Sciks: Week 36, Part 2Unwilling to lead a double life like my Dad had for so many weeks, I know I can't just ignore that kiss from last night. Nobody told me being an adult would be this hard! There are so many things to consider: my family loves Caroline - they barely know Lihua, and since the kiss,
dislike is the word to describe how they feel about her and me; this will be the last Sunburst wedding and spouse to move in - how important is my happiness relative to the overall Immortal Dynasty; is a foundation of growing up together stronger than a blissful childhood vacation in China; and is love that grows steady over weeks stronger/better than love at first sight?
The decision is made, now to find and break the heart of a lady I love. Argh! Why did Dad's betrayal have to instill in me such a potent need to be honest and upfront about matters of the heart? First, breakfast.
Breakfast is a quiet affair, my family, hurt by my actions of last night, don't speak to me. They are courteous and pleasant to Lihua as she is a guest in our home. I can't eat my Fruit Parfait fast enough but finally choke it down.
I manage to catch her at home before her shift at the Bookstore starts, and with a heavy heart, I break the news of my heart's decision to my first love, Caroline.
I apologize for my thoughtless behaviour, trying to explain that everything happened so suddenly last night.
She doesn't want to hear it and I guess I can't blame her. She throws me out of her house
When I get back home I have a long talk with the whole family. Begrudgingly, they decide to support my decision; I think I get some extra points for talking to Caroline right away instead of stringing her along.
The talk with Lihua (what an awkward morning it must have been for her!) produces favorable results. She agrees to move in so we can pursue our relationship without the hassles of a long distance separation.
Here is her new look: [Progressive Style hairstyle from ratchie (thank you Rachel), Rocker Outfit from Katluvr (thank you Katluvr). Lihua's favorite colour is Turquoise.]
The family gives us some privacy for breakfast the next morning, my favorite is Fruit Parfait - like my Dad - and her's is crepes. Grandma Therie is excited about being able to prepare a new dish for the family favorites! [OK, I admit, I'm super excited about a new family favorite!]
I get the opportunity chain to create the Ultimate Invention and spend most of the first half of the day dropping the necessary 'ingredients' off at the Science Center. Lihua gets bored of taking pictures around the house to share with her family back home in China and comes down to the Science Center just as I emerge with The Life Core. I want to share with her the awesomeness that is the potential of The Life Core but this whole thing may still blow up in my face so I keep it to myself. I'll tell everyone when I manage to actually create the Ultimate Invention that I need The Life Core for.
Anyway, she's there waiting when I come out and I ask if she wants a tour of the building. I tell her that Grandpa Wunn works here during the week and our family owns the facility.
After the tour, I ask Lihua an important question to which she responds: "Yes!"
And, maybe because this is an Immortal Dynasty, I decide to follow the urge and ask another important question. This one gets a "YES!" answer.
Later that night, to celebrate our engagement, Lihua and I head out for a night of dancing at the newly built (and promptly purchased) bar called The Brightmore. Upgrades and renovations to follow.
Saturday finds life almost back to normal in the Sunburst house. Lihua spends her time running around taking pictures to send home. Her Dad was quite choked up, but understanding, when she called home to tell him she wouldn't be returning from her 'trip to Twinbrook'. I guess she has found a reason to stay.
Behind the Bookstore she runs into a tourist from France and strikes up a conversation that goes from "My favorite food dish comes from France!" and turns into "Your Dad's name is what?!" It turns out this blonde-haired tourist from France is none other than Lihua's half-sister! [I didn't write down her name, sorry.] They spend the rest of the day talking about family and their home lands.
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The gnomes are not immune to the unrest and upheaval in the house.
This guy appeared out of nowhere and has made himself at home here on the Sunburst lot. It looks like the ladybug on his ear is making him go cross-eyed!
Our second generation gnomes have banded together, although we're not sure yet what exactly they're up to. Counterclockwise from the oldest one we have: Nooboo 1, Nooboo 2, Nooboo 3, Nooboo 4, and the lastest, Nooboo 5. I guess they really do grow into their hats.
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Next week: Possibly 3 Simbots, maybe a wedding, and hopefully a trip to China! (Fingers crossed the latest patch fixed my invisible-Sims-upon-arrival-at-their-WA-destination problem.)
