English Legacy: Bittersweet Me (Chapter 5)

"You move across, innocence lost,
all static and desire,
you're blue in the face from navel gaze,
you set yourself on fire."

Ha! I bet you didn't think I could do it!

You're right, I didn't think you could do it. But, for next time, I think a sponge would work better than the macaroni salad.

Wait, what? No, I'm not talking about that... I mean, I bet you thought I'd never find another romantic prospect besides Shirley Lin!
Who is she? She looks kinda like...

Yeah, I noticed that, too. Her name is Laurel Grisby. I met her near the diner the other night. She seemed a bit Flirty when I was first speaking to her, but, she's got a great Sense of Humor. We hit it off very well.
Well, that's good. What else have you learned?

She was telling me about some of the Art she is fond of. Maybe she can help me with my painting skill so I can get promoted past Sketch Artist. She also told me she's very Handy with a wrench... which will be useful the next time that cheap toilet breaks down.

You lead such a hard life. What does she do for a living?

She doesn't have a job, she told me. I asked her what career she might be interested in, but she didn't seem concerned too much.

Wait. No job? Where does she live?

Um, I didn't really ask. I thought part of the rules were she had to move in with me, not me with her. Things only got better from then on, though, I know you'll be happy with this!
I managed to get her to come over a few times. I confessed my attraction to her, and it turns out she feels the same way towards me! It didn't take long before she found me Irresistable!

Oh.... so you managed to get her to WooHoo with you? What happened to waiting for marriage?
We've got that covered too. We didn't Try for a Baby, but I asked her to marry me, and she said Yes! We're engaged now! We're debating where to have a Private Wedding, or a big Wedding Party. She knows I'm still working on building a bank account, so she told me not to worry if we do have a fancy wedding - her parents will pay for it!

Uh... her parents will pay for it? Did you even learn where she lives yet?

Oh, yeah, the next day, I decided to pay her a visit, so I could meet her parents. Turns out the address she gave me was literally across the street from this big lot I have! Take a look at just the bottom floor of her house!
Talk about a great house! A pool, nice furniture....

Stop! Stop right there. Does she live here, with her parents?

Uh... yeah. I guess that's why she doesn't seem to need a job - turns out her parents are loaded!

Oh no, that means....

Means what? Why are you acting so strange, anyway?

Because, even though you're a Crime Scene Technician, you're one of the most OBLIVIOUS Sims I've ever had the dubious honor of monitoring! If her parents are rich, and she lives with them... THAT MAKES HER A RICH SIM!

Uh... well, yeah. She's rich, so what? She likes what I've done with the house so far, and hopes we can build it up for our future descendants...

Dude, didn't you real ALL the Legacy rules? You're the Founder..... you're not permitted to marry a rich Sim!

Wait, I can't? I can't marry her? But we're in love... we're ENGAGED.

Okay, okay... we might be able to salvage this. Tell me you haven't hit the Save button yet.
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Uh......

I SAID, Tell Me you haven't hit the Save button yet!!

Uh, well, you see, I wanted to make sure that nothing could interfere with us getting married, so I kinda hit the Save option after she said Yes to marrying me.... I mean, it's taken long enough as it is.... your "Less than a week" you mentioned last update turned out to be TWO DAYS. I've only got 19 days left until I become an Elder, and I'm not even married yet.

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Say something. Tell me what happens next.

Sigh... there's not enough time. This is all my fault.... I should have guided you to finding a mate first off, rather that build up your house. I don't think we can continue with the Legacy Challenge.

Wait. What are you saying? Are you going to... *gulp* delete me? I've worked so hard... I've found a woman who wants to spend the rest of her life with me.... look how happy she is!
I know, I know. I'm really sorry to have to do this to you both, but... currently, the two of you no longer suit My purposes. I will not be able to continue the Challenge with you. The failure is more my own, than yours. You have done everything I asked, and now.. I must do what I must do.

Wait! Please! Don't do it! We don't deserve to * click *