April 2081 (mini-update) - Hayden Phoenix is 31, Piper Wilson is 26.They finally had coffee. And when they did, she actually said to him, "This is the most intense coffee I ever had." She doesn't mind if he laughs at her, which is good, because he just can't get over the things she says sometimes.
They didn't stop at coffee.
Their first time felt like betrayal. He'd be lying if he said it didn't. Even if it didn't need to, since he only promised Rhianna until death parted them, and then it did. Parted, and he was free, or at least part of him was.
After the first time it got easier.
Fifty-one percent like betrayal.
Forty-three.
Most of their time they spent at her place, in her bedroom. Not that it was a secret anymore, or wrong, or exactly betrayal. These things became ambiguous after the beginning.
She wasn't there just because he was lonely - anyone could be there for that. She was there because she was amazing, which felt thirty-six percent like betrayal. He wasn't supposed to fall like this, but he has. And no one should be this amazing but Rhianna.
But she is.
Twenty-nine percent.
Twenty-one.
He tried to stop comparing.
She's nothing like Rhianna. Nothing at all. Not really.
Except for the hair.
Maybe it's the hair then. Maybe there's just that one thing, a fraction of her, that reminds him of betrayal, that reminds him of the woman he was supposed to spend his life with.
And even that fades, as the idea of how things were "supposed to be" becomes absorbed by how things are.
Sixteen percent...
Fifteen...
Fourteen...
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notes: this is just something that popped into my head, so I thought I'd share it. It's not really an update, since Hayden was played earlier, and Piper and her roommates will be played later, but just a little extra ;)
And we're moved! My clunky old hard drive and my brand-spanking-new monitor both survived the move, and Lakeside Heights is happily still intact. Regular updates should resume shortly! :)
Glad to hear the move went well! I really enjoyed this update. Wonderfully written, and lovely pictures! I like the title, too. :-)
ReplyDeleteThis was a cute and clever update. Aww... he is so cute and sweet. <3
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the move, and thank goodness everything survived! Can't wait to start reading regularly again. ^__^
That was a good way to show it - by percentages... It worked.
ReplyDeleteI felt sad though...
I agree with Lunar Fox. I can't wait for regular updates again. :) I always check your blogspot to see if there have been any new updates. So thank you for sharing your stories with us! :)
ReplyDeleteVery novel idea, this entry! I really enjoyed it. I hope Hayden is able to fully move on eventually. I'm sure Rhianna would want him to be happy.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad everything went well with your move!
I'm glad he's moving on and no longer torn bewtween the past and the present.
ReplyDeleteHappy the move is done with too! Moving can be such a hassle sometimes, lol.
I love the picture of the feet sticking out. I am happy for Phoenix.
ReplyDeleteYou must be so happy to be moved. What a huge job! and we all look forward to more updates.
Moving sucks, so I'm happy to hear that yours was a success.
ReplyDeleteI hope Hayden can fully let go of his guilt and find complete happiness. He and Piper are cute together and I'm sure Rhianna would want him to be happy.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the move went well!
Thanks everyone! I think Hayden is headed in the right direction :) It's all happened very quickly - it's only been a year and a half since Rhianna died. I didn't expect him to meet someone so soon - and especially not a match like Piper (133 ACR!) - it must be very confusing for him.
ReplyDeleteBut yes, Rhianna must want him to be happy. Surely there is no jealousy in Sim-heaven, lol. Ah, death and all its great unanswered questions...
And yes, I'm so glad to be done with the move! LOL! Moving sucks :)
Very steamy! and creative . . . I am going to have to check into this ACR thing.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the move!
Awww, that was very sweet. I'm glad to see these two together, they make a good couple!
ReplyDeleteKudos to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for an update. Loved it!
Has Hayden found his true love the second time? He must be very lucky then, because most people don't even get a chance to share this kind of feelings once in their lifetime. I'm really happy for him and for Piper!
And I'm also glad to hear everything went well with your moving :)
Really nicely done... I love the idea of the percentages.
ReplyDeleteGlad the move went well!
Great update, loved the stuggle bewteen mourning the wife and moving on.
ReplyDeleteAlso, great banner pic, did you pose the sims for it?
Thanks again everyone!
ReplyDeleteMrs. Stuffy, I almost forget that not everybody uses ACR, lol. 133 is a very high three-bolt attraction, and pretty close to a perfect match for having no romance aspiration bonuses. They were pretty steamy, weren't they? That was a fun one to shoot :)
Apple, the only ones posed in the banner pic are Micah and Chandler. I did move them around though for positioning.
I really like this update. It was both sweet and sad. I do hope he will be able to let go and move on.
ReplyDeleteThanks Monique! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Hayden is starting to let go of his guilt. They make such a cute couple :)
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