#veragrant

[queeniecook]

October 23

It was time to face the truth. I’ve been battling nauseous and fatigue. I’m late for my period. Caleb says I smell different, not sure how that factors in, but my gut tells me it’s something. I haven’t forgotten that we still need to talk about James and I need to pass on Dakota’s request but this morning, something else jumped to the front of the line in importance.

Rahmi had given me some pregnancy tests as a sort of “gag gift” before the wedding. Well, I needed some of them this morning.

After I did my business on three of them, I sat them aside on the ledge by the toilet. I washed my hands and went back to sit down on the closed toilet to wait. I set an alarm on my phone to let me know when it was time to look at the tests.

I waited and prayed. Time seemed to trickle by slowly. I thought about what if I’m not pregnant. Why was I getting sick? What could be wrong with me? But what if I am pregnant? What if I am and I lose another baby? Even though Annalise said my blood type is compatible with Caleb’s –  I worry.

My alarm went off. I read all three tests. All three tests said the same thing.

“CALEB!!” I yelled, running out of the bathroom. He appeared almost instantly.

This time, I was somehow quicker than him to say something “I’M PREGNANT!!” I declared loud enough the neighbors probably heard me. I flung myself at him in happiness.

Somehow, the moment I told Caleb my fears went away. I feel like everything is going to be okay with our baby. OUR BABY! I can’t believe it!

Deep down I’ve had this nagging feeling that it would never happen. But it has! I wish my parents were here so I could tell them the happy news. I miss them in moments like this. But I know they would be over the moon happy for us. 

[queeniecook]

October 20

--There is slight sim spice under the cut--

I’m starting to agree with the people who are total homebodies. It seems like every time we attend a party, especially a vampire party, something happens.

“It’s been a month since our wedding.” I reminded Caleb after I finished somehow getting myself into the dress I had bought for the party at Annalise’s house.

The invitation said “masquerade” party.

“I had planned to celebrate with you later, but now I am rethinking that. You smell divine tonight.” Caleb told me, staring me down like a lion would a water buffalo.

I won’t lie, that thrilled me so much that I had to suppress a shiver. “You’re the one that wanted to go tonight.” I reminded him.

“I have changed mind.” Caleb whispered loud enough that I could hear it.

“I didn’t shove myself into this dress for nothing.” I told him curtly and walked away. I’m an idiot.

Oddly, Ukupanipo seems to always pop up at these parties. It also seems not everyone wanted to go by the invitations dress code. Though I understand with Ukupanipo, I’ve never seem him out his island garb…well except for in the ocean.

Things went smoothly the first hour or so.

I felt the urge to throw up after seeing two men so willingly let vampires they don’t know feed off them. But some people seek this out. I can’t say I never thought about letting Caleb bite me. I’ve thought about it a lot, but I love him and trust him. I feel that’s a bit different.

Now, after walking into the foyer to head outside for fresh air- I saw my sister-in-law (nude) getting spanked by the same guy she went off with last time. I did find the nearest toilet and barf up my dinner. I was officially read to leave.

I went to find my husband…

I found him. Staring down some guy I haven’t seen before. I wrapped my arms around myself, willing myself not to puke all over Annalise’s floor while also feeling the immense tension in the air. I could tell something was extremely wrong by Caleb’s posture and the sneer on his face.

“James.” Caleb stated.

“You don’t look happy to see me, Caleb.” The man stated. Even Annalise looked uncomfortable. “It has been awhile.”

“Hmm.” Caleb muttered, still not moving.

“I heard you married.” James commented, gazing at me.

I felt the need for a shower.

“Yes.” Caleb stated coldly.

Things grew very quite in our little circle, though I could hear the other guests still chatting around us – oblivious to what was going on.

“James is visiting from Glimmerbrook.” Annalise finally said. Maybe she was trying to break up the tension by supplying some kind of information.

“I’ve been living there the last few years. It’s close the Realm after all.” James supplied before walking over to sit on the couch.

I looked at my husband, sighing. He nodded at me.

“I hope to talk to you soon, old friend.” James said as we were leaving the room.

I glanced back at Caleb who remained silent.

What the heck is going on?

[queeniecook]

October 22 - Part 2

I had planned to tell Caleb about Dakota’s visit the moment I saw him. I didn’t get to do that.

I was totally caught off guard. I would have fallen on my butt if Caleb hadn’t of had a good grip on me. This isn’t the first time he’s caught me off guard like this but it had been awhile.

Not that I was exactly complaining but it surprised me when I could feel his fangs lightly scrape the skin of my neck. I gasped, not from horror but it was a turn on.

The sound of my gasp must have pulled Caleb from whatever was going on with him because let me go and looked at me, stunned.

“Vera…” Caleb said quietly, his voice laced with guilt, as he slowly ran his fingers along my cheek.

I grabbed his hand and squeezed it “I know you wouldn’t hurt me.” I told him truthfully.

“I would not mean to.” Caleb told me. I had a feeling he was thinking about Liberty in that moment.

I kissed his palm and just kept looking him in the eyes to try to get him to see that I know he won’t hurt me.

“You just smell so delicious lately. You have always smelled good to me but this past week especially. You smell like forbidden fruit to me.” Caleb told me honestly.

I wasn’t sure what to say to that. What can you say to that when you’re husband or anyone says that to you? I think it calls for time spent in bed.

[queeniecook]

September 26

~~~Warning! pixel nudity and sim spice under the cut~~~

Tomorrow morning, we leave on the Vatore private plan to fly back home. I’ve missed my fur-babies, so I am excited to get back and see them. Thankfully, Aubree and August have been watching them for us.

We still have one more night of our honeymoon and I plan to surprise Caleb with something I’ve had picked out for months. I had originally planned to wear it the first night we were here but things didn’t go as planned. Still, I think he’ll enjoy it.

[queeniecook]

MUSIC’S IT GIRLS CAS CHALLENGE

Rules: Create/Dress up a Sim based off of some of music’s “It Girls” (essentially songs named after/about a specific woman).

I picked “Bilie Jean” by Michael Jackson

♫  She told me her name was Billie Jean, as she caused a scene Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one Who will dance on the floor in the round  ♫

♫ Billie Jean is not my lover She's just a girl who claims that I am the one But the kid is not my son ♫

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Thanks for the tag @waitingforspoons ! This was a challenge because I wasn’t sure what to go with at first. Then it hit me, Billie Jean :P 

I tag @zosa95 @mosneakers @whyhellosims @dynastiasimss and anyone who wants to give it a shot!

~~All lyrics belong to Michael Jackson and are copyrighted by him, they are not mine. Don’t sue, I only have pocket lint.

[queeniecook]

Date Night: Cocktail Edition by @itsmariejanel x @moonsonnet

rules: basically you just put your sims in some cocktail clothing and show us, it can be your oc’s, your gameplay sims, whoever you want really! just have fun with it and take your own spin on this. tag #DNCE or #DNCE CHALLENE so we can see it.

Thanks for the tag @zosa95 & @whyhellosims !

(I’ve been wanting to play with this pose for a bit so this worked lol)

Tagging anyone who wants to do it!

[queeniecook]

September 27

Sometimes when you go away, it’s like being in your own little world. When you return – sometimes reality has a way of crashing down on you. That happened this morning when I got a phone call from Rahmi. I couldn’t really believe it until I saw it for myself – Caleb tried to stop me. I wouldn’t listen.

Last night pipes burst in our house. My first thought, since Josie and Lucky are safe at Aubree’s house, was my family pictures. None of them are ruined. The outside animals are fine. Most of our furniture downstairs is considered ruined. Rahmi had been keeping an eye on the place for us and noticed water pooling on the front deck when she walked up. I feel like I’m rattling on and not making sense. I just can’t believe this has happened.

I also figured this would mean we’d be staying in the Vatore mansion until the house can be fixed somehow, but Caleb said he had actually bought a house months ago that he think I may like. He told me that he saw it for sale one night when he was taking a walk while I slept. He felt the urge to buy it.

It’s located in Henford-on-Bagley, just in another neighborhood. The blue color scheme does call to me. I’m just still pretty upset about the house.

“I know this house needs some redecorating, but we can make this place ours. It even has a basement. There is still room for Belle, the chickens and a garden.” Caleb told me after we walked into the room he called the study.

I nodded my head, trying to process everything. I felt like I went from the top of the world into a valley with one phone call.

“I had honestly planned to tell you about this house soon, since we are married now. I liked your house but I thought this could be ours.” Caleb explained.

I nodded my head a bit. I’m kind in shock over my house still but the idea of making a house into a home with Caleb does make me feel a bit better.

[queeniecook]

September 25

Today we went to the “Festival of Youth”.

Yes, I pestered my husband into making a snow-pal with me. It was the adult thing to do.

I think Rosie turned out quirky and pretty.

I got to meet and take my picture with Mt. Komorebi’s mascot Yamachan.

While I was meeting mascots and talking to locals, Caleb decided to hang out with the kids at the festival. I could watch Caleb with little kids all day. You would think seeing a vampire around children would be a scary thing, but not with him.