Chapter 7

1 Season Later

Gill

It was nearly the end of winter. As I'm finally an adult, 20 years old to be exact. Vivian was 4 years old now. My father's wedding is held on Spring 1st, the first day of Spring. Today is Winter 27th. Angela will be coming back today.

I woke up at 6am again. Got change and made my way downstairs for breakfast. Mayor Hamilton was cooking me breakfast again. But soon enough, Camilla will be cooking for me and Mayor Hamilton again soon.

When Mayor Hamilton placed my plate of eggs, toast, and bacon, we began to ate in silent. "So…Gill. How's Angela doing with the Library?" Asked Mayor Hamilton.

"Good. She's coming back from Castanet Island today with the new rugs and curtains." I said.

"So the bookshelf are already done?"

"No, she still working on them a little."

"Okay."

I quickly ate my breakfast, left the house and made my way to the dock. I sat on the cold sand on the beach and waited, for a boat to show up.

By 7:30am, I could see a boat horizon. It was Angela's boat. When she got off the boat. Angela saw me and walked toward me. "Hey." She said.

"Hey, Angela. Welcome back." He said.

"Thanks."

We soon walked to Town Hall. Angela looked at me and studied the expression on my face. Worried. He's expression on his face looks worried. "Gill…Is something wrong?" Asked Angela. I looked at her.

"My parents…" I said.

"What about them?"

I explained the story about my house problem. Angela seems to understand. "Oh I see. Well if you need a new house. I can give you guys some of my property." She said.

"Can you really?" I asked.

"Of course, I have enough money to build one house big enough for you guys. It should be ready before your parents get married, plus you guys will be close by to me. So if there any emergency then you can come visit me. But you just got to chose an area."

"That's awesome but which property?"

"We'll talk about it during lunch break." I nod my head to her as we both enter the Town Hall. I went to my desk as Angela went back upstairs to the unfinished Library.

Angela

I worked harder and harder on the second floor. Sometimes Gill would come up and asked if I would need any help. I shook my head no. Just then we both heard someone yelling. We both went to see what was going on. Luna was down there. "What do you mean the Library is closed?" She said.

"I'm sorry, but the Library is being remodel." Said Elli. The she soon saw me. Luna turned to where she was looking and glared at me.

"This is all your fault Angela. This Island was completely fine until you came along. Even the Library was fine until now."

I stared at Luna as she stormed out. I bit my lips, trying not to cry but those words had stabbed me hard in the back. I used the end of my sleeve to wipe away the tears. Then I ran upstairs to finish working. Gill followed me and saw a couple tears streaming down my cheek. "Angela." He said.

"What?" I said.

"Did Luna hurt you that bad?"

"N-no."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, I'm sure, you better get going to work or you'll get in trouble by Elli again." Gill just nod his head and left.

I continued to work in peace. By the time it was 4:50pm, I packed everything up and headed back downstairs. Gill was there putting the papers neatly into their files. He soon was about to lock the door. "Hey!" I yelled. Gill looked up in amazement.

"Oh, whoops, sorry Angela. I forgot you were here." He chuckled.

"Oh, yeah, sure."

After we got outside we talked about the properties I have. The mountaintop has a pretty good view of the ocean but no beaches. The Seaside is only near the beach. And the Hillside area is up near the mountaintops

When we got to the bottom of the staircase, I told Gill to tell his father that the second floor will be done by tomorrow night. Gill nod his head as we went our different direction, Gill was heading home for the night and I was heading to the Bar.

I wasn't paying attention to what I was doing and broke a couple of dishes. There goes my paycheck. I sighed as I picked up all the broken pieces and put them into the trash. Chase was watching me. "Are you okay Angela?" He asked. I turned to him.

"Yeah, I'm fine." I said. Chase cocked one eyebrow.

"You don't seem to."

"Go away." Chase laughed.

"Why would I?"

"You heard me, go away."

"No thanks."

"You don't understand the meaning 'Go Away?'"

"Of course I do."

"Then, leave me alone then."

"No."

"I said, leave me alone!"

"Chase! Leave Angela alone!" I heard a familiar voice shouted. I turned around and saw Gill near the entrance.

"No." Said Chase.

"Do it!"

"Look Gill, I love her and you can't stop me from loving her."

"Oh, yes I can!" Gill running toward the counter and punch his face. Chase blocked it with own hand.

"Oh, so you wanna fight huh?" Hayden came along and saw me.

"Angela, that the night off." He said.

"A-are you sure?" I asked.

"Yes, you don't seem to be feeling alright."

"Okay."

"Gill, go with her."

Gill just nodded his head and took me outside. We walked up to Caramel River District. I showed Gill the properties I bought as Gill was amaze with some of them. Then, we walked to my front door. I thank him as I went inside.

I walked up to my bedroom, got change into my night clothes and hoped into bed.

Author's Notes: I'm glad Gill was happy that Angela will give him and the family a property and pretty soon a new house to live in together. Although it's probably going to be a long walk to get to Town Hall at a walking pace.