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Hello and welcome to the next part of the life and times of Bonnie Winston, known as Rich Girls. As you can see this part is called Hospital Woes, and if you read on you will find out why. This is Part 3 in the series, so I'd read the intro and parts 1 & 2 if you haven't already.
"Hello, can you tell me where my father, Charles Winston is?"
"Charles Winston?" She gave me a sympathetic look "He is in intensive care right now, 1st floor. Room 12, go through the elevator just there."
I thanked her before heading up. I'll tell you now. I hate elevators, they make me feel so out of control, as you know, I am quite the control freak. They make me feel so claustrophobic, I feel faint right now, just stepping into one. Well this is it, my fathers room. My hands are shaking, what do I do? I can't go in there, I don't think I could face seeing my father on his death bed. But he's my father, he would want me to be with him. I was left without decision, however, as Annabelle flung open the door and pulled me into the room. She clung to me sobbing into my shoulder. I looked around, well as much as possible. My mother sat in the corner, just staring at my father who lay sleeping in his bed, she had the tiniest glint of a tear in her eye but nothing to suggest she was majorly upset by my fathers illness. I suppose, it is all to do with the way she must portray herself, being the richest woman in the neighbourhood. I was developing a sudden, but deep hatred towards my mother right now, I don't see why her reputation is important now, when the love of her life is almost dying. I felt my eyes burning at the thought of it. The nurse approached me with a smile on her face, as if this is a time for smiling. Unless she had good news.
"Hello, Bonnie, is it? Yes well, I have some important and good news to tell you." I was eager to hear what she had to say, and I looked at my father as she told me what was going on. "Your father is stabilising his condition, it is very likely that he will wake up very soon. So you should be able to talk to him, if for any reason you feel something is wrong, just push this button" she pointed to a button by his bedside "and I, or one of the other nurses will come running. OK?" I told her I understood and I sat by my fathers side, waiting for him to wake up. I just sat there and stared, meanwhile my mother went for countless coffee's. I clasped his hand and let the tears run down my stricken face. I know the nurse said he was going to be OK but that didn't make me any less worried. I closed my eyes and prayed that he would be OK. His hand twitched, and he rolled over before stirring and actually sitting up. "My darling Bonnie, I have missed you since you went away" He let out a series of disturbing coughs "Dad are you Ok? You don't look right, go back to sleep" he looked at me with admiration.
"Bonnie, I need you to be brave for me, we both know I am not going to make it, and I am not going to fight, it will be worthless. But first I have a few things that I need to tell you, alone. Please Courtney, take Annabelle for a walk, I'll be just a few minutes." My mother flashed him a warning look before grabbing Annabelle by the arm and dragging her into the outside corridor.
"My darling Bonnie, please have a seat, this might take a while." Another series of coughs, they scared me, but I obliged and sat down, not letting the worry leave my face. He looked at me and looked at me and looked at me. I just looked back and waited for him to speak.
"How do I tell you, well first Bonnie, I am going to apologise for not telling you the truth before, and keeping you in the dark for all these years." What had he possibly lied about, he always told me the truth.
"Dad what are you talking about?" I smiled trying to make the situation more light-hearted, it wasn't going to happen. "Bonnie please stop talking, I need to tell you this, it's important." I closed my mouth and vowed to stay silent until he needed me to talk. "I have some good news for you, being that I don't need you to take over the family business anymore... I know you never wanted to, you have always wanted to do your own thing and now I am happy for you to do what you want."
"Then who is going..."
"It's all settled, Annabelle will take over, under your mothers supervision of course." I only hoped Annabelle was happy with the decision. My father had another serious coughing fit. Was he nervous? He was shaking, perhaps that was from feeling weak.
"Do you want me to get you some water?"
"No honey I'm fine just listen to me. This is going to break your heart, and I am sorry but now is the right time to tell you. I am not your father, and we are not your real family. Well we are, but we aren't blood related."
"Why are you telling me this?" He couldn't be telling the truth? Could he? I had grown up with these people and now he's telling me it was all a lie?
"You have a right to know, that is why I am happy for you to do your own thing, you're different, you're special, you can make something new of yourself, you can be different, you don't need to live a life of luxury, because I know you will be happy whatever you decide." "I can't tell you how sorry I am for lying to you all these years, but I feel like you are my daughter. You are my daughter. I didn't do this to hurt you, when your parents died I, me and your mother took you in, you needed a family and we were willing to provide. I have always known you were special Bonnie, I just hope you can forgive me." My whole world was falling apart, but I knew that this was my father, I loved him like a father and he loved me in return. I could not turn my back on my family in their hour of need. "Of course I forgive you father, I love you." I clasped his hand ever tighter to reassure him. "Thankyou for looking after me, I have more than I ever could have wished for. And I am strong enough to get past this and begin a new life, all my own. I just wish I could repay you in a better way."
"My darling Bonnie, you could not have repaid me in a better way than you have done all your life, just your happiness is enough to make me feel good about what I have done for you." I smiled at him but felt more hot tears burning my cheeks. Unfortunately happiness can only last so long, I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him into a loving embrace.
"I'll miss you daddy." I sobbed into his shoulder, I can only imagine how hard it was for him to keep his composure
"I love you my sweet Bonnie." We are home now, but it doesn't feel like home anymore. I feel lost and lonely. Something about this place just feels so different. I don't think I can stand being around other people right now so I am heading up to my room. I don't think I can do this, my father meant everything to me and now he's... he's... I can't even say it. Everytime I try my throat dries up and my voice gets stuck, I don't think I am going to get through this. I feel so alone, I have no friends and no father. I guess the only way I'll get closure, is by being able to talk about it, so I guess I can tell you what happened. I had just let go of him and sat down again, when he suffered from another coughing fit. Only this time, it showed no signs of stopping. I pressed the button over and over again. This couldn't be happening! "Daddy please, calm down" I heard the nurses rushing down the hall. "Daddy please, you're going to be alright." The nurses bustled me out of the room, while they tried to work their magic. But it was to no avail, and my father was... well he was... gone. I broke down, this wasn't what was supposed to happen. My father who had only ever helped other people, the most unselfish person I have ever met, my role model and the only one who understood me was gone. He thought I was special... I wiped my face as the tears had blinded me to my surroundings, when I looked up. I found it wasn't just my world that had fallen to pieces. Even my mother, well Courtney, was burying her face in her hands, It was difficult to tell if there were actual tears running down her face, or whether this was just to show some sort of grief. I think Annabelle took it a lot worse than I did. Her father, who seemed to only have eyes for me, was now going to have the biggest responsibility forced on her as she tried to keep the business up and running. I could see the pain, the loss in her eyes, I felt sorry for her but what could I do? I was in the same position as she was... only, I was free. As I stepped inside the elevator, it hit me like a bomb in the face. My father, the man I had always looked to in times of need, was gone. My life was over. How was I supposed to live my life, with my father gone. I couldn't do this on my own. I can't do anything on my own. I couldn't even go through university on my own. I'm hopeless. For the first time in my life I felt safe in an elevator, being confined in a small space suddenly became soothing and safe. Do you think I can do this alone? I know most of you won't, you've seen the helpless, pathetic person I am from the beginning. I think I have disappointed most of you, thinking there is some good in me. I have done a really bad job of showing it. But what do I do next, apart from support Annabelle, I don't know what to do. What is that? Ugh just some knocking on my door
"Please, leave me alone, I really don't feel like forcing myself on others company at the moment." Whoever it was started coming in anyway, "Didn't I just tell you to... Frances? Is that you, is it really you?" I could not believe my eyes, you remember Frances right? How I had to break up with him a while ago because he was moving away.
"Bonnie, you look amazing!"
"I don't feel amazing." How could he be commenting on my appearance at a time like this?
"I came as soon as I heard, I am so sorry for your loss, Bonnie, I know how much he meant to you."
"But how did you find out?"
"Bonnie, you should really start reading the newspapers, as soon as your father went into hospital it was published. Don't get mad, your mother sold them the story."
"What? That little..." I could not believe it, why would she let the press invade our families issues. "Frances, I am so sorry for how I used to be, I need to change, me and Connie, we... we aren't speaking anymore. I need to fix everything, but first I need to change myself." "Bonnie, you don't need to change anything, you're perfect as you are. I have always seen the real you, I managed to see past the stuck up part, I still love you Bonnie" He scooped me up in his arms, and I was lost, forever in my reality and his fantasy. We stayed that way for a while, and I knew that he loved me, and I realised that whatever had happened in University, it didn't matter. I had Frances and he was all I needed. I realised I was in love, not lust people, I had fallen head over heels in love. And with Frances no less, my first real boyfriend. We spent the rest of the night together.
"Bonnie, I want to start a new life with you, just us. I won't be able to give you everything that you're used to, but we are both bright people. We could make it, I just want us to be together, forever."
"Frances, I love you, there's nothing I wouldn't give to be with you. I don't need anything else, you'll be the one to get me through, the one who can make me feel better. I relied on my father, I know it may seem like I have just shifted to you, but I promise it's not like that. I can do it on my own, I just need you."
And no we didn't do anything. No this is not my wedding, we have arrived at the church, for my fathers funeral. I don't know why but churches always manage to give me the creeps. There's just something so depressing and morbid about them. The vicar, however, gave my father the proper send off and I was happy that my father was going to be laid to rest. In somewhere as peaceful as this place. I just felt so comfortable here, the morbidness from the outside was gone, because this place was just so beautiful. It helped me reflect on good times. But it also helped me to remember everything my father had ever done for me, and it brought tears to my eyes just to think about him. I realise how much I miss him, and how much I really need him in my life, to help me, to fix me. My mother, however, sat through the entire ceremony, stony faced. I might have felt sorry for her, if she could show any emotion at all. You might think I show emotion too much, but that's because I'm sensitive and I care. She is just cold. As the casket was lowered, I felt exhausted... done. I can't go on, even with Frances my life will never be whole again. As you can see, this is where my father is freshly buried. There's something about yards and their graves that make everything seem so final. Now he's under the ground, it's like letting go, like he can never come back. My sister God bless her soul, does not understand, I don't think, the limits of mortality, I too wish my father could come. But that's what death is about right? Sacrifice and moving on? I wish it weren't, not just for me but for the people around me. Well person. My mother is a disgrace to the Winston name. She acts like nothing has happened and nothing is wrong. This family is going to fall apart without him, no matter how my mum feels about the situation. Well, it's done now. It's over, we are just going 'home' I am going to sulk in my room. Ok, there was a change of plan, I invited Frances over to tell my mother the good news. That we were moving away together, probably not the best of times, but I need to start my own life. And move on. "Mum this is Frances."
"I am well aware of who it is Bonnie" She said with disgust "What is he doing here?" Frances wrapped his arm around me.
"Me and Frances are very much in love, mother. We have decided that we want to move away together." Annabelle shot me a worried look across the room and mouthed: "What about me?" I shrugged as my mother turned on me.
"If you want to start a life of your own Bonnie, you are going to need financial backing, if you leave I certainly won't be rushing to the bank for you."
"I don't need financial backing from you, we are starting over, alone. With no help from anyone, it's what we want, and you won't stop me." "Don't you appreciate everything I have done for you?"
"No Courtney I don't" Annabelle gasped in shock.
"Since when have you referred to me as Courtney?"
"Since I found out you weren't my mother, yes that's right dad told me everything and you have nothing keeping me here anymore. I hate you."
"Why are you still calling him dad?"
"Because he treated me like I was his child, you just hate me." "I don't hate you Bonnie, I just hate how he treated you better than Annabelle." How ridiculous... he didn't.
"I don't care though" Annabelle burst in, I love her "I don't care, Bonnie is still my sister, and even if you won't back her financially... I will" Tears formed in my eyes as Annabelle finally showed the potential to be a feisty young woman. "Since the company is mine mother, you are being looked after by me, so you'd better be nice." Annabelle gave me a smug smile, before sitting back down.
"You are not leaving" Courtney snarled. I stormed out of the room with Frances hot on my heels. I don't care what she said I'm leaving. I ran upstairs and emptied my wardrobe.
"Bonnie, are you really going to need all that?"
"Not all of it no, but it will give us some extra money when we need it." Yes I am willing to sell my very expensive designer clothes for a chance to be happy. We bundled everything into the car, including ourselves.
"I'm so proud of you Bonnie. You managed to take on your mother, I mean Courtney, right after the funeral. That was a really brave thing to do."
"Not really Frances. I still rely on people now, my sister and you had to help me out back then. I'm pathetic."
"No you're not, you just need to learn to be able to look after yourself, you will in time. I know you can do it Bonnie." I love this man, have I told you? Well this is the end of this part. Did you like it? I'll see you soon, as I break out on my own. I hope you will look out for the next part about ME. Thanks for reading. And thanks to all the custom content makers. But mostly thanks to the people who read my stories and leave positive feedback. I really appreciate it.
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On Jul 8, 2007 S.Cains wrote:
I did check it twice before uploading, but I just realised that I missed out a word. It could seem extremely disgusting, because I missed out the word 'back' if you noticed you'll understand what i am talking about, if not just ignore my ramblings.
On Jul 8, 2007 psim2rock2 wrote:
That was great love your stories
On Jul 8, 2007 wrote:
this may seem like a dumb question but how do u have funerals?
On Jul 8, 2007 atangki wrote:
Another great part! I'll be on the look out for more of your stories! I hope you make them ASAP!
On Jul 8, 2007 jenniegoldy wrote:
all your storys are brilliant amazing even.
any way i was just wondering if you created Bonnie by yourself or you downloaded her please could you tell me where.
rate:5.0
On Jul 8, 2007 kitfu11 wrote:
Great story! I can't wait for the next part!!
On Jul 8, 2007 susieQ123 wrote:
WOW ur stories just keep on geting better x u have got me hooked i cant wait to know what happens next x
On Jul 8, 2007 Small Town Sim wrote:
great job! i love the variety of tears... and your Sims are so pretty/handsome. looking for the next part!
On Jul 8, 2007 toczka wrote:
great story
On Jul 8, 2007 S.Cains wrote:
by the way, I built the church myself! Did you like it?
On Jul 8, 2007 maxi king wrote:
On Jul 8, 2007 TellMeSomethingNew wrote:
Oh, poor Bonnie. I cried for a lot of it.
This could be a movie, or soap-opera. You should become a script writer or something. This was such an amazing story, and I think it should have gotten the feature spot. I wish I was this good at writng. I'm so glad that Bonnie and Frances are moving awat together. Annabelle has turned into such a mature young lady. You did a brilliant job on the church, and the funeral was so realistic. I HATE Courtney
Please let me know when the next part comes out. 5.0
On Jul 8, 2007 wrote:
Great story!
On Jul 8, 2007 xrainbowcloud wrote:
you have the best stories ever !
On Jul 8, 2007 RIDance wrote:
Great job Sam! Bonnie sure is going through a lot lately. I wonder who her real parents are! You took really great shots (especially of the funeral).
5.0 Please let me know when the next part is out so I don't miss it!
On Jul 8, 2007 dannybond1990 wrote:
That was so awsome. You're a great story teller. thank you for telling me that the next part was out. I really appreciated it.
On Jul 8, 2007 bryk1984 wrote:
Wow that was a really great Part! I'm so glad that Bonnie is figuring out what she wants in life and how to get it
I liked how you did the funeral and the church you made was great! I'm looking forward to the next part and I hope you'll have it out soon!
On Jul 8, 2007 slime wrote:
very good very sad that her foster father died and glad she stood up to Courtney and left 5 points WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
On Jul 8, 2007 eshuff wrote:
Wow. Very very good. Stunning shots and you got the characters dead on. I read through each slide one at a time, completely into the story. Extremely good!!
On Jul 9, 2007 SC707 wrote:
On Jul 9, 2007 wrote:
Poor Bonnie, losing her dad. But I'm glad that now she has a chance to be happy and live on her own. Thanks for letting me know this was up.
On Jul 9, 2007 muaxxx2004 wrote:
Wow, amazing story, i have a question, where you got the cry make up and those effects? I really apreciate if you tell me, ty
On Jul 9, 2007 Nik-Noo wrote:
On Jul 9, 2007 pretty_baby wrote:
Thanks for letting me know that you had released it
it was a sweet story
good on ehr for getting the courage to leave anddddd the wholet hing about her dad 
whoaa!!! cant wati for the next part
On Jul 9, 2007 sharon21075 wrote:
On Jul 9, 2007 Hadji24 wrote:
that is not a story... that is TRULY a moovieee!!!
hope to see more of it!!!
On Jul 9, 2007 Downtimegirl91 wrote:
oh my god...thats such a great story,i could cry...and such a hard work,love your stories!!!
On Jul 9, 2007 drewsoltesz wrote:
Great installment! Your shots show such deep emotion!
On Jul 10, 2007 tesasims wrote:
Amazing story, can't wait for the next chapter.
On Jul 10, 2007 wrote:
interesting! awesome screenshots and story!
On Jul 10, 2007 wrote:
A lot of tears
Neat story Sam
On Jul 10, 2007 deniseariane wrote:
nice story, can't wait for the next part. denise
On Jul 10, 2007 vmceldrew wrote:
awesome job! once again it was great! ur sims are sooo pretty! omg! cant wait for the next part!
On Jul 10, 2007 MissJay wrote:
Glad she finally did something for herself and not relied on others!
On Jul 10, 2007 jaundyce61 wrote:
Glad to see this posted! I really enjoyed it, but I love all stories with lots of emotion, captivating!
On Jul 10, 2007 wrote:
She will need to be strong to survive
On Jul 11, 2007 itachigirl wrote:
great job!
tell me when the next part comes out!
On Jul 11, 2007 marizza82 wrote:
That was sad....I nearly cried...
Still,it was great and I can't wait for the next one
On Jul 11, 2007 fairyofdeath wrote:
s beutifull
On Jul 12, 2007 spacemouse wrote:
Good story, thanks for sharing.
On Jul 12, 2007 sanl1210 wrote:
On Jul 21, 2007 MinnieID wrote:
I love Annabelle
On Jul 23, 2007 AnniKayna wrote:
Just one point: I found kinda rushed the whole part about Charles' illness... I dont know why. Maybe you could have explained when he fell ill, and why (or that no one had any clue about why he fell ill so suddenly...) Few more screenshots - just one or two - would have been perfect. But it's still very very good!!!
Im heading to read the next installment
On Jul 23, 2007 AnniKayna wrote:
(...me again...)
(but you didnt explained clearly why Bonnie has been adopted... *and*: does she(Bonnie) got the financian backing, eventually??? it's not clear. not a big deal!!! 
:P
Courtney... she's such a b***h!!!
On Aug 3, 2007 bflosweethart wrote:
OMG I WAS CRYING I LOVED IT
On Sep 19, 2007 emmy27 wrote:
I LOVE THIS STORY , CAN'T WAIT FOR MORE
On Oct 7, 2007 agaumer wrote:
Good work on this chapter, a lot of character development and the screenshots are stellar as always
On Oct 27, 2007 OpheliaNival wrote:
Wow, she seems much nicer now, more down to earth... I just love the way you're writing, those little "Bonnie-comments"
On Dec 6, 2007 giada92 wrote:
On Sep 1, 2009 Bubbleicious. wrote:
Naah, I want the hospital! Do you know where to obtain it? There is also talk of a very very good!