2.8 Part One: Celebration Time!

Rie took it pretty well that i got married to Marwan in Egypt. She was sad though that she didn't get to be a part of my wedding, but as i told her we just wanted to get it over with so we could start our life together. I think this maybe have put her more in the mood for the whole idea of weddings. Perhaps now she will see marriage isn't so bad after all.
"Goodnight sweety," I said gently to Elle as i put her to bed in her crib.

We had decided to give Rusty away to a loving family in another town.

We simply didn't have time for him with our jobs, two toddlers and hopefully another baby soon as well. I knew Rie and Jerry wanted to expand their family as well. Which meant that if she got pregnant again, they would have to move out. We didn't have room for so many children in this house.

The day after we got back home from Egypt, Marwan went down to the local stylist and got a makeover. He wanted to blend in more with the people from here.
Before:

After:

(He turned out even more handsome than before)

Marwan went and got a job at the local police station as a Snitch. It was his dream to become an officer of the law, so he was very excited when he was accepted.

Soon it was Elle's birthday. Rie was the one to hold her while she blew out the candles on the birthday cake i had baked personally. Rie was still in her work clothes as she had just gotten home from work.

She grew into a beautiful young lady.

As a birthday present Elle got a camera from me and Marwan. She loved it immediately and went to take her first picture of the three of us together.
And i got my first promotion!
It didn't take long for me to get pregnant either. One morning i got so sick i felt i was going to die. After that i took a pregnancy test and yes, i was indeed pregnant! We were both thrilled about it. Elle was going to have a baby sister! Things were going smoothly now.

During the next nine months, nothing exciting really happened. I then gave birth, on a snowy Monday night, to a healthy baby boy we named Aidan.

He was a very easy child. He didn't cry much and there were never really a fuss when he needed a new diaper and when it was feeding time.

Winter was upon us again and with it it brought cold weather, snow and running noses. We turned the heat up in hope to keep us warm on those cold nights where we curled up in our bed cuddling with our partner, hoping to keep us even warmer. Elle though didn't seem to notice the cold, or she just liked it. She loved nothing more than to play in her treehouse.

I wish she would have some little friends to play with but due to heavy snow, the school buses hadn't been able to get out of its parking spot, so school had been canceled.
Thank goodness we still got to go to work. Otherwise there might not be a Christmas this year!

We held a big birthday party for Olson, with the whole family gathered around him. For some reason Rie thought it would be appropriate to wear a swimsuit while the two of them blew out the candles.

He grew into a handsome young man who loved nothing more than to play with his teddybears.

Rie's Pov

I had locked myself in the bathroom. I had been sick for days now, and there was only one possible explanation. I was pregnant. I sat down and looked at the little, very meaningful, plastic stick. It couldn't be. We had been so careful. I had to tell Jerry. He would be thrilled, i knew it. Was I? Was i happy about going through pain and suffering to bring another child into the world? I didn't know what to feel. I mean, i loved children, especially my own. I got up from the toilet, threw away the pregnancy test i had peed on earlier, and unlocked the door. "Woah!" I had a fright as i almost walked into Jerry. He had been standing outside waiting for me to come out. 

"Honey are you okay? You were in there for a long time." He looked worried at me. 

"I'm pregnant!" I burst out. I didn't mean it to come out like that, but it just happened.

"Honey that's wonderful!" He beamed at me. Why did he have to always be so happy about things like this?

"Yeah? Well you're not the one to push it out of your god damn vagina!" I almost screamed.

"Woa calm down." He put his hands up as in a defense. Then he lowered them onto my shoulders and pulled me into a hug. "Shhhh... it will be alright. Don't worry. It will only be a couple of hours of pain and then we are parents for the rest of our lives. You want that don't you?"

I breathed heavily. "I guess," i spoke into his shirt. "I mean i do," i looked up into  his eyes. I do. Such simple words. I do. I do. Why hadn't i realized this before? I knew what i needed to do.

It all happened so fast. Without thinking i whipped out a ring, asked him to marry me and he said yes! Of course i knew he would. But i was still thrilled about the answer.

"I want a big wedding, with all my family around." I said to him in a serious, kind of demanding tone.
"Of course, of course. I just, I can't believe it was you proposing to me!

"Yeah well, things change." I smiled at my soon to be husband. Husband. What a wonderful word! This pregnancy changed so much!

"You realize we will have to move out into our own home now." 

"I know," I said, a bit sad. I loved living here with my sister and niece and nephew. It was my world! "I'll have to talk to Camille about it, though. But it shouldn't be a problem. She's not exactly thrilled that you are living here to begin with." We chuckled a bit.

"Camille?" I entered Aidan's room. She was standing at the dresser putting a new diaper on Aidan.

"Yes?" she was a bit distracted. Maybe that was a good thing?

"Well you see, now that i'm pregnant, Jerry and i have decided to get married and..."

"That's great news hon. Congratulations!"

"Thank you, though that is not why i'm here. You see, there isn't room for another baby in this house, so.. well we will be moving out soon."

Silence.

Then: "I see. Well as long as you are happy dear. That's all that matters." Well that was easy. "Well okay, great. Thanks." I left the room feeling a bit uneasy. It was way too easy. Something was wrong. 

"Are you sure you don't want to go?" I pressed on, trying to think of a reason she wouldn't want to go barhopping. 

"I'm sure. And you shouldn't even be doing it, you're pregnant."

"I just want to spend some time with you outside of the house. That's all." 

She continued folding the clean clothes on the bed as she said: "I know what you are trying to do. It won't work. You will know soon enough."

"Fine!" I walked out in protest, finding i didn't even know where to go. I could read some more on gardening. When we moved i wanted my very own little garden to tend to. I would have fresh vegetables and fruits all year long.

Tomorrow was our wedding. I was also one month pregnant. We had set up the wedding arch in the living room, since we didn't have room outside and it was also too cold. In only two weeks it would be Christmas. Jerry and I  had bought all the presents for the others, but we still needed to find one for each other. So that afternoon i went out shopping.

"I think you will find this fitting." A sales clerk was trying to sell me some nice sweaters for 150 simoleons. I wanted a nice present for Jerry, but it could not be too expensive. This was perfect. "It is a delicate fabric, meant to be worn on a casual day, not at work! Our normal price is 500 sim. but due to Christmas, our boss thought it was appropriate to lower the price to only 150 sim." It was clear he did not agree with his boss on the matter. Then he changed his tone on the spot, sounding more friendly. "So what do you think? It is a bargain, to be sure! You won't find this price anywhere else!" He pressed on, talking about prices here and there. He had me at "150 sim." "...they always do that to people. Like they think they're..." 

"Stop! I will buy that damn sweater," I said cutting him off. I had had enough of his rambling. I still had to meet up with a friend of mine at the coffee shop.

"Great! Cash or card? Do you want me to wrap it?" 

Five minutes later i walked out of Everyday Wear For Every Sim with my fiances present wrapped in blue wrapping paper.

All family members came to celebrate Jerry's and mine wedding. It was a wonderful day with happiness, tears and delicious cake baked by my very own sister.

After the ceremony we all gathered as Jerry and I cut the wedding cake. It was the best i had ever tasted! She had put a secret ingredient in, that only i knew. It was peppermint. I love peppermint!

I never thought i would get married, and not that i am, i can't imagine my life not being married to Jerry! Jerry, my sweet loving husband. 

After five hours of celebration, it was time for the guests to leave. We also had to put the children to bed as it was getting late. 

In the evening we all sat down in front of the television, talking about the day that had just happened. It had been a day full of love and joy. 

On Christmas morning, everybody was getting ready to the party the following night. I made pancakes and we all sat down together eating our breakfast.

"So, we have a little surprise for everyone this evening." Camille said looking into Marwan's eyes. I didn't care for Marwan at all. He just walked in here like he owned the place. I was sure that it was going to bite Camille in the end for letting that piece of shit move in with her. I can't believe she really married him. And so suddenly! It made no sense to me to marry someone you didn't know. I believe she got desperate, even though she won't admit it. 

"What kind of surprise? You aren't going traveling again are you? Because i must say, even though i adore your children, i can't take care of the two of them while having one on the way myself, and Jerry with his job..."

"You will see tonight," she said with a smile on her face. What was she hiding?

After breakfast we all got ready and went to the winter festival together. We skated on ice skates, threw snowballs at each other and had some hot chocolate. It was a wonderful day for us all to just hang out and have some fun. Later around four o'clock we went home to prepare for the evening. We decorated the Christmas tree and placed all our presents on a Christmas rug we had bought for 99 sim. at the market.

At six o'clock people started showing up. The children were so excited about Christmas and getting presents, they hardly noticed anything else. The bright lights on the Christmas tree were shining in their eyes and sparks of joy and happiness floated out of them for us all to enjoy. They surrounded the presents trying to figure out which one was for them. Of course all the big ones were for the kids. We had bought Elle a new doll house and Olson a new bike.
In the kitchen we had placed a buffet table with all kinds of deliciousness. After eating we gathered around to open the presents.
Camille got a blue stoned necklace from Marwan.

I i got a beautiful armband made of aqua colored stones and silver. It was so wonderful. So beautiful. I love Jerry!
As we all opened our presents there were a lot of Uhh's and Ahh's from around us, as the gifts were admired by the others. Kisses were given between couples and hugs for kids and family members.
Then Camille announced she had a surprise for everyone. This was what i had been looking forward the most.
"So you know Marwan and i have been working our butts off at the police station and the sports center. We have both gotten big Christmas bonuses, and we have put those into our savings. With our savings we would like to offer you," she looked at me, "and Jerry a house just up the road." What was she saying? Did she say what i think she did?! "And on top of that," she looked at Marwan as to let him take over. "Yes," he said," we are pregnant!"
There were a round of applause and congratulations, hugs and kisses. They touched and listened to her stomach in turn, all of them kissing her cheek and patting Marwan's shoulder as in saying "Good Job mate".
Camille turned to look at me. "What do you Sis? We can go look at it tomorrow if you'd like." She sent me one of her pretty little smiles. As i slowly came to myself again, Jerry answered for me: "Of course we would be delighted to see it :) But maybe i should go check it out while Rie takes it easy here at home. I'll take pictures for you to see hon." He kissed me on my head and hugged me. "Yeah that sounds like a good idea." I said it like in a trance. I was so surprised, i didn't think i would ever get back to normal. I thought we would have to scrape and scrap for the next seven and a half months until the baby was born for us to be able to afford a house. That night i went to bed early. I was exhausted from the day at the festival and having all those people over. Jerry was downstairs celebrating our house with the rest of them. This was going to end happily after all. I smiled to myself as i drifted into a dreamworld full of rainbows and unicorns.