Sims 3: Athena Sparks 24

 I decide to get over myself and give Cupid some well deserved quality time.

 I run out the front door and she chases after me.

 I run around the back of the house…

 …and Cupid comes around the corner as fast as her little legs can carry her.

 I finally stop and allow her to catch up with me.

 It’s funny how clear your mind can be when you get out into the fresh air and get your heart pumping.  In the midst of running around with Cupid, I get a strong feeling that now would be a great time to call Wendell.


After reading his blog last night, I looked him up in the white pages.  He was the only ‘Harding’ listed, so it was easy to get his phone number.

 I dial his number and he answers on the second ring.  “Hello, Wendell speaking,” he says in a voice that lets me know that he has no idea who’s calling.


“Uh…hi.  This is Athena…I was hoping that you’d give me a chance to apologize for last night,” I say trying to sound as apologetic as possible.

 At first Wendell doesn’t respond and I think it’s a lost cause.  Suddenly he responds,” I’m heading to the House of Books right now.  See you there?” He says in a question tone.


“Yes,” I answer quickly and hang up the phone.

 I’m determined to meet him there.  I cannot blow the chance to make up with him.

 My heart is pounding in the taxi.  “Please God make him forgive me!” I beg.

 Throwing all pride aside, as soon as the taxi stops, I jump out and break into a run toward the house of books.  Please be there, please be there! I say to myself.

 I enter the House of Books, but I don’t see him.

 Little do I know, Wendell is still down the street trying to decide whether to meet with me or not.

 After searching the House of Books and not seeing him, I decide to leave.  Maybe he decided not to meet me after all, I say to myself.

 Just as I’m walking out the door, I run into Desmond.  My heart sort of skips a beat.  He is still such a good looking man and I still find myself physically attracted to him.

 I look past Desmond for a moment and see someone standing far off in the distance.  Without my glasses, I can’t be sure, but I think it may be Wendell.

 “Hey Athena!”  Desmond says when he spots me. “How have you been?”

 “I’ve been fine.  How are you?” I ask.

 “How is your book coming along?”  Desmond asks. 


He’s actually interested! I say to myself, thinking maybe Desmond and I may be able to build something after all.  “Oh!  It’s going well.  I actually finished the first, now I’m working on my…”I stop because I can see in Desmond’s eyes that he was just asking to be polite.

 “Uh…where were you heading?”  I ask instead of continuing.

 “Oh! I’m meeting some friends at the diner.  We’re going to watch the game.  Would you like to join us?” Desmond responds, finally showing some enthusiasm.

 I’d rather poke my eyes out, I think to myself.  “Uh…no, I have to be somewhere myself,” I answer.


“Well that’s too bad.  I really enjoy spending time with you!”

 I cannot tell weather he is being truthful or not.  I can feel myself blush slightly, thinking to myself that maybe Desmond really does like me.  “Really?” I ask.

 “Uh…yeah.  Can’t you tell?”  He says with a smile.


I inhale.  He is so fine, I think to myself.

 Then I come to my senses because I know that we have absolutely nothing in common.  “Well…I’d better go.  Have fun at the diner,” I say.

Desmond says goodbye. 


Now that he has moved closer, I can tell that the guy I saw in the distance is definitely Wendell.  I rush over to see him, leaving Desmond behind.

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