The remainder of the afternoon seemed to drag, and by the time night came around it felt like time stopped altogether. Támar thought she was up alone until she left the guestroom she occupied to find almost all of the lights on.
Selena was up; cleaning things that didn't have a single spot of dirt on them.
She found Selena in the kitchen washing her hands for what was probably the hundredth time. Unfortunately, for both of them, sleep was evading. Unlike Selena who was wrecked with worry, Támar was angry.
So much time, too much in fact, over the last three years had been spent on an individual who often refused to take two seconds to consider anyone other than themselves.
Did Támar truly want to give up on her sister? No. She couldn't imagine the thought of someone throwing in the towel on her (whether the pain was visible or not), but what more could she do?
Kerri could keep the property in Oasis Springs. She could even keep the funds Támar set aside, she had no use for it. But Támar had no more energy for Kerri if Kerri couldn't find the energy to help herself. Támar had her own life to pull back together.
She wished Selena would fall back, even just a little, but Támar knew her mother wasn't built that way. It was what made her so wonderful.
But Támar felt this was only going to bring her mother more stress and heartache and she didn't want to be a witness to that either.
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So, remember I told y'all the game got messy? That heaux got dirty too.
Dom and Tam indeed had a true surprise pregnancy. The condom broke (first time I've ever had that happen in game), and she was on BC but I was going to let it go because apparently the game wanted them to have a baby before marriage. They'd have just missed being teen parents since Dom would have just turned 20 and Tam is a few months older than him, so cool. that also would have fallen in line with the plot of my unfinished second novel about them, so hey... sticking with book accuracy, I guess lol.
Well... the game and the childbirth mod decided they wanted to tag team and stress me tf out.
Technically, Tam had a stillbirth, but I didn't want to write that in and the game glitched and deleted the baby's urn (okay, whatever). THEN, an update I forgot was added to the childbirth mod... Tam had postpartum complications and almost died (I took that module/addon out my game so fast). I exited the game without saving and decided that I would not be writing that into the storyline either.
So, in story she had a missed miscarriage and made it through the subsequent procedure just fine (physically), Dom was by her side every step of the way and they agreed to keep it to themselves since they never announced the pregnancy.
I can tell y'all now, this is not the reason they broke up because I still had them together afterward. They were still supposed to be together but neighborhood stories wanted to dogpile after the game & that mod messed me over. 😩
Hyacinth is in her third trimester now! There's also never a dull moment in my game. 🙃
Besides that, little baby Clementine was born the following day 🧡
Here she is as an infant, just as cute as she could be! I'm excited to see how she grows, she already has a strong relationship with her father more than her mother. I loveeee how mods can shape feelings and relationships!
Next on my goal is to focus on the divorce goal of the challenge and moving to a different world. Hyacinth is also doing good in her degree so hopefully she can complete it before she ages up to an adult!
October flew by faster than Támar anticipated, but she truly enjoyed her break and her time with Samir. Now it was time to get him back to Quincy so they could do all of their Halloween festivities together as a new family.
Before heading to Nordhaven, however, Támar was persuaded by her mother to make a pitstop in Cuidad. Miraculously, Selena had finally been able to reach Kerri and she maintained hope that her younger daughter would come through for her. And if not for Selena, for little Samir at least.
Támar wouldn't hold her breath, but she dropped in anyway. She was surprised to see Isaan home since she'd left him behind with Jamee and the rest of the tour crew.
As Támar and Isaan were catching up, they heard a joyful squeal and Samir excitedly calling out for his mother. His little feet tapping across the floors as he ran to Kerri just as she walked through the door.
Támar and Isaan both grew silent, deciding to keep their opinions to themselves. Isaan decided to stay on the balcony while Támar tiptoed inside.
Kerri was trying to speak in a hushed tone, trying to temper her son's excitement while also trying to avoid making the sweet child any promises.
Once Kerri realized her mother and sister were watching, she stood at a distance, staring at the floor. She could and would not will herself to move further or closer until Samir had been taken into the pool and lounge area by Isaan (who'd learned very quickly it was best to try to distract the toddler whenever it became evident Kerri was not as excited as him).
The conversation was a rough one. One that Kerri tried every tactic to avoid, but Selena could not let well enough alone. Though both girls insisted she not blame herself, it was inevitable. It was just the type of mother she was. If there were moments she could not reach Támar (though they are very close), she sends herself into a fit of worry until she hears from her. That fit of worry is multiplied by 100 when it comes to Kerri (especially because Kerri distancing herself from everyone came out of nowhere).
When it became evident that they were getting nowhere, Selena decided to step away to dry her tears.
Deciding, for once, not to take a harsh approach Támar did what she told herself she wouldn't. She tried to plead and reason with her sister. No one wanted to control Kerri, though the 22-year-old seemed to think so. No one wanted to keep tabs on her, force her into anything she didn't want to do. Támar had struggles too, there were little things she hid from others as well. But unlike Kerri, she didn't purposefully leave people wondering if she were safe or alive for months at a time.
For Támar, personally, seeing her mother hurt and grieving upset her more than anything. Normally she kept her mouth shut and her thoughts to herself out of respect for her mother, but Támar had to say something this time.
Though Támar didn't find her words harsh or insulting, something she said set Kerri off. And in her retaliation, Kerri said something that she knew instantly she'd never be able to take back.
The words cut Támar deeply, especially because they were hurled her way in such a vicious manner. However, Támar would not give Kerri what she was likely looking for. A real fight, an excuse to lash out and walk away from her responsibilities again. Támar would never let Kerri's choices sit on her shoulder. In a dry, monotonous tone, Támar expressed the thoughts and feelings she'd been holding in since Samir was born, and she walked away.
Eventually Samir left Isaan to find his mother. Kerri sat with Samir for a little bit before telling him to let the adults know he was going to the park with her. Very sweetly he invited his teetee. Támar politely declined, knowing that while she would always take care of Samir, regardless of how Kerri truly felt... for the time being, she could not be near or around her sister.
** family photos were taken prior to the sit down & argument.
** Xavier, Isaan's son, does not like to be seen so I doubt will see him unless there's a family event lol.
I've decided to build a new community pool in Newcrest! Im so excited because ive never built anything like this before, so it was really cool to see what i could come up with. Well if im 100% honest the blueprint isnt 100% mine BUT i didnt copy 1 | 1. So its still a SmolStar Original :D
Here are some screenies of the build. Also The very last phot i will be adding the blueprint I took inspo from, just incase any1 would like to take a spin on it themselves
Also because this build does have ALOT of CC in it i didnt want to post it to the gallery and im not sure how to extract this build so then i could maybe put it on patreon. If anyone could help with that id really appreciate it <3
