Mary Kendall, A Ghost Story
@CravenLestat gifted me a ghost sim with a sad story. This is his story about how she became a ghost. The Mary Kendall Story :( Mary was a only child born to a poor family from the town o...
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Mary Kendall, A Ghost Story
Emotions
Bekka and Jamie arrive at the winter festival in high spirits and ready to have a good time. Bekka compliments Jamie on his singing voice. “You have a really great voice! Did you ever consider singing as a career?”
“No, I’m perfectly happy singing in the shower or truck with you.”
Bekka arches her brows and grins at Jamie, blushing a bright red at the imagery that delights her thoughts.
Jamie instantly realizes what he just said and blushes beet red. “Oh boy! I didn’t mean it that way!" he quickly exclaims. "I do sing in the shower, but alone. Not with you of course. Not with anyone! Should I just hush up now?”
“Maybe I should try this again? I had fun singing in the truck with you. That is what I meant. You have a lovely voice. I think we sounded great together. Have you ever sung professionally?”
Listening to Jamie as he stutters and tries to explain away his comment, Bekka giggles in delight. She shakes her head no and finally is able to speak without giggling. “The closest I’ve come is singing karaoke with Francesca and a few others I went to school with. We should do that sometime. There is a karaoke set at the tavern. They are going to start having the karaoke competitions again.”
“That sounds like fun. I bet we could win the competition.”
They talk about their favorite types of music and discover they both love music and singing even if they have different favorites.
Bekka writes on her scrap...music...anticipation
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Two of the ghosts are having a snowball fight and invite Jamie and Bekka to join them. They join opposing teams. Bekka knows she is on the winning team when she sees the size of the snowball that Gregor is getting ready to toss at their opponents.
She gleefully packs a tight one and hurls it with good aim. It strikes Jamie in his belly but does not knock him over. She carefully dodges the next snowball that Elias, the fire ghost sends. However, Jamie's throw knocks her to the ground as she is off balance from dodging the one Elias sent. The air around them fills with snow as they hurl snowballs at each other trying to knock each other over into the snow. They thoroughly enjoy the snowball fight, and Bekka and Gregor's team win, but it is a close finish.
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After the snowball fight, Bekka and Jamie head over to the snowboard ramp. Bekka has always enjoyed the sport, and she and Jamie ride the snowboards until both crash one too many times.
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Jamie gently helps Bekka up after her crash. “That was a hard crash. Are you sure you are ok?”
“Yes, I'm not hurt anywhere. Luckily, the leathers are well padded. That was fun except for that crash landing. I saw your crash from up top and noticed you skidded all the way across the boards. Did you get hurt?"
"No, I'm fine. Thick leathers too." He takes her arm needing to touch her after his heart leapt into his throat watching her crash."
They walk over to the food booths and indulge in a surprisingly delicious hot chocolate to warm up.
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They wander around the festival enjoying the varied activities and each other’s company. They both enjoy the claw machine and when Jamie’s prize turns out to be a Genie bear he gifts it to Rebecca. She gives him a hug in return. They have their picture made in the photo booth in remembrance of this fun day. Jamie eventually calls the ghosts together and tells them it will soon be time to leave. The ghosts decide to enjoy festival food before Jamie drives them back home. He reminds them of their promise to leave Damien and Mary alone at the house. They agree they will abide by the promise.
Bekka pulls her scrap out of her pocket as they travel with the ghosts back to the house. Festival...fun...admiration.
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After leaving the ghosts at the house, Jamie takes Bekka to a small local restaurant that has recently opened. They rock in front of the fireplace as they wait for their table. Jamie had the owner place a red rose on the table for Bekka. “For you, my lady, from the gentleman.” He bows to them and moves away from the table.
Bekka blushes prettily and thanks Jamie for the rose. “It is beautiful. Thank you.”
Jamie watches her expressive face and delights seeing her smile so happily. “You are beautiful, my dear Rebecca.”
Not wanting her to be uncomfortable he asks her what she would like to have for dinner. They look over the menu and both decide on the specialty of grilled shrimp and cherry tomatoes with roasted parmesan asparagus.
After taking a few bites Bekka compliments the food and Jamie on finding such an excellent place to enjoy a meal.
“I actually discovered it ghost hunting. I was called to rid a nest of destructive spirits that had invaded the building. The owner fed me a meal after I had finished the job and it was some of the best food I had eaten in a long time. I told him he should open a restaurant. That was his plan once the building was safe.”
“The cabin theme is definitely not in keeping with the style of food he is serving. He needs something a lot more exclusive, a little bit Asian and modern.”
The owner walks by as Rebecca is talking with Jamie and overhears her comments. “I’m sorry, I don’t mean to interrupt but I couldn’t help overhear. That is exactly what I want. How did you know?”
“I’m a designer and architect,” Bekka tells him. “I get a feel for unique places and make recommendations based on that as well as what the client desires." She hands him one of her cards.
“I will leave you to your meal, but I will call you tomorrow to discuss your ideas, if I may.”
“Of course, that would be fine.”
“Jamie! How awesome was that!”
“That was awesome! Talk about being in the right place at the right time.”
They enjoy the meal and sit talking long after the dishes are removed. Bekka finds Jamie an interesting and surprisingly easy man to talk to. He loves laughing and telling funny stories and yet draws her out to talk about herself. She feels no pressure from him to be more than friends even when he tells her she is beautiful and gives her a beautiful rose. Her heart does flip flops when he looks into her eyes and smiles that beautiful smile of his.
Bekka knows she will jot down romantic and exciting for her evening with Jamie.
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After dinner, Jamie takes her home. She invites him in but he shakes his head. “I wish I could. I’ve got a couple of ghost jobs to take care of. How does your day look tomorrow?”
“Busy,” she tells him sadly. I need to complete a few designs that I’ve put off working on. I have an appointment with the counselor. My Christmas decorations must be put away! I guess I better not take any more time off. I do hope the restaurant owner calls as well. I have a few ideas for him and want to prepare some sketches. I had a great time with you today, Jamie. Thank you for inviting me to come with you. You are a special man helping the ghosts have a day away from the manor. Maybe you could come over tomorrow for supper before you have to go out ghost hunting?”
“It really is a shame to see the ghosts tied to their vessels and stuck at the manor. Damien and I will continue to try and get them released. I had a great time with you. I would love to come for supper. If it is ok with you I will come by in the morning and take your Christmas things down for you so you can get straight to work. That would be one less thing for you to do and one less worry."
"Jamie, you don't have to do that! I'll get it done eventually."
"I know I don't have to do it. I want to do it. Please let me."
He can see the thoughts going around in her head that just confuse her. He reaches out and touches her face, tilting her chin so she is looking at him. "No strings, dear one. Just me doing something to help a friend."
She nods her head in agreement as her heart flips in her chest as he touches her face. Those eyes of his, she knows she could drown in them if she stared too long.
"Goodnight." Jamie closes the door and turns away with a smile on his face looking forward to tomorrow.
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Bekka sits on her bed and pulls out her scrap of paper. She adds sad and confused to the list.
She looks at all the words on her scrap of paper and wonders what the counselor will make of it.
anxious...hope...Jamie...surprise...music...anticipation...festival...fun...admiration...romantic...exciting...sad...confused.
Most of the words are positive ones. The last two are because Jamie couldn't stay and feeling sad that he had to leave and her confusion regarding that particular emotion.
She looks over at the picture of her and Jamie taken at the festival today and at the rose he gave her at dinner.
She picks up her pad that she keeps at her bedside and begins to write.
Are you worth the hurt? Are you worth the pain?
I feel your love from your heart,
and wonder all the same.
You've changed my world so dark and grey
to laughter and sunshine.
My heart is twisted with the ache from breaking once before.
Can this heart be mended? Will love take the pain away?
I feel your love.
You feel my fear.
You don't walk away!
You give me strength to heal
accepting me as me.
My soul cries out for you
despite the fear inside.
You are worth the hurt.
You are worth the pain.
I must restore this broken heart
to find a way to you.
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Emotions
Bekka and Jamie arrive at the winter festival in high spirits and ready to have a good time. Bekka compliments Jamie on his singing voice. “You have a really great voice! Did you ever consider singing as a career?”
“No, I’m perfectly happy singing in the shower or truck with you.”
Bekka arches her brows and grins at Jamie, blushing a bright red at the imagery that delights her thoughts.
Jamie instantly realizes what he just said and blushes beet red. “Oh boy! I didn’t mean it that way!" he quickly exclaims. "I do sing in the shower, but alone. Not with you of course. Not with anyone! Should I just hush up now?”
“Maybe I should try this again? I had fun singing in the truck with you. That is what I meant. You have a lovely voice. I think we sounded great together. Have you ever sung professionally?”
Listening to Jamie as he stutters and tries to explain away his comment, Bekka giggles in delight. She shakes her head no and finally is able to speak without giggling. “The closest I’ve come is singing karaoke with Francesca and a few others I went to school with. We should do that sometime. There is a karaoke set at the tavern. They are going to start having the karaoke competitions again.”
“That sounds like fun. I bet we could win the competition.”
They talk about their favorite types of music and discover they both love music and singing even if they have different favorites.
Bekka writes on her scrap...music...anticipation
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Two of the ghosts are having a snowball fight and invite Jamie and Bekka to join them. They join opposing teams. Bekka knows she is on the winning team when she sees the size of the snowball that Gregor is getting ready to toss at their opponents.
She gleefully packs a tight one and hurls it with good aim. It strikes Jamie in his belly but does not knock him over. She carefully dodges the next snowball that Elias, the fire ghost sends. However, Jamie's throw knocks her to the ground as she is off balance from dodging the one Elias sent. The air around them fills with snow as they hurl snowballs at each other trying to knock each other over into the snow. They thoroughly enjoy the snowball fight, and Bekka and Gregor's team win, but it is a close finish.
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After the snowball fight, Bekka and Jamie head over to the snowboard ramp. Bekka has always enjoyed the sport, and she and Jamie ride the snowboards until both crash one too many times.
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Jamie gently helps Bekka up after her crash. “That was a hard crash. Are you sure you are ok?”
“Yes, I'm not hurt anywhere. Luckily, the leathers are well padded. That was fun except for that crash landing. I saw your crash from up top and noticed you skidded all the way across the boards. Did you get hurt?"
"No, I'm fine. Thick leathers too." He takes her arm needing to touch her after his heart leapt into his throat watching her crash."
They walk over to the food booths and indulge in a surprisingly delicious hot chocolate to warm up.
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They wander around the festival enjoying the varied activities and each other’s company. They both enjoy the claw machine and when Jamie’s prize turns out to be a Genie bear he gifts it to Rebecca. She gives him a hug in return. They have their picture made in the photo booth in remembrance of this fun day. Jamie eventually calls the ghosts together and tells them it will soon be time to leave. The ghosts decide to enjoy festival food before Jamie drives them back home. He reminds them of their promise to leave Damien and Mary alone at the house. They agree they will abide by the promise.
Bekka pulls her scrap out of her pocket as they travel with the ghosts back to the house. Festival...fun...admiration.
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After leaving the ghosts at the house, Jamie takes Bekka to a small local restaurant that has recently opened. They rock in front of the fireplace as they wait for their table. Jamie had the owner place a red rose on the table for Bekka. “For you, my lady, from the gentleman.” He bows to them and moves away from the table.
Bekka blushes prettily and thanks Jamie for the rose. “It is beautiful. Thank you.”
Jamie watches her expressive face and delights seeing her smile so happily. “You are beautiful, my dear Rebecca.”
Not wanting her to be uncomfortable he asks her what she would like to have for dinner. They look over the menu and both decide on the specialty of grilled shrimp and cherry tomatoes with roasted parmesan asparagus.
After taking a few bites Bekka compliments the food and Jamie on finding such an excellent place to enjoy a meal.
“I actually discovered it ghost hunting. I was called to rid a nest of destructive spirits that had invaded the building. The owner fed me a meal after I had finished the job and it was some of the best food I had eaten in a long time. I told him he should open a restaurant. That was his plan once the building was safe.”
“The cabin theme is definitely not in keeping with the style of food he is serving. He needs something a lot more exclusive, a little bit Asian and modern.”
The owner walks by as Rebecca is talking with Jamie and overhears her comments. “I’m sorry, I don’t mean to interrupt but I couldn’t help overhear. That is exactly what I want. How did you know?”
“I’m a designer and architect,” Bekka tells him. “I get a feel for unique places and make recommendations based on that as well as what the client desires." She hands him one of her cards.
“I will leave you to your meal, but I will call you tomorrow to discuss your ideas, if I may.”
“Of course, that would be fine.”
“Jamie! How awesome was that!”
“That was awesome! Talk about being in the right place at the right time.”
They enjoy the meal and sit talking long after the dishes are removed. Bekka finds Jamie an interesting and surprisingly easy man to talk to. He loves laughing and telling funny stories and yet draws her out to talk about herself. She feels no pressure from him to be more than friends even when he tells her she is beautiful and gives her a beautiful rose. Her heart does flip flops when he looks into her eyes and smiles that beautiful smile of his.
Bekka knows she will jot down romantic and exciting for her evening with Jamie.
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After dinner, Jamie takes her home. She invites him in but he shakes his head. “I wish I could. I’ve got a couple of ghost jobs to take care of. How does your day look tomorrow?”
“Busy,” she tells him sadly. I need to complete a few designs that I’ve put off working on. I have an appointment with the counselor. My Christmas decorations must be put away! I guess I better not take any more time off. I do hope the restaurant owner calls as well. I have a few ideas for him and want to prepare some sketches. I had a great time with you today, Jamie. Thank you for inviting me to come with you. You are a special man helping the ghosts have a day away from the manor. Maybe you could come over tomorrow for supper before you have to go out ghost hunting?”
“It really is a shame to see the ghosts tied to their vessels and stuck at the manor. Damien and I will continue to try and get them released. I had a great time with you. I would love to come for supper. If it is ok with you I will come by in the morning and take your Christmas things down for you so you can get straight to work. That would be one less thing for you to do and one less worry."
"Jamie, you don't have to do that! I'll get it done eventually."
"I know I don't have to do it. I want to do it. Please let me."
He can see the thoughts going around in her head that just confuse her. He reaches out and touches her face, tilting her chin so she is looking at him. "No strings, dear one. Just me doing something to help a friend."
She nods her head in agreement as her heart flips in her chest as he touches her face. Those eyes of his, she knows she could drown in them if she stared too long.
"Goodnight." Jamie closes the door and turns away with a smile on his face looking forward to tomorrow.
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Bekka sits on her bed and pulls out her scrap of paper. She adds sad and confused to the list.
She looks at all the words on her scrap of paper and wonders what the counselor will make of it.
anxious...hope...Jamie...surprise...music...anticipation...festival...fun...admiration...romantic...exciting...sad...confused.
Most of the words are positive ones. The last two are because Jamie couldn't stay and feeling sad that he had to leave and her confusion regarding that particular emotion.
She looks over at the picture of her and Jamie taken at the festival today and at the rose he gave her at dinner.
She picks up her pad that she keeps at her bedside and begins to write.
Are you worth the hurt? Are you worth the pain?
I feel your love from your heart,
and wonder all the same.
You've changed my world so dark and grey
to laughter and sunshine.
My heart is twisted with the ache from breaking once before.
Can this heart be mended? Will love take the pain away?
I feel your love.
You feel my fear.
You don't walk away!
You give me strength to heal
accepting me as me.
My soul cries out for you
despite the fear inside.
You are worth the hurt.
You are worth the pain.
I must restore this broken heart
to find a way to you.
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