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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. 

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Looks like everyone had a great time!

Darling Bach(elorette) Party

Big fat thank you to these wonderful sims and their creators: Lili by @simsstuph Gemma by @zosa95 Lacey by @berrysweetboutique Anastasia by @natolesims Poppy by @quiddity-jones Vera by @queeniecook Victoria by @echoweaver Kushali by @dynastiasimss

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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?

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September 20 - Part 2 - The Wedding

I learned later that my sweet little nephew hid Maira’s flower basket somewhere….she settled for waving at people.

I felt like my heart was going to bust out of my chest as I walked down the aisle towards Caleb. All the waiting. All the time I was uncertain. It all led to that walk towards the rest of my life.

“You look radiant.” Caleb whispered to me as we faced each other.

“You look like I want to take that suit off you.” I whispered back to him.

I wondered where our priest was, turns out he missed his flight and would be doing the ceremony via speaker on Annalise’s phone. I blame Apollo for that.

“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today…well. You’re gathered there. I’m stuck in the airport. But I digress. We here to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony..”

Five minutes later…

“I have been thinking this past month what I want to say to you today. I kept thinking of how this really all started because I wanted you to bare my child.” He paused “Back then, I wanted to keep it professional, so to speak. I had no intention of things going this way. No intention of falling for you. You were a complete surprise to me.” Caleb told me softly.

I stood there, listening and trying not to ruin my makeup. Listening to my future husband say his vows to me is a moment I waited for since the moment I understood what romantic love is.

“It is weird, my life before I fell in love with you kind of feels like this haze to me. Almost like it wasn’t real. You have changed things for me. I truly mean that. My views on my existence. My purpose. I no longer ask myself why I am still here. I no longer want someone to drive a stake through my heart so I can fade to nothing.” Caleb told me quietly.

My heart broke, thinking he used to feel that way. I grasped his hands, squeezing them with mine. I mouthed “I love you” to him as I felt tears welling up in my eyes.

“I do not feel that way anymore.” He assured me “I want to spend the rest of your life with you. I will do everything in my power to make you not only happy, but to feel loved every single day. That is my vow not only to you, but to any children we have. I will protect you. Take care of you when you need it. I will be with you until the end, no matter what.”

I wanted to cry so badly. I thought words like that were only spoken in those hallmark movies on TV. But they were said to me. They are real.

“I’m not really sure how to follow that up.” I said, laughing slightly to distract myself from ugly crying. “You know, there was a time in my life when I never thought I’d find someone. I didn’t really talk about those thoughts with anyone, but I had them.” I admitted.

Caleb nodded and I took a steadying breath. “Even though we weren’t close, you’ve been around during some of my darkest times. I always somehow knew I could go to you if I had a problem. You even put up with me calling you Dr. Cullen when I was drunk.” I joked, which received some laughs from my brother and Aubree.

“I know I can trust you to protect me and to love me. To take care of me…when I allow it, I am kind of stubborn.” I admitted, I could see Naya slapping her hand over Apollo’s mouth out of the corner of my eye. I bit my lip so I didn’t start laughing and redirected my focus totally on Caleb.

“You awakened a passion inside of me that I didn’t know existed. I’m not just talking about a physical type of passion but it’s a passion to love you. I miss you so much when I’m not with you. I can even feel it when you enter a room. I can’t put this all into words as good as you.  Just please know that I love you Caleb and I will until my last breath.”

There was a brief moment of total silence where Caleb and I just looked at each other. It was like we were the only two beings in the world in that moment.

“I can’t wait to officially start our life together and to see what the future brings us.” I said, ending my vows.

“Beautiful. Now it’s time to exchange the rings.” The priest said from the phone. I almost forgot about him.

Five minutes later…

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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.

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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.

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September 20 - Part 3 - The Wedding

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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.

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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.

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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.

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September 21 - Part 2

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

Things were moving quickly yet somehow not fast enough for me.

The way Caleb looked at me, the way he touched me – held me. Made love to me…

I’ve found my home in another being. I know I found my soulmate. Being with Caleb was like a whole new experience, not physically – though that was amazing – but emotionally and mentally. I feel like it touched every single piece of me.

“I love you.” Caleb whispered to me, kissing my forehead before giving me a gentle squeeze.

I was working on catching my breath, he doesn’t have that problem. “I love you too.” I whispered, gazing at him with tired smile on my face.

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October 21

I stayed home from work today. My stomach was still turning from last night. Caleb was quiet. I wanted to ask him a bunch of questions but a still small voice told me to wait for him to tell me about James.

Last week, we lost Belle. She was elderly and thankfully, went in her sleep.

Caleb found one of her nieces. This town really is close knit. He named her Blue belle. Somehow, my vampire husband has managed to be closer to our cows and chickens than I am. Maybe it’s from growing up on a farm when he was human.

Lucky, we’ve been working on training her. She likes to drink from the toilet. She likes to play in trash. Which most dogs do but I’m not a fan of trash and toilet breath.

I haven’t played my violin since I lived in Brindleton Bay. I find it soothing so I decided to play it some today. Not knowing what is going on is grating on my nerves. As I’ve written before – I don’t like (most) surprises. I don’t like not knowing what’s going on.

After a small lunch, I “tossed my cookies” as an old friend from college used to say. I’m not sure if it’s from the not knowing or what. I hate puking.

I made it out of the bathroom and plopped down in my lounge chair by our fireplace to take a nap. I slept longer than planned and woke up a bit ago, feeling like I’m in the Twilight Zone.

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Outtakes ~

“I know I’m hot stuff, yeah!”

“You should have picked me and also, fire your hair dresser.”

Girl, I know you’re lonely but stop trying to paw at Dakota. I get it, I really do but have some control.

Not to self, do not have any pregnant sim wear this outfit combo again...

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September 22

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

After spending the entire night in bed, sleeping on and off -for me anyway – I was finally able to get up around eleven o’clock in this morning. I felt exhausted but in a good way. A way that kept me smiling.

“Did you just grab my butt?” I asked, stopping in the hallway.

“Yes.” Caleb stated simply before doing it again.

“As much as I’d love to go back upstairs with you, I need food before I pass out or something.” I reminded him.

“Go get dressed and I will make you some lunch.” He told me as I stepped around him to go climb the stairs.

A little bit later, I came downstairs to see Caleb cooking yet somehow playing with knives. I didn’t question him, because I just wanted to eat.

He made me some lunch and I noticed how all the snow had melted somehow. It baffles me. Regardless, I chowed down on my food.

I washed my plate in the sink before joining my husband on the couch. I was going to ask if we were going out today. I would like to see the sights since we’re here. I hear Mt. Komorebi has legendary bathhouses, I’d like to visit one.

We ended up sidetracked for hours and didn’t make it out of the house.

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October 10

I think the house is finally about decorated. Maybe…

Apollo stopped in this morning on his way back from Evergreen Harbor. He had some kind of work seminar there. He was awesome enough to help move around some furniture too. I was just glad to see him again.

I got my Yoga mat setup in the hallway in the basement. Caleb also talked me into setting up our bedroom and master bathroom downstairs. It’s kind of growing on me to be honest.

Josie and Lucky seem to be adjusting well to the new house, especially Josie. She’s a moving pro by this point.

“I just think that a bigger table might be more useful for when we have guests.” Caleb told me at dinner. Well, my dinner.

I sighed “You remember how long it took me to pick out this table…” I stated. Hours. It took hours. I’ve learned over the years that I can be very picky.

“That was the longest three hours of my undead life.” Caleb commented softly.

“What was that?” I asked him, asking like I didn’t hear him while I stabbed a piece of food with my fork.

Caleb laughed nervously “This table will do.”

I’m guessing he didn’t want me dragging him back to the furniture store.

I took Lucky on a walk earlier, I’ve been exploring the neighborhood. I’ve fallen in love with the area that has all the lights hanging from the trees.