Flora Dynasty

[NickytheBunny]

Sooo... I've already tried this quite a few times before, but nothing seemed to work. Now I think I'm ready to finally tackle this once and for all. For this, I've decided to try my luck on a new computer with a new family and new life. Hopefully this turns out well.
So to start things off, here is my founder.

Name: Delphnia Flora
Goal: start the Flora Dynasty by planting some plants and reproducing with a "randomly" picked stranger in town, then live forever and watch everyone you love die except for the next heir and live happily ever after.
Yay.
Seriously though, let me know what you think of this. I have some plans that I'd like to try in the next month or two. This looks fun and it's something to do in between classes and recording and editing videos.
Also. No Agnes. Thought long and hard about it, but I decided to give myself a challenge. I will not be exploiting humbly using her money through this run, since everyone and their brother seems to go that route.
Peace <3

Edit:
So, I probably should've put her stats up on here so everyone knows what's going on. Here it goes. (X) means incomplete. (Y) means complete.
Name:Delphnia Flora
Traits:Green Thumb, Loves the Outdoors, Clumsy, Overemotional, Family-Oriented
LTW:The Perfect Garden (Y)
Supermax:Gardening (Y)
Career:Science-Level 10(Y)
Building:Evergreen Delights Supermarket (Y)
Property:Stoney Falls (Y)
LTRs:No Bills Ever, Super Green Thumb, Fertility Treatment (Y)
Best Friends:Pauline Wan, Miraj Alvi, Benedict Flora, Leighton Flora, Christopher Steel, Parker Langerak(Y)
Portraits:Young Adult, Adult, Elder (Y)
BlackOPs:Ingredients Ripe for the Eating, Absolutely Great Produce, Funding the Lab, Perfect Produce, A Just-in-Time Harvest, Outstandingly Rare(Y)

Name:Benedict Flora
Traits: Brave, Natural Cook, Friendly, Heavy Sleeper
LTW: Celebrated Five Star Chef(X)
Supermax:Cooking (X)
Career:Cooking-Level 0(X)
Building:Little Coriscan Bistro(Y)
Property: Faux Paw Dog Park(X)
LTRs:Bookshop Bargainer, Discount Diner(X)
Best Friends:(X)
Portraits:Toddler, Child, Teen(X)
BlackOPs:(X)


11/21: Also, if anyone has any suggestions as to what the house should look like once I have enough simoleons, let me know. I have an idea, but I'd like to try something different if there are any suggestions.

[NickytheBunny]

Chapter 1: Have to Start at the Beginning

Every story has to have something to begin with. You know, an event or a catchphrase that gets the ball rolling for the rest of the story to continue. But that's just it. I don't know how it all began. It just....did.



I was just there. No memories, no backstory, no nothing. Sounds odd, but I didn't know any better at the time. In that first moment, I was just me. Living a new life in a new town with new neighbors and a brand new me. That was it.
I didn't know who I really was.
I wouldn't until much later on. I wouldn't understand that I play a much bigger role than anyone could have possibly perceived. Many attempts were made at what I was supposed to accomplish. Not just me, but those that would come after me as well. Those that have failed were gone, their failures washed away by the waves of time. Yet the world still remembered, deep inside its consciousness. It knew; it saw that it cannot rest until the task was complete. There would be no failure this time. And I was the one destined to lead, to carve out a path towards victory. I would be the one who conquered what others could not. I would win.
Of course I had no clue. I was left in the dark until the time was right. There were hints, of course. But I wasn't ready to understand them. Not yet.
I was made with a goal in mind. What that ultimate goal was, I was unsure. But I felt it lurking in the depths of my heart and soul. I knew I was supposed to do something. But what?
I decided to take the time and make my way across town, hoping to see some sort of sign.



As we passed by a park, I told the driver to stop and got out. Something felt...right. I made my way across the small bridge and did what I felt I was supposed to do.



I started picking the fruit off the tree. I know, weird. Yet I felt as if I was born to do this. Live and breathe dirt and leaves and fresh air... Sounds good to me.



I kept at it until every single tree was barren of its juicy offspring. (I just realized that sounded very odd, and I apologize). It was very tiring, as there were a lot of said trees in the area. But somehow, I felt complete once i finished. As if a piece of my soul was filled with an incomprehensible joy. Corny and way too philosophical, I know. But that's who I am.
Turning around, I spotted a group of picnickers all having lunch in the late morning sun. They looked as happy as I felt, which instantly made me more happy as I stalked watched them from afar.



Then I saw one of them leave their full plate on the table next to them. My stomach started growling at that moment as well, making me aware of the fact that I hadn't eaten since....well, I couldn't remember. I struggled internally at the morals of taking someone else's food, especially with them sitting right next to it, before deciding it was better to ask forgiveness than permission. As I sat down to my meal, I could feel a pair of eyes creating a figurative hole in the back of my skull, judging me from his or her wooden seat.

*

About halfway through my meal, I heard a "Hey, you!" from straight behind me. I froze, tensing up as my mind raced with thoughts of punishments of the capital kind. I turned around slowly and looked up at the face of an older woman, around her late 30's to mid 40's. Dark hair and fair skin, she looked as if she was considered beautiful in her prime, yet age had just gotten a hold of her. She spoke in a perky yet somewhat lower than average voice.
"That was our food, you know. Think you could've asked before stealing our stuff?"



I was shocked to hear her voice; in fact, I was shocked I could hear anything at all, as I thought the shouting I was going-and supposed-to receive would cause my ears to bleed. But as she kept talking, I realized she wasn't mad at all, but talked rather like a mother scolding a child she adored.
"Next time you want something, ask us please. We're more than happy to share, but having someone randomly take what's ours doesn't exactly look good on our part-"
"Excuse me," I interrupted, "aren't you supposed to be yelling or something? Waving your arms around or calling me names or whatever someone does to, uuummmm, thieves?"
"Oh please, you're not some wild animal needing to be chased off. And you're not a thief either."
"Well, technically I-"
"You're just someone who's down on their luck. Betcha 100 simoleons that you're new in town, am I right?"
"Ummm yea, I am actually. I just-"
"-just needed some food since you don't have any. I understand. We all have to start somewhere, don't we?" She laughed, as I stood there looking really confused. "I'm sorry," she continued, "it's just that I've seen a lot of newcomers in my day to this town. Came here myself when I was a little girl, so I know what it's like to be a part of something different. "



"My name's Illiana Langerak. I'm not normally this carefree, but it's my day off, so I'm enjoying my time before I have to go back to work. Not that I don't like it, it just gets tedious after awhile."
I apologized for taking up her time with who I assumed was her family on the bench, who by the way were still eating and talking among themselves as if none of this was happening. But she shook her head. "Don't worry about it. There'll always be another day off, but not a chance to help someone in need."



"Since you're new here, I'm gonna give you some advice. I've been here too long to simply keep quiet and let things go on. You're gonna need a job, first and foremost. Something that will give you simoleons to support yourself. I'm guessing you've already got some place to live?"
I told her where I lived and pointed in the general direction. She gave me this look that I could only suppose meant utter confusion.



She shook her head and continued. "Good, good, you've got a start. You need some way of keeping all the necessary needs up, food, shelter, all that. Not like there's any weather here anyway." She laughed again and sighed. "Anyways, once that's out of the way, you need to find a man. Two is better than one, they always say. Who they are, no one knows, but they say it anyway."
My attention perked up as I heard that. The feeling I had before when picking the fruit now came flooding back into my system. A man... I asked her about some of the men in town, and she grinned from ear to ear.



"Oh the men are just fantastic. The single ones, that is. If I wasn't married... Anyways, we have a few bachelors in our town actually. There's Xander, who's a bit of a rebel. Conner and Jared are the Frio brothers, they are like fire and ice, if you know what I mean. There's Gobias, though he's a bit old and...weird. Let's see... Stiles, Chris, Leighton, Cyclone..."
Leighton.. That name rang a bell somewhere deep in my soul. I asked about him and she nodded approvingly.
"He's a sweet guy, keeps to himself though. Lives with his mom and son, guess he's a family man. Not too bad looking. Lives just behind City Hall-"
I cut her off and thanked her for her time, before rushing off. I could sense her waving at my back as I ran towards the mentioned City Hall. I had to see him. For some reason beyond my logic and reasoning, I was meant to meet him.



I was there in no time flat. I walked up to the porch and rang the doorbell. I felt nervous, though I had no idea why. Here I was on some stranger's porch, waiting to meet some guy that I never met before to fill an urge in myself that made no sense whatsoever. Then again, nothing so far in my life made sense. So why not roll with it?



I could hear a child crying from inside, the sound of feet walking over to the noise and carrying it away. I then heard the same feet get closer to the door and open it...



Really?

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Thank you guys for reading the first chapter of what I hope to be a long and successful run at the Immortal Dynasty for Sims 3. I've loved playing Sims as long as I can remember, and I believe 3 is my all-time favorite, even after playing 4 in my spare time recently. I've tried many times to complete this challenge, yet only got as far as the sixth generation ever due to either time constraints or corrupted files or whatever else life threw in my way. Hopefully this one makes it! Again, thank you guys for viewing this and hopefully supporting it as well. Have a great day/night/evening/morning/whatever else I forgot to mention. Peace <3
Oh, and before I forget, I plan to get some expansions installed on this computer. I use a laptop that doesn't have a disk drive in it, so I have to find some other way to put all the expansions I have already on a previous computer onto this one. Will I not be able to do the story if I add expansions, or will it be okay as long as I stick to the rules?

[Malley]

Nice start! It was sweet to see Illiana be so kind to Delphnia 

I totally understand about the files corrupting, breaking, and so on and so forth. One thing I always like to do is to, every time I load up the game, is to make a copy of the file on the main menu screen. That way, if my file gets messed up somehow, all I would lose is whatever I did in that sitting. It can really make a difference sometimes. Hope that helps!

[NickytheBunny]

Nice start! It was sweet to see Illiana be so kind to Delphnia 

I totally understand about the files corrupting, breaking, and so on and so forth. One thing I always like to do is to, every time I load up the game, is to make a copy of the file on the main menu screen. That way, if my file gets messed up somehow, all I would lose is whatever I did in that sitting. It can really make a difference sometimes. Hope that helps!

Thanks! I always run into her on my first day in the dynasty, and she is always nice to my sim if I give my character free-will for a moment, so I decided to reflect that in her character. It also fits into the twist I have for the story

That's not a bad idea. I should do that. Thanks for the info.

[CeresIn]

What a nice start! Good luck with this attempt

[NickytheBunny]

Chapter 2: This Guy?



Really? This is Leighton? I mean, I have no idea what I was expecting. Maybe someone a bit more manly or a Brady Bunch look or something. And yet...
I felt so comfortable around him. Even as he smiled at me after opening the door and letting me in so readily, I never felt so invited and welcome. The people here sure are friendly. Or desperate, either way. He turned around and greeted me with the same smile he had at the door.



"Sorry about the mess, Sam hasn't learned to pick up his toys yet. Heard there would be a new person in town, and I haven't seen you around before, so I'm guessing you're her."
"Wait," I said confused, "how did you-?"
"Word travels fast. Plus for some reason people knew beforehand, which doesn't happen often." He shrugged his shoulders. "Well, I'm glad you decided to stop by. Gets a little boring seeing and doing the same thing day in and day out..."
I asked if anyone else came to visit often, and he shook his head. "Not really. Of course when there's a birthday or something, most of the neighbors show up out of respect. Though some just like to take advantage of the free food and music... But to answer your question, no, not really. Which is why I seemed a little too enthusiastic at the door. Sorry about that, Miss...?"
"Delphnia. Delphnia Flora."
"Delphnia... That's a very...interesting name. Never heard that one before."
"It's based off the Delphinium flower," I said rather abruptly, somewhat surprising myself at having that kind of knowledge. He looked very puzzled before shaking his head.
"Well... I'll have to look that up, if I remember later. Like I said, very interesting." His eyes widened slightly before he chuckled. "I'm sorry, I just realized, I completely forgot to introduce myself. I'm-"
"Leighton. Right?"
"Yea... How did you-?"
"I met a woman at the park here not long ago. She told me about you."
"Oh really?" Strangely, his face turned a shade darker in expression, his arms partially crossed. "What did she say? Who was she?"
I told her about my experience with Illiana. While his expression changed slightly, it still kept its darker tone. "Hmm. Normally she's not that nice...but then again, you are new. Where did you say you were living, again?"
I told him the same thing I told Illiana, the vacant lot on the hill overlooking town. His eyebrows furrowed and his head cocked sideways slightly, almost like a dog's when its attention was grabbed. He lifted his clenched hand to his mouth and stared at me for a few moments, to which I felt slightly off-put, like a kid being judged sitting in the principal's office.
"Adrianna...?"
He said it in such a quiet voice, that I almost didn't catch it. I had looked away for a split second, but when I turned back, his entire face had changed. His eyes sparkled with hope, a bright smile taking over his face.



"Adrianna?" he said a bit louder. "Is that you? It has to be... You're the only one... Adrianna!" He looked as if he was about to cry. "Adri-!"
"Woah woah woah, hold on there."



"I'm sorry, I have no idea what you're talking about. I don't know who this Adrianna is or what she meant to you. I'm not her. Seriously, what made you think that I'm-?"
"Wait, what are you talking about?"



"You're Adrianna. I mean, you don't look quite like her, but something about you.. I know you are! You have to be! I've only know one person just like you and it was my sweet dear-..." He paused. The tears in his eyes were so close to spilling over. Yet he still smiled, perhaps undeterred from his notion of me being his "sweet dear Adrianna".
"I can't remember the last time I felt this happy. I can't believe I found you..."



Okay, I would be lying if I said that I wasn't freaked out of my mind in that moment. I honestly had no idea what the heck he was talking about. Yet he kept saying it over and over again, almost as if he was trying to convince himself...and me. Of course I wouldn't understand until much later. For now, I was left standing in the living room of a man I just met, being told I was some other girl that he met. Any sane person would see this was madness. I should never have come to this house, this town...
"Okay, I'm going to ask you one more time," I said slowly, so he would understand. "What. Are. You. Talking. About?"
The dejection on his face tore my hearts to bits. To watch this man's happiness crumble because of my words was painful to see. He looked as if he was finally understanding something he hadn't noticed before, and he wasn't happy with the knowledge. For the longest moment, he just looked at me. Looked deep into my eyes as if searching for something beyond the surface and into my soul. Again, I felt a little uncomfortable, but I took it as best as I could. I mean, he was a bit off his rocker, so I guess a little leeway was okay. He suddenly broke the silence.
"You're beautiful."



"Wait wha-?"
He held a hand to stop me. "Let me finish. You're a beautiful woman. I could see that as soon as I opened the door. Everything about you, from the way you stand to the fullness of your lips to the shine in your eyes.. I know I sound very creepy and that you don't even know me. And I apologize for making you feel so uncomfortable. Of course you're not Adrianna. No one could ever come close to her. It's just...you remind me so much of her, just by the way you look and talk and your whole...atmosphere. I don't know what I'm saying." He rubbed the back of his neck nervously. "I woke this morning thinking it was going to be just like any other day. But when I saw you standing on the porch... I don't know, something inside me felt right. I felt like...I was meant to be here, in this moment, to meet you."



Now honestly, I was touched. Even though I still had no idea what was going on, Leighton sure knew how to make a sim feel special. I blushed and turned my head away. But he kept talking.
"I felt like this was some fate or destiny, like the stars aligning or something like that. It had to be. I honestly don't know why, but seeing you made me see home. Not this house necessarily, but that feeling you have of being home. And even though we just met, I feel like we've known each other for a long time."



I blushed even brighter, his words filling me with a sense of peace and warmth. I had felt so many different emotions in the last few hours, from joy to confusion to downright emptiness. But as Leighton spoke in a soft tone with his deep, mellow, soothing voice, I became aware of an emotion I wasn't expecting at all.
Love. I was falling in love with this man.
And he was in love with me.



To be continued...

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Duh duh duh! Cliffhanger! I honestly wasn't expecting to have so much material for this backstory. I love writing this!  Stay tuned for the next chapter of the Flora dynasty! Peace <3

[Malley]

Leighton made the best face when he said that he couldn't believe that he found "Adrianna." It was pure puppy dog eye cuteness  No way Delphnia could say no to that face!

[NickytheBunny]

Leighton made the best face when he said that he couldn't believe that he found "Adrianna." It was pure puppy dog eye cuteness  No way Delphnia could say no to that face!

I know, right? When I saw that face, I was like, "Awwww that's perfect!" 

Sadly though, I'm gonna have to wait for a little bit until I can do the next chapter. It requires something I don't have at the moment and I have to wait a few days to get it. Sorry about that no spoilers though I have a lot in mind regarding this part of the story, and it's something that's near and dear to my heart as well. Hope you guys enjoy it as much as I do!

[CeresIn]

Such a sweet chapter. They look good together

[Magpie2012]

This is really cool! I hope you make it all the way to the end! I will definitely be reading!

[NickytheBunny]

Chapter 3: The Past Lives On
Leighton's POV Part 1

Hey, Leighton here. Umm, so Delphnia asked me to do this, "while there's still time". I have no idea what this is about, but I guess I'll find out one of these days. I'm supposed to talk about what happened the first time we met. Odd, but that's Delphy for you. I'm not very good at writing, but Delphy will probably look this over anyway and make it sound a lot cooler than I ever could. But ummm, guess I should start...I don't know, talking, writing, whatever this is. Here we go.



I fell in love with her at first sight. Corny, but it works. I think Delphy has already explained this, but when I opened the door that morning and saw her standing there, looking absolutely gorgeous with the sunlight behind her... Oh man, I knew something was up. No way was I this lucky ever in my whole life. Guess I should've guessed why the moment she walked through the door. She reminded me of her.



For some reason, this other woman, this "Adrianna" as she's known in my dreams, haunted me for quite some time. I couldn't close my eyes for ten minutes without her popping up and somehow overtaking my mind. I normally would pass it off as having eaten a bad plate of pie or something. But this was different. It happened night after night, every single time I would dream of her. I tried everything.



From more exercise...



...To drinking more coffee. None of it worked.
I had no idea what was going on. I never met this woman in my life and yet I couldn't get rid of her. And then Delphy showed up.



I immediately felt like something was right. That, whatever was happening, it was meant to be. We talked for a bit, getting to know each other a little more. When she brought up Illiana, I felt a little uneasy. I've had some bad experience with people talking about me in the past. But I'll leave that for another day, since Delphnia just reminded me to stay on track. Always watching over me.. My good Delphy...
Anyways, where was I? Right, talking. After I heard about where she lived, I immediately had a feeling of deja-vu. I couldn't put a finger on it though. Then it came to me.



I had been there before. With her. She and I lived there for a long time. Adrianna... She was there. Her and Sam and my mother and...someone else.



Our child. We had a child together. At least, I can only guess it was ours. It all didn't make sense. What was going on in my head? Why was any of this happening? Who was this woman and what did she have anything to do with me? I felt my mind starting to lose its grip on reality, when I heard something.
It's okay.
"Adrianna...?" That voice. No doubt it was hers. I had heard many times in my dreams.
It's okay, Leighton. I'm right here. Everything's going to be okay.
For a moment I felt like I was having a vision. The woman in front of me was no longer Delphnia, but Adrianna. Everything from her bright red hair to her gorgeous eyes was stunning. Just like out of one of my dreams. She was there.



"Adrianna?" I couldn't even breathe for a moment as I was overwhelmed with so many different emotions at once. Joy, fear, pain, bliss, sadness... Yet one seemed to overcome them all. Love. I felt like I was falling in love with this woman simply by looking at her. My lips were curving into a big smile as I asked, "Is that you? It has to be..."
Yes, I'm here. I know this confusing, but it'll all make sense in time. I promise. Just hang in there.
I know you have no idea what's going on, but trust me, you'll understand. I wish I could tell you now, but I can't. He won't let me. For now, all you need to know is that I'm right here with you always. I'm the only one who can help you.
"You're the only one..." It made no sense. I could feel my head start to pound, the vision of Adrianna fading in and out.
I have to go. Look at me. I'll always be here, in her. I am her and she is me. Don't forget: the past lives on. Goodbye, my love...
"Adri-!"
"Woah woah woah, hold on there."



I was suddenly back in reality, Delphnia's eyes staring back at me as she started going on about how she wasn't Adrianna. But she was. I could see it finally. Not exactly like her, but enough to make me see how stupid ignorant I was in the beginning. I still wasn't sure about everything. But I knew that this was a lot more important than just a series of bad dreams. This meant something. I was determined to find out what. Looking to the eyes of this young woman made me realize that this was my chance. Maybe something happened somewhere else in time and it had to be fixed somehow. I have no clue, my brain still hurts just thinking about it, and I know more now than I did before. But in that moment, I was determined to make things right, somehow. So I started in the first place I could think of.



I told her everything. At first I was talking to this young woman I just met, but then it grew into me simply talking to her. To Adrianna. Maybe she could hear me and I could make things right through her listening. So I told her. How I couldn't believe she was there the whole time. How beautiful she was and how it was meant to be that we were together again. Because somewhere in my heart I knew that was what it was. Of course it hurt hearing Delphy not understand. She had to know, she was the one... Then I thought about how some people believed in reincarnation, that a person's life cycle restarted after their death. Could this be it? Could all of her memories be gone because of that change? The past lives on...

Maybe if I just told her everything I saw, it would make things easier. But just as I built up the resolve, I heard Sam screaming from the corner of the room. That broke our attention for sure. "I'm so sorry," I apologized for his behavior. I took the time walking over to my little boy to wipe my eyes, as they had suddenly become wet during our talk. Who knew I was so emotional? "He's probably sleepy."
"No I'm sorry, I shouldn't have kept you busy." I could feel her uneasiness without having to look at her. "Soo...what happens now?"
I sighed softly. "Look, obviously there's something weird going on." Weird for sure. I would've told her then, but the moment had passed and right then, I was starting to get a headache. "We'll figure this out. In the meantime, you can stay the night. No need to send you off on your own when it's getting late." I just realized how dark it was becoming outside. Our "talk" I guess went on for longer than I thought. "You can sleep on the couch. Fridge is open, bathroom's down the hall on your left. I'm gonna put this little guy to bed."
"O-okay.. Thank you," she said softly. When I turned around, she was in the kitchen, splashing her face with water. Even from behind... She really was beautiful.



We didn't talk at all for the rest of the night. Maybe she was avoiding me...? Would make sense, after all the confusion I probably put her through. I remember going into the living room to turn off all the lights (gotta save electricity) and seeing her body spread out on the couch, conked out like the lightbulbs I was turning off.



I remember thinking how crazy this all was. How that morning, I thought everything was going to be normal, how it usually was whenever I woke up. But that day was different. That day I met someone new. That day I saw a vision. That day I became a new person.



I went to bed thinking about how my life had completely flipped over on its head. Something however was nagging at me, in the back of my head. Something about that day…? I thought about for a moment, then it came to me. It was the first Monday of the summer. I had just started young adulthood not too long ago.
It was the exact same day I met Adrianna.
Good god, what was going on?
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Man, that took forever! I had to do a little search to find out what Adrianna looked like. Finally found something similar. Hopefully you guys enjoy this twist of perspective! Got another chapter like this, then it'll go back to Delphnia's POV for now. Anyways, hope everyone has a good day! More coming soon! Thank you for the support; it means a lot to me. Peace <3

[Magpie2012]

I'm a bit confused about who Adriana is but still loving this story regardless!

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[NickytheBunny]

I'm a bit confused about who Adriana is but still loving this story regardless!

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I would say who she was, but that would give away the secret don't worry, it'll be explained sooner rather than later. This storyline is mainly for Leighton and Delphnia, then I'll move into other stories with the other (eventual) immortals. It's taking a lot longer than I thought simply from there being so much material and so much potential. I've played so much more of the game by now, so more chapters are coming for sure. Just stay tuned! All will be revealed soon enough.

[NickytheBunny]

Chapter 4: Where to Go From Here
Leighton's POV Part 2

Hey there, Leighton again. I read over what Delphy had made out of my scribbles, and I'm surprised how good it was. So because of that, I'm going to write some more. Again, Delphy's probably going to look through this before any of you guys will see it, so it will sound a lot better than I ever could make it to be. I've been told it's for our children and grandchildren, but I have a feeling that this is therapeutic for Delphnia. I'll do anything to help her, since she has a lot on her shoulders. So, I guess I better start before I get sidetracked.

Remember who you are, Leighton. Remember us. Remember...



I woke up in a flash, the sound of her voice still ringing in my ears. Remember...? What did she mean? All of the past day's events came flooding back as I slowly got up out of bed, and already my head was starting to hurt. This was madness. At that point, I didn't care what was going on, I just wanted everything to go back to normal. I didn't care who this Adrianna person was or how she made me feel, or even how Delphnia made me feel. It was too much. I wanted out. I couldn't take it. Or so I thought.



Because of this, I was a bit more grumpy than I should've been. I didn't ask for any of this, yet here I was. It was so crazy, I couldn't even begin to wrap my head around it. All I knew was that it was important. At least to someone. And at the very least, I should try my best to help them. What else can I do?
I turned to see Dephnia walking out of the bathroom. She had dark circles under her eyes. Maybe the couch wasn't the best place in the world to sleep. "Morning," I said as I walked over to her. "How are you?" I asked even though I knew the answer.



"I'm alright," she said, rubbing her eyes. They were slightly red, as if she had been crying. "Just a little tired. Didn't get much sleep..."
"I can see that," I pointed out before immediately regretting it. She really did look tired. "Listen, I thought about it last night... No matter what's going on, I'm sure it's happening for some reason. I have absolutely no clue what to think or believe. But, for some reason, I know I can trust you."
She looked at me confused for a few seconds before sighing with relief. "Thank you." Before I could ask, she said, "I thought you might've been thinking of kicking me out or something. Stupid, I know, but I got kinda scared." She rubbed her arm nervously as her gaze dropped to the floor. "I don't know, I guess...I like it here. It's nice to have some company. Especially....well, with you."
I blushed and thanked her for the compliment. It dawned on me why I had began to like her. She looked so sweet even when sleep-deprived; yet I knew there was a strength in her that I don't think even she knew of yet. I rubbed my neck and chuckled. "Well it's nice having you here too. And hey, I'm sorry about freaking you out last night. I don't know what came over me..."
"It's alright," she said cheerfully. "I thought about it too. This Adrianna person you thought I was must've been very important to you. I shouldn't have been so harsh-"
"You weren't harsh at all. I was the one freaking you out-"
"Don't worry about it. We're all a little confused at the moment."
I scoffed. "That's an understatement..."
We stood there in silence for a moment, both of us trying to figure out what to say next. She beat me to it. "Do you want to come over?"
I raised one of my eyebrows in confusion. "I'm sorry, what?"
"Do you want to come over?" she repeated. "To the lot, I mean. I...I remember you started talking about 'her' when I mentioned that place. Maybe...you'll figure something out when we get there."
I could see the logic in that. And I figured it was my best shot at getting closer to the truth. "Sure. Let's go."
She smiled, then looked down and giggled. "Umm...can I ask you something?"
"Sure, what's up?"
"Do you mind putting some pants on before we go?"



"Oh yea, sure. Give me a few minutes."
I quickly put on some clothes and got the car running. Dephnia got into the passenger seat and sighed. "Nice ride," she teased. I had to laugh. I don't think there was a junkier car on the market, but it was all I could afford.



"Why, thank you. I get a good 35 miles an hour on the highway," I teased back. She giggled and plopped her elbow next to the window, leaning her head onto her hand. The sunlight caught the chocolate brown streaks in her hair, lighting up her face as we drove up the hill. We sat in silence for awhile before I asked, "So, any plans now that you're here in town? What do you plan to do?"



She thought about it for a moment before answering, "I have a few things on my mind. Need to build a house first. Have to get a job as well. Do you know any good places to work?"
It was my turn to think. "Well, I'm in the sports industry. I teach little kids how to play different sports. I know they're always looking for new employees. There's the bookstore and spa, but they only employ part-time. I heard they need more journalists as well..."
"It's okay," she cut me off. "I'm sure I'll find something..." Another long silence followed. "Other than that, I'm not so sure... Been thinking of starting a garden. Don't know why, but that to me seems like something I would like to do."
I smiled. "Well there's nothing better than a freshly grown tomato on a warm day. Sounds like a good plan."
"Thanks. I hope it is. Oh, we're here."



We both got out of the car and looked out over the grassy field before us. "That's a lot of land," I commented.
She shrugged. "It is. But I'm sure I'll find a way to use it." She glanced over the plot with a glimmer in her eyes. She truly was beautiful. Watching as she looked out at her future, her new home, I could feel determination building up inside me. I wanted to be a part of this woman's life, in some way.
"Hey."



I called her out of her thoughts and looked deep into her eyes. What I was about to say next, I wanted her to know I was completely serious. I took a deep breath, stared at her bewildered face, and began speaking my heart.
"Look, I know this has been a weird and rough day, day and a half, for you. Trust me, it has been for me too. But like I've said before, I know I can trust you. You've proven to be a lot stronger than anyone I've ever met. You're gorgeous, kind, smart, sweet... Man, I can't believe someone like you would've just fallen into my life. And even though it's been such a short time, I feel like I've known you forever.
"I know what you're thinking, 'What about this whole Adrianna business?'. I honestly have no idea either. It's all been such a blur. I don't know what's real and what's not anymore. And honestly, I couldn't care less. Because right now, all I want to focus on is you." I could feel a smile growing across my face. "You remind me so much of her. I don't even know her and yet...I feel like I do. Because I know you.
"Maybe I'm crazy. Maybe this is all some mental illness I have in my head. But if it is, I don't want it to end just yet. I don't want to give up on you and who you are. You're the first person in my life that has given me a chance to do something with my life, even if it's the most convoluted, strange, and absolutely crazy thing to ever do. I want to help you. I want to see you do great things in your life, grow old with so many different accomplishments under your belt. I know you can do it. I believe in you."



I took her hand, craving the soft warmth radiating from it. Delphnia, a strong yet delicate flower of a woman. Adrianna, a mysterious yet fascinating person. Whether they were one and the same, or two completely different people, it didn't matter. In that moment, I intended to find my own way to answers. Whoever this Adrianna woman was, I knew I would find out eventually. But I wasn't going to get anywhere by living out my life the way I have been. I needed a change. And she was standing right in front of me.



"Delphy..." The nickname came out as smooth as her skin on mine, tasting like honey on my lips. I chuckled as I saw her glance away, her cheeks flushing slightly. I squeezed her hand a bit tighter and told her softly, "If you want me to...I will stay by your side. We can get through this together. I know you're just as confused as I am. But we can figure this out. I know if we put our heads together, we can accomplish anything. Delphy...I want to be with you."
My free hand gently lifted her chin, turning her head towards mine. I smiled, trying to put her at ease. I was sure she could hear my heart beating out of my chest. For a split second, her eyes turned a bright blue, another vision overtaking my mind. Yet I was determined to finish what I had started. I leaned my face in closer to hers, whispering softly, "I love you..."


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And so ends another chapter! This one was very sweet in my opinion. Everything will be explained as time goes on, so if any of you are still unsure what's going on, it's confusing on purpose. Also as an update, I've installed the expansions I have onto this computer, so I'll be playing with those from this point on. I have Pets, Seasons, Generations, and World Adventures as of right now. I also have Showtime, but I don't particularly like that expansion, so I'll be skipping that one. Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy this chapter and stay tuned for the next one! Peace <3

[NickytheBunny]

Chapter 5: The Beginning of a New Life
Delphnia's POV



As soon as I felt his lips touch mine, a wave of emotional fireworks shot off in my head. My heart pounded furiously, the blush on my cheeks glowing brighter. Here I was, only known this man for a day and already he knew how to sweep me off my feet. I had listened to his words with an open mind, willing to accept whatever he said. Because as I had looked over my new home, my new life, I thought of something.



I had been alone. Those first few hours I had been in this town, I had no one to lean on to, no one to help me. Sure, Illiana got me started on the right path, but she had her own family to worry about. I was by myself. All I had was an empty field and some fruit I picked at the park. That wasn't going to get me far. I didn't even know what I wanted to do until the ride back. Even then, it was only a fading whim, something I got a kick out of after doing it once. And again, I had no help, no one I could stand by every single day and get through life together with them.
Maybe that was why I was so eager to meet Leighton at first. Maybe I was scared of being alone. I had nothing to my name, yet I was determined not to go through life by myself. As crazy as he may be, especially with the Adrianna business, he was the most open person I met besides Illiana. In fact, he was the only other person I met. Yet we just seemed to click.
So when we pulled back from our kiss, I knew what I had to do.



He raised his eyebrow and stared down at me as I got down on one knee. There was something else that I had with me, something very special. "W-what are you doing?" he asked me, still completely confused at my actions. I reached into my pocket and smiled as I felt the velvet box in my hand. I opened it up slowly, revealing a small wedding ring. Its beautifully cut diamond shone in the light, adorning a pure gold band with silver etchings. Taking a deep breath, I asked Leighton in a confident voice.



"Leighton, will you please marry me?"
The shock on his face was beyond words. He covered his face with his hands, unsure of how to respond. Yet as I looked into his eyes, I knew what his answer would be. Because he felt the same way as I did. He nodded before saying, "Yes, I will."
My heart couldn't have been more uplifted at that moment. I carefully took out the ring from the box and stood back up. Gently taking his hand, all while he had the most dumb adorable grin on his face, I slipped the ring onto his finger. A perfect fit.



Everything at that time felt like something out of a fairytale. Yet I knew that unlike the tales, ours was only just beginning. I'm in a corny sort of mood, so expect a lot of sap. He looked into my eyes with a sweet passion, unlike any glance he had given me before. He lifted a hand towards my face and caressed my cheek.



"You know," he said softly, "out of all the things that have happened in my life, this has to be the happiest-no, the most joyous I've ever been." He chuckled. "Who would've known? I know I didn't."
I laughed along with him. "Trust me," I assured him, "no one did." He then pulled me closer to him, his arms wrapping around my shoulders as he hugged me tight.
"Thank you.." he whispered. "Thank you...for everything. I'm so glad I met you, really. I'll always stay by your side."
I didn't doubt him for a moment. I nuzzled his neck and whispered back, "I should thank you. You've been so kind, to just a stranger. I could never repay you." We pulled back and took a moment to look deep in each other's eyes, grins plastered on our faces. As I looked at my fiancee, I saw something I couldn't quite see before.
A bright future with the one I loved.



However, the moment quickly passed as his expression dropped. He turned his head and coughed nervously, rubbing the back of his neck afterwards. "Umm...you do realize what this means, right?"
I became concerned. Was something wrong? Did I do something to upset him? "What is it?"
He sighed, unable to look me in the eye for some time. When he did, he chuckled nervously and said, "Y-you know my mother will want to live with us, right?"


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Oooh the dreaded in-law(s)! Gotta love them I know this chapter was short, but more are coming soon. Both Leighton and Delphnia are full adults in the game, and I have much more story to cover. Plenty of twists and turns to come! Thank you guys for the support as always. Like I said, more coming soon! Peace <3