check post 1 to get pointers on how storybook events work. IMO it might be worth the 20 gems to keep going. Do not build your stage so that you can keep your chapter open and this way you can keep collecting.
Adding: in some way, that doesn't seem right that you have to wait on chapter 2. Didn't the book automatically start Sat or Sunday? I'll have to go back and take a closer look at that. Maybe someone else has some thoughts or advice.
Adding again: I could not find an auto start date.
So you should still have 9 days to finish? This is why I don't like to give advice. I add confusion instead of clarity.