2.5 Decisions, decisions, decisions

Hi there! There’s a stain on your shirt! Doesn't look pretty.

Do you remember how we talked about subtleness?

Yep, I decided I don’t like that concept.

Okay then. 

Instead of wasting my time on things such as sub…subt…su..I can’t even pronounce that!, I rather focus on my new science machine! Isn’t it awesome? I can research…stuff. Hey, I’m a stuff-researcher! Oh, that reminds me of something. 

There’s someone I’d really like to see again. I haven’t heard from her for at least two days now.

I think I know who you’re talking about, and I like that idea! Let’s go over and see how she is doing.

Wait, that’s not Ivy’s house.

Ivy? No, that’s Molly’s house, of course! I just called her and she said she’d be home. But now she doesn’t open the door – that’s weird.

*notices Molly literally sneaking out the back door and driving away in a cab (I kid you not)* Uh….Alfie? There’s no use in waiting, she’s gone.

But… she told me… :(

Poor honey.

 

The next day I went back to her house, this time without announcing myself, and asked her what yesterday had been all about. It was cruel to invite me and leave before I arrive!

Okay, calm down, Alf. I understand that you’re upset.

Uh-huh.

It’s not what you think. I just remembered that there was somewhere I had to go. Sorry.

Amhranai, I don’t know if I can trust her.

Well, I most certainly don’t know, either. It’s up to you. I’m just saying – there are other pretty sims, too.

Maybe you’re right.

Maybe? I put those pretty sims in your town!

We then went over to the library, where we found some of said pretty sims sitting around, reading (or doing nothing).

Oh, hey, Ivy! *sits next to her awkwardly*

Hi! What’s up? I’m just hanging around, my roommate wanted to look something up and there was no point in staying on the property alone. We still don’t have a house, you know.

Hush, I’m trying to read! This is a library!

*whispers* Jeez, she’s a little annoying at the moment. I think there’s somebody she’s interested in, but she won’t tell me who it is. And it seems like that person doesn’t like her back. Maybe because she is a g-h-o-s-t.

Because Sky’s gross? That’s not very nice, Ivy! 

Ouch, that hurt like somebody punched me in the stomach! How can you be so mean to me, Ivy?! I’m not gross!

What? That’s not what I said! *smirks* see what I mean?

Yep, I see what you mean. She’s a little aggressive.

Well, I wonder how you would react if somebody called you gross. Even though that’s not what you guys meant in the first place.

I would laugh, because I know I’m awesome.

Show of hands: who thinks he only said that because Ivy’s sitting next to him?

Well, Ivy, since Sky’s gone – why don’t I show you an adorable video I found on Youtube? Look, kittens!

Awwwwww! *squeals* that is so cute! That you watch videos like this one makes me like you even more! 

Okay, I have to go. But call me!

Bye, Ivy :) *walks home with idiotic smile on his face* she likes me, she likes me!

I told you there are many pretty sims out there. And many sims who like you.

See? There you go. Hold on. Who the f*** is that and why is she kissing you?! Hey, lady, get off him!

Mppmpf *tries to step back but fails*

What…what…why…what…how…why?! I came here to vaccinate you, not to be infected with your germs by your saliva! Ewww!

Oh God, I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. It’s just… you are so handsome, and I hadn’t had a man for so long. Seeing you made my heart beat faster.

Really? *smirks*

FOCUS, Alfie!
Ahem, right.

So, dear readers – what’s it gonna be? Will I try to win Ivy’s heart, or will I go back to my boss who stood me up? Or will I try my luck with the weird, yet not unattractive lady who definitely was interested in me? Stay tuned!

2.4 Love is in the air...maybe.

Good morning, sunshine! What are you thinking about?
There was something I had been supposed to do yesterday. Something that prevented me from starving, and also from eating that disgusting cereal again. Food shopping! Dammit! I will not eat the cereal again. I will not eat the cereal again. *walks off while whispering this*

*gulp* I’m fine, found some yoghurt in the fridge! It had some green stuff on it, which I think looked nice, but I still scratched it off. I don’t like fuzzy stuff on my food. And it doesn’t taste that bad, to be honest! Really! Um, would you mind moving a bit over? I might have to go to the bathr...*jumps off his chair and runs to the bathroom, covering his mouth with one hand*

Thank God I have colleagues who are on a diet – I could eat their breakfast at work, because they had forgotten about their meal plans when preparing the food at home. I feel good, lalalalalalala. Hey, I could head over to the gallery again, maybe Molly is there! We could talk about pictures some more.

Yes, OR you could try to find some of the lovely sim women I invited to live in Twinbrook. They are really pretty, believe me! :)

Where should I go? 

The search was not very successful. The ladies had decided to hide somewhere, apparently. Boooo! When I got tired, I went over to the park to unwind a little. Maybe find some easter eggs.

It’s…kind of…summer. No easter eggs around, sorry.

There’s no joy left in life.

Anyway, while I was in the park, without looking for easter eggs, I spotted her across the street. Well, Amhranai spotted her, but I’m the MIP here, so it should have been me who found her.

MIP?
Most important person.

Of course.

I immediately ran over to introduce myself to the lovely Poison Ivy Chimeree, who looked slightly different than in the pictures I had seen before. I guess that’s what you call “Amhranai is trying to be creative”.

Will you stop that?! I swear, I will make you fall in love with the ugliest, meanest, oldest woman in the entire town if you keep referring to my non-existing artistic skills.  

Shhh, Poison Ivy heard you! Look, now you confused her. *to Poison Ivy*: It’s okay, she’s harmless.

So it wasn’t just me? That voice actually exists? Thank God.

You see, for a minute I thought I was going crazy. Hearing voices is never a good sign, and if you’re not officially an insane sim, you really have a problem.

No, that’s just my…um…well…she tells…stuff.

Your stuffteller? Why didn’t you tell me that before? I love those! *waves* Hi, stuffteller!

*sighs and waves back* Oh, that’s right, she can’t see me. Hi!

*shouts* WHAT? Did you say something? It’s so loud over here, I got in the middle of a protest about stylists! Or is it hairdryers? Hairdryers are awesome! Hey, maybe I should form a sub-protest!

Okay, you do that. I need to get home, it’s almost midnight and I have to work tomorrow morning.

Alrighty! Why don’t you come over after work tomorrow? I live on that empty property right across yours. Somebody put us there, without building a house first. My friend Seona already moved out.

Aha, that’s why she wasn’t on the property when I came to check on you guys a few hours ago. Thanks for letting me know.

You are a little odd, Poison Ivy. But I like the colors you dress in, and you seem to be an interesting sim. So yes, I will visit you tomorrow after work – promise! 

The next day, after work, I ran over to her place. To her empty property, that is. But… I don’t know what happened, but nobody is here!

That’s not true, look – I see feet on the top left corner of the screen! Why don’t you run over and check who’s there?

Hi, Sky!

You set me up with a ghost AND start rhyming? That’s too much to take for my poor heart.

I’m not setting you up, just introducing you to new sims. Just talk to her, she’s nice. And you heard of her before, remember? That legacy I’m always reading and tell you about when we’re not playing or writing your story?

Ooooh! *runs fingers through hair and stands straight* Hi there, I’m Alfie. I’m a living sim, work at the hospital, am interested in good art, pretty women and…uh… *starts stuttering*

You don’t have to be nervous around me just because I’m a ghost! Technically, I’m only a half-ghost. You know, like not really a ghost. But since we’re formally introducing us right now, here’s my story: I’m Sky, some sort of ghost, don’t have a job yet, am interested in many things, pretty women and…uh… *also starts stuttering* also men. Sometimes. Pretty ones. Uh… Could we switch the subject?

Sure, that didn’t go very well for the both of us. Hey, could you help me with an experiment? Just tell me what you see on this picture.

I see… a cross. And…a sun. Does that mean you will suffer, but will be very happy about it?

Sky, have you looked over my shoulder when I re-read Harry Potter? Oo

Harry who? Okay, next picture.

*gasps* I see…the Grim!

Oh, come on.

Don’t mind me standing around, I’ll just google how long it will take until somebody dies. You know the Grim is an omen of death.

Oh, COME ON!

Oh my God! Somebody will die within the next hours, if it hasn’t happened yet! *drops phone in shock* Oh, no. My phone’s broken! :(

Well, maybe it was the phone that had to die. You’re good then. *shakes head* you read too much, kids.

You’re probably right about that…sorry I scared you, Alfie! May I call you Alfie? Here, some flowers for you, in the color of your uniform.

Oh, wow! Nobody has ever given me flowers before!

Liar.

Well, not in this life! 

Okay, I’m out of here. Poison Ivy is more interesting than me, anyway. *swipes tear from face*

Awww, poor baby.

   

So, do you really think somebody is going to die now?

Didn’t you listen? The danger is over! Are you stupid or something?
OMG, Poison Ivy, you can’t just run around and ask people whether they’re stupid. *facepalm*

You’re funny, I like that. And I would love to spend more time with you, but tomorrow’s Thursday or something, maybe Friday, and I still have to work early to earn that promotion. Then I will get rid of this uniform. Finally! It looks horrible on me! It probably would look good on you, though. Considering your build...

Uh…bye then.

Alfie, we will have to work on some pick-up lines, I’m afraid. Tomorrow.

Author's notes: So many new people in Alfie's life! :) Sky is from Susan's amazing Samples, and I got Poison Ivy (and Seona, who has not appeared yet) from the Chimeree Rainbowcy (and changed them a little bit in appearance). We will see what happens now! ;)

I had the picture with Alfie receiving flowers in his youth inserted into the text, but Blogger didn't like that, for some reason. It's in chapter 1.18.

2.3 Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer

The next morning started out the exact same way the previous had. Somehow, the fridge still wasn’t full of tasty leftovers, so I had to resort to my “cereal a la Alf”. Yeah, I know. Note to self: go shopping for food tonight, straight after work. 

But when I left work in the afternoon, I saw Molly run off to the bus stop. She had mentioned earlier that she wanted to go to the gallery today, and I changed my plans very spontaneously. Food was overrated.

So I headed over to the gallery, where I hoped to find her. Unfortunately, she was nowhere to be seen. Now that was great. I had just thought of the perfect line to say to her, and she wasn’t here. Well, I had wanted to come back here for some of the paintings, anyway. Might as well take a look at them, maybe I would find some interesting pieces.

…

No, I didn’t. They were all crappy. I must have expressed my disapproval rather loudly, because I heard a few threats from around the room. But if you had a look at them, you would have agreed with me! Amhranai, it was like looking at the pictures you drew when you were still in school.

Thanks a lot. Childhood memories coming back now.

But it’s true! Those were the worst minutes of my life. 

Now this is a very flattering picture of me, thank you.

That’s payback, honey. Besides, I think it’s really cute. I could watch you criticizing art all day <3

Really? *runs fingers through hair*

 

Anyway, moving on. Nobody seemed to be really impressed by the pictures hanging on the walls, everywhere I looked I saw bored faces. But since I was the only one to be honest about them, I was the only one being shushed. Life’s not fair sometimes.

All of a sudden, I was approached from the side. I immediately recognized her, and tried to breathe calmly. Not that easy when your heart rate is going up like crazy. She asked me whether I liked the picture I was examining at the moment, and I decided to be honest. The worst thing that could happen would be that she had painted it. And let’s face it: that was very unlikely. Oh God, what if she did? I would have to leave the country immediately.

I think she’s not the one who painted it, otherwise she would have slapped me in the face. Instead, she shook my hand and said that I was the first one here to say what I really think. All the others would have been very vague, despite this being obviously a crappy piece of  “art”. Note the quotation marks in my speech. That’s how bad it was.

We talked for hours, making fun of the other visitors, and also of the paintings. She never said anything really mean, though. I could tell she had a good heart.

At night, we left the gallery together and headed home.

You wish!

What? She went to her place, and I went to mine. You have pictures that prove it! And now stop interrupting my story every five minutes, I will lose the plot. :(

I just realized there was not much left to tell. The most exciting thing was watching deadly plants on TV, eating Sims after alluring them with cake. Hahaha, as if anybody ever fell for that.

Oh, look here, I have some cake!

What? Cake? Where? Gimme!

Yeah, you would never fall for that.

Author's notes: *does happy dance* I'm caught up :D I'll be out of town Monday-Thursday, which includes no internet, except on my cellphone to check my mails (bad reception there). I will write my papers, but also have a lot of time to play Sims! I can also write the first chapters, but won't be able to post them until Friday. So I'm glad that I got the last older pictures out now.

Plotwise: Molly seems like a cute girl, we might be looking into that more. ;) I want idiots again...!

(Reason for the chapter title: I just listened to this song while typing, and it fitted somehow.^^)