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Must admit Lex is pretty chill, and he did not expect to be treated like a super celebrity. 🥺🤭 Scar is a true HOT and entertaining mess😁. I'm here for it. Theo is trying to calm her but he fails 100% 🤣. However, Scar is unable to filter what she says. 🤣 This is gonna be a wild ride and the embarrassing part will continue... 👀 Can't wait to see more! 🧐😎

Love is Embarrassing

Ep 1- House 2- Lex

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LISTEN THESE CELEBRITIES ARE KILLING SCARLETT! hahaha! she is like 3/3 on embarrassing herself in front of them and actually scaring most of them away on intros. BUTTTT again its just the intros. look what a sweet babe lex is fr ! and my girl again making a fool of herself causing said celeb to run away haha! but okay so lex creates video games. and scarlett one of her hidden traits is that she is a video gamer. SO. she lost her mind. my poor precious girl and my poor precious lex for dealing with it haha !

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LEX OAKLEY

he/him • 27 • Bisexual • San My

Adventurous | Genius | Geek Aspiration: Successful Lineage CEO of RiftStorm Studio (Gaming Company)

Here is my babe for @theosconfessions for the Love is Embarrassing BC. Thank you, Stacey, for hosting this challenge. I'm sure it will be just as incredible as Theo's was. 😘

Lex is a man of many talents and always needs a challenge. He is a proud Gemini. Rest assured, freedom and personal space are non-negotiable for him. He wants respect, excellent conversations, and a lot of fun in a relationship. Once you win Lex's heart? He is loyal, but you need to keep up with him as he also looks for unconventionality and adventure in his relationships.

This is the first time that I'm joining a BC. I think? 🤔😅Hope you enjoy it! It's a bit longer than I originally intended. Oh well, it's whatever, lol 🤭 Can't wait to see how this will play out. I'm so excited. All the entries look so damn fine. 🥺

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A fully fleshed-out backstory and more facts about him can be read undercut.

BACKSTORY Lex grew up in Windenburg Windslar. His mom teaches languages at the prestigious University of Britechester, while his father works as a self-employed Investor. The Oakleys are a well-known wealthy family in Windenburgs and San My's society. Lex's intelligence was evident from an early age. His first love was Hazel, a sweet and charming girl from another wealthy family. They broke up once he moved to Britechester.

After earning honors from Windenburg High School at 13, Lex majored as the youngest in Foxbury's History in psychology and computer science. Of course, he graduated with honors in both disciplines. As he studied, he got to know Emery. With Emery in the picture, he realized that video games were his true love. Both boys spent a ton of time together. You guessed it, both fell in love with each other.

He revealed to his dad that he is bisexual. Chester rejected his son due to his traditional and more conservative views. The fact that his dad does not accept him for who he is still troubles him to date. His dad withdraws and punishes him with a silent treatment on every occasion he goes to see his mom. Both of them haven't spoken to one another for over six years. Emery and Lex broke up after five years. They gradually drifted apart. Both had different expectations regarding their life goals.

Lex has been single for two years and enjoys his current freedom. But he also misses being in a relationship. By chance, he stumbled over Scarlett's TikTok account six months ago. Once he found out she would be the upcoming Bachelorette? He signed up right away! He likes her wild nature and is sure they would make a great couple together. Yet, he is curious and wants to know from her in person why she exposed her parents to the public the way she did. Why did she feel the need to pull them into the open? Lex is very eager to find out who Scarlett truly is.

Can he convince his father with Scarlett and smooth things over? Lex knows his father expects him to marry and have children to secure the Oakley name for the next generation. Will he live up to his dad's expectations? Would Scarlett be supportive? Once they fall in love with each other? It's worth risking it and finding out.

CHARACTER Lex is an attentive listener. He does not fear any arguments, and he loves a witty exchange. But brace yourself - he might beat ya, as he usually has the upper hand and stronger arguments in all situations. He won't hold back and is brutally honest, but he will also make you laugh. Be it with a sarcastic or a smartass funny comment. He is flirty, and if he falls in love with you? He can be all over you and a bit clingy. So, make sure to claim your personal space. He is looking for someone who is strong-minded and self-confident. Once he loves? He loves with all his heart. You don't need to worry at all. He loves the imperfections a person has, too. Nobody is free of flaws, right?

STYLE

In most cases: Casual and partly grunge. A casual/funky shirt and Jeans are perfect! Sneakers are his favorite type of shoes. However, he also loves to dress up to impress.

KEY FACTS

Two distinguished degrees: Computer Science and Psychology

Born on 2nd June 1996, Zodiac: Gemini

Disrespect is a no-go and a deal-breaker for him

Once someone cheats on him? It's over! In a marriage and with kids involved? It would be kinda hard for him. He would at least try to save this relationship.

Never raises his voice. Lex uses solid arguments to win an argument

If a conflict cannot be solved instantly? He leaves the room and expects to talk about that conflict another time.

Due to his open-minded nature? Lex is open to exploring new things in all aspects of life.

Friends are important to him.

As mentioned above the Oakley's are a well-respected and well-known wealthy family from Windenburg

Chester Oakley (Dad) is the owner of Oakley Capital Ventures. Chester invests his financial assets mostly in start-up companies (venture capital)

Keep in mind: His dad has very traditional and conservative views.

His father hoped Lex would take over his company one day.

Lex has a younger brother named Ellis (15 years old). He just enrolled at the Uni in Britechester to study economics (Yes, he is just as intelligent as his older brother and potential successor).

He doesn't know that his best friend Patrice Lamon (French dude) has been in love with him for a couple of years. But would it change anything?

Lex owns a gaming company called RiftStorm Studio and runs it with his best friend and business partner Patrice Lamon. They both have developed a life-simulation game called Avalia. 'Sims Forever' watch out! You have a serious competitor on the rise. 😂🤭

LOVES

Mexican Food (Chicken Burrito)

Fried Chicken and Coke

Playing games with friends

Loves almost all kinds of music

HATES

Spinach and Celery

Laziness and unwillingness to work

Obnoxious people who are highly irritating and unpleasant

being tactless

Ignorant people

Jealousy doesn't sit well with him, as he has never been jealous. Until yet, at least.😏

Highly despises smokers

Cottagecore and Electronica Music

STRENGTH

Lex is a man of action. Actions speak louder than words

He is witty, very social, talkative, playful, curious, smart, funny, adaptable and communicative. A true Gemini. 😊

FLAWS

Lex is prideful! He has a lofty opinion about himself, and he rarely admits to being wrong🙄

When nervous? He nibbles on his nails 🤨

Easily bored

impulsive

HOBBIES

Traveling (he wants to explore the world, especially Komorebi, and Selvadorada)

Sport (Mostly fitness, but he loves to explore new activities, ofc)

Photography A special passion. Lex is a gatekeeper of his memories. Good memories are important to him, and he cherishes them.

DREAMS

dreams to create triple-A games and be successful in life

wants to settle and start a successful family lineage

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COTTAGE AFFAIRS | Leave your lover 🎵

Sul, Sul,

I think I created my first Vanilla-Sims for Download outside of the Gallery? Guess I did. Will I do more? Possible, hope you enjoy! 😊

Forest, Ren & Cross grew up together. They are best friends since childhood. One day Forest and Ren bond. They develop feelings for each other but don’t talk about it. Both know they won't stay together. Ren wants to explore another life beyond Henford-On-Bagley. Cross asks Ren out for a date without knowing that Ren & Forest had an affair. They become a couple and move head over heels to San My. It turns out that it doesn't work out with Cross. Six years later, Ren returns and finds out Forest has a girl. Will they bond again? Cross has commitment issues because of his past, but he regrets their breakup and travels back home! So what now?

Will the friendship between Forest and Cross remain? Who will get the lady? And the most essential question is who loves Ren?

May your plumbob shines brighter in the darkest hour.

With simlish luv, Sue

PS: Download is always ad-free. For update reasons info and download can be from now on found under cut. Don’t worry won’t leave the community anytime soon.😉😘

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MEET

Vanilla Sims

Ren Anderson : City Native, Creative, Cheerful, Bookworm

Forest Gilbert: Country Caretaker, Green Fiend, Loner, Romantic

Cross Rollins: Mt. Komorebi Sightseeker, Adventurous, Non-Commital

Skills: Each Sim has already matching individual skills on different levels.

PACKS Cottage Living, Snowy Escape, Eco Living, Uni, Island Living, Seasons, Get Together, Get To Work, Cats & Dogs, Dream Home Decorator, Laundry Day.

NOTE All other shown packs I did not use. Therefore not needed.

LOT Lot is by me. Grab the Person Barnhouse,

CREDIT Ingame Poses are by simtastic @helgatisha​

TOU

Nope, re-uploading ain’t cool. Neither if you claim it as yours.

You can add CC as long you keep the base intact

If you use them tag me @suepixels

If you tag me it will be reblogged via @suereblogs

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PERSON BARNHOUSE 01|12

This striking Scandinavian-inspired residential barn is inspired by this home. A lofty modern living space awaits you with a minimalistic and yet very modern approach. Bearing the hallmarks of the ultimate Scandinavian Barn Style. Perfect for a family with one toddler and a kid/teen. A second bedroom is available for a purpose of your choice. Maybe Grandparents or so?

All included what you would need to have. Look, it’s a modern, stylish Cottage Living Style.  

As a lover of modern and industrial shapes, more will come. I’m planning to apply this style to all twelve lots in Henford. Make sure to follow for more.😏

As seen in my stories. All builds are gameplay-tested and storyteller-friendly.

May your plumbob shines brighter in the darkest hour.

With simlish luv, Sue

Download, more pics & further Info can be found under cut.

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PICS

More images? *click me*

SPECS

Venue: Residential

Size: 50x40

Bath: 2

Bed: 3

Price: § 149.823

Location: Henford on Bagle

Lot: 3 Olde Mill Lane

Content: NOCC

Credit: Art is by #holyshmowow, mnewi1103 and simsationaltoo from the Gallery

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Feel free to tag me @suepixels, will be reblogged via @suereblogs

NOTE Parenthood, Tropical Island and Jungle Adventure are not neccessary as I used on one or two items per pack. Don’t forget to activate bb.moveobjects and thanks ahead for reblogging.

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THE BEAUTY OF NOCC - APPRECIATION

Okay by all means. Within the last few years I’m actually happy that we got some beautiful content by EA. Due to the fact that I love to complain a lot. 😅 Again, I wish they would give us more of this! 😁

As much as I love CC and all the content by our amazing creators in our community. Let’s enjoy for a second that NOCC is also darn cool. This bath is a part of my upcoming Person Barnhouse Build, coming up.

I LOVE THIS. PERIOD!

PS: Pics are from the Gallery and therefore NOCC.

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PERSON SCANDI BARN - WIP No.II

It’s a rainy day during fall at the Peson Scandi Barn in Henford. Progress is flowing and things come together. I actually love that house 🤔😍 My effort is paying off, lol.

Kids Room = done, second bath = done, second bedroom with walk-in closet done! 

Just the outdoor needs a little fix and the modern Scandiavian inspired Barnhouse is coming. I love that inner courtyard. 

In one or two hours it will be done and it will be up, I think, but don’t pin me on that one 😂 Chance is high that I will deliver may a bit later. It will be today, though.. Perfectionist, you know!

First preview *Click Me* 😏

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PERSON SCANDI BARNHOUSE - WIP

My first build for Cottage Living. A very modern Barnhouse with Scandinavian influence. Sadly can’t upolad it today but I think I will make it tomorrow available.

FEATURES

Living Loft / Home Office

3 Bathrooms

2 Bedrooms

Plenty space for Gardening

Cows, Chicken, Birds and of course a bunny!

Front Patio

BBQ Spot

Pond

Using mainly Cottage Living, Home Decorator, Eco Lliving and Snowy Escape and few items from few other packs... I try not to use too much. I try, okay? LOL

Enjoy, until the post is comiing.😊😇

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RJ & Diosas’ Old Windenpark Residence

Here is a sneak of RJ’s old home where he used to live with his family.

Living Area/ TV Zone+ Fireplace Lounge, Kitchen, Dining + Foyer. Bedroom. Alexs’ & Christinas’ room and one of the bathrooms downstairs.

Hope you guys like. Will make a NOCC version and available soon.

@ellemant Josie, how do you like RJ’s old home? 🤗😊😅🤔

Only possible with stunning CC by awesome creators like @harrie-cc @felixandresims @charlypancakes @pierisim @kiwisim4 @peacemaker-ic @madlensims and more...

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52 | HAUNTING HEARTS

RJ Holmes Deep in my soul, I undergo a subtle alteration. Confronted with the shards of my life, I know there is no turning back. I feel broken inside. My heart lies in the wreckage. I am no longer who I used to be. All my dreams of the past have been shattered by reality. There is no love. The loss, and the knowledge that everything should be over and done forever are crushing me. Without them, the shadows of my past, who am I now?

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@simsgami (It took me forever! Now I have a way stronger pc, but finally I made it) Thank you so much that you created those amazing poses for me🥺. I will use the other two in upcoming posts❤️❤️❤️, will tag you)

@ellemant 🥺🤗

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51 | NEIGHBOR

Getting up, he takes the bottle with him, picks up Yarni puts it on the coffeetable, and sinks into the sofa. The first bottle is empty, it's time to open the next one.

Evelie is a kind-hearted being. She lives in the neighboring house. When they met each other for the first time, the flowers were growing in all glory, she cut them. Evelie is a landscape designer, so they got to talking. Later he hired her to prepare his garden for his engagement party. Once Evelie finished the garden design, RJ proposed to Diosa at this little piece of heaven. 

He recalls that Evelie loved what he did. Her words stuck in his mind that any woman can consider herself lucky to have a man like him. A man who does such romantic things for the lady of his heart. In retrospect, this made him reflect. He couldn't shake the feeling off that she fancied him. He liked her but right now? RJs head and heart was far away and not here. 

A Holmes man loves one time and then forever. The Holmes Curse! RJ is genuinely convinced that he will never love again the way he still loves Diosa and his children. In each, he would search for her but never find her.

He could like women, sure who would not like them, right? But loving as he loves Diosa would be cheating for him. Deep inside, he knows he must let her go, but he cannot. Maybe one day he will.

RJ would have nothing to give. Relationships? No, they are out of the question for him, sooner or later the question will arise anyway and every woman wishes to be the one. The one love you love till the bitter end. No, his love account is depleted. Any woman would have to compete with Diosa, none would be her equal. He doesn't expect anyone to understand him, but his heart is taken - and now broken.

A few hours later, he decides to add a last bourbon pure in one swig before heading upstairs with a new bottle. Drunk and staggering, RJ first walks to the bath, relieving himself.

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@ellemant 😩 Oh well, Josie what can we do? Someone needs to talk some sense into him! 🤔

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50 | Stagg

RJ turned off his phone. Nobody could reach him - in fact, he does not want to talk to anybody either, regardless of who it could be. Nor did he want to tell anyone where he went and why. He cannot breathe in the city any longer. Things felt wrong all sudden, displaced and unsustainable.

As soon he returns to San My, he will move to a new place. He contacted his real estate agency earlier. The penthouse where he lives now was a head-over-heels escape. RJ put it up for sale.

He misses home or that place that he once called his home. Now? It is an empty house, stark, blue, and filled up with nothing but memories. In the end, it was their home.

A place where his very own family once lived until his world shattered into a million pieces. Of whom he was robbed by fate. Nobody awaits him here. But he needed this feeling to be home, at least for a moment. He cannot let them go, at least not yet. 

RJ turns around and searches in his pockets for Diosas' keys. His fingers slide over the tiny Eiffel Tower in his pocket. Before he enters, he leans against the door. Aware that no life awaits him inside, no laughter, no love, and no Daddy, I missed you so much, and I love you. He unlocks the front door and turns the little light on. Stepping into their old love nest, knowing that the memory lane could crush him.

He hardly manages to take off his coat. The door slams shut and he drops onto the ground leaning his head against the door. He is unable to move forward as the feeling overwhelms him. Slowly, he opens his eyes, yet his mind is blank... as he stares into the bleak of the darkness.

In the shade, his eyes become habituated with the dark. Ansty they roam over the outlines of the furniture which his dearest ones used to touch. RJ is not focusing on anything in particular, but his gaze wanders to a tiny toy still lying on the floor in front of him.

Christina's Yarni is on the ground ... she must have left it here before they went to the city. A painful stab pierces his heart.

On his drive, he made a quick stop at a liquor store that was still open. RJ purchased a pack of smokes together with a few bottles of his favorite bourbon. He averts his gaze, takes a deep breath, grabs his bag, opens it, reaches for his Stagg bottle walks quickly to the kitchen and grabs a glass with some ice cubes. He goes back and sits down. The icy liquid rolls apace down his throat.

The coldness of the bourbon feels comforting. RJ exerts pressure on his upper and lower jaw. He is clenching his teeth to suppress those arising tears. The thing is, though, why should he stop them? This is a place where he's free. He shuts down and keeps drinking. It's only a room where we used to live, he told himself... just a room. Yet, it is painful to recall all the memories.

RJ searches in his bag for the zippy. Actually, he usually does not smoke. But, today has been an exception in many ways. He snatches the pack of cigarettes. While lighting the cigarette, his tears flow without restraint. The cigarette burns, he observes how the smoke dulls his senses.

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@ellemant 😔

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49 | NUTS

RJ closes his eyes, shreds of memories flash up. The ghosts of his past haunt him again.

RJ: [rough] My mind is going nuts, I can’t think straight, so please.

Evelie: My condolences on your loss.  I was not aware, though it wasn't my intention to intrude.

RJ:  [exhausted] Thank you Evelie. But I can't handle any further condolences at this point. Currently, I am at war with myself and every sympathy is like a knife stab in my heart.

Evelie: I get that. We haven’t seen each other for a while and seeing you devastated like this made me wonder, you know? 

RJ: I understand. My bad [smiles fragile] How is your fiancé? 

Evelie: We broke up, figured out he cheated on me. I called the wedding off.

RJ: I see. What a jerk that he could not appreciate your love. His loss, not yours. You did not deserve such treatment. Sorry to hear that.

Evelie: [smiles] That's very sweet of you to say. Thank you! I am sure that this is not what you want to talk about now. RJ, look if you need company at any time please let me know. Don’t hide and be all by yourself. Especially because we both know how much this place means to you! [Short silence…]... Well, let me know, okay?

RJ: I will, thanks, Evelie. But tonight I need some me-time, feel me?

Evelie: Sure! Before I leave, would you allow me to hug you?

RJ:...

Without a word, he allowed her to hug him. She sensed that he felt lost. RJ knew it and it made him feel uneasy to be so exposed.

Evelie:  I  hope you come by if you need anything… okay? I’m not far away.

RJ: Mayhap I will Evelie, sometime later.

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@ellemant! 🤔😮

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48 | EVELIE

Evelie: RJ? RJ Homes?  Is that you? 

RJ: Yes, it’s me. [wipes his tears away]

Evelie: What happened? Where is your family?  I thought you guys moved here for good. Wait, did you cry? 

RJ: [irritated] I'm alone, as you can see. I cried, so what?

Evelie: Are you okay?

RJ: [spiritless] I am fine... Evelie: You don't look like you are happy.. Want to talk?

RJ: Listen, I am not in the mood for a chat. Can you please leave me alone?

Evelie: Sure, one last question. Are you going to stay here?

RJ: Yes, I will, for a few days.  Wanna know the truth? I am not in the mood for company, either.

Evelie: Okay, in case you need someone to talk to, you know where I am, right?

RJ: [a tired smile escapes his lips] Thanks, I guess? Evelie? Evelie: Yeah? RJ: Everyone knows, so how come you don’t know? Did the news not reach you? Evelie: What do you mean? Which news? RJ: Long story short: My wife and kids died in a car accident a few weeks ago …, [sarcastic] That's why we aren’t here any longer, Evelie. A ‘We’ no longer exists. I’m alone, a widower! That’s fuckin’ why...

RJ noticed how her face out of the blue turned ghostly pale. Any joy of seeing him again was now replaced by the horror that appeared on her face.

She didn't expect this sort of answer. Her dismay only revealed how REAL his current situation is. Clearly, she doesn't follow the news very often.

That was exactly the face expression he tried to avoid. He was fed up with the sympathy for his family. Peace, he merely wished to have some peace. It was an expression that only reflected his loss. The reminder of this thought became unbearable for him.

To him, it felt like he was hassled, and he could well do without pitying faces. For this reason, he escaped from the stuffy city. Hoping to find at least a small fraction of peace here.

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@ellemant  😔😘

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47 | CHRISTINA

10:24 pm, Holmes Residence at Windenpark 

RJ closes the door of his SUV. A fresh breeze is blowing through his hair. With a deep breath, he has the feeling for a split second that he can breathe again. RJ listens to the mellow sounds of nature for a while. Insects of the night are chirping in the distance. The water down the street is lapping in the creek. It sounds soothing. It’s already late but mother nature calms him a little. Does he hear a peal of laughter? There seem to be some kids playing in the distance. At this time? It reminds him of Christina's laugh, a laugh that gets under his skin. 

In his mind, he envisions her running to him, throwing herself into his embrace to hug him lovingly. Her little arms would wrap around his neck. Whenever RJ came back home from work, his daughter would run to the door to give him a big hug. All that happened that given day at work just melted away because nothing was more beautiful than to feel the love of his child. For him, Daddy from her lips meant pure love. This love has been taken away from him.

Painfully he realizes how much he pines for the love of his daughter. Her sunshine used to brighten his bad days. His kids and Diosa were all he ever needed in life. How do you fill a void of this magnitude? How do you move on? RJ doesn't know. But he knows this pain is unbearable.

He trembles as he tries to breathe calmly, but suddenly his throat chokes, and his lungs refuse to catch some air. The thought of his little princess Christina shatters his heart all over again. 

Unaware, his hands clench into a fist, and he feels how the tears start to run. His guilt awakens again. The belief that they could still be alive if he had been here at home instead of at the office eats away his soul. Diosa begged him to take the day off, but he was not able to. There was an important team meeting for his construction project R.E.D.

This meeting was of immense importance to his company. At stake was the construction of a bridge linking San My and Windenburg. Of course, securing further construction projects within the respective cities stood or fell with the R.E.D project. If only he would have instead stayed home, but he failed to do so.

Somewhere in the distance, he can hear a soft, reassuring female voice interrupting his self-mortification that he has just begun. Set free temporarily by his thoughts to punish himself any further.

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@ellemant    🤗😏❤

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46 | Dinner 

35 minutes later.

London: Let’s get a bit on a serious note. Tell me, Vivi, how are you keeping up, girl?

Vivian: Do I feel alright in general? I believe so.

London: You miss her, don’t you?

Vivian: After all, you lost your sister, too. Do you miss Imani? You understand very well how I feel right now.

London: Sadly, we have that in common.  I do miss her daily. She always called me bear.

Vivian: Bear, oh? That's a sweet one. Would you mind if I continue that tradition?

London: Really, you would? I don't know it's kind of early for that. Maybe sometimes? Will let you know.

Vivian: Sure. All we can do is keep them in our hearts forever, and we will always love them wherever they may be, won't we?

London: Always loved, never forgotten, and always in our hearts. What would Diosa say if she would know that we dated each other?

Vivian: I guess she would approve. After all, you are a good man. A bit cocky, but your heart is in the right place. What would Imani say?

London: Imani? She would love you. She made me promise to find someone who loves me unconditionally. I should not settle for less. You need to know. Back then, I used to be young and naive. I believed in stuff like fairytales and love. Well, and I used to be madly in love with my ex. After Farrah? I never had a relationship again. It was Imanis' last wish. That I only get involved with someone who also loves me in return. That's that what she told me I deserved.  

Vivian: You do deserve love. I wish I had met the shy and charming London. Surely would like him very much. But do you want a relationship at all?

London: Ah yeah? [snickers] Let's say it that way. I would not say no if it feels right. It has to be mutual, you know? How about you?

Vivian: Oh me? Um, I'm just a happy single.

London: Of course! No crazy ex-boyfriends or ex-girlfriends around you? Do you say nobody is haunting you from the past?

Vivian: Obviously, I'm into men! Just one. Pierce Beckett, a basketball player. I caught him in the act with my so-called BFF. As you can imagine, both are history.

London: Wow, that must have been hard.

Vivian: First love. His loss, not mine. She, on the other hand? As it turned out, she wasn't my BFF. Today? I'm sitting here with you. We date.

London: [snickers] We date?

Vivian: You said it's a date, right?

London: Right, the question is: What does it mean for you to be here with me?

Vivian: Well, I would say we have a date.

London: Wonderful, so all is forgiven that happened earlier today? [smirks]

Vivian: If you remember correctly, there is a catch with us, though?

London: [smirks] Hm, what's the catch, darling? Remind me, please.

Vivian: Let's explore who will resist kissing first. Final question would be: Who gets kissed first by whom?

London: [laughs] Tough one. I have to admit, but I'm in. Teasing is allowed, don't you think?

Vivian: [snickers]  You only want to provoke me to kiss you first.

London: It's up for a challenge. Let's see who is going to give in first.

Vivian: Alas, sadly, no one is going to be kissed today. 

London: Snap, destiny sucks at times. Damn! [chuckles] Vivian: Look at the delicious food we have. Maybe we should eat a bit?  London: Good idea, I guess. 

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@ellemant 🤔😊 Hope you enjoy!

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45 |Flirt

Same evening, 08:45 PM, Fusionics Restaurant, San My.

Vivi was late. She did it on purpose, making him wait. Of course, she did! London did expect no less. Both have to wait for a little to be seated at their table. In the meantime, they enjoy a glass of wine together at the bar.

Vivian: [snaps] London, daydreaming much? Like what you see?

London: [snickers] Glad that you still made it. You’re beautiful tonight, Vivi!

Vivian: Thank you. Biggy, look don’t complain to me! Blame yourself. You made me do it. 

London: [laughs] Biggy, really? Is it my fault, tho? Aren't you the one who showed up at my door unannounced?

Vivian: Aren’t you a biggy? Oh, pardon me. You’re the Big Benny, right. [chuckels]  I almost forgot. I showed up, so what? But, understandable that you lose track if you have so many women. [eyeroll]

London: [bold] Well, as you noted, I was definitely booked elsewhere on the spur of the moment. RJ, his cousins, and I were out last night. Can't blame me for living life, can you?

Vivian: Yeah, I noticed. Won’t blame you. Yet, you are lucky to have me here now! You owe me at least a great evening.

London: [smirks] Lucky? Maybe! Come on, Vivi, face me. Were you a bit jealous this morning? Me in a wet towel, and you know...? Just a tiny bit? Be real here.

Vivian:  You are pretty cocky today, aren't you? Guess what? I don’t care. Jealous? Why should I be? We are not together, right?

London: I prefer the term confidence. Not yet. [chuckles]. If you were my girl, you would be the only one I date. Sounds good?

Vivian: We will see. I'm not going to do you a favor and boost your ego.

London: Damn, see, and I was hoping you would. It’s been a while, you know, that someone did boost my ego.

Vivian: Sure thing, Big Ben! Must have been a nobody who did boost your ego this morning! By the way I’m curious have you ever been to London, yet?

London: [laughs] What? Don't you believe me? Girl, you just broke my heart! The UK? Nope, not yet. Wanna show me the literal Big Ben? [teases] 

Vivian: Who knows... maybe one day I will show you the real deal. 

London: I count on you, Vivi. [smiles] Are you sure you can handle me? Big Ben has the stamina for the long haul, as you know! The clock is ticking relentlessly.

Vivian: I’m the queen, so are you sure that you handle a real queen? 

London: Queen, huh? I see! Come here.

Vivian: [smiles] What are you doing, London? You know if you kiss me now, you will be the one who will lose our challenge. Meaning you could not resist me.

For a second, Vivian stops breathing while her heart beats faster as London approaches her. He pulls Vivi close before giving her a sweet little peck to her cheek.

London: You wish I would give in. [confident] A little kiss on the cheek is all I need for now. I appreaciate our time. But do not worry, our lips remain cherry until you pine for mine.

Vivian: Sure, you know what you are doing.

London: Is that a question?

Vivian: No, just an observation.

London: Charming, Ms. Washington. Not only beautiful but clever as heck. Does my little swirling charm work? Vivian: [saucy] Try harder!

London: [whispers] Look Viv, I’m ready whenever you are. You just missed out on your opportunity to kiss me. Chances are, this is still not the moment for our picture-perfect first kiss? Am I correct? But yeah, I’m so damn hungry.

Vivian: You love to tease me, Mr. Crawford! Sure, I'm ready for dinner. Let’s go.

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43 |  Silent doubts

“The rain is pouring and the sky is black as the devil’s soul. The world became pitch-black, and the crooked, billowing sky looked as if it would collapse over me. Yeah, this weather knows how I feel. Should I tell London that I will be gone for a while? I can’t focus on the job right now, sorry man! I know you will rock it without me but I can’t be here right now”.

RJ grabs the bag from the floor, unlocks his Escalade SUV, it beep, door opens and he gets into the car. He puts the bag on the passenger seat, closes the door and stares at the weather with no focus. He couldn’t remember how long he was sitting there like a frozen ice sculpture. RJ switched off for a while simply because he drifted away into infinity, letting the locked-away memories of Brindle Bay shower him with pieces of better times. Stolen by the time of the invisible thief of life, irretrievable and gone forever.

Then there was an explosion like a sonic boom - black clouds, pregnant with malice, stirred up and agitated. They were vaporous like mist and fleecy like black wool. The purple flashes of lightning immerse the sky in an ocean of edged firepower, awaiting a suitable prey to plunge the blades into a heart, only to illustrate how involuntarily truly cruel life itself is. Lightning is the megawatt smile of nature, but the terrawatts of violence it has unleashed has been unkind. It crashed into San Myshuno, the violent explosion plunged the ungodly dark sky into a purplish color that shook RJ to his very core. 

After this strike, the sky turned black and it started to rain harder as if someone else would cry the tears RJ is tired of to do.

Back to reality his left hand grips the steering wheel and starts the engine. The car rolls. Regardless of the weather, the streets are full of traffic. He has to get out, simply get out of this city, because this dark monster threatens to consume him. 

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