Z:Note: I am following the rules of the Legacy Challenge. HOWEVER, this story kinda took on a life of it's own. Pictures are sometimes used out of order to tell the story.
But the #1 thing to remember - NO MONEY CHEATS to ADD to the household funds-
But the #1 thing to remember - NO MONEY CHEATS to ADD to the household funds-
like 'kaching', 'rosebud', or 'motherlode'.
Actually, the only cheats I've used during this challenge has been
'bb.MoveObjects' and 'money' but only to subtract
(used to get rid off the $20,000 that London brought when he moved in.
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Chapter 6 - Makin' Bank~
It took a couple days for London to get out of his lease, so in that time the lovebirds decided to look for a double bed for Kiera's place... since they were definitely going to need it. As soon as the bed was delivered, London moved in.
Kiera quickly realized that the house just wasn't big enough for two people. With the bed, and her art supplies all over the place - it was so cramped. Add to the fact that London had to spend hours at the local library filing reports for the company. London was going to need a computer here at home, or they we never going to see each other!!
The two of them talked it over, and although Kiera had a fair amount of simoleons saved up, London wasn't satisfied for her to flip the whole bill. What little savings he had managed to save had been eaten up with the move and renting - and being an intern paid next to nothing.
"I know it's close quarters Kiera, but can we hold off until I get a serious placement within the company? It may be less than ideal right now, but I'd like to contribute to the cost - and I've been told that I'll be offered a position soon."
"London!! That's fantastic!! .... If you really want to wait that bad, then I guess we can. I mean, you're the one who will have to deal with the paint fumes - I'm used to it." Kiera scrunched up her nose. "Not sure that's a good thing ..."
London laughed at her expression, pulled her into his arms, and kissed the scrunched up nose. "I can deal Kiera. I feel like I can handle anything right now."
A few days later London came home with a big smile on his face.
"Kiera, I am now officially working for The Simdelity Investment firm, they even gave me a cash bonus!!"
Kiera was so proud of London, heck, he was proud of himself. There were a lot of interns and not everyone was asked to join the company.
Over the next couple days Kiera and London finalized their ideas for the house expansion. An actual bedroom, for SURE.
London felt that Kiera absolutely needed her own art studio. Her work at the museum was a steady paycheck, and she loved it there, but her paintings were what truthfully brought the most money into the house.
Keira loved that London believed in her art so much. He had even used his connections at the firm to get her a couple new clients. But his work was important too. And Kiera really wanted him to be able to work from home - rather than going to the library almost every night.
"London, I think you should have your own office."
"Kiera, I really don't need it."
"London. I'll have my own workspace... and I want this to be OUR home. So you need your own space, within OUR home - to call your own."
London raised an eyebrow. He was starting to recognise that determined tone in Kiera's voice... "I'm not going to change your mind about this am I Kiera."
"Nope." Kiera smiled sweetly and picked up her phone to call the construction crew.
And with that, the little square shack got one step closer, to becoming a home.
They were able to get London a computer, it was an old one, but it got the job done. Kiera painted some small paintings for the house.
After all the construction was complete and London's office and Kiera's studio were set up, they made one last purchase.
And Kiera almost cried the day the table and chairs for the kitchen area were delivered.
The two finally felt as though they had a home could be proud of. Ok, it wasn't the fanciest house on the block... but it had everything they needed.
And they were happy. So very happy.
Most mornings they enjoyed having breakfast together.
Their evenings were always busy. London doing extra work in his office and Kiera painting in her studio. The mornings were when they got to just hang out and enjoy each others company.
Kiera was becoming one of the most recognisable and talented artists in the area, and the museum wanted to hold on to her. They gave her a new title, an office of her own, and a bigger paycheck. Kiera was saving all the money she could and in the back of her mind ... she started planning a wedding.
London wasn't stuck in the mail room any more. He didn't have an office of his own ... yet, but he was working closely with men and women who did. Large, expensive, fancy offices. He spent most of his time running around and doing all of their research... but that was ok. He was learning. And he was learning fast. He was becoming the go-to guy at the firm.
London spent his random time off work, working off some of the stress from the office. He'd hit the gym whenever possible, or go for a jog... He liked jogging downtown, he saw some interesting people. He had to admit though, the gym was a good place to network. He'd run into some people from the office there. He'd also met some guys that who were good for a laugh. They'd hit the gym together, sometimes head to the bar afterward for a beer. His one buddy, Don Lothario, was intrigued by his and Kiera's relationship. He got how London fell in love with Kiera... but he just couldn't wrap his mind around the idea of getting married and spending the rest of your life with one person. But then, Don lived with three women .. and from what London had heard... the Caliente women weren't the only women in Don's life. That kind of lifestyle didn't appeal to London. The two men were polar opposites, yet they were developing a great friendship.
Kiera quickly realized that the house just wasn't big enough for two people. With the bed, and her art supplies all over the place - it was so cramped. Add to the fact that London had to spend hours at the local library filing reports for the company. London was going to need a computer here at home, or they we never going to see each other!!
The two of them talked it over, and although Kiera had a fair amount of simoleons saved up, London wasn't satisfied for her to flip the whole bill. What little savings he had managed to save had been eaten up with the move and renting - and being an intern paid next to nothing.
"I know it's close quarters Kiera, but can we hold off until I get a serious placement within the company? It may be less than ideal right now, but I'd like to contribute to the cost - and I've been told that I'll be offered a position soon."
"London!! That's fantastic!! .... If you really want to wait that bad, then I guess we can. I mean, you're the one who will have to deal with the paint fumes - I'm used to it." Kiera scrunched up her nose. "Not sure that's a good thing ..."
London laughed at her expression, pulled her into his arms, and kissed the scrunched up nose. "I can deal Kiera. I feel like I can handle anything right now."
A few days later London came home with a big smile on his face."Kiera, I am now officially working for The Simdelity Investment firm, they even gave me a cash bonus!!"
Kiera was so proud of London, heck, he was proud of himself. There were a lot of interns and not everyone was asked to join the company.
Over the next couple days Kiera and London finalized their ideas for the house expansion. An actual bedroom, for SURE.
London felt that Kiera absolutely needed her own art studio. Her work at the museum was a steady paycheck, and she loved it there, but her paintings were what truthfully brought the most money into the house.
Keira loved that London believed in her art so much. He had even used his connections at the firm to get her a couple new clients. But his work was important too. And Kiera really wanted him to be able to work from home - rather than going to the library almost every night.
"London, I think you should have your own office."
"Kiera, I really don't need it."
"London. I'll have my own workspace... and I want this to be OUR home. So you need your own space, within OUR home - to call your own."
London raised an eyebrow. He was starting to recognise that determined tone in Kiera's voice... "I'm not going to change your mind about this am I Kiera."
"Nope." Kiera smiled sweetly and picked up her phone to call the construction crew.
And with that, the little square shack got one step closer, to becoming a home.
They were able to get London a computer, it was an old one, but it got the job done. Kiera painted some small paintings for the house.
After all the construction was complete and London's office and Kiera's studio were set up, they made one last purchase.
And Kiera almost cried the day the table and chairs for the kitchen area were delivered.
The two finally felt as though they had a home could be proud of. Ok, it wasn't the fanciest house on the block... but it had everything they needed.
And they were happy. So very happy.
Most mornings they enjoyed having breakfast together. Their evenings were always busy. London doing extra work in his office and Kiera painting in her studio. The mornings were when they got to just hang out and enjoy each others company.
With London's new schedule, for a little while they were even able to leave for work at the same time. Although, that didn't last for too long.
Before they knew it, both of them got promotions!
Kiera was becoming one of the most recognisable and talented artists in the area, and the museum wanted to hold on to her. They gave her a new title, an office of her own, and a bigger paycheck. Kiera was saving all the money she could and in the back of her mind ... she started planning a wedding.
Unfortunately, their days off didn't often overlap.
London spent his random time off work, working off some of the stress from the office. He'd hit the gym whenever possible, or go for a jog... He liked jogging downtown, he saw some interesting people. He had to admit though, the gym was a good place to network. He'd run into some people from the office there. He'd also met some guys that who were good for a laugh. They'd hit the gym together, sometimes head to the bar afterward for a beer. His one buddy, Don Lothario, was intrigued by his and Kiera's relationship. He got how London fell in love with Kiera... but he just couldn't wrap his mind around the idea of getting married and spending the rest of your life with one person. But then, Don lived with three women .. and from what London had heard... the Caliente women weren't the only women in Don's life. That kind of lifestyle didn't appeal to London. The two men were polar opposites, yet they were developing a great friendship.
London also liked to play around in Kiera's studio. He'd always loved art. He knew he'd never be as good a Kiera, it wasn't his calling in life. But he did enjoy it ... and he liked being able to talk to her about.
Kiera spent her time off painting (as usual), puttering in her little garden, and doing a little exercise. She also tried to make something special for dinner the nights she wasn't working... It seemed like she was happiest when she was creating something. Whether it was a work of art, or a beautiful meal.
She was also thinking about her's and London's wedding... a lot. She didn't want anything big. Her family were all gone from this world. There was no one back in Lucky Palms that she wanted to attend. London had mentioned that although his parents were happy for the both of them, they wouldn't be able to make the trip to Willow Creek. London's parents had lived a hard life and were now paying the price. Money problems. Health issues. Even run in's with the law. London wasn't especially close to either of his parents it seemed...
A friend of Kiera's, who was a talented - but struggling, clothing designer had offered to create a wedding dress for Kiera, and of course Kiera had accepted. She was thrilled actually. It would be a small wedding. Most likely here at the house. A few friends and colleagues. But the most important thing was that she and London would be married. They didn't have a lot of free time at the moment. But they decided that as soon as they had a few days off, they would get married. Whoever was free to come that day would be welcome, but their priority, was each other. The two of them wanted to make a commitment to one and other.
They wanted to start their family.
Kiera spent her time off painting (as usual), puttering in her little garden, and doing a little exercise. She also tried to make something special for dinner the nights she wasn't working... It seemed like she was happiest when she was creating something. Whether it was a work of art, or a beautiful meal.She was also thinking about her's and London's wedding... a lot. She didn't want anything big. Her family were all gone from this world. There was no one back in Lucky Palms that she wanted to attend. London had mentioned that although his parents were happy for the both of them, they wouldn't be able to make the trip to Willow Creek. London's parents had lived a hard life and were now paying the price. Money problems. Health issues. Even run in's with the law. London wasn't especially close to either of his parents it seemed...
A friend of Kiera's, who was a talented - but struggling, clothing designer had offered to create a wedding dress for Kiera, and of course Kiera had accepted. She was thrilled actually. It would be a small wedding. Most likely here at the house. A few friends and colleagues. But the most important thing was that she and London would be married. They didn't have a lot of free time at the moment. But they decided that as soon as they had a few days off, they would get married. Whoever was free to come that day would be welcome, but their priority, was each other. The two of them wanted to make a commitment to one and other. They wanted to start their family.
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I hear wedding bells...
I hear wedding bells...
Hope you liked this part~
Wizard of Roz... OUT!
the adjustment period lol...
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