Losaru's Sim Fairy Tales

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Once upon a time, maybe more modern than one would expect, there lived a widow. Now this wasn’t the first time the woman had married and thus, she had 3 daughters. Two from her first husband, and one from her recently dearly departed second husband.

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Anna, the eldest, lived in the city as a fashion designer, returning home on occasion to check on the house and family.

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The middle daughter, Delilah, lived with her mother.

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She had no work and was very lazy.

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Along with Delilah was her stepsister, the youngest daughter Cindy.

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They lived in a fine house, being somewhat well-to-do.

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Now unlike most mothers, the old widow did not share her love out equally and played favorites amongst her daughters. Delilah was her most cherished. She was never asked to lift a finger, her mother preparing all her meals and doting on her if she even so much complained about a headache or cough. While the old widow did have money from her husband’s will, it was spent mostly on Delilah.

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Cindy did not mind being the breadwinner of the house. Her job was that of an engine repair technician for a small garage nearby. It was hard and messy work, but the girl enjoyed it.

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She ate well during her lunch and had many friends at the jobsite.

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"Did anyone see the huge mess from that truck's oil?"

"Eww! Don't remind me! I never seen oil that rotten!!"

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"What's that? Our dear Cinderella afraid of some nasty old oil? You've been listening to your sister or what?"

"Hahah....Nah. I would never be as bad as her."

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At home though, Delilah would always pick on her.

"Ew! What is that?"

"Engine grease. We use it to lubricate parts sometimes. You want to see sometime?"

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"Gross! No way! Why would I wanna even see that stinking place you work at? Mother! Mother! Cindy is all dirty again!"

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On many an occasion, the widow would yell at Cindy for coming home dirty and refused to offer her supper.

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"You can get your own supper after we go to bed! Now go upstairs and out of our sight!"

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Cindy would wash up, but would still be made to stay upstairs until after everyone was gone to sleep.

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While Cindy did not mind making money for the family, knowing her mother had little room in her heart for her did hurt. She hid it the best she could, but there was always an ache in her own heart for the way she was always treated.

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One day, Anna came home to announce that a very famous fashion designer, Vince Charmin, was in town, looking for the best of fashions in the world and would be stopping by for a week. He would be giving a prize to the person he found the most fashionable in all the land. As to what that prize would be, Anna did not know.

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“If I had to guess,” said Cindy, “It would probably be a cash prize. He has to have a lot of money if he is a fashion designer and traveling as you said.”

“Oh, he does,” said Anna. “He’s been in the business a lot longer than I have. But like I said, I don’t know the exact prize.”

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Just then, the old mother’s eyes lit up.

“You said he has a lot of money?” she asked her eldest.

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“Enough that he can afford private jets and his own penthouse, yes.”

“Forget a cash prize then,” announced the widow. “All one needs is for him to fall in love. Delilah, darling! Come with me! We’re going downtown to buy you some new outfits and accessories!”

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The widow and Delilah then slipped on their best coats to go downtown.

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Delilah then grabbed Cindy’s debit card.

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“Hey!” Cindy shouted. “You’re only allowed to use that for necessities.”

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“And new clothes are a necessity if this Vince Charmin is going to be attracted to her!” interrupted Cindy’s stepmother, giving a sneer. “Not like you would be participating anyways.”

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With that, the two left.

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Cindy sat down next to her sister, sighing with defeat.

“Mother being herself as usual I see,” said Anna.

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“Oh, it will be much worse now,” said Cindy. “All my paycheque will be going towards whatever she dresses Delilah up in. I will be lucky if there’s enough left over for a loaf of bread!”

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“Why don’t you dress up and put Mom in her place?” asked Cindy. “You can design much better and more eye-catching outfits than Mom can for Delilah.”

“I would,” said Anna, “But I technically don’t live here anymore, remember. I think Vince wants to see the most fashionable of the locals…”

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“But you could wear anything I design,” Anna said, an idea forming across her lips. “C’mon! To my room! I am going to make you outfits that are so stunning that Mom won’t even recognize you!”

“Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!” shouted Cindy. “What do I get out of this?”

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“The chance to show Mom that Delilah isn’t her only beautiful daughter…” said Anna with a pause. “And possibly a cash prize?”

Cindy shrugged.

“Fair enough.”

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On that Monday, Vince Charmin had his first event: a formal party, with dresses and suits of the upmost style required, all in black and white, or closest one could muster.

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As they mingled, Delilah was about to be introduced to Vince Charmin when his attention was caught elsewhere.

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A lady in a silvery dress. She sparkled like the tinsel on a Christmas tree and walked as light as a feather.

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The fashion designer was taken aback by her gown and her silver bangle. So simple. Yet elegant.

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He went forward about ready to introduce himself when the clock struck 12pm and the mystery lady bowed, running out of the party.

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Back at home, Cindy’s stepmother and Delilah described the beautiful woman that had distracted Vince Charmin away from them.

"And then she just...ran off..."

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“Oh, I heard about it too,” Cindy said as she entered the room

“How?!” asked her stepmother.

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“I saw her run past the garage while I was working today. It must have been quite the struggle in such a large dress.”

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Without even a hint that Cindy was the mysterious woman, the widow told Delilah:

“So Wednesday then, we will walk past the garage, and we should see this lady that is trying to steal our—I mean your—chances of marriage away.”

"Ew!" said Delilah. "No way! I'm not going anywhere near that dirty place!"

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On Wednesday, Vince Charmin had a rave party downtown. The music was loud and the lights pulsing to the beat. Delilah and her mother were about to approach Vince Charmin when his vision was captured again.

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It was the beautiful girl, now dressed in gold and wearing a gilded necklace.

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This time, he was able to approach her just enough to show her to the dance floor.

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The music was loud and the lights pulsing to the beat as they danced. Vince tried to ask the woman her name, but he could not be heard.

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when the clock struck 12am, the girl was gone.

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The next morning, the widow and Delilah recounted their story to Cindy.

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“So that’s who I saw last night,” said Cindy
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“Where?!” asked her stepmother eagerly, almost obsessively.

“Well, I decided to go on an early fishing trip to catch some midnight carp and as I stood by the shore, I saw a rushing glint of gold under the streetlamp.”

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“Maybe we should join you tonight then,” suggested the stepmother. “So then maybe we can see this stranger.”

“If you want to,” said Cindy. “If you and Delilah wouldn’t mind putting the worms on the hooks and bagging up the guts of the fish. I don’t gut them in the house because of the smell.”

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Delilah made a face, shaking her head.

“Never! Nevernevernever! I will not filthy up my pretty white hands with fish guts and slimy worms, Mother! Never!”

“Very well, dearie," said the stepmother. "We will stay home.”

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On Friday, Vince Charmin had a party in the nearby historical site. The widow was able to introduce Delilah to Vince but like before...

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His vision was taken away by the something: The same mystery woman. This time she wore a fine white-grey knit dress, accessorized with shimmering diamond earrings.

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Vince tried to be quick, escorting the lovely lady to the rest of the party to offer her some finger foods.

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He asked her her name and just when her lips parted, she gasped at the time.

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And was off once again.

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“Who leaves a party at 12pm?!” Cindy’s stepmother grumbled the next morning, glancing at Cindy who had just finished breakfast. “I suppose you saw her again, did you?”

"The lady with the grey knit dress? Oh yes! I was working in the garden when I saw her run past. She had the loveliest of earrings on!”

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“So, she pasts by here too!!” interrupted Delilah. “Oh mother I have the most wonderful idea!!”

Delilah then suggested that they approach Vince Charmin about hosting a party at their humble abode. Not only then would they have the best chance to speak with him, but also catch the irritating lady that kept distracting him.

"A wonderful idea! Go upstairs and tell your big sister to call him!" said the stepmother.

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Delilah then went up into Anna's room where she was working, barking orders at her.

"Momma and I want to have a party here for Vince Charmin! Tonight! And you're gonna call him!"

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"You know he's a very busy man..." Anna was about to say before Delilah swiftly interrupted her.

"I don't care! No excuses! Call Vince and tell him we're going to have a party here! It's the only way he'll be able to notice me!!"

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Anna pasted on a fake smile, knowing more about what was probably going on than her younger sister expected.

"Well if that's the case, of course I'll call. I don't make any guarantees, but we can always hope he accepts the offer!"

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Anna then called up Vince Charmin, telling him about his sister's idea and how the best way to see the local fashion scene was in a local house. Luckily, Vince agreed and the party commenced that night.

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There was no real theme, just to be dressed in the most stylish outfit one could.

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The party was small but concise with its guests, Cindy’s stepmother finally having Delilah speak with the fashion design. Still, his glances told the old woman that he was anticipating the mystery woman.

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Just then, from upstairs, Cindy walked down in a blue dress with no make-up and her hair simply pinned back. Her stepmother and stepsister paid no heed until Vince exclaimed.

“It…It’s you!”

Everyone, including Cindy’s family looked. Cindy was wearing the silver bracelet, the golden necklace and the diamond earrings with the rest of her outfit. Her stepmother and Delilah were taken aback in shock and even disgust.

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“It...It was Cindy! And he wants her?!" said the stepmother, looking to Delilah. “She…She’s a dirty thing! She never wears such finery normally. She…She works in a garage for Pete’s Sake!”

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"I want you to join me back in the city! Be my apprentice, my dear. You have proven you have an eye for fashion!” begged Vince.

Cindy then laughed a hearty belly laugh. Everyone watching were confused, including Vince.

Cindy wiped the joy from her eyes.

“Oh Vince. While I did enjoy dressing up, it was all just to prove a point to my dear mother: That she should never play favorites. I was just the model in this whole plan. If you want the true mastermind behind my outfits, look no further than my sister, Anna.”

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Vince moved the crowd over to sit next to Anna.

“Then truly it should be you working with me. Will you become my apprentice, dear Anna?”

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“Under one condition,” said Anna. “Give some money to Cindy so she can move out.”

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Vince announced that he would make it so and it was no less than a month that Cindy was in her own apartment, finally free from her stepmother and stepsister.

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Anna would join Vince in the great city, working together on new fashions for all the world to admire.

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And it was maybe a year or so later, that Vince and Anna married.

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All the family was invited, but last I heard, Cindy’s stepmother and Delilah declined the invitation. If they hadn’t, my story would not have ended.