Harvest Moon

Missing You

By: Belldandy'sKeiichi

Note: [any text in here is a thought text]

Author's Time: Elli's chapter is now up! Go ahead and dance...we'll wait....ok, stop, that's enough. Well, enjoy! October 28....*sigh*

Shout Outs! Like I said last chapter, I would mention all the people that have helped me gather information about Elli, the nurse. Well, thanks a lot Ksim3000, anime26angel, Lynnika and Fairyfriend! O yeah, I'm using your title Lynnika, you're the greatest!

Disclaimer: You know the drill, I don't own Harvest Moon...

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Jack placed the letter from Karen away and picked up the nearest letter. It was writing in a light blue pen with a picture of a cross near his name. He knew who it was from.

"Heh, this must be Elli's letter..." He said, opening it.

Chapter 4: Bodigizer for my Heart

Dearest Jack,

As a medical expert, I must say that you must go back home and take care of your mother...but yet, there is a part of me that's saying don't leave. I know that you love her, and that you must do whatever it takes to make sure she's alright...but I can't see the day that I won't be seeing you ever again.

I had parents also...but they died when Stu and I were still young so our grandma had to take care of us. But I remembered them. They were caring, loving, and they were like any other mother and father. We were a happy family that lived in this quiet little village. And when they died...I felt helpless...there was nothing I could have done to prevented it or help. I guess that would explain why I'm a nurse now. So that I could be of help to anyone that needs it. And I love my job. I love seeing kids smile when they are well. I love the fact that I am like a second mother to everyone in this village.

But you know, it seems that I was destined to be a nurse. When I was a teenager, I knew that my grandma couldn't take care of us forever. So I decided to take the role as "mother" around the house. I helped Stu learn the basics like his alphabet and his numbers and I also helped grandma whenever she needed help. I wanted to be someone that would make my parents proud if they were still alive. Someone that was nice, caring, and motherly....just like my mom. So I signed up to be an assistant at the clinic where the Doctor taught me everything he knew from giving shots to prescribing medicine. And I was happy for awhile.

But there was something missing...something missing inside me. I thought by ignoring it, it would go away. But as the years past, this emptiness was getting bigger, and I wasn't sure what it was. The more I thought about it, the more it didn't make sense. I am a girl that is kind, sweet, and helpful. I am a mature, caring person who doesn't get upset easily...and yet, I feel empty. It feels like I'm not completely happy. Like what I'm doing now isn't enough to make me satisfied. But if doing what I enjoy isn't making me happy, then what can? I was bottled up with these questions until you came along.

When I first saw you, you were just a regular guy that was just coming in for your checkup. But there was something about you that made you stand out from the rest of the crowd. The way you smiled, the way you helped people, and the way you were just...you. You were always helping out your friends when they need it and always there to lend a hand to a neighbor. You were special to me...and for the first time in my life, I felt something that I've never felt before. The feeling of being in love. I've been playing the Good Samaritan for so long, helping and taking care of everyone that I haven't been taking care of my needs first. The need to feel loved and to be in love. You helped me fill that gap that was inside me, and in my mind, you were my ideal husband. Someone that also wanted to help everyone and do whatever they can for someone else. You're special, but I know that I wasn't the only one that noticed. I mean, who wants to be with someone that acts like your mother, rather than a live wire like Karen or Popuri. But still, my feelings for you are real...and I was planning to tell you. But now that this came up...I guess I don't have the chance to.

But since your reading this letter, I might as well tell you. I...I love you Jack, with all my heart, and that I wanted to spend the rest of my life forever by your side. There...I did it. But now it won't make a difference in the world. You're leaving...and I can't do anything about it.

But do me one thing...when you come back to Mineral Village; please stop by at the Clinic first. Knowing that you came back would make me happy, but seeing you face to face again would make my day. So long, good-bye, and have a safe voyage. I'll be waving you good-bye when your ship leaves and hours after it's gone....

With Love,

Elli

Jack placed the letter down and smiled. "I'll be waving back Elli..." He said to himself, looking back at the two letters. "I guess the last on is from Ann...but...who's the other letter from?" He asked himself.

End of Chapter 4

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That's it! Elli's is done and now with the easy letter, Ann's. This letter will be up soon since I know a lot about her. So keep an eye out ok? Also, who do YOU think the sixth letter is from? I just want to see what you guys think right now. Well, until next time!