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?”

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“Anna, your joking,” Tony said loudly into the phone.

“Tony stop saying that,” Anna sighed, “I wouldn’t joke about something this serious.”

“Bu..bu…but..butt Anna,” Tony stuttered, “mom and dad are going to freak out when you tell them.”

“I know, I know,” Anna said with fear in her voice, “but I’m happy and I hope that is all that will matter to them.”

“Once they calm down maybe, but at first all they are going to be is angry,” Tony said with a tinge of sympathy. “Why don’t you start from the beginning and tell me the entire story, maybe then I will understand your reasoning.”

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“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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The crisp, cool wind whipped at Tony’s face, as he walked down the sidewalk to his dorm. Months had quickly passed and he had been kept very busy studying and preparing for his first college final. It was all over now and a large smile began to play across his face, as he thought about the grade he had just received.

“You looked pleased,” Pamela (Tony’s high school sweetheart) said, kissing his cheek in greeting.

“Why wouldn’t I be,” Tony said with his cocky smile spread proudly. “I just found out I got an A+ on my first final exam.”

“Oh Tony,” Pam exclaimed, “that is great news!”

“What is truly great is that you’re here to share the happy news with me,” Tony said smoothly, grabbing Pam tightly around the waist and softly kissing her.

“How about joining me for a special dinner,” Tony said, releasing Pam from their embrace.

“Excuse me,” a timid voice said. “I don’t mean to interrupt you, but I need to get to the mailbox.”

Tony stared at the blonde haired mailwoman, as he slide out of her way. She was beautiful. His heartbeat quickened as his palms began to sweat, just from looking at her, “I’m sorry miss.”

“Oh no problem,” the mailwoman said, with a little smile, “I’ll be out of your way real quick.”

“Tony,” Pam said loudly, “Tony, I’d love to go out to dinner tonight.”

“Huh, what was that,” Tony said, watching the mailwoman walk down the street.

“Dinner,” Pam said impatiently, “you asked me out to dinner.”

“Oh yes, yes,” Tony said, grabbing Pam’s hands. “I will pick you up around seven. Does that work for you?”

“I will be ready,” Pam said, gazing into his eyes, “just don’t be late.”
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