we talked for a few minutes. I reluctantly said yes, thinking that it was futile for Jack to end up not liking Celia...

We went and got coffee somewhere in the city. Throughout the whole date I just kept on thinking of Jack and then I would think about him being with Celia too... It just hurts.

I did my best to make an effort on the date though; however, his friends then approached our table and he introduced me to them not as a woman he's on a date with, but only just as his friend...

I ended up storming off upset and felt so embarassed. I just don't understand men.

Isn't there anybody out there who is serious? I-

My thoughts were interrupted when a Toy Flower was suddenly held in front me and I turned around slightly to see that it was Jack who was holding out the flower for me to grasp. I was speechless.

"Jack..." I breathed, feeling my heart begin to race and my saddness, my doubts immediately leaving.

Jack flashed me the most endearing smile, his voice quiet and kind. "Hey Muffy."

I blushed hard at hearing how pleasantly smooth his voice sounded and was in utter disbelief that he was actually standing in front of me right now.

"What a pretty flower... Is that a present for me?" I asked somewhat shyly, my cheeks so scorching hot that anyone could probably cook an egg on them.

Jack nodded and placed the flower in my grasp, sparks igniting in my heart when his hands lightly brushed against mine for a few seconds. "Of course it is."

His words left me breathless and the blood wouldn't stop rushing to my face. "I... Thank you, Jack... I can't wait to put it in my room."

"I've got to get back to work now, but I hope the rest of your day is good. I'll see you soon."

Shocked, my jade eyes widened as the wind rushed through my long curled golden-locks and I was blushing insanely at hearing his words. He gave me one last smile before walking away.

He will see me... soon?

That night I excitedly wrote in my diary, "He is... Two Hearts."

Author Note: Sorry for the delay but here's chapter 4!:D Don't worry Muffy won't gain the other hearts so easily xD haha. Thank you for all of your wonderful reviews from last time, they really mean a lot to me and I appreciate it. They also motivate me!lol. So please review and I'll update soon!:D Thank you!:)