Chapter 2.10

So sorry if I haven't been updating anything about Odetta. Having her in our family is something really new. Sometimes it still takes me 'courage' to pull myself out from bed just to breastfeed her. She hates loneliness, so as much as possible we have to be vigilant around her at all times. Just like me, she's also very impatient. Haha. Like grandmother, like mother, like daughter :P

On the other hand, I've been itchy on finding a job. Many offers came in, but I gotta be selective. Mom's boss also has personally extended her invitation to have me work for them, but it is going to be a total different department from mom's. God knows how things will turn out if they have two stone-headed women inside one room. Haha.

Mason and I are back to good term, but not for mom and dad. They're still in pretty intense situation. Sighs. To break myself from all these stress, I've signed up myself as a spa member, and while I'm away I'm quite lucky to have mom and Nadine to take care of Ods...

 

Chapter 2.9

The situation at home is still at its lowest point.

Having Bobby visiting at night is such a norm already. I've kept telling mom to do something about this, but she said "Honey, when you're really touched by love, you wouldn't have your sane mind to guide you anymore. I'm sure everything will be okay again." COME ON MOM! She yelled at me instead for getting so impatient.

Things aren't getting any better between me and Mason either. We had huge war just now after dinner. "Would you calm down Nala?? Do you think this will be good for Odetta to hear and see all these? It will affect her growth!! Would you please stay calm???????"

"Mase, what would you do if you're the eldest in the family and your dad is having an affair with a maid? And a mom who's already at her dusk age. I want to keep this family happy! And what should I do?????? Just stay calm and do nothing?"

"You're really insane, Nala! I will bring Odetta out of this house for a week til things get better!!"

"You're not taking away my baby!!!!!" Then he slammed the door and left me.


On the other hand, mom and dad also had a massive fight.

"Parker, I don't understand! What had I not given you that made you want to have this tacky affair with the maid?"

"The maid? Her name is Bobby, Marie. Please respect her. She's just a friend..."
"Friend you said???? Then what did I see this morning? You thought I was blind? So blind huh?"

"I know I did something wrong! I know! But that's because I love her too."
"You love her TOO????" and dad walked away.

"Hey", mom said, and she gave him a tight slap. Bobby went over to pick him up, but I told them two to just get out.

Later on I found mom and I talked to her. "Mom, I know how you feel."
"Why Nala? Why must this happen to me now? I thought we were the happiest family in Sunset Valley..."
"Mom..." I hugged her and we both cried.

Later on I text dad, "Dad, please go away before you clear your mind. Come back only when you have your sanity intact. Til then!"

Chapter 2.8

My due date came 2 months earlier than expected! Doctor said it could also be because of the stress I'm currently into. Thanks to dad! I was clearly not prepared! I haven't even started 'nesting' yet! But luckily there was mom. She's the one who kept telling me, "It's okay honey you'll make it. I'm always here for you okay." And Mason has been a bit ignorant lately. I've given him less attention. Argh!! This Dad-Bobby thing is driving my family chaotic!

Anyway meet my darling baby girl. We name her Odetta. We can't tell yet whose figure she takes after.

But anyway, I still would like to rant about dad. On my due date, Nadine told me that she peeped through the bedroom door, and they... argh...

Thank God nothing happened to my pregnancy.

Chapter 2.7

This is bad this is bad! Mom has been down these couple of days because of dad.

It's all because of Bobby, the maid. I must admit that she's pretty. What with all the violin figure, sweet sharp face, and softspoken manner. It's not something that mom would prejudge about. It is real, it is true that dad has been close to Bobby. I know mom, she's the best mom in the world because she wouldn't think or decide anything before she knows why she must do that. I even spotted dad chatting really closely to Bobby one day. And I'm so sorry that I had to dismiss her that very day.

I called up the maid agency to make a huge complaint because it's really demoralizing. My mom has also fallen sick because of this. Heaven knows how much mom loves dad. Mason told me to calm down because this won't be good for our little one inside.

Glad that Nadine also threw dad some wake-up call the other day. It's funny that she could mention Bobby looks like Llama, but even so, that didn't help at all. Bobby would come during our dinner time in her usual outfit just to look for dad. And dad has never been any more alert to the doorbell before. Sighs.

Mom and dad sleep separately now. I threw the ultimatum to dad that if ever he gets over the board with Bobby, we wouldn't hesitate to disown him as part of the family member. I just can't let such thing happen in my legacy.

I've been leaving Mason alone to go to sleep because I need to ensure that mom has all the security and attention from us. I told her to stop worrying about dad and the maid.

Chapter 2.6

"Marie, what happened?" dad rushed into the house... and at the same time "Hon,.. er.. Nala what's up?"

"Our daughter Nala's pregnant"
"I'm pregnant"


It's a temporary commotion. Dad seemed really mad at me but in the end we're all okay. I would quickly find a job and get married to Mason and have him moved in. That seems like our only plan.

But much to my surprise, "Nala, honestly I have had something for you."

He knelt and took out a beautiful diamond ring ,"Will you marry me?"


"Of course I do, Mason..." We decided not to have any sort of party because this might create a topic all over the town. On the same day, it's also Nadine's birthday. My sissy has been doing okay. Actually she's the first person I told when I found out I was pregnant that's why she's mostly out of the picture when I announced it to mom.


Hmmmm... now's all a relief! Hallelujah!

Chapter 2.5

It is as predicted, Mason and I are going to be parents. At first when I found out, I was scared til death to tell my parents, or even Mason. I'm afraid they would not react positively, which turned out to be.. quite true.

Mom was smelling something fishy when I hadn't really been able to eat her cooking. "Nala, anything wrong? Don't tell me you're on any diet or anything because you're only skin and bone. Are you sick, honey? Where is Mason? He hasn't come for quite some time."

"Mom, I need to tell you something. Promise you won't freak, kay. I'm pregnant."



I could see my mom as if seized by lightning. 1) I've just graduated 2) She has no idea on earth whom I could be dating at all 3) I'm pregnant.

"Okay. Please explain. Who's the father?"

"I hate to tell you this. But I've been going steady with Mason for over 2 months. Mason our former housemaid. I'm so sorry mom if I had to keep this all as secret. I'm deeply sorry for all I've done. You could re-determine your heiress."

"OMG..." she teared... "What are you gonna do with this baby? You haven't even landed yourself any job. We haven't even known Mason and you both are only together for 2 months or so. What do you expect me to say????"

I couldn't stop sobbing.

"How old is the baby?"

"About 3 weeks old... I can't abort this baby, Mom. Mason and I love each other so much but yet we're so afraid of your judgment on him."

She suddenly seemed weak and couldn't say anything else but hug me. "Nala, please call Mason over and let's talk about this together with your father. I will ask him to come home now..."

Chapter 2.4

I have abandoned this blog for the longest. Mason and I are officially together now. We have been going steady for the past 2 months, actually but we haven't get the gut to tell my parents. I wouldn't imagine having my mom saying, "Are you out of your mind, Nala?! Scholar dating a maid?! What are you doing?! You haven't even found your job yet!". Mom is typical mom. I understand what she thinks.

But there's a little bit of thing to confess... actually it's not a little bit, it's a huge thing to tell the world (if it's really what I think it is.)

Mason and I both were so into each other 3 weeks ago. It's during weekend and my parents went out for their holiday and Nadine was also having her pajamas party with her girl friends. Mason came at night, bringing me some suppers. We watched TV and cuddled with each other. Then it's just one thing led to another.


For couple of days, I haven't any appetite to eat. Eventhough it's my favorite food, Mom's Autumn Salad. Everything just tastes so weird and makes me want to puke. I dare not tell anyone about it yet, not even Mason. I don't know how everyone will react to hear any 'bad' news later...

But I'm feeling so much discomfort. Should I head straight to the doctor and check what's happened? Or this is just actually a normal simstric (human term: gastric) that I often encounter anyway?

Oh my God...

Chapter 2.3

Mason, Mason, Mason, all I could think of after my dissertation was submitted is only him! I must find a job first!! This feeling is so beautiful... no wonder mom has been advising me to find my own happiness. So this is what she means!

A bit of recap since last week, I met up with Professor Smith and apparently he just wanted to tell me that I am entitled for a Gene Therapist position in another town, Riverview, that is. I know it's like a promotion even before I get the job! But, I didn't tell my parents about it. I really like Mason and I don't want to live this town! Besides, I'm also the future heiress. Heh!

Mason and I both have known each other for about 3 months. He has stopped working for us since last week. But we're still in touch with each other via phone. He told me that right now he's unemployed and while hibernating, he enjoys killing time at the library reading business books. He told me he would like to have a career in the Landgraab business centre.

So most of the times, I have been going to the library more often too.

Gosh, this feeling! Why wasn't I introduced to it earlier?!

Chapter 2.2

Classes for final year students start to cease by this week. I have submitted my last dissertation to Professor Smith. I'm meeting him tomorrow because he said he got something to talk to me about. Fingers crossed that it's not something bad!

On another note, our maid Mason, I kind of find him cute. He is tanned and a solid sports player. But I'm pretty sure mom and dad would kill me if ever they find out I like a maid.

Mason, too, is very timid whenever he talks to me. "Ms. Chopin..." "Call me Nala, Mason." "Nala, you're so beautiful but you can't talk to me like this. Mr. and Mrs. Chopin would get mad at both of us."

Hmm. But I really do like him. Sighs.

Chapter 2.1

"Sissy, you can stop avoiding me. I know what's going on. You are mom's future heiress.", Nadine said to me while I was out fishing with my blank mind. I still can't believe that I am mom's future heiress. All along i thought it would be Nadine because she's clearly closer to mom than I've been.

"Nadine I'm so sorry if it disappoints you. I don't know how mom could make such decision. You will make better mother than I am and you could certainly be the best female heiress of our generation throughout."

"Nala, I am totally okay. No matter who the heiress is, we're still sisters right? And by being the heiress doesn't mean you would get any sort of privilege. We are still two sisters who will be living in the same house till we are parted by death. So as long as we are together, it's enough to keep me happy."

"Love you, Sissy", and I hugged her. She's the best sister in the world.

Chapter 1.21

Parker was promoted to CEO of the company yesterday. We had huge celebration last night, including 'sleeping with love covering us' *flushed*. Nala has been studying hard as a Science scholar. Her professor actually offered her a one year off from college because she constantly achieved flying marks. It's very hard to find time to talk to her, because she also picks up part-time job at the grocery store.


I've spent 2 weeks thinking over this and I'm finally settled with my decision who's going to be my future heiress.


"Nala, as you know how the tradition of this family will be carried, I need to determine a heiress for the next 10 generations to come. I must find someone who's capable of being a woman as well as a successful woman whom her offsprings will look up to. I hope she could fulfill what seems like my simple wishes. It's so hard for me to decide between you two. Because you're both equally good in everything that you're doing. So just to make this fair, I would honor you as my heiress. I adore your persistence and perseverance in pursuing your dream and I hope this will be carried throughout many generations to come."

"Mom…"

"Nadine will be staying with you even after she gets married. I've told her that last night. She's more than willing to accept that. She will be a good sister for you so please do not disappoint each other. Another thing, I want my next heiress and my next next next to keep this journal that I've been filling in. I want our legacy to last long beautifully. So could you do that?"

"Sure thing, mom…"

"Beautiful."

Chapter 1.20

Happy golden age to me! It's been almost more than 30 years I've been living alone here. Rewinding back to the first time I stepped foot, I came to realize that this town has not really grown as much as I have. I got married, have 2 beautiful daughters, and now they're also approaching their young adult years… This means, I got to determine how my future will be carried soon. I need to decide, whether my heiress will be Nala or Nadine. It's hard!!




Nadine is a beautiful plump teenager. Like her sister, she also successfully got herself into the honor roll, only less visionary. She cooks for the family often. During her freetime, she always tries to catch up with the rest of the family members on the on-going in their lives. She could definitely make a good mother!

Whereas Nala, she's much more of the outdoor kind of person. Her life is about traveling. The other day when we sat down in the kitchen, I teased her about how she saw her future life to be whether she ever considered having a family later in the future. She said, "Mom! Of course! I'm a woman afterall. I just don't like thinking about it now while my study and career are slowly picking up."


The two kids get along well. How I wish I could have 2 heiresses! I told Parker about it when he came back from work. "Honey, such as life. You only got to pick one. I have no special privilege for any of the girls because I'm sure they're both equally smart, kind-hearted, and can make good mothers for their future offsprings." I slept with my mind wandering around…

Chapter 1.19

I always feel grateful everyday. I have a happy family with 2 beautiful and smart daughters and one loving and caring husband. What more can I ask for?



As Nala's growing, she's starting to worry me more and more of her future. Being a mother, I certainly want her to grow and find her own happiness one day. She is 18 now, and she barely has any friend, let alone boyfriend. What she does everyday is just sitting down and reading in the living room. She has just got accepted into Simford University, majoring in Medical Science, with full scholarship from the Mayor of the town. That's her dream, or so she said. She's keeping to be the world renowed top surgeon that she once told me as a kid. What's more wonderful than living up your childhood dream, huh? :)


As opposed to Nala, Nadine likes to ask me more 'domesticated' question. This is how my conversation would go with my little daughter:
Nadine: Mom, what are we going to do this weekend? Perhaps some cookie baking, yea?
Mom: Sure thing dear. What cookie would you like?
Nadine: Grandma's recipe cookie!! Whee!
Mom: Yes! Let's do that sweetheart...

And with Nala:
Nala: Mom, how was TV first invented?
Mom: ??????

Check out our newly renovated house :)

Chapter 1.18

It's Nadine's birthday yesterday! She's 7 now! Woohoo! Okay physical wise, she's very different from her sister Nala. She has a much plumper figure. And her hair is dark brown! Sure inherits that from her daddy!




Yay! Now our picnic-ing session is more fun on the weekend because Nadine has started going to school too. Definitely more topics to talk about!


And Parker's still into the playing tag game :)

Chapter 1.17

Guess who turned 15 today! It's my darling baby girl! Happy birthday Nala.


Nala, in case you get the chance to read this as you get older, I just wanna tell you that you have grown up fantastically. Both your father and I are very proud of you. Despite your tough-headed trait, you have constantly been a highachiever and I can't be anymore proud. Eversince you're a toddler, you have shown that to us. The fact that you have made it to the honor roll is also another thing to be grateful for. You are such an intelligence honey, and never make that go to waste. Here you go, happy birthday once again and may you always grow happily ever after.

I granted her wish to have a hair extension and 1000 simoleons for her to shop on all clothes that she wants. Meanwhile, Nadine has been such a sweet cupcake also. She hardly ever grows grumpy when I'm too busy to shower her with attention. I guess she's more patient and is a more motherly type. Additionally, I think it's really well-arranged by the One Above. I can't imagine having these two girls at such close age gap. It would have been too handfuls for me to handle. With such wide gap, Nala could also shower more attention and quarrel less with her little sister.



P.S.: I'm just wondering if Nala is ever going to find a boyfriend?

Chapter 1.16

To those wondering how Parker's been doing, he's actually been doing well. Met up with his ex girlfriend of donkey years at the library. Good thing is that he's honest about it and told me that there's nothing to worry about. She's happily married too and is bearing a baby inside.



Compared to Nala, Nadine is a much slower learner. At only 13 months old she could only master all her words.


The jealousy part that we've been trying so hard to avoid from is finally here. Nala was so so grumpy whenever we told her to hang on and stop being so whiny while we still have Nadine on our hands. She's younger therefore needs extra care.


This evening, we decided to go for a picnic to mend things with Nala, and to celebrate Parker's birthday. Dude is a grown-up adult now. Happy birthday, honey!



I captured lotsa pics of Parker and Nala playing tag. Love them to bits, esp. Parker for sparing more energy to give extra attention to Nala.

Chapter 1.15

It's been very busy for us with the arrival of Nadine. Nala, as how she was when she's young, is really grumpy when no one wants to listen to what she's saying. The other day she told me she would love to have career as top Surgeon. And this morning she told she would love to get involved in Theatre business. I really don't know if she could be a good heiress of mine if she's to carry such idealistic trait with her. But i'm so proud of her. I've always been. She's never failed to amaze me with every thing she does.


Nadine is a happy toddler now. She is the tame version of Nala. Everything's handled very gently by her and certainly not as grumpy as Nala. With her I could often find a zen time to ponder about everything. She's a diamond.