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Sometime after the wedding night Sonya found out that she was pregnant. How wonderful you would thought. But Sonya wasn’t happy. She was very worried. Her elder age was coming nearer and nearer and things with Solace hadn’t been easy since she aged up to a child. What if there was something wrong with this baby too? What if it was cursed too? They still know nothing about this curse. Only the way to cure it but not how Solace got it. What if she as her mother somehow caused it?
Sonya told about her worries to Thomas at breakfast table. He understood why Sonya was worried but assured her that there was no need to be. “There are plenty of women out there who have given birth safely in older age. Doctors will take good care of you. I love you and I’m so happy that we’ll have this chance to be parents together. Think about the good not the bad. If something bad happens we’ll get through it. Just like you solved Solace’s problem. You are the most caring mother the child could hope.” Thomas said and caressed Sonya’s cheek. “Thank you my love. I try not to worry. But it won’t be easy. I should tell Solace that she is going to be a big sister. I’m sure this is a kind of birthday present she doesn’t expect.”
Solace was surprised but happy about her mother’s news. She was also excited about becoming a young adult. She hoped that braking the curse would be easier then. Solace blew out the candles and wished for good luck with her “wordless man hunting”. When they all were eating the cake Sonya told about her present to Solace. “I and Thomas have bought you dance lessons from Balletschool victoriasofi. I hope you will enjoy them.” “Thank you both. Maybe those dance lessons will help me to find my future husband.” Solace said laughing.
Later that day Solace headed to the ballet school and met her teacher. The teacher gave her great technique tips and they made a dancing schedule to Solace. She started regular dance training. She practiced hard during her lessons and tried to get to know some men afterwards. Her practices went well but her man hunting didn’t. All the men just ignored her after finding out that communicating with her wasn’t easy. Same thing was with her yoga practice which she still continued. Nowadays she usually went to the Round Spa and relaxed in the hot tub after her training. It was obvious she wasn’t finding her soulmate in the ballet school or spa.
One night she decided to it was time to try her luck in the nightclub. She meditated for a long time before changing to her party outfit and heading to the bar. She took couple drinks before going to the dance-floor. Thanks for the dance lessons she knew exactly how to move her body. One guy was a little bit interested from her but not enough. When Solace tried to arrange a date with him he declined. Poor Solace! Finding a soulmate really wasn’t easy.
Solace was sure that answer for her communicating problems would be photographs. She had started photographing as a child and practiced it a lot during her teen years. She spent many nights studying new techniques from books. “One day I’ll succeed to settle a date. Maybe even tomorrow.” She assured herself every night before going to sleep. Thomas and Sonya on the other hand talked a lot about their unborn baby. Thomas assured to Sonya that everything was going fine so far and there was no need to worry. There have been much assuring in this family lately!
One day Solace’s hard work finally get paid. She was trying out a new café called “Fresh – Food Bar”. There she met a new friend and a bartender. She used her photographs from her phone for communication. Maybe it was because of bartender’s occupation but he really seemed to understand what Solace tried to tell him. After hanging in the café for couple of hours Solace encouraged her mind and asked the bartender out. And he said yes! Solace was so surprised and happy! She couldn’t believe it. Finally she had a date! She understood it didn’t mean anything yet but it was one step closer to finding her soulmate. She couldn’t wait to meet this guy again!
Before Solace’s big date was time for Thomas’ birthday. In the middle of the celebration Sonya started to feel labouring pains. She was going to birth at home. She didn’t trust anyone else to be with her child but her closest family. Can anyone blame her for that? I think she has every right to be suspicious! Anyway the labour went well and she gave birth a healthy son. They named him Tobias. The whole family was very happy about their newest member.
Unfortunately Sonya’s worries hadn’t been for nothing. She was playing with her son before going to bed and noticed that everything wasn’t alright. Don’t tell me there is another curse! Haven’t this family suffered enough? Solace’s curse is still unbroken and now there is some new misfortune! Breathe Sabrina breathe (I know I can’t really breathe. It’s just a saying now.). Your legacy will continue just fine. They have managed this far. They will figure out every other misfortune they will encounter. I just have to have faith.
I have recently bought Sims 3 and wanted to save my progress somewhere. So I made a new blog: Hemera plays Sims 3. Feel free to check it out. 🙂 There isn’t much content yet – just 2 posts. I’m going to add more when my game goes forward.
My typical morning goes like this: If it’s a weekday then I wake up and realize that I’m already late from work. Someone could say that how that is even possible. My day starts at 10 am so it’s not particularly early. I know that. Waking up is hard for me because I’m not a morning person. Not at all. That’s probably because I play video-games very late at night. I’m a geek and proud of it. Gaming is a very big part of my job. Just like programming too. My boss isn’t exactly happy about the fact I’m always late but luckily I’m very good at my job. So he forgives me. Every time.
If it’s a free day then I sleep until midday. When I finally woke up I take it slow. I do stretching in my bed and yawn couple of times. Then I go to the kitchen and make some coffee. When coffee is ready I take a bowl of cereals and a cup of coffee with me and go to the living room. I sit on the couch and watch some cartoons from TV. I’m a little bit childish and I love cartoons. It’s a great way to start my morning. Those programs always make me smile.So those were my typical mornings. What do I do other times of the day? I meet my friends, have club meetings with my Gamers club or hang out with my boyfriend. Of course I play and program a lot too. My work requires it, those are my hobbies and also the most important club activities we have in the Gamers.
My boss isn’t the only one who knows that I’m always late. It’s quite typical that I’m the last one to arrive to the restaurant or café where I and my friends have promised to meet. I know it’s annoying habit but when I’m playing I lose a track of time. When I glance the clock again I’m already late. One night I almost forgot to go to the nightclub we had agreed to check out. My friends were already quite drunk and they were dancing like there were no tomorrow when I finally arrived. I just chugged couple wrenches I ordered from the bartender and joined to the group dance. It was great night regardless. My friends have already got used to me being late all the time. Just like my boss has.
Along with my friends and boss, my boyfriend has to cope with my habit. It’s certain that he has to wait me in our dating place. One night we had agreed that we go to the movie together. I had just bought a new game and somehow it just sucked me in its world. Like you can guess, when I glanced a clock, I was late. So late that the movie had already started! That was awkward! When I arrived to the movie theater my boyfriend was still waiting with a big portion of popcorn and huge cokes for both of us. He wasn’t pleased at all! Luckily he still wanted to see the movie with me (it was a great movie by the way!). I apologized from him very generously when we arrived my place after the movie. Couple hours later I was completely forgiven.
Only occasions when I’m not late are our club meetings. They are held in my place so it’s near impossible to be late. We meet mostly on my free days and we hang out in my “playing cave”. It’s one separated container in my yard (my house consist of containers). We have some computers, old coin game machines and virtual gaming platforms in there. Travis, one of our club members, got those coin game machines from one old arcade place which was closing its doors. It was a real stroke of luck! We have had many great gaming accomplishments with those machines.
I’m not proud of my lateness but it’s something I can’t help. I guess I’m always going to be the last one to arrive. Maybe sometimes I’m going to be “almost in time”. But surely never “early”. I feel bad when I’m late but not too bad obviously.One morning (Yes, My morning at 12 o’clock.) I realized that I was late in a new way. “How long time ago was the last time? Can this mean what I think?” I wondered when I headed to the bathroom. I waited like forever until my test was ready. I looked at the little screen and saw the result: It was positive! The first time in my life I was really happy for being late. I know this wasn’t very carefully planned pregnancy or anything but I really want this baby. And I’m sure my boyfriend wants too. Guess what is another good thing in this? I won’t be late from work because I’m going to work from home when my pregnancy goes forward! I’m Tina Smart: happily late and pregnant!
Author’s note: You can find the Short Story Challenges thread here. This story has 834 words and 7 pictures. The house I used is the Shipping Yard made by TheSimSupply. I renovated it a little bit to get a “game cave”. The nightclub is Under The Dome Nightclub.
When Sonya went to the Solace’s bedroom she found her ready to go to bed. “I need to talk to you sweetheart.” She said and sat next to her daughter. “I didn’t tell you everything about my hiking trip today. When I was deep in the forest I found a tunnel which led me to the Granite Fall’s Hermit’s secret area. I met him there and he told me that only those who need advices can find him.” Sonya started her telling and told everything she had discussed with the Hermit. “So when we came home I started to read the book he gave me and I finally found some answers!” She exclaimed excitedly. “What! Really? What did you found out mum?” Solace asked shocked. “The reason why those doctors couldn’t help you. Your condition isn’t medical at all. You have been cursed. I don’t know how and when but I do know how this curse can be undone.” Solace just stared at her mother her mouth wide open. Sonya decided to continue her telling. “I have to warn you that undoing it won’t be easy. The book said that you need to receive your first kiss without saying a word to your date. Luckily you don’t have a boyfriend yet so this can be done. But like I said it won’t be easy.” Sonya ended her telling and saw how her daughter started to cry. “How I’m supposed to find someone who wants to kiss me without even talking to me? With this looks it’s almost impossible already!” Solace said between her sobs. “Don’t worry my sweet little girl. Stop crying. There is someone out there who will love you no matter what. And you will find a way to communicate without words.” Sonya said while rubbing Solace’s back gently. Slowly Solace stopped crying. “I love you more than anything and I’m sure you can break this curse.” Sonya assured and stood up. “It’s time to get some sleep sweetheart.” “I love you too mum. Thank you for telling me all this.” Solace said and hugged her mother tight. “Good night mum. Tomorrow is a new day.”
The next day Solace visited in Boho Yoga Studio. She wanted to relax before starting her searching. Who knows if she even would meet her future boyfriend in there? She enjoyed a hand massage and drank some juice. There weren’t any teenagers other than her so she knew she needed to start her searching from somewhere else. She kept a pep talk to herself and changed her clothes. She was quite pleased what she saw in the mirror. “I’m ready for wordless man hunting.” She assured herself.
She visited some cafés first. Many cups of coffee later she noticed that she hadn’t met any teenage boys. She hadn’t even seen any! One of the cafés was completely empty. “It’s time to change to different type of place.” She thought while sitting in the empty café.
Solace’s luck wasn’t any better in the Swimming hall. There were only adults and elders. “This can’t be real.” She thought frustrated. She decided to text to J and meet him in the bar. She really needed some fun and J always made her smile. It was obvious though they were and would always be just friends. She didn’t see the way to suddenly stop talking to him after so many years. The two of them had fun playing games and drinking lemonade together. J made her forget her task for a little while.
Time passed and nothing special happened. Solace didn’t get any further with her attempts to find a right boy. She decided to wait until she is a young adult. She really needed to concentrate to school now. Sonya agreed with that.
Even though Solace didn’t have luck with her love life Sonya’s case was different. Thomas came to visit them and was going to stay two weeks. Sonya was so happy! The three of them spent time together by chatting and watching movies. Of course Sonya and Thomas spent a lot of quality time by just two of them too. They loved to go to sauna together and let things got heated. When it was Thomas’ last day with them and they were saying goodbyes in the hot tub Sonya decided to take a risk. “I love this man more than anything and he isn’t anything like Bahadur or that repairman who fathered Solace.” She thought. So when they got away from the hot tub she kneeled and asked Thomas to be her husband. Thomas said yes and they started to discuss about the wedding arrangements. They both wanted it to happen fast and in the Greece. They bought two more flying tickets. They all would be going to Greece together. They told Solace about their engagement and their plans when they all were eating supper. She was very happy for them and thought that celebrating their wedding in the Greece was perfect idea.
The ceremony was held in the Old Greece park which Sonya had admired when they had first visited in Greece. Only guests were Solace and the Hermit. Sonya had wanted the Hermit to be there because he had helped her to find a way to cure Solace. It didn’t matter that the method hadn’t worked yet. Without him they wouldn’t even know about the curse.
The ceremony was short but beautiful. After that they ate some wedding cake and swam in the pond. Then it was time to really celebrate. They headed to the Amphitheather. It was gorgeous place with great dance floor, more than one place for performers and a romantic place to spend a wedding night. The group of four danced until their feet were sore and it was time to go to bed. Sonya and her new husband spent a very passionate wedding night and they were sure there would be many happy days ahead of them.
I changed my theme because I noticed that my blog didn’t look good when reading from computer screen (my pictures looked too small compared to the text). Now it should look better. It’s going to take some time to get used to the new theme though.
There will be a new Starborn chapter soon. Stay tuned. 😉
You asked me about Summer Love. Yes, I have had one. Last summer I was on the holiday with my friends. We stayed in the Makabayan Resort Hotel.
My read-haired friend Shenna introduced us. It was love at the first sight. Shenna knew that I love getting sweaty so she recommended this Simla Gym & Health Centre. There I met you. It felt like we were made to each other!
After that first meeting we saw each other every day. My friends were a little bit worried. “Katie. You need to be careful. I’m worried that you are going to hurt yourself.” Liddy said one night when we were eating dinner at the Amuse Restaurant. Shenna and Tina said that they thought the same. “Don’t worry guys. I’ll be fine. I’ll keep in mind to not let this become too serious.” I assured them.Taking it slow wasn’t as easy as I thought. I was so in love and could already see how good this new acquaintance was for me. I looked so beautiful! It felt like I was glowing. It was so hard to not think about when we’ll spend time together next time. Even when I was enjoying a massage with my friends I thought about what I’m going to do with you when we meet again. I know it was too much but I couldn’t help it. I definitely wasn’t taking it slow!
One night we met very late and I lost a track of time. The gym instructor had to separate us. That was quite embarrassing! Unfortunately my friends heard from that incident. “What were you thinking Katie?! You really need to slow down! It sounds like you are obsessed!” Tina yelled at me when we were hanging in the hotels pool bar. I promised to spend more time with them. That would distract me and calm my friends.
I almost kept my promise. At least half of it I think. I spent more time with Shenna, Liddy and Tina. We danced in The Matrix Club, relaxed on the beach and enjoyed the heat of the hotel’s sauna. But I couldn’t stop meeting you. I’m not sure did I even really want to stop. I continued spending time with you but I didn’t tell my friends about our meetings anymore.
I think you already guessed what happened next: I hurt myself. Literally. I broke my wrist. After that accident I never did boxing again. But something very sweet happened in that vacation though: I found my present husband. He had heard about my accident in the gym and was worried about me. We had met many times during my meetings with the punching bag. He had fallen in love with me while watching my training. I haven’t noticed him in that way because I was too focused to my obsession (Now I can admit it really was that). But when he came to the hospital with a flower I was sold. He was the sweetest guy which I had ever met!
So I guess the lesson of this story is that nothing what happens isn’t that bad that there isn’t anything good in it. I wouldn’t have found my husband without my unlucky Summer Love.
Quite quickly after their vacation in Greece it was time for Solaces birthday. Mother and daughter celebrated the occasion together. After aging up Solace watched herself in the mirror. Because all of those doctors’ appointments she had known that her changes would only become stronger when she grew up. It was still different thing to actually see it with her own eyes. Her nose and ears were even bigger than before. She decided it was time to change her hair and outfit. In the end of her makeover she was quite pleased. “I’m going to always look different than others but I can do it with style.” She thought while admiring her new light purple hair.
Nowadays Sonya spent most of her free time chatting with Thomas by computer. Solace started practicing yoga. She visited often in Boho Yoga Studio where she learnt to meditate and got some good practice for yoga. She tried out new asanas she had learnt there at home too. Solace tried to get more confidence from her practice. Life wasn’t easy for teenager with her appearance. Other teens can be cruel when someone is different no matter what the reason is. Luckily her childhood friend J was still with her. Maybe one day he would be even more than a friend to her?
Sonya had started a new career. Now she was working in their local hospital as a nurse. She examined patients, gave vaccines, did x-rays and talked with patients about their symptoms. When she had some time she searched medical database hoping to find something to help Solace. She had promised to not take her to any more doctors. She hadn’t promised to stop seeking the answers. Right?
One night the girls decided to take a vacation. This time they headed to the Granite Falls. It was only two days mini vacation but they both needed some time to relax. When they arrived to the camp area they bought some gears and chose their spot. They erected their tent and set fire to their campfire. They roasted some marshmallows and sausages. After eating Sonya wanted to teach Solace how to dance. They had fun time together dancing with fireflies flying around them.
Next morning Solace practiced her yoga poses and Sonya headed for a walk. She wanted to admire this gorgeous area. When she was hiking deep in the forest she found a cave behind some vines. Sonya walked in the cave and noticed that it was a tunnel instead. She wanted to know what was on the other side and kept walking. When she stepped out of the tunnel she saw a man tending some plants. Sonya went to introduce herself and the stranger led her to sit in front of his house.
Sonya found out that the man was Granite Fall’s Hermit. He lived lonely life in his cottage. The secret entryway opened to only those who needed advices. “So why won’t we go inside and discuss about your problem?” The Hermit suggested. Sonya followed him inside. For some time she only stared at the Hermit. His kind eyes made it easier for her to tell about Solace’s condition one more time. After she had finished her telling the Hermit just stood up and muttered something like “That sounds familiar. I know I saw it somewhere in here…”. He scavenged the bookshelf and some boxes. Then he came back to Sonya and put a book on the table. “Walls here have eyes and ears but you can find what you are looking for in this.” He whispered and pointed the book. Sonya didn’t understand what he meant by the first part of his sentence but the rest was very clear. She felt how her heart started to beat faster. Could it really be true that she would finally get answers? She hugged the Hermit and said quick goodbyes.
Sonya returned to Solace as fast as she could and they headed home. She didn’t tell anything to her just in case she won’t find anything useful from that book. When they were at home she sat in the reading corner and started reading. Her heart was beating faster and faster after every line she read. “Finally!” She exclaimed excitedly. “I have to tell Solace about this! Fulfilling these requirements won’t be easy for her though.” She thought while heading to Solaces bedroom.
I can’t wait to see what she found from that book! I’m a little bit worried about how the Hermit behaved in the end though. At first he was so ready to help and then he just gave Sonya that book and told nothing. It was quite odd. But like always: I can just wait and see what happens.
Thank you so much Sweetnightingale for this honor. I recommend her story Forever in Time. It’s heart-braking but so heart-warming too.
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Reading pammiechick’s story Tribe Wahine. It inspired me to start my own amazon challenge (Forgotten Swans tribe) and write about it. After completing my first story I wanted to continue writing. It made playing so much more fun! Now I’m playing and writing Starborn Legacy challenge.
One of my future characters in my Starborn Legacy. I don’t want to reveal him yet but I can say that he takes a life as it is and enjoys every moment of it without caring things that can limit him.
I don’t see why I wouldn’t. It would be convenient to be able to teleport myself from place to place.
Sims 4. It’s only one I currently have and I’m thinking about buying Sims 3 too. But there are many new things in Sims 4 that we haven’t seen before and I like it. Feelings are so good for storytelling!
In some better place where are not air pollutants.
I play another game save and just let things happen. I also search gallery for new lots where things can happen.
No, I haven’t. (To be honest: I don’t even know what it is.)
Romantic. I just enjoy watching love stories. I also watch series like Game of Thrones and other not-so-happy-sappy stories. Sometimes I just need a break from more serious toned books/movies and then I watch romantic comedy.
Hmm. I think I’d live in England. I just love its landscape and those cute cottages we can see in the pictures.
Yoga and training with my body weight.
Just let him/her be. xD
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Rock wanted to impress his Creator. He thought what could be his asset and decided to talk to Letitia. Rock found her painting. “Good morning my Creator. Can I talk to you?” “Yes you can. What is it?” Letitia asked. “I was thinking… Maybe we can buy stereo to this tribe? Where I was born dancing was very common activity. I guess you my Creator and Saga would like to do it. I could show you some moves. Dancing improves fitness skill so it would be beneficial for whole tribe.” Rock told a little bit uncertainly.
“Hmm. I can think about it. We already have swimmingpool for improving fitness. Stereo would be good for parties. If you work hard and earn enough money by sculpting I can consider buying it.” Letitia said thoughtfully. “Thank you my Creator for considering it. I’ll work hard.” Rock said full of hope and went to sculpting right away. Letitia looked his doings amused. “I don’t get it why this stereo thing is that important to him.”
Rock managed to get enough money for stereo. Letitia went to tell him that she’ll buy them. “You did good job by sculpting and still managed to do your other tasks. I’ll buy those stereos. I have some other things to acquire too. We will have parties tonight.” Letitia told. “You and Sand will take care of arrangements.” She ordered.
Parties started. Sand made drinks and food were already served. They toasted for their tribes well-being. Then Rock turned stereos on and started to dance. He really was good dancer! Letitia and Saga watched him impressed.
Letitia joined the dance and quickly the whole tribe was dancing. “I’ll breed with Rock tonight. I’m sure he can conceive beautiful and skilled heiress for me.” Letitia thought while dancing. 
After partying Letitia ordered Rock to follow her. They went to the new building. “This is my tribes breeding chamber. Will you breed with me?” Letitia asked while leaning forward. “Yes I will my Creator.” Rock answered and responded to Letitia’s kiss. This was what Rock had hoped! He felt like he was in heaven.
Rock followed Letitia in the breeding chamber and got surprised. Instead of bed there was a hot tub! “I can see you are little bit amazed.” Letitia said amused. “Water is important element to Forgotten Swans. I want to conceive my heiress by the most sacred way: in the hot tub.” She continued pulling Rock closer to her and kissing him. They enjoyed their time in the hot tub and Letitia hoped she’ll be pregnant after this.”
Sand wasn’t very happy about that he had to clean after party alone. He tried to cheer himself up by thinking about opportunity to become a master slave. Obviously Rock was meant to breeding so his chances to become a master slave just got up even more.
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