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I always told myself I would never return to the Galerie after what happened all those years ago. But something told me I couldn't stay away. My sister, Noodle. I hated being away from her for so long, missing her growing up. But if I knew anything, it was that she would be a fighter, a dreamer, headstrong, and tough. Because even I had to learn to me at a early age. Slugworth, who I refuse to call uncle, threatened me once I was old, and wise enough to realize what he was planning this entire time. He knew I was in line to rule the chocolate shop he built. He conspired to have our dad taken out of the picture for his own gain. He would do anything to us. So much so, that I had to leave the galerie at such a young age in order to protect my sister. But that never stopped me from keeping tabs on her over the years. She was only a baby when it happened, so she won't remember me. But I planned on changing that.

"Miss....? Are you alright?" I jumped a little from the sudden sight of a man in a top hat, causally walking about the galerie in the most elegant clothing i'd seen in a while, his coat made with a beautiful pattern that suited him well.

"Oh! I'm okay. I was just thinking is all. Is this your shop?" The usually empty shop was now filled to the bream with fascinating chocolates, outstanding the rest with a beautiful cherry tree in the middle. It was simply magnificent. Magical even.

"It is! I'm Willy Wonka. And here is a beautiful rose, for a beautiful girl. Edible of course!" I couldn't contain my smile from the mere sight of his giddy smile, and lively green eyes that screamed excitement. Something about him just boosted my mood all the way sky high. The mere taste of the elegant rose was absolutely incredible. But knowing in the back of my mind he was probably in danger.

"Willy? You haven't had issues with Slugworth, have you?" His eyes seemed to change from the mere sound of his name, my name unfortunately. But I try my best not to let that be known. Unless necessary.

"Mr. Slugworth is afraid of my chocolate creations. He knows mine are unbelievably good." I loved his enthusiasm, his confidence. It was attractive in fact. But it scared me. Because I didn't want to see something happen to him, even though we just met. But that's when it happened. Noodle appeared from behind the cash register, just as I took a photo of her from out of my pocket, Willy noticing with curious eyes.

"Noodle..... she's my sister. That's why I'm here Willy. But she doesn't know about me for reasons I had to do. To protect her." I said with a complete sigh of sadness, my eyes lingering on her smiling face and she seemed so..... so happy in that moment. That's all I've ever wanted. I never wanted her trapped in that horrid Srubitt and Bleacher's. But I was deathly afraid of something happening to her or our mom if I stayed. Because I knew too much. Willy's surprised face and little smile, told me all I needed to know. He'd been taking care of her, looking out for her.

"Well then, you have to meet her! She will be thrilled to see you. What is there not to like about you?" My gaze finally turned to Willy from his kind words, meeting his gaze halfway and my heart seemed to race from the mere presence of him. It was unlike anything I'd ever experienced before. He escorted me to where she was currently handing a box of chocolates shaped as hearts to a young couple who seemed so giddy, so full of life. And to see her smile as well, was a dream in itself. Her eyes finally met mine and I knew, she could sense something. We looked so much alike. I couldn't stop the tears from springing to my eyes in pure happiness.

"Noodle....? I'm sorry this took me so long to do. I'm so, so sorry I wasn't there. But there's so much...." But before I could finish, her arms were wrapped around my waist in a tight embrace, practically feeling the smile Willy was making behind me from the mere sight.

"I know.... I know you're my sister. I found out about you on my own because Mrs. Scrubitt let it slip that I had a sister before. I couldn't let it go." Smart, sleuthing skills. She's definitely my sister. I placed my hands upon her cheeks to just look at her, feeling overwhelmed from the mere thought that I finally get to be around her. Nothing was going to stop me anymore. Because it was time to be rid of Slugworth and his horrid friends. In time of course.

"Im so proud of you. You've grown up amazingly. Smart, beautiful, witty, cleaver, intelligent. Just like mom...." Her eyes seemed to widen in curiosity from the sound of mom leaving my mouth. She didn't get to know our mom. But she would. I just knew it.

"Willy? Thank you for watching out for her. You're an angel." As a thought before I could even process doing it, I softly kissed his cheek with a little smile on my lips, more than thankful for what he's done for her. He's given her the hope she should have always had.

"Of course. We're partners after all. She's helped me bring this to life! And now, we have you. I hope you stay." I could feel my stomach go a flutter from the sound of the words leaving his lips, knowing I wasn't going anywhere.

"Of course I'm not. I'm here to stay. Nothing could take me away. Not again." Our eyes never wavered from one another, feeling the humored smile directed at us from Noodle. I knew I was finally home.