Flavor of Life
Author's Note: Can't believe you guys are so violent towards Vaughn's mother...Anyways, I'm just pissed off that my USB drive is deleting my work, so I might take even longer to update...
Disclaimer: I, KawaiiTenshiCeres, does not own Harvest Moon, nor Flavor of Life by Utada Hikaru.
ELEVEN~Like Flower Petals
-Chelsea's Point of View-
I wanted to cry.
I felt hurt deep down.
Why did those words stab me so hard?
My hands gripped the back of Mirabelle's dress, as I heard the two sister confronting each other. Their words were like venom, slowly piercing each of them as time passes by. Where was Vaughn? I know he should stop this fight, but as I poked my eyes through the window, I saw him skimming a frilly note in thought. Was his mother really angry that I'm going out with him? I saw her fumed up, while Mirabelle kept a stern face. Watching his mother storm away to the beach, Mirabelle turned around, and smiled towards me.
"Don't worry. My sister's extremely stubborn, she's a bit of an agressive woman, especially towards Vaughn, but it doesn't matter, you're safe now." the woman smiled towards me before heading into the shop.
As Mirabelle entered the shop, Vaughn came out, with a sigh. He looked at me oddly, as I froze up. "Turn around." he stated.
Turning around, I felt a bit paranoid at the moment. Out in public, what was Vaughn going to do?! I gulped down saliva, before feeling the tension between us. His hands brushed my hair aside, as I felt something on my neck. With his hands slowly leaving, I turned to face him as he tipped his hat to me. Giving me a box, he glanced at me quietly, inspecting the jewelry around my neck.
"I wanted to give this you." he stated. "I know it's seems expensive, but it's probably my first gift to you. Don't lose it okay?" he stated with a small smile.
Nodding my head, I couldn't help, but to feel my face tint up. I looked down at the necklace, shaped like a flower, with a small diamond in the center, and small pink jewelry in the petals. I looked up at him, before he waved to me. He had to go back to work. When the door slowly closed shut, I quickly ran back to the farm. Going into the house and slamming the door, I pressed my back on the door, gripping the necklace tightly, as tears formed in my eyes. All I did was sit there and cry....It was pathetic, I know, but I didn't want to remember.
"You're Chelsea right?"
Strong indigo eyes stared at me. A hand upon her waist, as she approached me with a strong gaze. Her eyes as intimidating and cold as Vaughn was...Now I know how he was like that. I stood there, tilting my head, as she placed a hand on my shoulder. I felt a bit scared. What on earth was she planning? Obviously, from what I heard, she was against me...
"I don't know why my son chose you...But listen, if you become his girlfriend, prepare to go through hell." she uttered. "He deserves a pretty one. Not a filthy commoner like you."
Filty? Commoner? I didn't know why she told me that. My eyebrows furrowed towards her, as she gazed at me, with her arms now folded over her chest. She looked like she was formulating harsh words to hurt me even more. I clenched my fists tightly, as I stood my ground. I didn't want to lose to such a thing. I know I can last better than that! She knew something was up with me, and she wasn't going to go down that easily. I watched her bite her lip gently, before a small smirk formed on her face.
"If Misaki was alive, he wouldn't look at you the same way." she stated. "Vaughn's been in love with her since childhood, and if he came here with her, he wouldn't even look at you. Look at yourself. Your hair is pathetic. You never seemed to touch any beauty products in your life! I don't want my son to date a hopeless slob, he needs a pretty one."
"You know, he fell in love with me because of who I am. Don't just up and assume my appearance is horrible. I didn't like Vaughn because he was hot, I realized he had a freakin' heart!"
Her hand arose, slapping me hard in the face, as she stared me down. "A pathetic farmer comes from a pathetic farm. You know, if you do go out with my son, you will be the one who will ruin his life. Misaki was his ideal wife, and your just a mere copy of her. Realize that you will never stand a chance against a dead woman."
"That is enough, Anna!" Mirabelle shouted, as she left the store. "Leave Chelsea alone! She's already a successful young lady, and you don't have the right to keep saying lies."
Quietly hiding behind Mirabelle, I saw her and Vaughn's mother staring each other down. I noticed the cold attitude that Mirabelle had, way different than her normal cheery self. I took note to never piss her off like that at all. I could notice the cocky attitude the woman had, and as people slowly left their homes to see the commotion, I couldn't help, but to feel like running away.
"...Mirabelle...You've changed ever since you went to this island. Heh. You've became more tame." Vaughn's mother uttered. "Why don't you save those scolding words to your daughter. You know, the un-married girl who dresses in a provacative fashion?"
The Animal Shop owner's face turned red, as she slapped her sister in the face. "You're the one who's changed, Anna. Ever since that girl's death, you've been nothing but a pain to deal with. Listen to you sound desperate."
As Vaughn's mother began to get angier, it sparked a huge arguement between the two sisters. I stood there afraid, wanting either Vaughn or Julia to come in to stop it. Everyone else who watched them argue, were silent witnesses, even the loud-mouthed Taro was watching it, unable to properly break it up obviously. I stood there in thought...Did Vaughn really need me? He seemed to be independant when I first met him...Was I...relying on him too much?
My eyes stared at the clock, noticing it was already eleven. Taking off the necklace, putting it in its box and into my rucksack, I felt a pang of regret forming inside of me. I looked down, heading out to look for Vaughn. I assumed by now he was heading to the beach or walking around Sabrina's place for a bit. I saw Will approaching me with a bright smile on his face, as I returned the same smile to the blond. I stopped in my place, watching him approach me.
"Good morning." Will smiled. "...Chelsea? Something the matter?" he questioned in concern.
"...Something happened this morning..." I muttered. "You shouldn't be too concern about it." I added, noticing something at the bridge.
Vaughn and Sabrina was talking. The raven haired girl's face was lit up with a bright smile, as I watched my boyfriend tip his hat to her. I felt like they really did belong together. A rich girl and a rich boy...I barely scrap by, saving up money to add more things to my home. I wasn't a millionaire, not even close to that, just a regular farmer. I noticed a concerned Will look at me oddly, before excusing himself to go to Volcano Island. I watched Sabrina walk away, while I slowly approached Vaughn.
A smile formed on his face, as he saw me approach him. "Chelsea...Did...something happen?" he questioned.
"...Vaughn. You know, I wanted to talk to you!" I said cheerfully. "Actually, I wanted to give you something!" she stated.
The cowboy rose an eyebrow. By now, he would suspect either milk or porridge, but I wanted to get something off of my chest. "Porridge or Milk again?" he questioned.
I delicately shook my head, before pulling the box out. Handing it to him, he opened to realize it was the same necklace from earlier. A small smile formed on his face, closing it. It already seemed like I had been hurting him deep down already.
"...That? You should've said you didn't want it."
"Give it to Sabrina." I ordered, looking at him sternly. "...Your better off not dealing with me anymore...You're much more happier with someone who's actually in the same class level."
He looked down for a brief moment, having a hesitant look on his face. Throwing the box into the river, he looked at me, his eyes turned from warm to cold in a second. I ran to see where the box went, only to notice it managed to stop in between some rocks. I saw him standing his ground. He looked like his mother from earlier, giving me the same tone of disappointment and hatred that he had slowly formed from just that sentence.
"Don't mess with me!" he shouted. "Is that what you think of me?!"
I felt my body freeze up. I knew it. He was angry for sure.
"If you didn't want it, then say so!" he scolded. "If you think you know me, then you're wrong..."
"But Vaughn, I-"
As he shoved his hands in his pockets, he glanced at me once more before heading to the other side of the bridge. He was going back to the Animal Shop. I couldn't say anything. I felt like breaking down, but I stood my ground, looking as tough and strong as I normally am...
"...If you think I should be with Sabrina, then fine, I will! But realize one thing.." he trailed off.
"You're really the only one for me."
