Under The Tartosan Sun

When I sat down this morning and reread this chapter I had to laugh at myself when I got to the part where Shantel Bridges has her face-to-face meeting with Liberty. When I wrote the passage where she explains what she expects of Liberty I went on a bit of a feminist rant. If I wrote that now I would dial it down about three or four notches. I don't remember what got me going but something did that day.🤣 So here we go...

Chapter 13

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It was great to read the chapter 🙂 It was good that Liberty’s meeting  went well. It was great the way that you gave insight into Shantel’s thoughts and how she directs the SIMS Headquarters. 
I am wondering who Izabella will be? I hope that Liberty’s work on the case goes well. 

Hi Danielle and Londyn over here 🙂

Danielle and Londyn said hello @mightyspritesims over here too👋😃

I remember Giulia Gambini but can't remember what actually happened with her. Trying not to read ahead on the forum. 🙂

@simgirl1010 She was one of those storylines that ended up lost in the mix. I had completely forgotten about her until I reread the chapter earlier today. At risk of giving away spoilers and possibly confusing new readers, with Liberty's getting promoted and in line for a big role at S.I.M.S. I may be able to go back and revisit the Giulia Gambini storyline. Izabella will finally, finally have her opportunity to rejoin the story. It's tied to Londyn's new lifestyle brand. I still have to figure out how to close Leonardo's storyline. That slime ball is still out there.

@DaniRose2143 I am super happy to finally see this story! I had no clue what it was. I'm thinking "do I ask what it is and where I can find it?" But now I know...yay!

I love a good back story and this is the best thing about Sims as a franchise. You can weave these complex tales and build characters that end up meaning a great deal to you.

This story is beautiful 💕.

Thank you @simsplayer818 for those lovely words❤️ I'm happy you're enjoying this story so much.🥰 I have a lot of sims in this story that have become very special to me. The whole of the main cast, Danielle, Londyn, Liberty, Matteo, Summer, and two you will be meeting soon, Darian (Summer's boy toy) and Matteo's sister Allegra. 

@EllupelluelluIt’s okay, I love reading your comments but when you’re ready to post them. There’s never any pressure to comment right away. Feel free to comment whenever you have time too.😃

Today's installment is a two parter. Londyn had a falling out with her parents not long after she graduated high school because of her sexual orientation. Chapter 14 is their reconciliation.

Chapter 14: Part One

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Chapter 14: Part Two

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It was so very beautifully written ❤️ It made me cry. The reconciliation between Londyn and her parents was so special. 
You wrote it so very compassionately and lovingly. 

Thank you @rosemow🙂 That one is still one of my favorite chapters even now. It shows what a beautiful soul Londyn has that she could still forgive her parents and welcome them back into her life with open arms.

@Ellupelluellu Thank you so much❤️ We’re getting close to their wedding. It was chapter 19 or 20. The whole thing covers two chapters, one for the prep and bachelorette party, then the wedding itself.

Time for another chapter of the story. In this one we get to see Danielle and Londyn finalizing plans for their big day, including picking out their dresses. Before we get started I need quickly point out a missing photo. The ladies each picked out a prank outfit to surprise their moms. Londyn's was a very sheer, lacy short dress. This chapter was about two months before I earned myself a 24 hour ban because of a lingerie picture in the honeymoon chapter. After I served my ban I raced back in and removed the picture of Londyn to be safe. I found the original...and yeah...I think I'll leave you all with the mental picture you hopefully painted from my description.😆 How I managed to avoid being banned for that picture is beyond me. With that humorous story out of the way here is....

Chapter 15

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Sulani is a lovely place for them to get married @DaniRose2143 🙂 The wedding ceremony and reception meal area is very pretty! Very nice dancing area with great celebratory balloons. The flower petals pathway, with flowers on the edges and candles is lovely and special. 
It is very nice that they are getting married on the same spot where Londyn and her mother had the argument 5 years ago.

It is great that Summer is enjoying preparing working out the food that she will cater for the wedding.

@rosemow I'm sorry didn't respond yesterday. Thank you for the kind words on the wedding venue. I built this one myself and called Sun Goddess. I also built the one used for Liberty and Matteo's wedding too, called Laki Gardens. It wasn't until last night when I went back and looked at this chapter again how similar the tow venues were. Not exact copies, but I could see I channelled some of what I did here.🤣 

Chapters 16 and 17 are really short so I'm going to do another double post:

Chapter 16

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Chapter 17

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It is great that the wedding preparations are going well 🙂

Haha, now I don't feel bad about not being able to remember Giulia.

Omg. Londyn looks so young and rebellious in that pic. 😃

So glad she and her mom reconciled before the wedding.

@simgirl1010 In the early days of this story I was horrible about introducing a character or a storyline without planning ahead about how to work them in. Only after I'd posted a chapter did I realize I had no idea how they were going to fit in or that they weren't going to fit in at all. All part of the learning curve.😁

@Ellupelluellu There might be a couple of floor tiles left of the original Piccola Luce. It absolutely, positively, looks nothing like the original now.🤣

I'm running a bit behind today. One of my coworker's thought sharing is caring extended to colds and flu. I hope it's just a cold.🤒

Chapter 18

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I am sorry that are unwell @DaniRose2143  I hope that you feel better very soon. 
It is great that the rehearsal dinner went well and although there was rain for the bachelorette party, they enjoyed going to the nightclub instead.

Thank you @rosemow Sitting in my computer chair feels better than laying down. Some chamomile tea and as much simming as I can tolerate will be just what I need.😊 I'm glad you loved the chapter! It's on to the wedding and Venessa's hilarious turn as the officiant. I was afraid from the comments afterwards she had stolen the moment from Londyn and Danielle.😛