Ramblings of a Sim Addict

“Derek, get off the phone,” Roslynn yelled into the living room. “Your brother will be calling soon to wish your dad a happy birthday.”

“Mom, I’m talking to Amy,” Derek said in a huff, “I’ll be done in a few minutes.”

“I said now, Derek,” Roslynn said, stomping into the room, “plus I need you to set the table.”

“Jeez mom,” Derek said with a frown. “Amy, I will call back you after my dad’s birthday party. There mom, happy.”

“Don’t give me that tone,” sighed Roslynn, “just get in the kitchen and get those dishes out.”

“Why can’t Anna do it,” Derek said pouting.

“Your sister is busy packing her stuff,” Roslynn said, taking the cake out of the refrigerator. “She’s leaving for college tonight.”

“Is dad taking her,” Derek asked, as he clanked the last dish into place.

“Yes,” Roslynn said, glaring at the disheveled table settings, “that’s why we are having just a short, family party for him.”

“Oh okay,” said Derek, backing out of the kitchen, “I’m going to play a video game until he gets home.”

“Derek,” Anna said, coming up behind him, “I just heard dad’s car pull into the garage, so you might as well stay here.”

“Dang,” Derek muttered under his breath.

“What was that,” Anna said, smiling angelically at him. “I don’t think mom heard you.”

“Oh be quiet, Anna,” Derek jeered.

“The two of you knock it off,” Roslynn said exasperated. “This is a celebration, not another sibling battle. Anna, light the candles and Derek, shut out the lights.”

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“Mom, everything here is fine,” Tony said into the phone. “I’ve been studying really hard in preparation for my last final of my sophomore year. I want to keep my 4.0 GPA going, since I have worked so hard to achieve it.”

“Well, I’m glad to hear you are taking school seriously,” Roslynn’s voice crackled through the phone. “What about that lovely Pam girl, you haven’t said much about her lately.”

“Pam is in Europe, mom,” Tony said, starring out the window. “She left at the being of second semester and last I heard, she met some guy in Italy and is getting married.”

“Oh Tony,” said Roslynn, concern dripping in her voice, “I know you cared an awful lot about her.”

“It’s okay mom,” Tony sighed, “I’ve met another young lady.”

“You have,” Roslynn said, “What is she like?”

“Mom, we aren’t exactly dating,” Tony said, anxiously tapping his fingers on the windowsill. “We are just friends, but I have feelings for her. I’m just not sure exactly what those feelings are.”

“Well, I’m glad to hear that you aren’t broken hearted over Pam…”

“Mom, I hate to cut this short,” Tony interrupted, eyeing the pretty blonde mailwoman walking down the street, “but I have to get going; don’t want to be late for class.”

“Oh certainly not,” Roslynn said, “I love you Tony, take care and study hard.”

“Love you too, mom,” Tony said hastily. “Talk to you again soon.”

Tony hung up the phone and sprinted out of the dorm’s common room to greet the mailwoman. “Dagmar, good morning.”

“Morning Tony,” she said brightly. “How is the studying coming?”

“Great,” said Tony, with a broad smile, “I’m completely prepared for my final.”

“Well, that is wonderful,” Dagmar said, returning his smile.

“You look beautiful today, Dagmar,” Tony said, leaning closer to her.

“Oh thank you,” said Dagmar, a soft pink blush coloring her cheeks. “You always catch me off guard with your compliments.”

“I don’t know why,” Tony said playfully, “you know I’m crazy about you.”

“Oh Tony,” Dagmar said softly, touching his arm lightly, “your embarrassing me.”

“Then let’s go out to dinner tonight,” Tony said, gazing into her eyes. “We can celebrate my A+ on my final exam and talk more about us.”

“You are certainly confident,” Dagmar said smiling wide.

“I’m always confident,” Tony said, with his cocky grin, “You’ll learn to love that about me.”

“All right,” Dagmar said, “I’ll meet you downtown, around seven.”

“Great,” Tony said, lightly touching Dagmar’s cheek, “I’ll be looking forward to our date all day.”
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