I blinked a few times struggling to clear the fog in my head.
All I saw was darkness and didn’t immediately recognize my surroundings. I rolled to my side dragging a soft blanket over with me and listened. I could just barely make out Elaoria’s soft breathing. Clearly she’s a peaceful sleeper.
“Oh darn, looks like I fell asleep.” I mumbled.
I stood up quietly and could just make out her still form on the bed. She looked like an Angel. An angel with fiery red hair covering her cute face. In a big bed made for two…
Leaving her room I went to the washroom and talked to myself in the mirror a bit. I’m constantly embarrassing myself around Ela and I needed to convince myself it’s just a normal sim life experience. It’s hard fighting an inborn trait and being non-committal was becoming a burden. I had to fight my natural tendencies if I wanted to win Ela’s heart. The idea of her woohooing with Duncan was like a physical blow to the chest. As her roommate I’d be expected to, at the bare minimum behave in a civil manner. In reality I’d have to move out. No way could I stay here knowing he was holding her and making nooboos.
“Ah heck no, that isn’t happening on my watch” he declared to himself.
It was still early so I crawled into my own single bed and fell asleep to my new mantra. “I can handle this by remaining positive and attentive.”
Since I quit my job, again. I had free time. Coincidently it was also Elaoria’s day off. Her bedroom door was still closed so I had a quick shower, primped myself a bit more than usual before heading downstairs to prepare breakfast. As I sauntered into the kitchen the delightful aroma of bacon, eggs and coffee filled the air. Mitch had beat me to it.
“Hey J!” I got in chorus.
Mitch did a fancy flip with the eggs and Zoe giggled next to him.
“So J, late night in Ela’s room?” Zoe teased with a grin.
I blushed and stammered “Errrr, well; I think I fell asleep while Elaoria was talking to me. Woke up on the floor covered in blanket.”
“Aw that’s so sweet” Zoe cooed as she cleared last nights goblets from the table.
Gavin gave me a look like a father getting ready to give the, after prom lecture.
“Sup” I mumbled to him.
Gavin just laughed and hip bumped me like a bro.
“We good my friend?” I asked.
“Only if you’re looking extra spiffy cause you’re asking Ela on a date today!” He wagged his finger at me.
I was sipping on coffee trying to look nonchalant when Ela walked in. She was ready for the day too. Hip hugger jeans, tall low heeled boots and a button up blue and green plaid shirt. I wanted to whistle but I didn’t.
“Ding fries are done ladies” Mitch announced. We quickly filled our plates and the typical morning banter began.
I followed Ela out the garden while she watered the plants.
“Umm.” I began scuffing my toe on a weed peeking out. “Do you want to go to the club with me?” I looked sheepishly up at her.
Elaoria turned toward J smiling radiantly. “I thought you’d never ask. Yes, that would be wonderful.”
((Apparently she thought her robe appropriate, J didn't seem to mind.))
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The screen flickered a bit. “Hello there Elaoria, how’s the search going?”
“Pshhh, as if you don’t know!” She grinned.
There was a bit of Karmic payback for Ela!
Huh?
Meanwhile check out Zoe and Mitch.
Zoe and Mitch had a Gold star date.
They came back engaged!
Oh my stars… What a delightful surprise. My date with J was amazing!
He always looks nice but today he was so attentive. We talked, had some drinks and chips at the bar. We shared some secrets with each other. It was completely unlike my dates with Duncan. It was like J couldn’t learn enough about me. We flirted, he gave me a beautiful rose and kissed me so sweetly. He was hesitant; I could tell he was nervous and feared rejection. Apparently there’s some kind of meter thingy that rates how well our date’s going. I tried not to think too hard and just focused on getting to know J and staring into his eyes. As we were getting ready to leave he spun me around and asked if I’d be his girlfriend. Next thing I know I’m breathless. Wowza!!!
Tomorrow’s my birthday!
((Another Gold Star Date))
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((A little after Ela went out to water the plants this conversation happened.))
J sauntered into the living room while Elaoria had a snack in the kitchen.
He laughed at Gavin and Mitch’s concerned expressions “Ha, ha; bye, bye Duncan Schmuncan! Gold star date my friends.”
“Bazinga” Mitch shouted.
Elaoria hurried into the room staring at Mitch “What the?’
“The game, killer touchdown for Sim U, we won!” He clicked off the television and skedaddled with Gavin into the back yard.
After work, I came home to a surprise birthday party! Woohoo….
There was a piano player, a lovely cake that Mitch made for me and our closest friends. Of course there was J all debonair with a big smile on his face next to me all night too. We rocked that party too (Gold star).
I was eating cake when J went down on one knee and proposed. Of course I said yes.
The ring is lovely, sparkling in the light. I just want to show the entire world!
Look at that rock!
We ahh, celebrated; with a little....
