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Hello and welcome to the next part in the Rich Girls "saga" as some people like to call it. Yes it has been going on for a long time, but there is still so much more to tell you and not enough time! Anyway, the parts to this story are: The Intro, New Beginnings, The College Life, Hospital Woes, The Simple Life?, Newlyweds, Eyes Wide Shut, Waking Up and Truth Hurts. I hope you read and enjoyed those parts before reading on, because you may get slightly confused as to the events. Oh and please go easy on me, I have no idea what goes on in a courtroom! I'm only 17!
"Bonnie, you and the girls can stay here for as long as you like... you hear me? You deserve a well-earned rest and I don't expect you to get a job straight away. You are my family, and as such you deserve free lodgings for as long as you need it." "Gwen. Thankyou for all of this... but I have to give you something in return for all of your help." I looked into Frances' green eyes once more, and felt a heat emanating from them... I still loved him. Gwen interrupted my thoughts as she spoke loudly and happily.
"Oh, Bonnie. It's nothing. The only thing I could ask for in return is already here... I have my grand-daughters around me." I gave her an exasperated look, but she would have none of it and shook her head. "That is all I need." She said stubbornly and I realised I would have to stop pestering her. I entered the house and a feeling of relief washed over me. I'm sure you know the feeling? The smells that fill a home of your family, not the smells of baking or any kind of food... it's the smell of... home. I was home. Safe. "It's not much..." Gwen said appearing behind me.
"It's beautiful." I stated simply.
"Now there's a spare room down here, I will have that... easier on the legs you see. There are, conveniently three bedrooms upstairs... Ellie and Francesca can share, there's a nursery and obviously your bedroom too." Gwen listed everything, pondered a few moments wondering if there was anything else. She must have decided there wasn't because she looked expectantly at me. I turned to Gwen again, I couldn't ask this of her, we were disturbing her.
"Are you sure you're Ok with this Gwen, I can find a hotel, get a job, and get my own flat... look after the girls." I suggested, but I knew from the look she gave me that she was going to insist that I stay here. "Bonnie, I must absolutely INSIST that you stay here. Do you think watching their mother struggle to pay rent is a good environment for them to grow up in? Of course it's not." She snapped before I could utter a word. "Now I want to hear no more about it... go and unpack what little you have left and I'll start on dinner." I knew that there was no point in arguing with her and began to lug our luggage upstairs to unpack. I finished unpacking, put the girls clothes into their closet. Unpacked my own things, got changed and did my hair... it was hard work I don't know how I did it all without stressing myself out, but it kept my mind off of my losses for a little while. As I finished I smelt the waft of Gwen's cooking filling my nostrils. Gwen made a delicious lasagne. I was surprised, she didn't seem like the cooking type. Emily was already in bed, she had had a long day... Teddy was playing in the garden still. I think he was chasing rabbits... but I didn't tell Gwen what he was up to, I wasn't going to let her scold him. Francesca and Ellie were both enjoying their lasagne and talking excitedly and enthusiastically about the days events... I hadn't told them that their father had stolen all of our belongings. I didn't want to place an image in their heads which might turn them against Frances. Besides, he wasn't a bad man... don't look at me like that. He's not! Ok, he has done a few things wrong like turning his back on his daughters but I don't blame him for leaving me. I deserve it. Slowly but surely, our nights became cosy evenings, sitting in front of the TV, just living... being happy. Well, I already told you I wasn't exactly happy. I was still worrying constantly, and Gwen wasn't exactly easing my nerves... mentioning Frances, whenever I had sent the girls to bed. So I made it a habit to stay with my girls until they fell asleep. I didn't want to listen to Gwen's pestering questions, let alone answer them. I think the girls were grateful for my company, but I think they could tell that something was wrong. They were always thinking of new ways to make me smile... they must have known that I wasn't always happy... children's intuition I guess you could call it. Most nights I could not sleep, I was so frought with worry about what Frances was going to do... if I lost my children again... I could not bear to think about it. I listened to their heavy breathing through the thin walls and recalled them playing happily earlier that day on the swings in the back yard. I grinned stupidly, but could not help it. I really don't know what I would do if I lost them again. I got up early the next morning, even earlier than the girls... which is surprising because I was up again all night. I shifted through the mail, taking a quick glance at todays front page... nothing interesting there. Bills, bills, my heart jumped into my throat as I saw a letter from the Caldwell Courthouse. I pocketed it quickly, placed the rest of the mail on a nearby coffee table and ran upstairs to view the letter alone. Tears formed and fell as I read through the letter, over and over again. The words, however, kept fluttering away as I read them. I knew Frances was going to do this sooner or later, I just didn't realise it was going to be so soon. He wanted a divorce and was fighting for full custody over Francesca, Ellie and Emily. I surely didn't deserve anything as bad as this? I set to work filing in a hole that Teddy had begun to dig in the garden. and raking the leaves... keeping busy helped to keep my mind off of the looming court case. I was their mother! Surely the court would side with me? It was hard to forget about the case as I sat down watching Tv with the girls raking my fingers through their hair. Things just seemed to catch up when I was completely unaware. The time for the court case arrived. I told Gwen that I would be going alone since I didn't want the girls to be involved... I didn't want them to see their mother and father fighting. I had recently had my hair cut, I wanted to look older, more responsible... so I dressed in my most sensible suit as well. I arrived at the courthouse shortly after, it was a grand and imposng building... I was intimidated, but entered quickly. I was quickly ushered, along with my lawyer, to the court room. I was surprised that we weren't just using a conference room since it was just a matter of divorce and custody. Me and Frances both handed our divorce papers to the judge, Frances gave me a wry smile as he brushed past me. My nerves were getting the better of me as the judge inspected the papers. I looked over at Frances. He was sitting there comfortably, deep in conversation with his lawyer. Three guesses how he was paying her for expenses... he was wearing a buttoned down shirt, clearly to remind her what she would be getting if she won the case. My lawyer, Claire Ryvers turned to me. "You have nothing to worry about. Your children are safe with you and we have other things to back us up. Once the judge is ready, we'll start our pleas and he will have no choice but to hand the children to you..." she said confidently. I was going to say something but right then the judge ushered for silence. "So, we are here to determine which of two parents will be taking care of the three children... Ellie Price, Francesca Price and Emily Price. It's a shame things end up like this... parents should be more responsible!" he exclaimed. "Anyway start your pleas." Frances' lawyer stood up first.
"Your honour... my client Frances Price has been kept away from his three daughters, he has a secure job as an accountant and earns quite a bit of money to secure him a nice house and comfortable space." I wanted to put this silly little girl back in her place and opened my mouth to retort, but Claire urged me to be quiet. "We'll have our turn." She whispered. "The childrens mother, Bonnie" she said smirking turning to look at me "has prevented Frances from seeing his three daughters. His long-term girlfriend, Bonnie's childhood friend, wishes the children out of harms way, as Bonnie, Miss Winston suffers deep mental anguish at regular intervals... Frances wishes to be able to see his children and wants to take full responsibility for their safe upbringing." I was furious... my hands were balled into fists as I stared at the witch standing in front of the judge. She sat back in her seat and began to whisper immediately to Frances, barely noticing that Claire had got up to plead my case. I smirked as Frances looked at me worriedly. "Your honour, First I need to tell you that Frances' own MOTHER is helping Bonnie to raise her children, yes Bonnie does not have a job at the moment... but that is because her husband just walked out on her recently and Gwen, that's Frances mother, has adequate finances to support the family." I smiled as Claire provided my case clearly and strongly. "She has admittedly suffered extreme mental anguish recently... her children were kidnapped for starters, it is only to be expected. The children, now have bonded with their mother, and I strongly suggest that you allow the children to stay in her capable hands." I smiled more broadly as Claire turned back towards me. The judge cleared his throat ready to speak. "Hearing both sides, I am tempted to keep the children with their mother... but I cannot help but think that they will be safer with their father as she suffers from depression which could only cause them hurt when she begins to neglect them..." I could not believe my ears my smile faded and turned into a frown. I rose out of my seat angrily, shocking my lawyer who begged me to sit back down. I addressed the judge directly.
"Your honour! This is a disgrace... Frances kidnapped my children! It was all down to him that I suffered..." "OBJECTION, YOUR HONOUR" Frances' lawyer shrieked.
"Grounds?" "It is compeletely irrelevant to the case in question... if it is true, it should have been taken to court long before today!" "I quite agree, I'm sorry Miss Winston. I am awarding full custody to Frances Price until you are mentally stable. Case dismissed." He swung his wooden hammer and it was over. I closed my eyes in despair, my children were lost to me forever. The sound of the hammer echoed continually in my mind as I left the courtroom and all the way back home. I returned home and collapsed on the outside porch, letting the hot tears burn my cheeks. Sitting on the hard wood was hardly ideal, but I was numb... I couldn't feel anything. I stayed out there for hours, I just wanted the darkness to swallow me up. But I had to go and see my daughters before Frances took them the following morning. So without trying to stop the tears, I headed inside and up the stairs to see the girls who were no doubt already asleep. I walked into Emily's bedroom and immediately saw that we were in need of a birthday celebration, in the morning before they left. My children were growing up so fast and I wasn't going to be there for them as their bodies went through changes and they needed me the most. The tears dripped silently from my chin onto the bright pink carpet. I tucked Ellie in bed for what would be the last time. It wasn't fair. Why did Frances have to do this to me? All of my children? It wasn't right. I went over to Francesca and ran my fingers through her hair as I always did. She breathed in heavily as a tear drop landed on her pillow. I hastened away, fearing that she might wake up. I hurried down the stairs to get the party set up. Everything was ready for the party the next morning and I was proud of the results from my efforts. I heard the girls scrambling down the stairs probably expecting a delicious breakfast... not a full-blown leaving/birthday party. I watched as the girls scoffed down their cheescake, tears formed in my eyes again as I thought about what I was about to tell them. I collected them all on the sofa and Gwen politely left the room. I smiled at them with tear-filled eyes... all sat together on the sofa in front of me for the last time. They looked up at me blissfully unaware of what was about to happen, or what was running through my mind. "I want you girls to stick together always Ok?" My voice cracked as I spoke.
"Mummy what's wrong?" Francesca pleaded.
"There's nothing wrong baby, it's just that... you are going to be going away for a while. You won't be able to see me for quite some time..." "Mummy, what are you talking about?" Emily asked, looking at her sisters who were both looking as non-plussed as she was.
"Who are we going to be staying with?" Ellie asked I looked up and saw Frances standing outside... I beckoned him in before continuing.
"You will be staying with your father... he cares about you and just wants you to be happy." I said the words but I didn't mean them... I was numb again... I was opening and closing my mouth but my voice wasn't working. I turned away from them as Frances came in...
"Come on girls, got your things ready?" I had packed them and pointed to the bags just inside the door. "Good, good... come on get in the car!" "Mummy, I don't want to go!" Francesca squealed. "Mummy please don't make me." I squirmed uncomfortably as I stood looking into my babies eyes... my eyes.
"I'm sorry Francesca you have to, I haven't been feeling well" I lied. "Your father will take care of you as I take some time to get better."
"Mummy I don't want to." This was hurting me much more than it was hurting her, but she wouldn't listen. I snapped. I had to make her hate me before she would leave. "Just get out of here Francesca! I can't see you ever again! Leave with your father NOW!" I screamed at her, I would never forget the look she gave me... never. It would haunt me for many sleepless nights.
"Come on Francesca... let's go." Frances said quietly steering Francesca and the other wailing girls out of the front door. But Teddy was left behind. He barked and barked for hours on end, calling the girls... it took a while but I convinced him that it was no use. And I began to cry as mine and Teddy's feelings became the same thing... That is the end for this part, I hope you enjoyed it even though it is deeply depressing. Perhaps things will start looking up soon? We'll see. Sorry if the court scene wasn't real enough, but at least I tried. Right? Thanks for reading and please look out for the next part.
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On Aug 6, 2007 atangki wrote:
I hate Frances.. oohhh.. LOL.
I hope verything turns out better in the next part! Great work! 
On Aug 6, 2007 goodie2shoes wrote:
GAAAAAAAAAH! Evil Frances!....But Bonnie shouldn't have made her kids hate her so they would leave. They'd never understand why she did that. I don't know what else you could do, but they will never want to go back to their mom again. Oh, right. Drama to the story. LOL!
Grrrrrr....EVIL FRANCES! 
Great story! 
On Aug 6, 2007 pretty_baby wrote:
ahhhhhhhhhhh my goddddddd are you serioussss this makes me so sad. HE KIDNAPPED HER CHILDREN AND WENT WITH HER BEST FRIEND thats not stable. at least bonnie cares about her children he only wants to take them to hurt her. awww so sad
On Aug 6, 2007 bryk1984 wrote:
This was a great chapter, I really hate Frances
I hope that Bonnie gets her girls back soon, can't wait to read what happens next!
On Aug 6, 2007 Daishi wrote:
great job once again, i hope things get better for her. The court scene was very good. Great job bravo
On Aug 6, 2007 kisekiai wrote:
that poor girl
and Francesca..it's so sad
On Aug 6, 2007 jenniegoldy wrote:
hi a brilliant story could you please tell me where you got bonnies green top wiv white trousers fron thank you!
rate:5.0
On Aug 6, 2007 Aquaprinc3ss wrote:
Sam, 1 question, is there gonna be a happy ending?? *crosses fingers*
On Aug 6, 2007 VEPerfect wrote:
ahh I hate Frances.
hes so horrible
i hope bonnie gets her kids back soon and things start looking up
On Aug 6, 2007 AshGreg wrote:
awsome story can't to see the next one
On Aug 6, 2007 marizza82 wrote:
GRRRRRRRRRRRR DEATH TO FRANCES !! I hope Bonnie gets the girls back soon
On Aug 6, 2007 SC707 wrote:
GAAAAHHHHH! I cant rest until Frances meets an 'untimely' death *laughs evily*. I can't stand it, I'm practically crying for Bonnie to be happy for once!!!! Great Part though!
On Aug 6, 2007 Nono_Girl wrote:
Sooooooooooooooooo saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad!But a good story!5555555!
On Aug 6, 2007 Wigwog wrote:
My heart totally had broken when the girls were taken away, :-( I HATE FRANCES I THOUGHT HE WOULD OF LOVED BONNIE, GUESS NOT. I hope everything turns out all right 4 the little kiddies!! I would hate it if they all got split up!
On Aug 6, 2007 Kikowiko wrote:
loved reading this!
On Aug 6, 2007 dealer_day wrote:
I hate Francis too
Good job thanks 
On Aug 6, 2007 onutika4u wrote:
nice story,but sad!
On Aug 6, 2007 MinnieID wrote:
Frances can just go jump off a cliff or something. I hope she gets her daughters back soon.
On Aug 6, 2007 mini me3393 wrote:
Nooooo! I hate Frances!
That was so sad. But I almost feel more bad for Francesca since her mother yelled at her and she doesn't know when she'll see her again. Plus they don't even really know their dad, and they're already so old that it might be harder for them to bond with him. Ha alright I'm done. Can't wait for the next part! ^^
On Aug 6, 2007 MissJay wrote:
I now hate Frances.....It was a good part though
On Aug 6, 2007 MissJay wrote:
Forgot to rate...sorry
On Aug 6, 2007 animcfly wrote:
=O woah, who knew frances had it in him..i bet connie put him up to it because she is in some way infertal and cant have kids or something, didnt look like he loved the girls in the beginning..besides i thought the twins were born from her affair so surley he shouldnt take them if they arnt even his kids?
im probably wrong anyways i really love your stories cant wait for more
On Aug 6, 2007 MMs_Fan_01 wrote:
Great addition, keep 'em coming!
On Aug 6, 2007 Narmir wrote:
How sad! Poor Bonnie just doesn't seem to have much luck. Here's hoping for a turnaround
I hope Gwen uses that handbag on her son next time!
On Aug 6, 2007 susieQ123 wrote:
loved it cant wait to knew what happens next xx
On Aug 6, 2007 Zela wrote:
Sad part... *sniff* Hope things turn around for Bonnie. Could you please tell me where you got that crying eyes makeup from? I have seen a lot of people using it and it is very affective.
On Aug 6, 2007 cariadbach wrote:
I was not too keen on Bonnie's character when you first started. I thought she was rather spoilt and had too much of her own way. I have warmed to her over the past few weeks and felt very sorry for her in this episode.Shall look forward to seeing how you progress with this story. A good read
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On Aug 6, 2007 converse02 wrote:
Rawr!
I hate Frances now... poor thing, I hope she gets her children back...
And you know, the judge reminded me of a History character, umm.. I can't remember his name but it was the dad, not Mark but the other one...oh well... it was the eyes mainly
On Aug 6, 2007 wrote:
KILL FRANCES HE IS SUCH A....well i cant say it, its not pg 13
>_>
On Aug 6, 2007 leifofdel wrote:
Great job as usual. You are a very gifted writer, one of my favorites at TSR. Keep up the good work. Looking foward to the next installment,as always.
On Aug 6, 2007 wrote:
D; woww.
personally, The rich girl series are my favorite stories on TSR.
blah. This must get reallyyy annoying but whered you get bonnie's eyes? I lovee them ;> thankss,
-Jen
On Aug 6, 2007 itachigirl wrote:
well you did try the court trial thingy it wasn't that bad icant belive frances took her children after all he left her,he kidnaped her children,he left her for her friend.you're a great writer and keep us constanly waiting for more.your stories are my favorite on TSR so keep up the brilliant work
(by the way you made cry so much its like im depressed
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On Aug 6, 2007 foxysensei wrote:
Grrr, Frances!!!! Horrid!!! Thank you for this - I really enjoy reading such excellent stories.
On Aug 6, 2007 foxysensei wrote:
PS: how do you get the tears like that? is it a tool in photoshop? it's totally wicked and I'd love to be able to do that in my stpries too!!! tell us your secret - do!
On Aug 6, 2007 TellMeSomethingNew wrote:
Oh no!! Poor Bonnie. I am feeling an unbelivable amout of loathing towards Connie and Frances. I want to rip their head off and shread their insides in a blender. Grr...They should DIE!!!
How is Bonnie going to get them back. She should have brought the girls with her, she would have gotten full custody if the judge could have seen how happy they were with Bon!!! Please tell me when the next part is out, I have to know what happens. 5.0
On Aug 6, 2007 eshuff wrote:
First, congrats on getting a feature spot! You deserve it!
Second, this was hard for me to read. Very powerful writing, and taking the girls away from their mother...I had to turn away for a minute. It fit the story, and it works, it was simply hard for me to read. Very very well done.
Beautiful work. Again. Thank you.
On Aug 6, 2007 kins619 wrote:
The tears were created by Sparklesim at MTS2
On Aug 6, 2007 chris1806 wrote:
Evil frances
I think everyone would be happy if you let bonnie get the kids back
5.0
On Aug 7, 2007 tesasims wrote:
On Aug 7, 2007 happyb8888 wrote:
She just needs to get a better lawyer. Whe should have had Gwen testify too. Great chapter; can hardly wait for the next one!!!
5.0++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
On Aug 7, 2007 Nik-Noo wrote:
Francis is pure evil. I hope she gets the kids back soon.
On Aug 7, 2007 francisssko wrote:
hehehhe awesome
On Aug 7, 2007 wrote:
Poor Bonnie.
And she really is a good mom.
On Aug 7, 2007 ddw2luvsthesims2 wrote:
On Aug 7, 2007 wrote:
very sad cant wait to view more!
On Aug 7, 2007 kitfu11 wrote:
OMG! That totally sucks!
Frances turned out to be such a meanie!!! Well even though I'm bummed over what happened it was very well written as usual! 
I can't wait to see what happens in the next part and hopefully things will get better! 
On Aug 8, 2007 jaundyce61 wrote:
gripping and emotional...
On Aug 9, 2007 fairyofdeath wrote:
so said
On Aug 9, 2007 JessicaGGGi wrote:
That was such a sad story i was even nearly to tears!
On Aug 10, 2007 wrote:
well crafted, very deep emotions, nicely done!
On Aug 11, 2007 spacemouse wrote:
Very nice story. Thanks for sharing.
On Aug 11, 2007 bflosweethart wrote:
loved it!
On Aug 12, 2007 sharon21075 wrote:
Can you do me a big fat favor? Upload Frances so I can kill him, res him and kill him again! - Really sad part but still an excellent read. Thank you so much.
On Aug 17, 2007 drewsoltesz wrote:
Wonderful!
On Aug 17, 2007 Hanefcik wrote:
Nice! I love the pictures you make, they are so stunning! Thanks for creating and sharing!
On Sep 12, 2007 civetinja wrote:
Very great story ! Thanks !
On Sep 15, 2007 ppunkprincess wrote:
wonderful story, but its so sad! I feel so bad for Bonnie, and the little girls...
anyway, gonna read the next parts! 
On Sep 24, 2007 Junior_bad wrote:
nice story...great job for the pictures
On Sep 26, 2007 emmy27 wrote:
wow i loved your story i really don't like Frances now
that was so sad 
can't wait to read more 
On Oct 8, 2007 agaumer wrote:
I'm really enjoying seeing the progression of the story from a bratty rich girl to a struggling woman. I'd like to kick Frances somewhere not very polite
On Oct 27, 2007 OpheliaNival wrote:
That is just too cruel, she must get them back! The children shouldn't be left with a father who treats their mother in that way!