Ramblings of a Sim Addict

“How could she do this,” Roslynn’s voice cut shrilly through the phone. “She has so much potential and she is throwing it all away.”

“Mom,” Tony said sighing heavily, “what exactly are you talking about.”

“Don’t patronize me, Tony,” Roslynn said shortly, “I know Anna called you first and told you about her marriage to Ramin. I just can’t believe you didn’t have the decency to call your father and I. If we’d known sooner, we may have been able to put a stop to everything.”

“Mother, there was nothing any of us could have done,” Tony said, with anger rising in his voice. “Once Anna puts her mind to something, there is no talking her out it.”

“But why didn’t you call and tell us what was going on with her,” Roslynn said, with tears in her voice.

“It wasn’t my place,” Tony said, leaning against a wall in his room. “Anna asked me to keep the news quiet, until she had time to tell you guys herself.”

“You should have broken that promise,” Roslynn scolded.

“Mom, stop,” Tony said exasperated, “I know you are angry, but I didn’t do anything wrong. I didn’t tell Anna to marry Ramin.”

“I know,” Roslynn said quietly. “I’m frustrated and Anna won’t listen to reason, she thinks her marriage is going to work out happily and they are going to have the perfect life; no one has the perfect life.”

“She’s happy and that is all that should matter.”

“Oh Tony,” Roslynn said, with sadness in her voice, “I know she thinks she is happy, but she’s given up her dreams for him. What will happen when she becomes bored and wants to go back to college? Do you really think Ramin will be supportive in that endeavor?”

“I honestly don’t know,” Tony said, “but it sounds as if you’ve decided he won’t be.”

“Of course he won’t,” Roslynn said, breathing heavily. “He won’t want to lose his personal maid and cook at home and what if she gets pregnant, then she’ll never get to go back to school.”

“Maybe that’s all she wants,” Tony replied. “Maybe all she wants is a family to care for and love, did you think of that?”

“Your sister was meant for more,” Roslynn said firmly, “and she has given all of it up for someone she barely knows.”

“Mom,” Tony said, as he rubbed his throbbing head, “I’m tired and I have plans tonight. I can’t stay on the phone any longer discussing Anna’s marriage and lack of direction.”

“Tony, just promise me you are going to finish college,” Roslynn said with a hint of panic in her voice. “I couldn’t handle two of my children dropping out of school.”

“Don’t worry,” Tony sighed, “I’ve put a lot of work into school and I don’t plan on leaving until I’ve finished all my studying. Now mom, I really have to get going. I promise I’ll call sometime tomorrow and we can continue picking apart Anna’s life.”

“Your a terrific son,” Roslynn said, pride filling her, “I don’t know how I got so lucky.”

“You raised me right,” said Tony, heading towards the phone’s cradle, “and I promise I’ll call you tomorrow. Love you.”

“I love you, too. Have a great night and behave.”

“You know I will, night mom,” Tony said, placing the phone heavily into the cradle. He stared at the device for a few seconds and let out a deep sigh. The hallway clock ticked away the minutes, he glanced sideways at it and gasped; he was late for his biggest date with Dagmar.