Chapter 1Delilah arrived in Lucky Palms with high hopes of bright sunshine, a future family and immortality.
She quickly saw why the property had been so affordable. It was out of town and a field of power windmills filled her view. But it was a beautiful place.
Rather than spend her money all in one go, Delilah opted to buy a tent, a chair, a odd twig light, a MultiTab 600 and a sprinkler. Be it ever so humble, it was a start.
The first task was getting a job. Delilah grabbed her taxi tokens and went to The Blooming Cactus Bistro and procured a job by lying that she knew how to cook. She'd need to work on that skill sooner than later.
Before Delilah left the bistro she grabbed a local free magazine. The monthly magazine profiled the bachelor of the month: Darren Dreamer. He was hot, rich and available. Delilah looked up his address and was on her way to his house for an introduction.
Delilah was charming.
Delilah was flirty.
Delilah was bold.
Delilah wanted and received a commitment.
Delilah proposed they "celebrate" their new status in the house. Walking through, she regretted that she couldn't move into this fabulous home my the water.
But she was happy that her first time to woohoo with the man she intended to become her husband was in this lovely home rather than her tent in the desert.
Afterward, while Delilah was in Darren's bathroom a neighbor stopped by...
... maybe living in the desert without close neighbors was a good idea! Darren needed to run out and Delilah wanted to visit the community garden. Learning to garden would come in handy in her quest, besides she was hungry and had limited funds.
As Delilah bit into the apple, she couldn't help but be bemused by the symbolism.
Once she returned home, she called and invited Darren to come over. And fittingly gifted him with an apple.
A few whispered promises and kisses later, Delilah managed to convince a juiced up Darren to move in with her. He must have been very juiced up as he agreed to move into a tent despite the fact he hated the outdoors. He brought a nice chunk of change, not to mention a car and book to be sold for cash. They wouldn't be living in a tent for long. Delilah was making plans for a home befitting eight generations of immortals.
Darren was enamored, but Delilah was focused on the book's promises. She wasn't heartless by any means. Darren was a lovely man and she intended to be a faithful and devoted wife. However, she couldn't lose sight of her goals. Without a house or a bathroom at hand, they went off to the gym for a shower and then to the diner for breakfast.
Next they visited the Paint A Desert Art Gallery. In front of a beautiful landscape, Delilah spoke sweetly of supporting Darren in his art endeavors. She longingly spoke of building a home for a family.
Darren got the hint loud and clear...
... and he pulled out a ring, proposing they make her dreams come true.
Delilah eagerly accepted. She couldn't wait to become Mrs. Delilah Dreamer. Her new last name would be fitting for her. With the proposal accomplished, Delilah pulled out her MultiTab and barely managed to obtain one skill level in cooking before she arrived at her first day of work.