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This is a work of fiction, any similarity or likeness to any events or persons living or dead is purely coincidental.
A/N: The last of the Ann arc! Woo! This one is long…and it took me forever to edit (not to mention that I probably still missed a lot of misspellings and grammar) but enjoy! One more arc and the story will reach its end! See you next Sunday!
Voice4TheMute Presents
"Afternoon Jack! May! What can I get you two today?" Ann asked, her bight cheery face was always a welcoming sight as May and I both sat at a table. She offered us menus, but I politely denied them.
"Since I will be helping you out all day tomorrow, I just want to scope out what your responsibilities are. You know, so I can mentally prepare myself." I said to her. It's been a few weeks since Ann told me about the day that her Dad runs on errands, leaving her in charge of the Inn for the whole day. At the time, I offered my help just to be kind, but now I realize that this was an important day, as Lily, ghost of Ann's mother, told me…
"As you know, tomorrow will be the day that Ann will take over the Inn for the day. While I can't go there to help Ann, keep up with the demands of the patrons, I'll see what I can do for you since…well…you've never done this before…"
"I've been meaning to ask you that, Lily. Tomorrow…what so significant about it?"
"Oh my…you don't know…?"
"Well then, Jack. Be prepared to be amazed. This is not even the lunch rush hour. That starts soon." She said as I looked around. The Inn was already packed. How much more is there?
"…tomorrow is my death day anniversary silly. Why do you think my husband goes off to do 'errands'? He's actually takes the day of to see me at my grave and go up Mother Hill to grieve a bit before coming home.
"But what about Ann? Doesn't she know that today is your death day?"
In an hour's time, I just saw even more people come in, ordering food and calling Ann over. Even with Doug helping out, Ann was the star girl. She really was a mother to them all and they everyone saw her as their little angel. It's no wonder she's so works so hard. They rely on her…and she feeds off of that dependency, motivating herself to do even more.
"Ann…for all the years she's been alive, has not once asked when I died. Her father never mentions why he goes out other than saying that he's running 'errands' or 'making big orders to restock on inventory'. She doesn't know that all those day she was working hard, it was the same day her mother died."
Harvest 113: The Angel of Maturity
It was crazy how Ann was keeping up with everyone demands as I saw her scamper around the Inn from table to table getting orders, answering questions, and really be efficient as possible as she planned her route around the tables. Doug did his best keeping up with the orders but there were even times where Ann had to help with the cooking. It was amazing, it was memorizing, and the only thing that I could really think about is 'what would happen if her angel wasn't helping her? Would she still be able to keep up with all this? Soon, I saw the lunch hour rush die and soon, it was only me, May, and Ann left in the main lobby of the Inn. Ann relaxed at our table as I was still dumbstruck by the agility and swiftness that Ann showed me.
"There you have it. Easy right?"
"There is no way I can do that!" I yelled at her but she shook her head.
"I don't expect you too. I just need someone to take over dad's role of making the orders and fill easy orders and drinks." She said as she looked at me.
"I can't cook to the same degree like Doug or you."
"Don't worry about that. I'll take care of the cooking. Just help me carry out some orders, place a few orders as well, and distribute drinks. Sure, we don't be as fast as what you just saw, but all I'm asking is for you to cover long enough until five when the Inn closes early."
"You think I could do that?" I asked, wanting her honest opinion. Sure, I may be physically fit and my cardio is better than normal, but this seems a lot more taxing than simple farming. Ann looked deep in my eyes as I felt like she was talking to my soul.
"You said you wanted to help. Besides, I've seen you work. I think you have this down." She said. "Now if you will excuse me…" She started as she tried to get up but her supporting arm on the table buckled and she fell back into her chair.
"Ann!"
"Sorry! Sorry…I'm just still a little tired from yesterday. I guess I didn't' that much sleep last night." Ann said, rubbing her eyes a bit.
'It's a miracle you can keep doing this. Are you sure you'll be ok? I mean, if it comes down to it, I'll see if Karen, or Mary-"
"No! I mean…no. It's not that I don't trust them, but Karen can be a bit of an eccentric and Mary...well…she's Mary. Besides, you're a strong man that can endure a lot of things. Serving people shouldn't be that hard compared to swinging an axe all day." She said to me as another customer walked through the door. The once exhausted Ann somehow found her second wind as life returned to her body and there was a hop in her step again. I looked in amazement. If it weren't for the fact that I knew that the angel helping her get through the day, I would say she has superpowers. "Besides Jack…I wouldn't have accepted your help to being with if I didn't believe that you could do it." She said with a wink. "Welcome!" Ann greeted the person with a smile.
"A lively one, isn't she?" I heard a voice say to me from behind. I turned around to see Doug there, wiping his hands clean from all the dishes he had to wash. "Her youthful sprit reminds me of her mother…"
"Um sir…" I started. There was something that I need to ask him and I had to hear it from his own mouth. "The reason why you're running 'errands' tomorrow is because of Ann's mother…right?" I said to him as his smile soon turned into a depressing frown.
"She doesn't know…and I intend to keep it that way…"
"Why?"
"Because why trouble her like that. She's a free spirited girl who wants nothing more than to make people happy. And whenever people aren't happy, she will go out of her way to make sure that they are happy. It's just the way she is. But sometimes it is necessary to grieve. Just for one day. Lily…she was my wife. My lover. My best friend. Ann never got to learn about her mother but I did. I know everything about that woman and I… I need that day. It's heartless not to allow my daughter to come join me but I just need that day to admit to myself that she's gone and that my resolve will stay strong to keep supporting our daughter in whatever ambition she chooses, whether it' watering or not. So…thank you Jack. Thank you for helping Ann. When this day comes, I can see how exhausted she is. But this time, with you helping, I can feel a lot better." I nodded my head as I looked over at Ann again, who was smiling at her patron as he placed a big order. I still didn't agree that Doug was preventing Ann from joining him, but when you run a Inn, I guess there are no days off.
"We need three more orders of number seven and an ice tea, lightly sweetened!"
"Wait, is that the same order as the other table or this this a completely new order?"
"Jack! We need a number twenty-one with a side o bacon. No, make that three sides of bacon."
"Is a side of bacon three pieces or just one piece?"
"I need the check for table three as well Jack!"
"G-Got it!"
The Inn was in full swing as Ann and I did our best to hold down the fort. I had Popuri, Karen, Mary, and May cover the farm for now as we were franticly running around the Inn to fulfill people's orders. What was crazy was that this was just the breakfast rush, the bigger rushes are still to come.
"Jack! Two more customers! Can you seat them in table number seven? I'll get to them."
"Welcome! Party of three?" I greeted, not in the same welcoming fashion as the great Ann but enough to get them to seat them and look at the menu. It was order after order while people continue to stream in. What I could gather from taking to patrons was that there was an event that was happening in the main land. Ferries were using this island as a temporary detour for other boats. They say that the event inland was going to take all day, meaning that it was going to be a rush from here until five in the evening. "Of all days, why did the main land decide to use us as a connector port?"
"Look alive Jack! Five more people coming!"
"Grr…" I grumbled as I turned around and put on the best smile I had. "Welcome!"
Soon, the initial rush was over and there was only a few people left. I plopped down on my seat, thanking the Goddess that I was able to sit down and feel my legs again. However, Ann was still on her feet, her hands on her hips as if she was standing in victory.
"We fought well, but our battle isn't over… She said as I laughed.
"Must you be full of energy?"
"Come on Jack! It's only ten in the morning! We have the whole day remember? Soon, people are going to come in for lunch and the orders will be even more complicated. You better find your emergency energy reserves because lunch will probably be three times as hectic!"
"T-Three times as hectic?!" I complained as another customer walked in. I was about to get up and greet them but Ann already beat me to the punch.
This is crazy…to think that the angel inside her is giving her that much energy. If she crashes or become exhausted form a simple breakfast lunch like I have, there's no way she'll survive the lunch or the early dinner rushes. There's just too much work to be done!
"Jack! Look alive! The rush is coming!"
"Oh Goddess, if you can hear me…please give me the energy to keep moving! Or at least give me the ability to move my legs tomorrow!"
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Just…a few…more…hours… I thought to myself as I found myself now hobbling back and forth between tables. The Inn was now as busy as ever, despite the lunch rush being over. I was already at my limit, and there was even some visible fatigue on Ann. She didn't even expect this many people to come in today and I was doing my best to keep up with her pace, but compared to her years of experience, there as just no way to keep up. But Ann…she's something else. She said that she'll take care of everyone, even if it kills her.
"Ann…I know we're swamped but you need to take a break."
"I'm fine…" She panted as she was prepping to carry trays to the next table.
"Let me carry some of that for you."
"No. I got this. You're starting to limp so you might drop the order."
"Even so, you're still-" I start but then I saw her left leg buckle under the weight of the tray and the orders. I was quick enough to support both Ann, and the tray she as holding over her head. I held hand as as tightly as I could, making sure she was stable enough to hold her own weight.
"Ann! You need to take a rest."
"No…these people are counting on me…" It was then I felt it. Ann was…warm. My eyes widen as I piece together the pieces of yesterday and today.
I'm just a bit tired from yesterday…
I reached up and touched Ann's forehead, who did her best to avoid the contact. As soon as I touched it, I retracted it away, a look of worry on my face.
"You're sick." I said reaching up and taking the tray away from her hands to prevent any future accidents. I guided her down to a seat and felt her forehead again. I was no doctor, but it felt like it was well over one hundred degrees. "How? When did this happen? Why didn't you do anything about it? Why didn't you tell me?" I yelled at Ann, trying to talk over the crowd. Ann did her best to keep her composure, but the energy was now leaving her body at an alarming rate now that she was sitting down.
"It's just a small fever…it'll pass."
"You had this fever since yesterday, huh? I'm sorry but I need to call the Doctor and…"
"NO!"
I felt Ann grip my arm. Her grip wasn't strong, but she did her best to keep me from moving. I looked back at Ann as a mixture of weakness and worry was on her face. She was scared …and I knew the reason why she was scared. "Don't call the Doctor. I'm ok, I told you." I looked back at the patrons who were still talking loudly with one another and a few were looking over, trying to stop either of us so they could get served. The people were slowly getting anxious and Ann was feeling uncomfortable knowing that she couldn't help them. I gritted my teeth and clenched my fist. I knew it was my turn to take the lead…I knew that it was my turn to handle everything.
"Don't worry Ann. I'll handle this."
"But you're in no shape to-"
"I said I'll handle this!" I yelled at her, looking at her with determined eyes. I was no longer going to sit back and watch this girl work herself to the death. I was going to do something about it…if not take all the responsibility myself. "Just rest for a minute. I know you're hardheaded so all I'll say is this. Get some rest, take a fifteen minute break and get back to work. But I'll be the one that'll be taking care of them. You handle the small orders."
"But-"
"No buts!" I said to her. "…You did a great job an. Your mom and dad would be proud of you, but put some faith into me. You're no in this alone, ok?" I said to her as I felt my own second wind take over. Beaming with confidence, I walked back into the jungle of patrons and screaming children. "Yes yes, I understand. Three waters…with lemon? Two number sixes and a baked potato. Ok…yes I got the order…" I said as I went from table to table, getting people's orders. I occasionally looked over at Ann who was looking at me as I did my best to do the work. I shot a thumbs up at her as I continued to take orders. It was hard, it was exhausting, and there were a few times I got the orders wrong, but I brushed it off and continued trekking along. I knew what my resolve was, and I had to keep at it. Ann was counting on me now. And I knew I couldn't fail.
"Ok…that's two order of the number six and a soda. Let me grab the rest of your order and…" I said I walked over to the counter where the last of table three's order was. I picked it up and started toward towards them when I soon felt it.
My leg buckled.
I found myself falling down, heading straight to the floor. I was conflicted. Do I save the order, or do I save myself. Unable to come up with a logical answer, I did what came naturally. Using both hands, I prevented myself from colliding to the wood floor. With the sound of plates breaking, all attention was now on me. Everyone started to stand to see what just happen. There, laying in a heap of broken plate shards and food was me, my arms still supporting my body from hitting the ground. I couldn't look up. I couldn't bear the fact that these people were now looking at me with pity and disgust. All the hard work I did for Ann…only to disgrace it at in instant. This will no doubt cause people to judge the place.
Dammit…why leg! Why now? Just a few more orders and I could have taken a rest…they were the last table to fulfill but-
"Jack. Don't worry about it…" I heard a voice said. I turned my head over to see Ann standing upright besides me. There was no way I could believe what I was seeing. Not too long ago Ann was barely keeping herself conscious, but now she was there standing behind me as if she got a full day's worth of sleep. Not only that…but it looks like she a million times better. The color of her face was back and she looked just revitalized as ever.
"Ann, how-"
"I'm sorry for the disturbance. Peace continue your business. I will refill the order and as a token for our apology, free soda for everyone!" She yelled out as people cheered. I could only look at her in disbelieve.
"You can't do that Ann…you're sick." I said to her as she knelt down to me.
"We all have a responsibility to do, Jack. And I will see to it that we get through this day." She said as I saw a flash of light shine behind Ann. I squinted my eyes as I saw the two shining wings appear on her back. I finally got Ann's angel to trust me. Though it will probably cost me the use of my legs tomorrow, today's plan finally happened.
"Now it's your turn to rest. Sit down and get some water. I will take care of things from here on out." She said as she got up to go pour soda for everyone.
"Ann wait!" I called as I slowly picked myself up. I saw Ann look at me as I knelt at her.
"Once I'm ready…we'll both be the ones that'll be standing at the end of the day." I said to her. She smiled at me, her wings flapping in appreciation.
"No doubt about it Jack."
"Thank you, com again!" Ann said as we waved as the last patron left. And like clockwork, five o' clock hit and the Inn was completely empty. Both Ann and I watched the door closed shut and didn't open again for another minute. She walked over to the door and locked it, making sure that no one else was allowed to come in. She turned around at me and I looked at her. We both knew what we were thinking.
"We're alive!" We both cheered as we ran and hugged each other tightly, hopping up and down like little girls. As unmasculine as it was, I, for once, was not ashamed to be cheering. For another three hours we had to endure more customers that were coming in for our early dinner. Since the Inn wasn't going to be open for the rest of the night, people took advantage of this, and by advantage they came in truck-loads. After recovering my strength, I went back to work and together, we were unstoppable. We were a dastardly duo of waiter and waitress. A killer combo.
"We're done…thank Goddess we're done…" I said to her as I felt a lot of weight suddenly on me. Ann was collapsing on me. I felt the fatigue of my legs finally give in as I, too, fell down. I fell on my butt as I caught Ann, making sure that she didn't hit the ground. "Ann? Ann!" I said as I remembered that Ann as still sick. I placed a hand on her forehead and it was still burning up. "Hold on Ann! I'll get the Doctor and-" I said as I tried to retract my hand away from her forehead but then, I felt Ann press her hand against mine and place it back on her forehead.
"Oh that feels nice…" She cooed. She rested her head on my lap as she laid on the wood floor of the Inn. I was sitting on the ground, providing her a place for her to lay. "Don't move this hand…it's nice and cold…"
"Ann, you're sick. We need to get you to the Doctor, now!" I said to her as she shook her head.
"There' medicine in the kitchen. Left cabinet, top shelf…" She mumble to me. I nodded as I carefully took her head off my lap and pre her on the ground. I quickly headed to the kitchen to find the medicine she was referring to. The bottom held a red liquid, and much to my amazement, it was already two-thirds finished.
Has…has Ann been using this the entire year…?
I quickly made it back to the where Ann was laying and I knelt down, pouring the amount that she'll need. "I'm here Ann. Just prop your head up and you can drink this…" I said as she struggled to sit back up. I carefully guided her upward so that she was around my level.
"Jack…thanks for everything. I couldn't have done it without you…" Ann said as I smiled as she, bringing the medicine cup to her lips.
"Don't' say that stupid…it'll make it sound like you couldn't handle it by yourself." I said to her as I carefully poured the liquid into her mouth. I watched her swallow and a small smile appeared on her lips.
"Taste gross…"
"Deal with it." I said as soon, I felt her lean against me, her legs brought in so she was balled up against me. I didn't move. I knew she was trying her best to get comfortable. . "Hey, come on. If you keep this up, someone might come and misunderstand us." I warned her as she looked at me with those cerulean eyes.
"Yeah. You're right. I should move. I mean…who needs love." She said, but she didn't try to move out or away from my body. "It just gets in the way, right? Creates problems? Nothing good comes of it…"
"Yeah. That's right. It only causes problems down the road. And that means you'll have to completely depend on someone for the rest of your life." I said to her as she nodded against my chest.
"Yeah…being independent rocks. No need to trust anyone. Provide for yourself. Making sure that you look out for number one. Who needs someone to hug…or cuddle…"
"I heard kissing is overrated." I said nonchalantly, just going with the flow of conversation.
"Is it…?" She asked. "Is kissing overrate?" She repeated look up at me. I looked down at her, feeling what she was feeling.
"Totally overrated…"
"...say Jack? Friends can kiss…right?"
"They could."
"And it won't mean anything…?"
"…nope."
I saw Ann's arms come up and wraps around my neck as I felt her draw me towards her face. I saw her eyes close as my eyes started to close as well.
"Jack…I just wanted you to know that if I ever fall in love with someone…it would be you."
Out lips touched and I felt Ann's warmth flow through my body. The fullness of her lips, the embraces of her arms, the loneliness that she felt through all these years, I felt them finally come to ease as I held her close.
"Oh dear….what's quite the kiss you have having there." A unfamiliar voice said as I looked up. There, with wavy brown hair that went to her shoulders and a typical white flowly gown, was an angel. Her wings span was greater than any angel I've seen as she had her arms crossed across her well-endowed body.
"…hi. You must be Samantha." I said to her as I rested Ann on my lap. Samantha smiled at me as her wings retracted in to make them compact.
"That's what they call me. How do you now my name by the way?" Samantha asked as I felt another presence near…which only mean one thing.
"He knows, because he's my messenger." The Harvest Goddess said as she appeared from behind me. I turned around to see her seaweed green hair looking at Samantha. "It's good to see you again Sam. Though I must say you've caused a lot of trouble while in your exile."
"I don't know what you're talking about. All I was doing was keeping his girl safe from harm and doing my duty as the Angel of Maturity." Sam said in a huff.
"That's true and I do applause your efforts. But there is another thing that you were doing, unconsciously of course." She said as a girl showed up behind the Goddess. Instantly both Sam and I knew who it was.
"L-Lily?"
"You! What are you doing here? You will not get near here as long as I-"
"Afraid you can't do anything, Sam. Seeing as now Ann decided that Jack will be her guardian, you can no longer prevent Lily from coming into contact with Ann. Not that you should have anyways…I think it's touching that a mother wants to see her daughter." The Goddess said as Lily knelt down and placed a hand on her sleeping daughter's face. I saw tears streaming down Lily face as she looked at her daughter. Finally, in twenty years, Lily was able to see her daughter.
"But she's a ghost. We don't know what will happen should a ghost come into contact with a human!" Sam said as The Goddess waved her hand to dismiss Sam's claims.
"I'm sure there will be no harm. Afterall, she's been following Jack and he hasn't grown a third arm as we expected."
"Wait, you were expecting me to grow a third arm?" I asked, alarmed.
"Sam, I know you looked after Ann as if she was your own…but like all good mothers, there comes time when they must left go…whether they want to or not. This is now that time…." She said as Sam crossed her arm again as she looked at the scene of Lily reacquainting with her daughter.
"Even so…it was because of me that she was able to work for so long and keep up with the daily grind. What will happen to her if I don't watch over her?" She asked as the Goddess spoke up.
"I'm going to allow Lily here to be her guide and her strength."
"You can't be serious!"
"Well, I can't make her an angel and making Ann see ghost twenty-four seven might be a problem…but I do have a solution to that. And I will need your help, Jack."
"…a third arm?"
"Ann? Ann? Wake up Ann" I called as I shook Ann gently. She slowly opened her eyes as she looked over at me. I was still in my waiter outfit and it was almost nine at night.
"J-Jack? What just…"
"There was someone who wanted to eat dinner. She's got stranded here because of the event and the next ferry doesn't leave in a few hours. So she asked if she could eat here and talk until the time comes." I said to her. Ann nodded in compliance as she scooted her chair out to get up. "Ok. That's fine. Let me serve-"
"Oh no." I said as I guided her back into her chair. "She insisted that she talks to you. I'll be serve you guys." I said as I looked over across the table. Ann followed my eyes over to see who the person was. She had red hair that was tied back in a ponytail tied back with a white bow. She wore a black strapless black dress and pearl necklace around her neck. Her cerulean eyes were fixed on Ann as her own pair of cerulean eyes were fixed on hers. The two girls stared at each other, unsure what to say. "I'll go get your orders. I said.
"Thank you" I heard the woman in black say as I saw Ann reach up to me.
"Jack wait-!"
"How are you?" The woman asked. I make sure that I kept within hearing distance, just to be sure that nothing went astray in their conversation.
"G-Good." Ann said, a bit embarrassed. "S-So I heard that the ferry left without you. That must be tough."
"I suppose. But it'll come back soon. I just wanted to eat here and get to know the townspeople. I heard this Inn got pretty busy." She said to Ann as she laughed.
"Busy wasn't even the half of it…"
"You and your friend there must have worked really hard to make sure that everyone was taken care of."
"Of course. It's our job. One of these days, I'll be the one in charge of this place. And when it happens, I want to greet everyone with a smile and get them to call this place their second home." Ann said to the woman smiling wide.
"Why?'
"…huh?"
"…why do you want to do that?"
"Well…because…" Ann started as she struggled to come up with the right words. "…ok, I don't normally tell this to people, but for some reason I feel like I can trust you." Ann said, leaning towards the woman as if they were telling each other secrets. The woman complied with her body gesture and leaned in as well.
"I promise not to tell anyone."
"Ok. It was my mom's dream to create a place that people can come in to relax and forget about the worries of the real world. This place was her dream and I aim to make it a reality. That's why I work so hard."
"oh my..." The woman said to her. "…but what does your mom think? I mean, you're taking her dream away from her, aren't you?"
"No…you see…" Ann started, taking moment to collect herself. "My mom die when I was really young. Sad I know, but hold your sympathy. I barely remember her, to tell you the truth. Dad said she died when I was really little. I…just have no memories of her. But my dad would always tell me stories. Stories of how I would cry at night and she would stay up with me…he even said that one day he came in and saw that we were both crying out loud, me because of some constipation and her because she didn't know what to do. He would tell me stories of how she would always rock me to sleep and sing me a lullaby. I would always fall sleep before she could finish. H would tell me about her dream of opening this place and that she dreamed of seeing all of us running this place together as a family. He told me that her dream lies within me…so that's why I'm doing this…" Ann said as I heard her stifle tears. "Oh Goddess…I'm so sorry. I don't know why I'm crying…"
"Me too…I don't know why I'm crying as well…" The woman said as they looked at each other. They smiled as they started to laugh, tears still coming down. They were crying, but they were crying for different reasons. "I'm sure…if your mom could see you, she would tell you how proud she is to have a daughter like you…to have daughter that is keeping her dream alive. She would also tell you that you should also following your own passion as well…not to get bogged down by things of the past. It means a lot that you're carrying her dream, but at the same time, you should follow your own dream as well…"
"But this is my dream. I never got to meet my mom…but her dream is now my dream. This place, the people here, and everyone that comes in to eat…they are my dream. They are my passion. And I will see to it that the dream will come true." She said smiling, still tears in her eyes.
"You're a good daughter. No doubt in my mind your mother is watching over you, cheering you on." The woman smiled,
"I'm sure she's watching over me. She's my motivation to do my best."
"The woman left as Ann closed the Inn doors again. I saw he rest her head against the door as I was wiping done the table they use to eat dinner. They talked for two whole hours about whatever they wanted: school, life, love…they were perfect strangers but they talked to each other as if they were best friends. Everything flowed out and they had a deep connection with one another. I looked over at Ann's hand to see the pearls that the woman was wearing. She gave it to her, in condolences for her lost mother. At first Ann couldn't accept such an expensive gift, but she told her that if her daughter was alive, then that would have been her present to her for all the birthday she missed. She accepted them, and in a tearful goodbye, the woman left the Inn.
"She really was something wasn't she?" I said to Ann as she took her head off the door and looked down at the pearls in her hands.
"I don't know why…but…I felt like I knew that girl…"
"Odd, because she's from the mainland." I said as I collected the dirty plates.
"Jack…?"
"Yeah…?"
"Thank you…for everything."
"…it's no problem." I said to her as I headed to the kitchen to drop of the plates.
"…and…" Ann started as I turned around to look at her. "…I just want you to know that what I said before…abut loving someone…I mean it." She said, her face completely red. I felt my own face turn red at this.
"Huh…I knew I forgot something…" The Goddess said as we all sat around the tea table in my dreams.
"Erase her memories already!" I yelled at the Goddess as I felt Sam swat the back of my head.
"How dare you! That kiss meant everything to her!"
"Well I can't do anything right now Jack. I use the burst of energy that was released when Sam was freed to make Lily physical real again for a couple of hours. But don't worry! When you free the last angel and ultimately free me, I'll make sure that everyone memory is erased, ok?"
"Pass me a cookie please." Lily said, also at our table.
"Don't act like you're welcome here! Goddess and angels only in my head! So wait, are you telling me I'm going to be stuck with Ann remember the kiss until I find the last angel and free you?"
"Yup!"
"Don't say that so nonchalantly!"
To Be Continued...!