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Chapter 21- Long Way Ahead

-GRAY'S POV-

The result? Oh—yeah.

She survived. She has a heart problem though. When muku-muku threw her to the rocks, she was breathing heavily. And—I almost forgot, she has asthma. So now, she has to take several medicines. If she misses a DAY of medicines, there's a 70% chance that she will—die.

I still have a long way ahead. I'm taking care of her so badly. I asked grandpa for a vacation. Well, he shouted at me. He told me that I couldn't go on a vacation or even a day off!

I told him what happened to Claire and he gave me 1 season to take off. But, he told me that when I come back, I have to work overtime.

I told him that I was fine with it as long as I got a month off to stay with Claire. That was all that mattered. Claire.

"Gray, I wanna have kids. This is the next step, right? It's been like 1 year since our wedding."

"I bet you're right. But, why do you want to have kids?"

"This will signify my love to you, Gray. Through another human being. This will show you that I really love you. Permanently."

"Claire, you don't need to do that. We have to keep track of your medical things first. We have to cure you first."

"I asked Trent if I'm okay enough to have a baby and he told me that there may be a slight chance of the baby to die. I want to risk that because I know the father. And I know that whatever will happen, the father will always stay by my side. No matter what."

"That's how much you want a kid?"

"Yes, Gray. That much."

"Let me think about it. Claire, we have to talk about your condition now, okay?"

"Okay Gray."

-CLIFF'S POV-

I'm glad that Claire survived. I think the Harvest God and the Harvest goddess heard my prayer.

What now?

I returned to the winery and asked Duke and Manna for my job back. They told me that I have to work overtime a bit because the winery is running low.

I saw a poster in the wall. "Christmas Festival is coming soon this Winter 25."

Wow. Oh yeah, it's Winter 8. I have to prepare chocolates for Jill on the 20th.

I think my life is finished. I think this story is finished. This is the beginning of my life to start all over again.

I'm staying in the Inn again. I have my best friend back. I stay with Jill in the night.

A few days past, it's now Winter 18.

I went home from work. Before I entered Jill's house, I saw a letter on the foot of her door.

"Phantom Skye" I read. Who is this? Why is he sending letters to my girl friend?

"I'm going to visit you tomorrow. I'm going to steal your heart away. To continue our love. I want to get back together. I want to love you again. To see you." I read.

What the hell is this? Is my girlfriend in love with someone else?

I hid this in my bag. Curious of who this was, I didn't mention this to Jill. Before I came in, I did a little research. I went back to Mineral Town and I asked Gray.

"Gray. I think my girl friend's cheating on me."

"How?"

I handed over the letter from this Phantom Skye guy.

"What the?" He asked.

"Is it bad?"

"So bad."

"Gray, help me."

"Wait. Come inside. I'll ask Claire." He left for a second and he came back.

"Claire told me that he's some guy from Forget-Me-Not-Valley. She said that he was some kind of theif. She also told me that he's the ex-boyfriend of Jill. But, that was 3 years ago. I bet Jill doesn't remember anything at all."

"He's stalking my girlfriend!"

"Don't worry. I'll help you."

"You know, I can always count on you, Gray."

"Okay. Thanks. You too. Anyway, we have to figure this out. I'll stay in Jill's house for this night. Let's call it a sleep over. Just tell her I fought with Claire."

"Um—okay?"

He left for a second again and he came back.

"Cliff, I asked Claire if I could leave for a night and she said yes. I just called up Popuri to come here tomorrow and help Claire with her medicines." He said as he went to his room, "I'll just pack up."

"Hey. How long are you staying? I have to talk to Jill too!"

"Just 1 night. Okay? I'm on a month off. In the morning, I'll stay in Jill's house the whole day and I'll wait for that Phantom dude. I'll even record it on camera for you if you want."

"Um—okay."

"Wait, I have to get my cam corder."

We left. I said bye to Claire and we went off.

"Hey honey!" Jill greeted, as always.

"Jill, Gray had a fight with Claire and he needs to sleep here."

"How long?"

"Just for a night. I'll be here the whole day tomorrow." Gray interrupted.

"Why can't you leave tomorrow morning?" Jill asked.

"Do you want me to leave?" Gray inquired.

"N-no! Maybe Claire will miss you or something."

"No, she won't. We had a fight, remember?"

"Ah. Okay. So, one night, right?"

"Yeah. And the whole day tomorrow."

We all slept already. Jill had an extra bed. Gray slept in my room. I left in the morning.

-GRAY'S POV-

It was normal. Unitil I heard a knock on the door.

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