Thee Cree Legacee: Pursuing Love

I know I’m not the nicest person and lately I’ve been thinking that may be the reason I can’t seem to score a girl. I mean, even mean people want romance too… it’s just that I’m a tad picky. That’s all. I thought it would take a heck of a girl to win me over, but I think I found her.
I haven’t really noticed her before. I was so busy and self absorbed (yes I’m admitting it) that she must of been invisible to me. Maybe I’m becoming more mature now? Who knows. Anyways she is the mail girl and I was outside with the animals when I noticed her. She just looked plain miserable.

I felt really bad for her so I tried talking to her. Me of all people! I couldn’t believe what I was doing. Why was I being nice? It’s just not… me. “Er hi how are you today?” I asked.
“Why would you care? You’ve never noticed me before.” she said miserably. Those words hurt me real deep. I mean, I know I’m not meant to care, but her words were like knifes. Ouch. Maybe she had a thing for me all this time and I’ve never acknowledged her. Wait a minute!? Was this guilt and compassion? More weird feelings. I wasn’t sure if I liked them.
“Oh cheer up. It’s a nice day and a pretty girl like you shouldn’t be sad.”
She gave me a sarcastic look for a second but then she smiled at my compliment. I could tell she just wanted to leave. “You’ve really opened my eyes!” she said. I could tell she wasn’t being serious. “It’s a great day and I feel so much better now. But I must be off. Later.” I watched as she walked down the street. She had only said that to please me but she didn’t fool me. If I was being myself I would of just shrugged the whole conversation off. But I found myself wanting more… I didn’t even know her name.

The next morning the ground was covered with snow. But this didn’t stop me. I purposely waited for outside the letter box. She rolled her eyes when she saw me but I played it cool. “Hi again…” I started. “Look, I’m sorry. I’ve been treating you as if you were invisible for so many years but I want to make it up to you.” Ew. I couldn’t believe what was coming out of my mouth, but it was almost as if I couldn’t stop myself.
“I’ve been the mail woman for years now. I’ve waved and said hi so many times but never got anything back. I may aswell admit I had a crush on you, but you only see me now? Why?”
“You just looked so sad yesterday.” I answered.
“I was just sick of getting ignored. You are the one who made me feel like an ant.” she sighed.
“I know, but I said I was sorry! Look… I’m really trying here. If you know me at all you would know that I’m making a huge effort.” I paused and waited for a reply. She said nothing so I continued. “Do you want to come in? It’s freezing out here and I’ll make you something hot to eat.”

Much to my delight she accepted my offer. I made her some spaghetti (ok it was leftovers but she didn’t know). “Sorry, I didn’t catch your name?” I said with a mouthful of spaghetti.
“My name is Dagmar Bertino.”
“That’s almost as weird as my name!” I exclaimed loudly. She laughed a little at my comment.
“Obadiah right?” she asked. I nodded my head at her. She paused for a moment and sighed. “I’m sorry for being judgmental before. You’re a lot nicer than I thought.”
“It’s ok. So are you.” I smiled at her. Hang on, did she just say I was nice a second ago? Well we continued to eat the leftover spaghetti and I was actually surprised that I found myself wanting her to stay. But she had to keep delivering the mail so we said goodbye and she left again.

Meanwhile Dad was putting his brains to work as the local criminal mastermind. That’s right, he totally beats me as the meanest sim in Okines Village now. I guess the apple doesn’t fall so far from the tree after all. Dad even managed to capture the local super heroine who paid him $55,000 for her release! Go Dad!! With the money I hired some builders and had some more rooms built… you never know when you might need a spare room.

Sadly Mum passed away. Everyone was completely shocked and devastated. She had done so much for our family. She started with absolutely nothing but gained so much. And she did it all while putting up with me. She did not seem ready to leave us yet which made it even harder for us to accept she was gone.

Dad was especially devastated. He was an absolute wreck and he would often just break down in tears. The grief was too much for him to handle so I was carefully watching his mental state. I suggested he should retire but he didn’t want to receive any advice at all. It was like he was in his own sad world.

With Levi and Dad working, and Mum gone, the house seemed so quiet. Even with all the foster pets running around. I felt a loneliness I’ve never felt before and I couldn’t think of anyone to talk to except…Dagmar.
I invited her around and we were both very happy to see each other. Maybe a bit too happy but it felt right. As soon as she saw me she ran up and kissed me, I couldn’t stop her and I didn’t want to stop her.

I think I may have moved too quickly because Dagmar wasn’t sure if she was ready to move in with me. I couldn’t understand why she was holding back. Didn’t she say she had loved me all these years? Now I love her back but why was she resisting my offer? It was strange and I realized I still hadn’t figured her out.

Eventually I had convinced her to move in with me. And she made it clear that she did want a relationship with me. This girl had more ups and downs than a roller coaster. I knew I was taking a risk with her but I liked being kept on my toes.

I think I knew that she was the one for me so I proposed to her and she accepted. It took her a while to make up her mind but eventually she said yes. I was starting to have my doubts about if she loved me as much as I loved her. It’s like she knew I was doubtful of her so to prove her love for me she went out of her way to say how much she loved me and was always flirting and kissing with me. I always thought love was more than just the physical. Had I made a mistake? No. What am I thinking? Of course she loves me! And I love her. These thoughts I was having were just pre-marriage jitters.
The wedding day was everything I thought it would be. I knew now that I hadn’t made a mistake. Dagmar had been made over by her two best friends (who also came to the wedding) and she looked stunning. It was just a small back yard wedding with only six of us total.

Although I questioned Dagmar’s friend’s loyalty. I think they just came for the booze. If they weren’t Dagmar’s friends I would of kicked ‘em out. But now that I’m a husband I actually have to start thinking about others. Ouch. That’s gonna be a challenge.

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek. My first romance sim! If you don’t know it by know, Dagmar is a romance sim and my first one in this legacy. I’m getting geared up for some action in this legacy now. I could do all sorts of things with the story now that I have a romance sim. Mwhuahua.
Ok ok, I’m getting a bit excited. On a sadder note, Jael passed away. *sniffle* She has been my favourite so far. Unfortunately she was in the red when she became an elder. Which explains why she passed away before Garland did. The family breed is going strong! Cinnamon grew up into a really cool looking long haired, curly tailed, perky eared, white dog. Which you can see here. Her mate will be Maxx (the pup from the pound). I think he is a rough collie.

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