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Our Story IV House Hunting
I have posted this story before, but my game was corrupted and I had to start over again. Luckily I have a great computer guy who found my saved files so I was able to keep some of my sims. I edited the story a little I hope you guys enjoy. I've finished this series so I'll post the other two stories I never posted. Enough rambling from me, please enjoy and comment. Thanks.
I have posted this story before, but my game was corrupted and I had to start over again. Luckily I have a great computer guy who found my saved files so I was able to keep some of my sims. I edited the story a little I hope you guys enjoy. I've finished this series so I'll post the other two stories I never posted. Enough rambling from me, please enjoy and comment. Thanks.
A lot of things have changed in my life. I've been living at home with my parents since I finished school, it's been about 2 ˝ years (since college). I compete nationally and around the world in track competitions, so I am not home often. I have received a job offer as a graphic design artist for a major ad agency in town, but I turned it down (I make a lot of money running track and with my endorsement deals). However, Wilson (my fiancé) has been pressuring me to settle down and stop competing. He also wants me to set a wedding date, so we can start a family (which I don't think I'm ready for). I met Wilson about 6 years ago. I was attending school at Academie Le Tour. He was a sophomore when I was a freshman. I met him when I moved into the dorm, he was majoring in music. He would come talk to me when I was painting at night (my 2nd love, 2nd only to track). We became fast friends; we talked about everything. We'd often meet for coffee in King's Music Hall; where he would often play. At the time we met I was going out with Aaron; we'd been dating for 4 ˝ years. We (Aaron & I) were both suffering from separation anxiety; but we both were also suffering from busy schedules. We (Aaron) both ran track and went to different colleges. So at the time Wilson and I were just friends. Aaron and I broke up when we were juniors. Actually, he broke up with me. It took me forever to get over him. I worked through it; literally I gave my all to track. I went running (so Forest Gump like); it was my therapy and the beginning of my great track career. Well, I said all that to say I'm afraid to stop running I think if I stop, I'd have to much time to think (Is that crazy?). I love Wilson, but I don't feel that spark; I thought it was there but I've realized it's not. I grew to love him; I love him for everything he became when Aaron and I broke up. The worst part of it is I feel horrible about this; I want to be head over heels for him because he's always been there for me. I know he cares about me and truly loves me, but I don't know something is holding me back from fully loving him. I haven't figured it out yet. It's like when everybody knows there's a pink elephant in the room, but nobody says anything. That's why it's been so hard for me to set a wedding date. I was using track as an excuse. Despite his feelings about my running, I keep competing. I had not been able to identify the pink elephant in my life until I went to a track meet and I had an epiphany; I was watching the hundred ( a race) and I saw Him. I tried to look away because I knew it was wrong, but I couldn't. Again I must say when I'm not running. I'm thinking (this is something I'm not at all comfortable with). I realized that day at that moment I was still head over heels in love with Him. After I figured it out it changed my relationship with Wilson and with my Dad. Yeah, it's weird my dad was angry because I wouldn't set a date. He kept telling me, "Set a date, how hard can it be." My mom was great through all this, she would tell him, "Leave her alone, they'll marry when their ready." So, this is why I'm house hunting. The longer I stay at home (when I'm there) the more pressure I feel. My sister Haley recommended her real estate agent. I decided that I would move out of Pleasantview and to Bluewater Village (which is the next town over). I also chose Bluewater so I can be closer to my sister. Haley and Aiden are doing great. They just had their first baby and Haley's teaching at Bluewater Academy. Aiden is just finishing his residency under the tutelege of my father. They are happy and proud parents; of course our parents are ecstatic about being grandparents. "Hey Haley, do you think you can go to the real estate office with me today?" "Sure Han, Aiden's home today, I'm sure he won't mind staying with Ryan. We have some serious catching up to do anyway. You're never in town long enough for girl talk. I'll pick you up around noon." "Okay I'll see you then." Haley, as always arrived on time. I explained to Ted (the agent) that I needed a move in ready condo or town home fully furnished. He said that would be no problem, but it would be pricey. Tom also asked for a tentative move in date; I told him as soon as possible and let him know my only free day is Sunday. He nodded in understanding and told me he'd look this week and give me a call so we could look together. I thanked him and we left. I took Haley out for a bite to eat, so we could catch up. "What's going on with you and Dad?" "Well, he's been on my case to set a wedding date. Wilson's been on me to quit running track and take that job at the ad agency. Mom is the only person I've told that I'm looking for a place. I know if Wilson knew, he'd ask why I was looking if we're getting married soon and Dad would want to know the same thing. I feel trapped, it's like everything is hanging on by a tiny thread, and one pull and it's all over. I'm just torn, I don't know which way to turn anymore; the only thing that makes sense is track. I know what to do there I run towards the finish line, I wish life were that simple." "I don't understand Han, if you love Wilson and you've accepted his proposal... What's so hard about setting a date? I have strong feelings and suspicions that you won't set a date because your heart is else where. There is something you're not saying. I can feel it, much like when we were kids I could feel when you were hurt or sad. So, tell me what's wrong and be honest, you have a tendency to lie to yourself. I was dumbfounded, I didn't know what to say; nor did I expect this conversation. Haley spotted the pink elephant and didn't go around it, she went right to it. I thought we were going to just do some catching up, not this deep in depth talk. I just sat there for a moment to collect my thoughts, while Haley ogled me. I knew if I wanted to I couldn't lie to Haley. After collecting my thoughts I realized I had so much I needed to unload, so I started spilling. "Well, first of all I'd like to say I do love Wilson, but I don't believe he's "The One." I feel guilty about arguing with Dad, but he doesn't understand. I sometimes don't think even I understand how I feel. At first I shrugged it off as nerves, you know pre-wedding jitters. I know that when people are in relationships there is changing involved, but why is the woman always expected to change and adapt. Now he wants me to quit something I've been working my entire adult life for." He keeps saying, "What's so hard about giving up track, it's only a hobby." "He's also hinting at wanting a family immediately. I've just gotten three more huge endorsement offers. I don't want to give that up to work a 9-5, I love the freedom of running, the stadiums, fresh air, outdoors and traveling. I can't and won't give it up; I feel like if he wants to be with me he should understand this is my career not a hobby. Haley, I've also realized some other things, I've tried to dismiss these thoughts; but to no avail. Around six months ago I was at a meet, and I actually had time to watch, because I wasn't running. To be honest I didn't know he'd be there. The gun went off and he came out the blocks perfectly and this feeling hit me like a ton of bricks. I found the pink elephant." "Hannah, what elephant, when did we start talking about an elephant?" "You know that saying, never mind that's not important, back to what I was saying. I love Aaron, and it feels good to say that out loud; because I know that's definitely what's been holding me back. I haven't said that out loud to anyone, it's only been playing over and over in my head. I've tried to stop loving him since the day he broke my heart. When you and Aiden were getting married I imagined it was me and Aaron. Then when Sam and Abigail got married I wished it were us again, all the while I was engaged to Wilson. A couple of months after the wedding we were both competing in the Simlympics and staying at the same hotel; I was eating dinner and he walked in. I asked him to join me and we talked and laughed like old times. Then "Our Song" started playing and we danced, time stood still at that moment. I wished that song would have lasted forever. So, Haley what I'm saying is I love Aaron, I've loved him since I was sixteen and it won't go away; no matter how hard I've tried. I'm just afraid of him breaking my heart again, so I' with Wilson because I know I'm..." "You know you're what; Safe with him because he won't hurt you. What about what you're doing to him, that's not fair to Wilson. I mean if he's not "The One" for you shouldn't he have the opportunity to find her. Hannah you have a responsibility to him, when you accepted his proposal he entrusted his heart to you. What are you doing, really? You're an adult now; you can't shrug these things off as no big deal. This man Is expecting to spend his life with you; you have to make some decisions Hannah and quickly. You can't keep stringing him along if you have no intentions of marrying him. Have you made any decisions, what are going to do?" "Haley, don't you think I know that! My head feels like it's about to explode. I know what I have to do, I just don't know how. I don't want Wilson to feel like I did all those years ago."
"So you're going to marry someone you love, but you're not in love with; that's just as big an injustice to him. Deep down you know what you have to do. Why do you feel like you need permission to do the right thing?" "I know you're right, I know and I've know for months what I have to do, but how do you do that? I mean where do I start, it's easy for you, you have Aiden you've always had Aiden. I wish I had what you have, what Mom and Dad have, I envy that so much. I kept trying to convince myself that's what I have with Wilson, but I know that's not true. Maybe he loves me like that, but I don't feel the same. How do you say that to somebody? Do I just blurt out I don't love you; I don't want to marry you? Really Haley, What do I say?" "Hannah, you know Wilson better than anybody, you'll know what to say; it'll come to you. I think we better go I need to get home to Aiden and Ryan."
"Okay, I have some serious thinking to do and some decisions to make." I got out the car and thanked Haley and told her I'd call her later. Dad was outside working in the yard and he stop to talk to Haley. I went in my room in a daze and laid across the bed. I mush have fallen asleep, when I got up it was mid morning. I got up and did one of the things I'm best at I painted. I hope this would help clear my mind. It didn't, it help further complicate things. I turned on the TV for a distraction, it didn't help either. I turned it off; I mush have dozed off because when I woke up the sun was streaming through my window. I went in the living room looking for my mom, but she was still asleep. Dad was watching the morning news; I went in the kitchen to make breakfast. Dad walked in and asked, "Hey Han, what are you cooking?" "I'm making pancakes, I long for home cook meals when I'm competing." "Well, maybe you should stop competing and..." "Look, Dad please don't start, not today, I have too much on my mind already. I don't feel like being lectured on top of everything else. Can you finish breakfast, I've lost my appetite. I'm going to the track." "Hannah, we are going to have this conversation whether you want to or not." "Dad, I'm an adult, don't you get that. I don't want to talk about this, okay. Why don't you get that?" Then I did something so totally girl like. I cried, I cried for everything, I cried about Aaron breaking my heart, I cried for what I knew I had to say to Wilson and I cried because I felt like my Dad wasn't on my side. Then he did the thing I needed most, he hugged me and said, "Just talk to me." So I did, I told him everything, I told him things that I didn't tell Haley. I told him all my fears, all of them. "Daddy, I don't want to end up alone, but I know Wilson's not the one for me. If he was the one for me he wouldn't want me to give up something I love. Do you understant what I'm trying to say?" He said, "Honey you'll never be alone. I don't want you to ever think I'm not on your side. Your mom and I have a different approach to dealing with you girls. I know you Hannah, I may not say much; your mom has always been the one you girls go to, to handle your problems or just to talk to. I just listen when your mom would tell me what was going on; I'd never get involved she was always so great with the two of you. I figured you were girls, she knew what she was doing; but I couldn't sit back and watch you make a mistake this huge. We (your Mom) both knew you weren't in love with Wilson. We just want what's best for you, this is your life, and we don't want you making life altering mistakes. We like Wilson, but you need to give him a chance for true love, the kind you're looking for. He's out there Hannah, don't ever settle for less than the best, because you deserve it. I love you Ladybug." "I love you too, Daddy." I went to the car dealership with my mom; I needed a distraction until Wilson got off work. It felt like high school again, but her business has definitely blossomed since I worked there. i left the dealership around four-thirty to meet Wilson at his house. I called him earlier and told him I'd meet him at his house after work. I got there a little before him. I was so nervous, I thought my heart was going to leap out of my chest. I saw him pull into the driveway and I was sure I was about to have a heart attack or a stroke. My heart was beating about two hundred beats a minute, not to mention how I was perspiring. I was dreading what I had to do; although I knew it was the right thing. As I got out of the car my mind went back to that fateful day Aaron broke up with me, I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes; I blinked them back. Wilson caught a glimpse of me as he got out of the car. He said, "Hey Sweetie, I though you'd be over later, I wasn't expecting you this early." "Hey, can we go inside and talk." "Sure, is everything okay?" "No, can we go inside? We need to talk." He opened the door and I followed him inside. I could hear Doug Hutchison's voice in my head "Walking the mile, walking the long green mile." "Do you mind if I get comfortable first?" "No, I don't mind, I'll wait." I sat down on the couch to wait for Wilson. After what seemed like an eternity, he sits across from me and asks, "What's going on Hannah? You're making me very nervous; you look very upset. Did I do something wrong?"
At this point I felt lower than dirt (is there anything lower?), I almost couldn't breathe. I thought couch please swallow me whole, but it never happened. So, I looked him in the eye and said, "Wilson, I know you don't understand why I won't stop competing or set a wedding date. Well, I finally stop lying to myself." "What are you saying? I don't like the turn this conversation is taking." "This is hard for me to say, so please let me just try to get everything off my chest. I can't stop competing, because I've worked hard to get where I am. I realized if you knew me at all and you loved me you'd understand and know I can't do that. I love you Wilson, but I'm not in love with you. I can't marry you, knowing this, it's not fair to either of us. You're a wonderful man and you deserve someone who'll love you back. Someone you can grow old with, I'm just not that person." "What, where is this coming from? Is there somebody else?" "I am not seeing anybody..." He cut me off and went on this tangent saying, "I know you're seeing Aaron again. I saw you dancing with him at your track meet six months ago. I came to surprise you, but I saw you with him. He's just going to dump you again. Did you think about that? Well, have you?" "I'm not seeing Aaron or anybody else for that matter. We are in the same field, we compete at most of the same events. We're going to see each other. What you saw was two old friends dancing. You should have asked instead of assuming, you know what happens when you assume." "Yeah, sure tell me anything. I'm just supposed to believe that, I don't know why I got involved with you. You two deserve each other, you're just alike; cold and heartless." I simply told him, I hope you are speaking from shock and anger, because I am none of those things. I think it's better for you to know these things now; we would have never made it past the first year. You are controlling and you only want what you want. I can't be with you and I did not come here to argue with you. I won't argue with you. I'm sorry this didn't work out." I gave him his ring back and said, "Goodbye Wilson." As I was walking down the driveway to my car I heard him yelling, "YOU'LL BE BACK, HE'S GOING TO DUMP YOU AGAIN!! I WON'T BE HERE TO PICK UP THE..." I shut my door and drove off down the street, I saw him running after me in my rearview still shouting. I lost him when I turned the corner; I felt better than I had in months, I felt relieved. When I got home my dad was working in the yard. "Hey baby girl, where have you been? Your mom's been home for hours." "I went to Wilson's house to break off the engagement." "How did it go?" "It was okay, he wasn't happy, but I think he knew something was coming. I don't know, I'm just glad it's over. I've got to pack I have a huge meeting in the morning with Simdidas. I fly out tonight and I'll be home tomorrow evening." I kissed my dad on the cheek and went in the house to start packing. When I got home Haley and Ryan were there. My parents were being typical grandparents. So Haley and I had a chance to talk. She said, "I've been waiting for you for hours. What took you so long?" "It's called a plane Haley, duh." "Anyway, little Miss Sarcasm, Tom called and said he found you a great townhouse. I went to see it and I think it's perfect for you." "I think I should be the judge of that, but I can't go see it until Monday. I have a meet in Europe on Saturday, I'm leaving Thursday." "Oh my gosh so does ... Oh never mind. Mom told me you and Wilson broke up, tell me what happened." "Why are you trying to change the subject, what were you about to say?" "It was nothing, I was thinking about something else. Come on tell me what happened with Wilson. Mom said you told dad everything went okay, but I know that's not true. So, what happened?" "Okay, he kind of went ballistic. Seriously he started yelling and told me he knew Aaron and I were back together. I didn't tell him, but I don't even see Aaron except at meets, I don't even know where he lives. We chat occasionally at meets if there is time, so it was odd threat we were even staying at the same hotel. Anyway, when I was leaving he was screaming "YOU'LL BE BACK" it reminded me of that scene in Color Purple. He was even chasing after my car, but when I turned the corner I lost him. I guess he should have run track, because then he would have been able to keep up." Haley was laughing and said, "I can't believe he chased you down the street. That is crazy."
We talked and laughed for a little longer, but then Haley had to go home to do the wife and mother thing. I took a shower and went to bed, I was exhausted. I left Thursday morning. I needed to get some practice in before Saturday; I thought I might even sneak in a massage session, my coach didn't go for that. Thursday passed quickly, I practiced all day Friday and finally got time to myself. I went to grab something to eat in the hotel restaurant. As I was dining He walked in. He spotted me dining alone; he walked over. I asked, "Will you join me for dinner?" "Of course." We laughed and talked and he asked me how Wilson was doing. I told him we broke off the engagement. I thought I saw an old familiar smile, but when I looked again it was gone. Then a familiar song started to play, he asked, "May I have this dance?" Time stood still. After we danced we said our goodnights and I floated back to my room. I went to sleep on cloud nine that night and dreamed of Aaron. The next day was the meet. I compete all the time, but these big money meets (1/2 million) make me very nervous; butterflies and all. As I came into the stadium I saw Aaron and he greeted me with a charming smile. We exchanged pleasantries and he wished me luck. He offered to help me with my warm-up exercises and how could I resist. As we were about to start my phone rang. It was Haley, she sounded in a panic, I couldn't understand anything she was saying. I told her, "Calm down Haley, tell me what's wrong." Thank-you for reading and special thanks to my family for listening to me obsess over this story. Especially my brother (the track expert) and Nina for helping me proof. Thanks for all the custom content. Please comment, they are always appreciated.
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On Jan 13, 2008 ThatGirl1 wrote:
YAYY FIRST TO COMMENT! Well, rockin' story, I hope Aaron realizes he was wrong and gets back with Hannah. And they should have kids. And one of them should be named Sierra.
(sry, i just wrote the story for you!! LoL)
On Jan 13, 2008 Nenehunni wrote:
nooooo = you cant have an emergency in the middle of them - you need to get them engaged and married !!!! gd story lol
On Jan 13, 2008 jero22 wrote:
nice story
On Jan 13, 2008 ,xPheobe. wrote:
Yes..there so close to getting back together, but wait..what if he's engaged..OH NO! Good story though!!
On Jan 13, 2008 vicarious37 wrote:
Bravo,
Great update
I hope Hannah and Aaron reunite. They
make such a cute couple. Can't wait for next part. Again bravo
On Jan 13, 2008 lordeverglot wrote:
love it, greaty story, i can hardly wait for chapter V. good job!
On Jan 14, 2008 BoodaMae wrote:
Whew, so much happened! But OMG I LOVE it!
It's got just the right amount of drama and just the right amount of love! 
Perfect, except that the pictures look weird! They look almost too realistic...still love it!!! 
On Jan 14, 2008 SMB2121 wrote:
[Glitterfy.com - *Glitter Words*]
On Jan 15, 2008 ^VampLady^ wrote:
I liked the way things happened, I can`t wait to see the next chapter. I hope they will be together
On Jan 16, 2008 seelindarun wrote:
Another excellent chapter! I loved the talk Hannah and her dad had after she broke down crying. So sweet!
The last few frames with Aaron at the track meet felt a little hurried, but maybe you weren't able to save all the pics from when your PC crashed? Anyway, great story! 
On Jan 17, 2008 plushies_lovergg wrote:
Excellent story! This is deffiently the best chapter I have read yet. Wonderful! I just love everything about this story, and I can't wait to read the rest.
5.0 stars! You deserve it!
On Jan 17, 2008 MinnieID wrote:
Wonder what happened o.o
Wow, Wilson's crazy.
On Jan 18, 2008 jadespacemonkey wrote:
It's like a mini soap opera....cool
On Jan 19, 2008 aaaaaaac wrote:
On Jan 20, 2008 Platinumplaygurl82 wrote:
NICE STORY
On Jan 29, 2008 wrote:
love it i love all of your stories
On Mar 4, 2008 civetinja wrote:
Thanks for sharing !
On Apr 8, 2008 wrote:
On Apr 9, 2008 wrote:
This story just gets better and better...great work!
On Apr 13, 2008 qasert wrote: