There was nothing sweeter, to Sablo, than finishing his homework and heading out for a nice walk with Nacho.  While his cousins worked on skills and talked and gossiped about his work places and his great uncle Christopher seemed to forget everything and let the world pass him by as he read, or swam, or fished, he would walk.  He’d walk everywhere with Nacho, playing with him, loving him, Sablo had formed a connection to his pet and desired another.

No one seemed to see much of Valencia and Phul, they always seemed to be out doing things.  It wasn’t until Onoel was in the grocery check out when she spotted a grainy image of two celebrities she vaguely recognized that people began to realize what they were doing.  Valencia and Phul were on the cover of almost every tabloid magazine somewhere between the throws of romance and straight up porn.

Onoel couldn’t believe it, the Hark name had been so pristine till now.  But it wasn’t her place to judge…  She couldn’t help but be disappointed.  When Christopher saw these images he became furious.  His wife didn’t put the legacy in Phul’s hands just so he could ruin it!  But it was all too much for Christopher.  He clutched his chest with a horrible pain slamming through it and knew… Knew it was his time.

His last words were of fury about Phul to Onoel, telling Onoel to take the legacy that was rightfully hers and run the other direction.  Onoel begged for her daddy to hold on, cried as she dug her fingers into his clothing.  He couldn’t leave her, he just couldn’t!!  She had been away in boarding school, she hardly knew him, she needed to know him, needed to have her daddy to walk her down the aisle, to hold her hand, to see his grand children, to do everything.  Through the blurr of her tears she swore she saw his ghost smile at her one last time before he was whisked away for good.

But what Onoel didn’t know was that, at that moment, Valencia was experiencing the first gift of pregnancy; morning sickness.

Onoel had received Christopher’s blue eyes while Nanael had her mother’s green eyes.  Both had their father’s nose, but Onoel resembled her mother’s lips more.  They had a lot of beauty between them.  They blew out the candles at the same time and Onoel recieved the Shy trait while Nanael got stuck with Artistic.  After their small little bash he had them take the same pose so he could have a teen and adult picture of them together.  He wasn’t sure if they would want the Legacy but it seemed like Onoel may have some interest in it.  Onoel took the Jack of All Trades LTW while Nanael decided to go for broke with CEO.  Both girls decided to get tattoos.

They both went to get jobs, Onoel in Medical and Nanael in Business.  Onoel also decided to get a bit of work done on her face, just to even out her features a bit.  While everyone was off doing their own thing Valencia and Phul discussed their move and what would happen with them next.  Phul talked about going into Politics and Valencia made it clear she would never work.  That was okay, she could stay home and raise the children.

Phul wanted more children, but Valencia was a little reluctant to so quickly have children when they had just gotten in town.  She wanted to make friends before she was waddling her way through hospital doors.  Sablo, however, had plenty of fun with the family dog, Nacho.  They went on walks, played games, and had fun.  Later, Onoel’s new face was revealed.

Her eyes were made bigger, lighter, and slightly tweeked, the bridge of her nose was made a little less drastic, and her nostrils were enlarged a bit, her mouth was widened as well as her jaw, her eyebrows were curved and rotated slightly- and all and all, she came out looking almost the same as she did when she went in.  Next, she’s thinking of altering her body, making herself more attractive.  After all, if she wants the legacy she has to get a husband.  But for now, Phul got to keep the reigns.

Phul eagerly awaited the guests arrival, and the moment his future bride would walk down the aisle towards the fountain and him.  The buffet table was stocked, the cake was set up, and the decorations were amazing.  But while Phul waited and watched the water fall from the fountain, Valencia watched him.

She had never seen a romantic future with anyone, after all, she didn’t have a father and her mother was Claire Ursine.  But here she was, about to get married in a beautiful ceremony.  Life didn’t get better than this.

They exchanged rings in front of their friends and family.  Sablo walked his new step-mom down the aisle so she could marry his father and the family finally felt… whole since Gwendolyn’s death.  There wasn’t a tear shed out of sadness.

Their wedding was beautiful, and while they were tying the knot their dog, Nacho, grew into an adult.  After the party was over Valencia went up to their bedroom first, then into their en suite bathroom to freshen up.  Phul lounged on the bed and waited for her, knowing it would be a while.  After what felt like forever, she came out and struck a pose.  And she was… breath taking.

He had seen her clothed, he had seen her naked, but he had never seen her so… sexy.  She knew how to make an entrance, that was for sure.  That night they made love with the approval of the sim Goddess.  That night they began their life together.

With the introduction of Nacho Hark, Sablo decided to he wanted to be an Arc Builder.  He knew it would be no easy task, but he looked forward to the challenge of getting many pets under one roof.  Phul went down into the crypt and talked to the picture portrait he had taken of Gwendolyn.  He knew that she wouldn’t want him to dwell on the unhappiness…  She had been so amazing.

After his heart to heart with Gwendolyn’s memory he sought out his son.  Sablo had spent the day getting to know his puppy, Nacho.  Before Phul went through with marrying Valencia he wanted to make sure his son would be okay with it, and wouldn’t resent him in the future.  He had to explain that Gwendolyn wouldn’t want them to be sad forever and that Valencia made him happy.

Sablo understood, and Phul and Valencia started making arrangements for the wedding.

They made love with nothing but fire light to accompany them, and then they went up to Valencia’s room.  It was going to be a long night figuring out where they stood as a couple.  Soon it was decided Valencia would leave her boyfriend and Phul and she would get married before anything scandalous leaked to their friends and neighbors.  Of course, Phul and Valencia would have to wait an acceptable amount of time given that Gwendolyn had just passed, pregnant, no less.

Valencia drifted off to sleep but Phul stayed awake thinking.  Did this make him a horrible person?  Didn’t statistics say that if a man was happily married and his wife passed he would move on quickly?  Didn’t his son need a mother?  And… what if this night with Valencia resulted in a pregnancy?  Eventually he drifted off as well, and woke with her missing but a note on the bedside table.  She had gone to break up with her boyfriend and she would return later.

Well, my laptop is having issues and my desktop is at my mom’s and not starting up.  Hopefully I can get things situated, but I can’t even start up my laptop so sims is obviously out of the question.  Sorry guys.  Right when I thought we were back….

Phul was so distraught that he forgot it was his birthday.  Instead of throwing himself a birthday party he had to arrange a funeral for his wife..  Sablo was so confused and didn’t know what to think.  How could he go on without his mother.  Phul tried to comfort him as best as he could but it was Valencia who was strong and who held things together.

Valencia helped meet the mourners and console her best friend and boss.  Phul’s eyes somehow felt dry that night as he laid on the couch alone.  He didn’t want to go up to his bed and sleep alone, in the bed that he and Gwendolyn had shared.  He wasn’t sure what time it was but Valencia came down and saw him.  She sat on the edge of the couch and pulled him into a hug.

At least there was still someone to comfort him, to be the strong one.  Valencia’s presence was so comforting, he could relax around her and let himself mourn without judgement.

On other news, since this is a Creator Update, my son is going to be six months old on the 27th.  I just thought I’d share this picture of his Halloween with y’all.  FYI, he is a Leo [lion], so that’s the background story of his costume.

He seriously looks just like me.

So look for scheduled updates from the Harks and I’ll try to keep y’all informed on anything that will keep them delayed.

Expect drama, I’m in a plot twisty kinda mood lately so there are going to be so many things that you haven’t seen before that you are going to see.

Also, updating the Recommended Reading page, so check that out as well.

Phul had Gwendolyn’s due date and planned to be home a few weeks before it.  He and Valencia had to try many times to get the perfect shot- with no other stragglers in the background.  It was hard with such populated areas as the Acadamy and Dragon Cave.  Each day was filled with trekking to a location and shooting for a couple hours before going back to the Guest House they were staying in.

Phul was so excited to hear from his family so when Christopher called he answered without hesitation. But Christopher’s aged voice wasn’t happy at all.  ”Phul, you have to come home immediatly.”  the elder demanded.  ”But I’m not done shooti-” Phul tried to say but Christopher cut him off with “It’s Gwendolyn.  She’s gone into the hospital with preterm labor.”  Behind Phul Valencia was looking curiously at her best friend.  ”Phul, what’s happened?” She asked.  They had become best friends by working together and had often started to confide in each other their secrets.

Sadness etched itself upon Valencia’s heart.  Her best friend’s wife was in the hospital.  While Phul packed she made the arrangements to return home, booking the first flight out of China and back to Sunset Valley.  When they returned she didn’t ask the taxi to take them to the house, but instead, to the hospital.

Gwendolyn apologized for their fights and told him something that may have excused her behavior.  She had been feeling ill recently, and had been craving some strange foods, and when she had gone to the doctor to treat what she had thought was a stomach virus she found some surprising news.  She was expecting a new baby!!  Phul wanted a girl, but she desired a boy…  When he offered to put his trip on hold she told him not to.  Better he be gone for the pregnancy than when the baby is here and needs attention.  That’s when he demanded she pose for a picture he could take with him.

He asked her to take pictures of every second of her pregnancy and of Sablo so it would be like he wouldn’t miss a thing.  He made her promise to have names picked out from the book Armisael had left long ago.  Gwendolyn knew that if he were truly having an affair he wouldn’t have reacted like this.  He had been telling the truth when he told her he loved her and that Valencia was nothing.  And then he left for China with Valencia.