(sigh) Mommy was right about one thing back in the day when she thought I wasn’t getting a dog. Heh, silly woman. She said dogs are like toddlers that never grow up. It’s kind of true. Shiloh is wonderful, but I do spend a lot of time keeping her clean, out of trouble, and correcting bad behavior. Maybe by the time I have proper children, I’ll be an expert on parenting.
Speaking of having children… Laurant called. I guess Diamond finally gave him the news. I told him I’d be over there as soon as I bathed Shiloh.
It’d been a while since I saw Mr. & Mrs. Peters, so I made sure to say hello before I let him steal me away. They’re nice. Kind of weird, but nice. I liked them. His mom has kind of a boho style and is always offering to make to make a tea, ointment, tonic or whatever for everything we complain about.
His dad is quiet and very reserved. I think he’s kind of a loner because he’s always by himself, seems like. He’s an artist and has a very interesting method of self-expression. He’s a very wise sim, though.
As soon as his bedroom door closed, Laurant fell apart. I guess he hadn’t told his parents yet. The news devastated him, and all I wanted to do was comfort him. Diamond may have been surprised, but Laurant is now stuck with someone he doesn’t love. He didn’t have the courage to tell her the truth before, and now despite what happens with them, he’s connected to her for life. This is what Mommy was talking about when she suggested I try to save woohoo for sims I have a deep connection with. But I see now how the connection needs to exist on both sides. I guess that’s one good reason for me and Devonte being friends with benefits now…maybe. I still kind of hope he’ll change his mind.
I tried to cheer him up by making jokes; it’s what I do best—outside of dancing, of course. I told him to look at the bright side. He always talked about having a big family and got a head start on it. He didn’t think it was funny, and I didn’t blame him. I just wanted to put a smile on his face. I hated that he’s in turmoil.
Having children is not a joking matter, especially when you’re having one with someone you don’t love, so I put the jokes aside and encouraged him. He will be a great father, and this child will be lucky to have him. He has amazing qualities and the gentleness girl’s love to see in their dads…just in case it’s a girl. It may be rough at first, and there’re no guarantees he and Diamond would be good co-parents, but all that matters is that he’s a good father. I think he appreciated hearing that.
I was not prepared for him to return the compliment, though.
“For what it’s worth, I think you’ll make a great mom too.”
He said I’m goofy. Only he could get away with that. He said I’m also gentle and kind, and my kids would love me. It got really hot in there suddenly. And how did we get so close? I didn’t remember scooting over. Did he? We had another one of our moments, but it was different this time. I couldn’t tear myself away from his face if you paid me. He did’t seem concerned about looking away either. My breaths increased with the rapid beat of my heart. His face was so close to mine, I wouldn’t have to go far for a kiss…
I thought about the whole just having fun thing. I bet Laurant wouldn’t leave me unsatisfied. As much as I would love to see what he’s like, I know I can’t and it has nothing to do with him and Diamond. It wouldn’t be just fun for me. And the way he was staring at me, begging me to come a little closer, it wouldn’t be just fun for him either. I needed to leave. Expeditiously.
