Monday, March 28, 2011

Sims 3 The Price-Bull Family (part 30)

Lexus wants to make sure that she has some pleasant news to tell her mother when she visits tonight.
She searches the hospital job board for any job openings in the medical field.  The least she can do is tell her mother that she is getting a jump start on her career in medicine.
Luckily there’s an opening.  It’s entry level, but Lexus immediately applies.  Anything is better than approaching her mom with a new marriage, but no job.
Meanwhile Terrance hops out of the shower and puts on his work uniform.  Although he loves to cook, he is not happy to be working as a Kitchen Scullion at the bistro.  He would love to quit his job and study the culinary arts on his own.
Terrance takes off his work uniform to find something comfortable to wear.
He picks out a cotton t-shirt and some cargo pants and sits down to study a few new recipes.
Lexus quickly becomes bored.  She settles down at the chess table to work out her mind for a while.
Terrance leaves for work.  He longs for the day when he fulfills his lifetime wish with knowledge of a full culinary library.
He begins his shift at work.  His job is boring and unfulfilling, but he passes the time by getting to know his co-workers.
Bored with chess, Lexus takes a short walk in the neighborhood.
She spots one of her neighbors returning home from work and decides to introduce herself.
She rings the doorbell and is greeted by Justin.
Justin invites Lexus in and welcomes her to the neighborhood.  “Thank you!  It’s such a quaint neighborhood.  Have you lived here long?” Lexus asks.
“We’ve lived here a few years now.  People are friendly here and so far we haven’t had any issues with the neighbors”.
“This is a welcomed change for me.  I grew up in the bayou.  We didn’t really have neighbors, just swamp.”
“Wow!  I bet the cicadas nearly drove you nuts out there.  I couldn’t imagine the noise at night,”  Justin responds.
“It wasn’t so bad.  It was actually quite peaceful…like a night time lullaby,” Lexus says remembering the peace she felt living in her mother’s home.
Lexus glances at a clock and realizes that her mother would be home for work by now.  She says goodbye to Justin and heads to her mother’s house.
A short car ride later and Lexus is standing in front of her childhood home.  She takes a moment to gather her thoughts before she enters to tell her mother of her marriage.

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Sims 3 The Price-Bull Family (part 29)

Lexus wakes up feeling that everything in her life is almost perfect.
Except one thing that’s been nagging her since she agreed to marry Terrance…
…not telling her mother.  Lexus just can’t shake the fact that she got married and still hasn’t told her mother.
Terrance wakes up and heads downstairs to prepare breakfast.  He hates that he has to leave Lexus alone today, but he has to be at work in a few hours.
Lexus tries to figure out how she’s going to tell her mother that she got married without involving her.
Lexus joins Terrance in the kitchen, trying to figure out why the happiest moment of her life is causing her so much stress. 
Lexus walks over to see what Terrance is cooking.  He has managed to mix his waffle batter to a perfect consistency.  “Wow Terrance, I think you’re a natural cook!”
While cooking the waffles, Terrance gives Lexus news that makes her feel very secure, “While you were getting ready, our new burglar alarm was installed.”
Lexus goes to check it out.  Now she doesn’t have to worry about a thief creeping up on her again.
Terrance’s waffles came out golden brown.  The aroma of freshly cooked waffles fill the air.
The newlyweds sit down to enjoy their first breakfast together. “Is there something on your mind, Lexus?” Terrance asks, sensing that Lexus is deep in thought.
“I’m afraid to tell my mother about us being married.”
“Call her over.  We can tell her together,” Terrance says before leaving the table.
The thought of calling her mother and breaking the news this morning causes Lexus to choke on her waffle.  I don’t know if I can do that, she thinks to herself.
Terrance feels terrible that their marriage is causing Lexus so much distress.  He wishes he would have given Lexus more time.  Maybe they should have waited and had a proper wedding ceremony.
He begins to clean up the kitchen and Lexus manages to finish the rest of her waffles without anymore choking. “OK”, she finally says, “I’m going to call her now.”
Lexus is having trouble dialing her mother’s cell number.  She never thought that she would have such a tough time giving her mother news.  After all, this is the woman who gave birth to her; who has always loved her unconditionally.
Mercedes answers on the second ring, “Hello.”  Lexus cannot think of what to say.  “Hello…Lexus?”  Mercedes says again.
“Hi mom”, she finally spits out, “I was wondering if you could come by this morning.  I need to talk to you.”

“Lex, I’m swamped with clients today.  Just come by the house tonight.  We can talk then,” Mercedes says in a rush.
“Um…OK,” Lexus says, disappointed because Terrance will be working  tonight so she’ll have to go alone.  “I guess I’ll see you tonight.”
Lexus was hoping that she’d have Terrance by her side when she told her mom about their marriage, but now she knows that she’ll have to pay the piper alone.

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Sims 3 The Price-Bull Family (part 28)

Note: I try to keep my Sim stories as family friendly as possible (since my 9-year-old likes to read them), but this one goes into detail about the nervousness that a new bride may feel on her wedding night.  Some may find it inappropriate for young children.  I just wanted to be sure to put that out there! Thanks for reading, enjoy!
Lexus looks around in disbelief.
The house is full of old fashioned furniture, wallpaper and window fixings.
Lexus is so overwhelmed that she begins to feel lightheaded.  Terrance rushes over, “What’s wrong?  You don’t like it?”  He asks thinking he has let Lexus down.
“I love it, but I don’t understand.  Your dad just gave us this house?”
“Well, sort of.  It was his family home.  He grew up here.  He was going to sell it, but decided to keep it as a rental property.  When he found out I was marrying, he sold it to me for the amount that he still owes on it, which is very little.”
Lexus is stunned. She always knew that Terrance came from money, but she had no idea that his family owned several homes.
Terrance detects concern on Lexus’ face.  “What is it Lex?  If you don’t like it, we can sell it and buy another house…”
“If we put it on the market…we… can – “ Terrance continues, but stops when he sees Lexus shaking her head.
“No…really, I love it.  It’s just that you’ve done so much …and I bring so little to this marriage. I don’t even have a job.”
“So little?  Lexus, I love you!  You make me happy.  You give me something to live for. As far as I’m concerned, you’ve brought me the world!”
Lexus responds with a passionate kiss.  This is indeed the happiest day of her life.
Lexus changes out of her rented wedding dress and gives herself a tour of her new home.  She enters the master bedroom.
The wallpaper and furnishings definitely reflects a different time period.  She’d love to update the whole house into a more modern look.
Lexus enters the kitchen.  It will take a while for her to get used to the idea of living in such a large home.  She imagines herself getting lost among the many rooms.
Terrance heads upstairs and enters the master bedroom.  He knows that the furniture and wallpaper are too old fashion for Lexus.  He looks forward to remodeling their home and making it reflect their taste and style.
He is also looking forward to spending his wedding night being intimate with his new wife.  He starts to remove his clothes, but decides that he doesn’t want to make Lexus uncomfortable so he settles for underwear and a t-shirt.
He relaxes on the bed.  He decides to grab a book so that Lexus does not assume that he only has woo hoo on his mind…although that’s exactly what’s on his mind.
Lexus has a quick snack and takes her time throwing it away.  Tonight is her wedding night and the thought makes her very nervous.  She takes time to calm her nerves before heading upstairs.
Lexus nervously enters the master bedroom, with her heart beating quickly, and sees Terrance in his underwear sitting on the bed.
She’s not sure what she should do right now.  Does she just undress and climb in bed? Or should she try to seduce Terrance with a sexy strip tease? 
She slowly pulls off her clothing, revealing sexy lingerie.  Inside she is a wreak; having no idea how to please her new husband.
Terrance can hear Lexus’ nervous breathing.  He walks over.
“It’s ok Lex.  We can go as fast or as slow as you want to.”

“I don’t want to go slow,” Lexus answers in an attempt to sound sexy and sophisticated.
Terrance grabs Lexus’ hand.  Her palms are sweaty and when he touches her wrist, he can feel her pulse beating quickly.
“It’s ok Lexus…I’m nervous too…I…I’ve never done this either,”  he whispers in her ear.
His whispers are reassuring.  She knows that she is safe with Terrance… no matter what. 
Terrance looks Lexus in the eyes.  Her eyes are round and doe-like.  He is burning with desire, but he calms his impulses and follows her lead.
Lexus leans in to kiss him; her kisses hungry, yet hesitant.  He wants to devour her mouth, but uses all of his power to remain gentle.
“Can we lie down on the bed?”  He asks.

Lexus responds by shaking her head.  She doesn’t want her voice to reveal just how afraid she is.
Lexus fluffs her pillow and rests her back on it.  Terrance does the same.
“Why are you way over there?”  Lexus manages to say without sounding like a scared child. 

Terrance eagerly slides over.
He moves closer and takes her in his arms.  Just being close to her, his body responds.  He counts to ten in his head to keep himself under control.
Lexus looks at their fingers intertwined.  Terrance is glad that she does not see the exasperated look on his face. His need for her is intense, but he is determined to wait until she’s ready.
He can’t take it any longer.  Terrance cannot wait.  He wants to feel Lexus’ warmth.  He wants her to be as close to him as possible.
Lexus’ body responds to his urgent need.  All nervousness slips away.  She is as ready as he is.
With nothing stopping them, they move in close.
He moves close to her lips, but does not kiss her.  “Are you ready?”  He whispers in her ear.
“Yes,” she responds gazing into his blue eyes.
They slide under the covers and share a love full of passion and longing.
Their desire for one another has no equal.  This moment is all that matters to them.  They share their first woo hoo as man and wife.
Afterward, Terrance smiles at his new wife.  “Are you OK?”  He whispers when he sees tears in her eyes.

“Yes, these are tears of joy,”  she whispers back.
Lexus and Terrance fall asleep with thoughts of their intimacy invading their dreams.