https://i.postimg.cc/vHb13xLz/12-14-23-8-02-25-AM.pngWhere would they all sleep... hmm. Of course, the married couple Hector and Hilary should take Mia's double bed. Arnessa, being a great lady, should at least have her own room, and the only remaining room was Sarah's study where she had been sleeping since the breakup. Perfect solution. Mia bought one cot and one air mattress for the two children, and promptly ran out of money. Oh well, at least the guests would be taken care of.
https://i.postimg.cc/ht3fDyFy/12-14-23-7-59-41-AM.pngMia prepared dinner, and the humming sound of so many people chatting behind her helped her focus on what was happening in the real world. She didn't argue with the people in the fridge even once. The salad turned out delicious. Mia happily listened to the family's struggles. It turned out that even though the Thebes were land-rich and had many investments, they were having just a bit of a cash flow problem at the moment.
"I had to vacation-rental our home out for a few days," admitted Arnessa. "I'm so embarrassed."
Mia offered plenty of support and advice. Although none of the advice was well taken. Perhaps this was not the best evening to offer it.
Sarah came home from work, tired and hungry and with a headache, wishing for good food and a quiet place to sit.
That moment when there's only one chair and it's across from the only person you don't want to sit across from.
https://i.postimg.cc/Nj0Kwhn2/12-14-23-8-07-31-AM.png"I can't believe you didn't ask me first," Sarah moaned as the Thebes were getting ready for bed.
"I can't believe you would turn people away in their hour of need," Mia said sweetly.
"Hour of need? We don't exactly have a lot of cash in reserve right now, ourselves. How much did you spend on those extra beds?"
Mia didn't say anything.
"Let me check the bank balance," Sarah said dubiously.
"One simoleon!" Mia burst out.
"Really?"
"We have.... one simoleon left," Mia said in a small voice. She braced for Sarah to yell at her.
But Sarah was only trying not to cry. "How are we even going to eat? Oh no, I spent like 20 simoleons on drinks with coworkers, I feel like such an idiot now--"
"I'll sing again tomorrow! I made 2 simoleons in tips today, so you could say I saved us!"
Sarah didn't say anything.
Mia looked out at the stars until Sarah's breathing became slow and regular.
At least the view was nice.
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