#matteo duque rojas

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241- “Entourage”

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((The Sims Unleashed Soundtrack - MAXIS))

Special thanks to @storiesbyjes2g for allowing the handsome Angelo Parrish to be traded to DSV! 😉

For easier reading, please see transcript below the cut:

Izzy: Hello Loves!

Devon: Hey Babes! I see I’m no longer the only blonde!

Izzy: Just confirming that you do really have more fun!

Uchechi: *whispering* Izzy?

Walker: *giggles* Izzy.

Obie: Guys, I’d like you to meet Wally’s brother and sister-in-law, Julian, and Uchechi. Fam, these are our friends Izzy and Matteo.

Matteo: A pleasure, to be sure!

Izzy: Welcome! Glad you could join us!

Julian: We appreciate the invite! This is quite the shindig you’ve set up!

Izzy: Me?! Oh no! Matty, Dirk and I helped pad the guest list a little, but this is all Penny’s doing. Apparently her nepo baby boss screwed up and called Penn to the rescue.

Matteo: They’re lucky we were aiming for a quiet evening this year.

Walker: Where is she?

Matteo: She was just here before you came… Ah! Over there with Kareem.

Uchechi: McCain?

Julian: Please excuse my wife while she fangirls. *everyone laughs*

Penny: When did you folks get here?

Devon: About 5, 10 minutes?

Penny: Again Wawa, I’ll be raiding your closet.

Walker: You’re wearing Sentate but wanna raid my closet? *the three of them laugh*

Devon: You got a good crowd.

Penny: Right? I could kill my boss for dumping this in my lap so last minute. Especially on a holiday weekend! I’m in marketing, not miracles.

Devon: You may have missed your calling…

Penny: Bite your tongue! *the three of them laugh*

Walker: Well, we appreciate the invite. Jules and Chichi especially.

Penny: I’m thrilled you all could make it. I swear to gnomes, Ezra owes me!

Devon: Who?

Penny: *sigh* It’s a long ass story… The CEO’s nephew. He—

Dirk: Ay y’all! This is my boy, Angelo! Just moved from Brindleton. Angie, you know Dev and the Misters. These are my friends Obie, Walker, Julian, Uchechi & Penny, the architect of this event.

Angelo: *nods in greeting* Nice to meet you all. Thank you for the invitation. I –

Kareem: No need for a speech! *Angelo chuckles in surprise*

Devon: As grown as these men are, they become such kids when they get together.

Penny: It’s kinda sweet…

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242- “Changes”

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((Boredum - Tyler the Creator))

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D: Mind if we steal your girl for a bit?

O: So long as you get her back before the countdown.

W: Do I get a say? *everyone laughs* What’s up?

P: Girl talk in the bathroom!

W: *giggles* What are we 12? Why’s there security up here?

P: Some new exhibit is going up. We were hoping it would be complete for tonight, but no dice. So, the director is “walling it off” for tonight.

D: Sooo… I just told Penny; it’s official. I put in my notice at the clinic…

W: What?! Are you kidding me?!

P: Right?

D: I know, I know…

W: When was this? Wait— when’s your last day?

D: *chuckles* Last Friday and I’m done end of this month.

W: You’re serious!

D: Watcher! You’re worse than Penny!

P: Whatever. *they laugh*

W: Where are you interviewing?

D: I’m not. At least, not yet. Between wedding planning, moving, Dirk selling the San My penthouse—

P&W: What?!

D: *rolls eyes* I know, I know… but that’s my point. There’s too much on my plate right now.

W: What about your wedding planner?

D: *sigh* Yeah… my cousin Vonnie. She’s a good event planner, but this is the biggest thing she’s ever done and it makes me nervous. It shouldn’t, but it does.

P: But she’s been doing it for a while, no?

D: 5 years. But never on this level. I mean we don’t have star-studded events back home. It’s the sticks!

W: Clearly you trust her, or you wouldn’t have hired her.

D: I do… I do. She found the venue, and the caterer. Izzy and Matteo helped her really early on to get her ducks in a row and licensed, so this can be more than a side hustle in the future. They gave her a crash course on NDA’s and purchasing things under her LLC, to protect our privacy. Dirk and I want to keep this paparazzi and press free as possible.

W: That’s fair.

P: But what about afterward? I’m sure she could use the press if this is going to be more than a side hustle.

D: Of course. I just haven’t figured that part out yet.

P: I can make a few calls if you want. I have a friend at MunaLuchi Brides.

W: And I can ask Aunt Gloria for recs.

D: That’d be great, actually. Thank you.

P: We should head back out there before they send a search party. *they laugh*

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213 - “New Chapter”

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(( Love on Top - Beyonce ))

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Every time Obie pulled me aside from that point on, I couldn’t help but wonder “is this it?” I was sure he had a plan, but did he have a ring? We’d never discussed rings.

Had he asked Penny? Any of the others? Did he plan to propose on this trip? Suddenly I was as nervous as I was excited. Though the next few days were relatively uneventful, my nerves were shot.

The rest of the trip was full of sun and fun; but all too soon it was coming to the end…

Whit: Carl and I were thinking, maybe next year we stay on Mua Pel’am? We could all rent a nice compound. It would be nice to stay together instead of one house here, another there…

Walker: Pretty sure Vanessa and Mia would beg to differ.

Izzy: Pretty sure the rest of us don’t give a shit. * group laughter* Look, we all know Dev is here to stay, Trent’s clearly obsessed with Emmy and any moment now someone’s going to start stalking Penn.

Obie: *raises eyebrow* Penny?

Matteo: Ignacio, don’t put sim’s business on front street.

Izzy: I’m not! Why do you think dear ‘Nessa is so pissy? She had plans for Trent and Zhi. Ms. Noriega was not in the equation. Everyone deserves another invite just to watch her implode! *group laughter*

Walker: Okay, but who is stalking—

Dirk: Ay yo! Grab a glass and join us for a sec, ‘fore we all get too drunk? I just wanted to take a second and say thank you! It’s been one whirlwind of a year full of new opportunities and lessons, good times, bad times… new friends and a shit-ton of love. *everyone whooping & hollering, Dirk raises his glass* Here’s to a new season of friendly competition, immeasurable success, love and friendship! To the new season! *to the new season*

Speaking of which… I want give a special thanks to my girl, Dev, who’s ushered in a brand-new, amazing season in my life… Even in my wildest dreams, I never thought I could be as happy as I am with you by my side *gets down on knee amidst screams of excitement and cheering* Devon, I know it hasn’t been very long, but I can’t imagine going another day without you by my side. Devon Elizabeth Lane—

Devon: YES!!!

Dirk: Yes?!

Devon: OH MY WATHCER!!! YES!!! *screaming*

Short of my own engagement, I can’t think of a better end to our trip…

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193 - “No New Friends”

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(( Mt Everest - Labrinth ))

Thank you @quiddity-jones, @haziesims, @budgie2budgie, @magnoliapromenadegalleria, @storiesbyjes2g, & @honeykiwis​ for allowing me to play with your sims 😉

For easier reading, please see transcript below:

Abel: Didn’t I tell you this was a bad idea?

Dirk: You did. And I still think you’re overreacting.

Trent: I thought we agreed, no new friends—

Dirk: Bullshit. Mia and Daphne bring new friends every year. Even Vanessa does, now and then.

Kareem: *chuckling* That’s different and you know it.

Dirk: Only because you like woohooing with them.

Kareem: It’s funny how you play innocent. Don’t worry. I won’t tell Dev. *Dirk rolls his eyes*

Carl: Yeah, but our little Dirk is grown now! Y’all are still out in these streets, so you don’t get it. But for the rest of us, it’s—

Bryan: Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah…. This is a crew trip. Wives… they’re part of the crew now, fine, whatever. They bring they girls, cool. But now, they girls bringing other dudes. This—

Vance: I hope you’re happy now. *deep sigh*

Whit: Nessie’s still pissed?

Kareem: *sucks teeth* Quit acting like you now met her. Shit ain’t new.

Dirk: I’m sorry she’s pissed, but this whole thing coulda been avoided.

Vance: Yeah, if they weren’t here—

Dirk:  This shit wouldn’t even be issue if Vanessa would quit the woocking gate keeping. We’ve all told her to quit that shit!

Vance: She straight doing y’all a service. You act like you don’t know these females out here can be treacherous. *group laughter*

Dirk: We’re grown ass men, Vance. It’s not her place.

Trent: I, for one, wanna meet the woman brave enough to piss off Nessa and live to tell the tale.

Whit: Not helping, man… Not helping…

Dirk: Look, I’m a tell y’all exactly what I told Reem when he asked. I don’t cock-block. Just know, if you’re gonna step; step correct or not at all. Cause I promise you, you come at them wrong, you’re gonna get your feelings hurt. These ain’t the girls you’re used to and it’s gonna take a hell of lot more than an endorsement deal to impress them.

Bryan: *sucks in air through his teeth* I dunno… might have to take my chances. *group laughs*

Dirk: I’m just saying; they move different. The shit you be spitting, won’t fly. Trust.

Vance:  So, whatchu saying? They think they’re better us? They think they’re better than Vanessa—

Carl: *tense* Be easy. That’s not what he’s saying.

Dirk: It’s not. I’m saying they move differently. Dev just finished her surgical residency last year. Her best friend Emmy, in the orange, just opened her own consultancy firm after seven years at Maxis Monthly. Penny, in the lace top, runs digital at Metropolitan Sim. Jesminder, in the hat, just completed her administrative license for early education and is seriously considering a doctorate. Walker, in the yellow, was the chief layout editor for a culinary magazine, before leaving to pursue photography. They met in one of the most prestigious schools in the country. So, hear me when I say, red carpet events and showering them in designer labels won’t cut it. It’s more than that… they live outside our circles. How you gonna shame someone into compliance, when they don’t need a woocking thing from you? The girls’ gate keeping won’t track. Like I said, they move different.

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197- “The Best Laid Plans”

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(( Coconuts In the Sand -  TS1 Vacation EP 😁 ))

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Indistinct chatter followed by laughter:

Walker: Clearly, we’re missing all the fun!

Dirk: Not all of it. *group laughter* Hope you brought your appetite!

Obie: Oh, that we did!

Jess: How’d you sleep?

Walker: Amazingly! I finally get why people listen to recordings of the ocean.

Matteo: Right?! *Walker nods enthusiastically*

Emmy: Really? Silence... I need complete and utter silence! *mock groans*

Dev: Which is precisely why we put you upstairs, in a soundproof room! *Devon blows Emilie a kiss, group laughs*

Dirk: Baby, all the rooms are soundproof when closed. Learned that lesson the hard way and will never forget! *raucous laughter*Not like that! It’s just the pre-req for the crew’s rentals whenever we rent.

Penny: So not touching that one! *group laughter*

Walker: I’m with you! Whatcha guys got planned for the rest of the day?

Emmy: There is a lounge chair outside that’s positively screaming my name! I plan to catch up sleep and reading in equal measure…

Izzy: Ooh…. That sounds heavenly! I may join you later, love.

Obie: What are you two doing?

Izzy: Matty scheduled us a full-on pampering session—

Matteo: Culminating in a couple’s massage. *excited chatter* Ignacio makes me out to be the workaholic, but he’s just as bad! I figure, we start off relaxing and maybe stay that way.

Arun: Jess and I could use a good rub down— *Jess nods*

Dirk: Book it! Like Oliana said, we’ve got some people on standby. Dev and I have a massage booked just before dinner.

Walker: What are you guys doing the rest of the day?  

Dirk: Bike riding!

Obie: Seriously??

Dev: There’s a rental shop up the road. We were gonna hit it up after breakfast. You’re welcome to join of course.

Walker: We were gonna go on a stroll, but—

Obie: I don’t know… I haven’t been on a bike in like twenty years…

Dev: Oh, come on Obie-Wan! There’s a reason they say, “it’s just like riding a bike”.

Walker: We’re totally in!

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188 - “Come Away With Me”

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A special thank you to @magnolianfarewell, @honeykiwis , & @haziesims for supplying me with my all-stars 🥰

(( Come Fly with Me - Frank Sinatra ))

For easier reading, please see transcript below:

Staff: *very perky* Good Morning! My name is Holly; and you are?

O: Good Morning. I’m Obie Tremblay and this is Walker Pearson.

H: *scans computer screen quickly* Is that Obadiah Tremblay?

O: *nervous chuckle* Yes, Obadiah. Apologies.

H: None needed! You’re all checked in Mr. Tremblay; Ms. Pearson. You’ll find that most of your party has already arrived. Please, make yourselves comfortable. You can leave your bags to my left for the attendants and refreshments can be found behind you. Should you need anything else while you wait, please, feel free to let me know.

O: Thank you.

This is—

W: Bat-shit?

O: I was going to say surreal, but bat shit works. *laughing*

P: Finally! Some friendly faces.

W: Hey! Have you been here long? Where’s the crew?

P: Not too long, but long enough to ask that same question.

O: Are we late? *looks at watch* I thought we were meeting at eight?

P: We are. I just spoke to Dev and they’re about ten minutes out; hit traffic coming off the freeway.

W: I’m surprised you’re not already working your Penny Pizzazz magic. *Obie chuckles*

P: It’s too early for that. It’s Penelope Carmichael until the caffeine kicks in. Besides, I have a five-hour flight and two-week vacation for all that. And, I’d prefer to keep my distance until Dev gives us the lay of the land.

O: *snorts in disbelief* This is like watching an All-Star game from courtside seats.

W: *whispers to Obie* We need to strategize how to get a group selfie on the plane…

O: Waaaay ahead of you.

I: *lilting* Hello, beautiful girl!

W: Izzy! Hi! Happy to see another face I know.

I: Dirk’s not here yet?

W: He’s en route; should be here any minute now.

I: I’m sorry. Where are my manners? Walker, this is my husband, Matteo. Matty, this is my Walker.

M: Pleasure. Ignacio speaks highly of you.

W: Likewise.

Izzy, Matteo, this is my boyfriend Obie, and best friend—

I: Penelope!

P: *laughing* Hi luv! I didn’t know you ran with this crowd!

I: Oh, Dirk was my best man, dear!

W: Of course they know each other. *laughing*

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191 - “The Dozens”

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(( I Ain’t No Joke- Eric B. & Rakim ))

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*laughter*

Vanessa: What did you—

Kareem: Damn, Em! D, you ain’t never lie! She is a quick study.

Dirk: *Emilie opens her mouth to speak* I told you, this crew was born for the dozens. But we don’t dare play with Nessa.

Vanessa: Excuse me?!

Kareem: Relax... You just caught a stray. *winks at Emilie*

Whit: Reem’s teaching the new crew the ropes. Care to join? We all know you’re a natural.

*Vanessa scowls before walking away*

Whit: *calling after her* C’mon Nessie! Don’t be like that! *laughter*

Devon: Why—

Dirk: *subtly shakes head in warning* We’ll pick this game up later. I wanna see what Arun brings to the table.

Arun: You do know, I grew up in San My? Trust me, y’all don’t want this. *laughter*

Matteo: Hey everyone! So, I didn’t get to mention it this morning, but there’s a slight change of plans.

Dirk: I already hate the sound of that…

Matteo: Oh, relax! There was a last-minute change up in staff at the house.  Alika wants to do additional checks and a sweep before we get there. *Dirk starts to protest* It’s fine. We’ll send the luggage straight to the house and hang at Abel’s—

Kareem: But—

Matteo: I let them know and they’re good. It’s better; trust me. This way, when we get to the house, we can chill until beach day, and we’ll be done early enough that the singles can hit Ohan’ali Town tonight if they want.

Devon: Why just the singles?

Kareem: You fittin’ to party with us Dev?

Dirk: Calm down, now. We’ll see, we’ll see…

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189 - “Harpies & Vipers”

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Drew, Vance & Vanessa appear courtesy of @magnolianfarewell,  & boomchicapopdat (wherever you may be) 🥰

(( Don’t Fence Me In - Labrinth ))

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M: I don’t want to be rude. Let me run and say a quick hello to everyone. I’ll be right back.

I: Twenty-five minutes, Matty! *Matteo waves him off* I’m serious! Twenty-five minutes!

P: What happens in twenty minutes?

I: We will be boarding, and officially on vacation.

W: I don’t—

I: *sigh* Matteo’s a terrible workaholic. As such he’s not allowed to talk shop once we’ve entered international airspace. *laughter*

O: What does he do?

I: He’s a sports agent. He represents about thirty-four percent of the talent on this trip, but his competitive nature won’t let him rest until he has them all. Vance, over there is his white whale.

O: Makes sense. It’s a miracle how the Llamas have shaped up since they signed Monahan.

I: Naturally, I have to reign him in or he’ll spend our entire vacation networking. It’s why, more often than not, I try to avoid these trips when Dirk asks. He’s like my niece on a sugar high. *laughter*

W: So, what made you come this year?

I: Why, you all, of course! *conspiratorially* I couldn’t leave my beloved Devon to fend off those harpies on her own.

P: Watcher, yes! What’s the deal? Dev gets disgruntled whenever the topic comes up. Who are we avoiding?

I: Well, not everyone is here yet. But I think it’s safe to say they’re all vipers in one way or another. Well, the wifey crew is. The boys are mostly himbos with a few charmers and low-key intellectuals thrown in for good measure.

W: *giggling* Tell us what you really think! *laughter*

I: I exaggerate, of course. But not by much. Vance’s wife, Vanessa, she’s the queen bee. And that’s with a capital “b”. She’s cool and calculating. Married Vance, became a brand. She’s a handful, and he takes himself way too seriously. Hence the suit. They’re made for each other. Then there’s Daphne and Whit. They—

Dirk’s Crew: LEE!!!

O: Finally, another familiar face.

I: Oh, you know Drew?

W: We’ve met. What are your thoughts on him?

I: *airily* Personally, I like him.

P: High praise…

I: Hey, I give credit where it’s due. Drew is a decent guy. So is Kareem, over there. Don’t get me wrong, everyone in here isn’t complete evil. It’s just that some’s dark-sides outweigh their light.

Dirk’s Crew: DREAMER!!!

P: About damn time! I’ll be back.

I: Ditto!

O: Are you—

W: Freaking out internally? Yup! *Obie laughs*

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Izzy Fabulous & Matteo Duque Rojas’ Penthouse

This is one lot that may not ever be seen, in story. I’m not completely ruling it out, but as it stands, I can’t think of a reason for it show up 🙈