Anne with an E (Gilbert Blythe X Reader)

An Inward Treasure Born pt 2

~3rd Person P.O.V.~

Anne walked inside the house, Marilla, Matthew, and Y/n standing there. Y/n had gave in and told the two what Anne was keeping from them. She felt ashamed of herself for lying to them, but they assured and said it wasn't her fault.

"Sorry I'm late. There was just so much to learn." Anne speaks.

"How was the District of Saskatchewan?" Marilla questions.

"Oh, fascinating. I had another excellent day. I learned so much, and I imagine Mr. Phillips was quite impressed, and..." She trails off when she sees her books and basket on the table beside the three, knowing she's been caught.

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"And she lied." Marilla states as she and the other three sat on in the room, a man sitting in front of them. "And then got her sister to lie for her. And then lied some more. Right to our faces. I've been doing my best to teach her right from wrong, but, well, this matter is so grave that we knew we had to bring it to you."

The man nods. "Indeed, indeed. You did right. It's a very good thing I'm here." He looks to Anne and Y/n. "God frowns on fibbing, young ladies."

"I imagine He does. I see now how truly wrong I was." Anne responds.

"Wrong and disrespectful." The man reminds.

"I assure you, Minister, I am full of woe."

"Yes."

"And also dismay. With a good measure of chagrin." Anne continue, her grip tightening on her sisters hand, their fingers interlocking. "I can only hope that it pleases God to know how truly unhappy I am. Does it?"

"That is something you must pray on." The man informs. "Now, Anne, you must always remember, honesty is the best policy."

"Honesty isn't actually a policy, though, is it?" Anne asks.

"I beg your pardon?" The man questions in disbelief.

"Anne!" Marilla quietly scolds.

"Well, I believe that-"

"I see now what you're up against." The man cuts Anne off. "It doesn't matter what you think."

"About anything?" Anne asks. "Or-?"

"Do you agree to never to lie again?" The man gets to the point.

Anne glances at her sister. "Is a lie omission really a lie?"

"You see? She's not sorry!" Marilla exclaims.

"I am, Marilla. I truly am sorry for vexing you, and for-"

"You said you were going to school with Y/n." Marilla recalls.

"I went, in a fashion." Anne defends.

"Do you take us for fools?" Marilla questions.

"But they hate me there!" Anne raises her voice at Marilla.

"Anne!" Both of them look to Y/n. "They hate me there, too. But I still go."

"That's because you have Gilbert Bly-"

"Enough!" The Minister interrupts Anne. "You must learn to harness yourself. I see what the problem is here. Oh, yes, I do, indeed. And I have divined an answer. This problem is easily solved."

Marilla looks at the Minister with hopeful eyes while Y/n glances at her sister.

"If the girl doesn't want to go to school like her sister, then she shouldn't go." The Minister finishes. At his words, Anne tries to hide her excited and happy smile while Marilla eyes widen. "She should stay home, and learn proper housekeeping until she marries."