Villa Catarina (FINISHED March 10th.)

Flashback , only small recap what I have posted, from those who are most important for the story.

Lia and Keala

In Sulani, Chief Keala is hoping to keep the title in the family,
she is hoping her grand daughter Lia would agree to marry Laki, the future chief of Sulani tribe. Lia is not so happy about the idea, and keeps refusing her grandmom's suggestions.
Keala might need help from Elementals. But she does not know what she has against her , untill old scars are ripped open.  

Spoiler

 

Justine

In Tartosa, Justine, starting journalist and writer, is struggling with her career and her own identity.
She wants to write something more than travel books or program flyers to weddings or her blog in Tartosan Post.
But how would that be possible if she does not believe it herself?
Lia helped her to find a way for basic income, they became best friends, or more.
She also hears beautiful, but sad piano music from Villa up in hill, every night.

Spoiler

 

Lewis and his master

A stranger moved to Villa up in vineyard, with his staff. He is the one playing that pianomusic.

Hanna

Hanna's dream is to be great photographer.
She has lived her whole life in Brindleton Bay,but now rented an apartment, in Evergreen Harbour.
She is always looking for new roommate, for some reason those often leave.
She has made decision to be forever single, as she believes there is no love left for her.

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Laki

Young man was swimming at Ohan'ali beach..

Spoiler

Had a serious conversation with someone.

 

Parts of their conversation was overheard.

 

He came out of water.. took a deep breath.
He was invited to a dinner the next day .. what he was not waiting with joy..

 

He was called Laki Mahi'ai, half brother of Nalani. One day, he was to become, the future chief of Sulani.

 

A bit later at elsewhere..

Keala could not sleep, she was thinking about what she hear earlier.. maybe she needed help from spirits or elementals after all..

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But it was silent and nice when Lia returned.

 

 

Not even thunderstorm woke them up.. spirits seemed angry that night.

Next morning..

Keala made breakfast and they discussed about the dinner tonight, where Keala had invited Laki over.

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"Out of the question, young lady! You will come and show our guest how charming you can be! It's very important that we keep this in family!"

 

"Granpa never even were supposed to be the chief!! Have you totally forgetting that?? He only was, because Laki was just a baby when all that happened in that Villa!!"

 

"Watch your mouth, Lia!!!! We NEVER talk about it! You will marry Laki and that's it! I promised to elementals!"

 

 

In Tartosa

Justine was doing her Morning routine. Painting in town, taking a break from writing.

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Then se got a phone call, it was Lia, who sounded upset.
Justine asked her to hop in the ferry and get over here.

 

Justine asked Lia to meet her near beach.

 

She was happy to come, things at home were getting tedious.

 

Justine asked her why she was so tense, she told her the main parts.

 

Justine suggested they would relax in beach, things could not be that bad there were no solution. Lia will find a way, she was sure about it.

 

 

Evergreen Harbour

At that same morning, it was rainy in Conifer Station.

Hanna is searching for photographer gigs. She is not yet very good at it, but getting better.
She keeps checking the roommate adds too, still nobody was interested.. shame, she really could use some help with rent.

One thing is clear. Rainy , polluted Conifer Station was not good place to start.
She found a gig for nice pictures to tourist guide in Tartosa. She would jump right in the bus after breakfast.

It still was very early when she got there.

Sun was still rising up. It would be a hot day, for sure.

She ran behind to big Villa to find amazing view!

Someone had walked behind her.
"HEY!! You! What are you doing here?"

"Oh.. hi.. I.. I was just taking pictures.. I'm Hanna Pikk.."

"I don't care who you are! This is private property! No trespassing, there is a sign right over there, near road! JUST GO!"

"Hmm, Sir, wasn't that a bit rough?"
"Perhaps, Lewis, perhaps. I'm really tired. I go and play the piano a bit."
"Alright Sir. Uhm and they called from the hospital.."
"Not now, Lewis, not now."

More far from that Villa Hanna was, better she felt.

Sun was up, and beautiful surroundings made her feel inspired again.

She was really getting better at this. Time to go home and send the pictures. Hopefully those will be approved.





Back at Sulani

Keala has everything ready..

Spoiler

 

Lia gave up enough to change clothes.

 

Keala could not do anything but smile while waiting for dish to be ready, She had strong feeling about this!

 

Everything was ready, they heard Laki stepping to front porch.

 

"Good evening, ladies" Laki started when barely inside. "I hope you don't mind I brought my little brother, Miha? He came home suddenly and I did not want to leave him alone at his first day back here."

 

"Hey gals! Wassuuup? U have wifi here? Hey cool, food, I'm so hungry!"

 

Suddenly Lia had her good mood back, seemed unlikely this evening would be discussion about marriage! Of Course Miha was welcome, he can use Lia's laptop if he wished!

 

Keala, in the other hand...

When Hanna came back from Tartosa, she was going to mail her photos, but she froze still and kept looking at the picture at her desk.
It was a picture of herself with her best friend Lotta as young teens, taken near their childhood homes in Brindleton Bay.
Hanna felt so lonely sometimes here in strange town , all by herself. She missed Lotta. Something happened to her family back then, in that one summer. Lotta moved right away, she and her little sister were sent from places to places , and their communication just ended.

After sending the photos, it was time for a nap. Weather was still miserable.

Later she got a note that unfortunately her pictures were sent too late, they were sorry and wished better luck next time...
Bummer! She had hoped so much.
She left to have a drink at bar in train station.
"That clock is at wrong time.. its almost 7pm..." She muttered while walking.

On her way there, she saw voting board. She now knew how these things work, and why not vote for the community space.

If possible it rained even more.

Better hurry, maybe she would crab something to eat too...

Train to Moonwood Mill was announced from half broken speakers. Everything was in so horrible condition in here..

She ordered white nectar.

Pregnant lady sat next to her. Hanna could not help it but say something.
"I'm sorry , lady, but sim in your state should not be in a bar! Drinking is not healthy for pregnant sims."

Lady smiled and replied she was there just for have a milkshake after long day of trying to change sims minds. Huh?

"Anyway, nevermind me. I saw you at Conifer Station community space earlier.... if you don't mind telling, what did you vote? Of course only if you like to tell..."

"Oh, I can tell , I voted for garden. Did I mess it up? Would be so typical, I always mess up.."

"No no no, it's perfect! One person less to try to change their minds!"

....What ever that meant.

After Hanna had listened the ECO lady a bit more, she was so tired she had to leave home.

"Someone should do something to that clock!"


At Sulani.

The dinner continued in awkward silence.

All of the sudden Keala cheered up!

"I have an idea! Why don't you and Lia have a little stroll out at the beach? It's so lovely out there."

"Granma...."

"But I insist. Miha here can surely find something to do with that laptop of Lia's?"
"Sure, yeah!! Cool"

"Shall we sit at that bench?"
"Sure, why not."

Time passed by, finally Lia broke the silence.
"How long have you been here now?"
"Couple of weeks.. Nalani asked me to come home."
"Mmmmh.. Do you remember anything from it?" Lia asked and nodded towards Lani St. Taz.
"Not much actually, I was so little when it happened." Laki answered. "I was not supposed to be there that day, I was playing with the girls."

"I remember smoke, flames, screaming and ... I remember her .. standing there.. smiling.. so calm.." He continued.
" We don't really talk about it in here." Lia mentioned silently.

Silence again.

"Okay, I will be honest! Grandma has this super silly idea of you and me getting married. I can tell you at least ten reasons why its a bad idea! Let me start, one, I don't love y..." Lia spoke loudly all the sudden.

"I don't want to marry you." Laki interrupted her.

" What?"

Milla

Milla is originally from hotter place, but some things were leading to another,
now she lives in Evergreen Harbour.
She is educated cheff, but is now going to be a city planner.. and is engaged to local activist, Knox Greenburg.


Milla was on her daily check up visit at Conifer Station. weather was horrible.

But thats why she was there, to make sure green options are voted.

Conifer Station wasn't really her "area" , and she was careful not to step on Tina Tinker's toes too much.

Her growing belly did not make this any easier.

she managed to visit the bar at train station. For one milkshake before going home. Little chat with possible voters.

Train to Moonwood Mill had arrived. That reminded her something she has to do. Something she hoped to avoid.

Meanwhile in Tartosa

After Lia left, Justine had a jog.

Spoiler

 

Sun was getting set.

 

 

Back home, after long relaxing bath, she decided to finish the brochure about Tartosa.
She got pictures late, and of course those did not match at her text... So typical.
She had to do everything all over again.
Oh if only she had her own photographer, but that's not allowed to little writers like she.. but one can dream, right?

 

 

Speaking of dreams.. again that strange piano music... it sounded dreamy in this silent night.

 

 

But why it had to be so sad?

Next morning at Port Promise

Milla and Knox lived at small shipping container house.
Weather was bit better than last night.

while making breakfast, they had the same subject than so often lately.
"Honey, have you considered what I said to you the other day?" Knox started again. "I really think it is important that you tell about this baby to your siblings.. Its not the child's fault that parents and grandparents don't get along...."

"Nope. There is a reason I don't talk with my sister, you know that." She replied, while frying the eggs.

"Oh and I saw an advertise of a private investigator in SimNation Mail. You could visit him in city, to find your brother. He is specialized to missing persons."

Milla took her empty plate and moved to sink.
"He is not missing. He is hiding. From the world. He does not want to be found. And I don't want to find him. Period."
She said, while washing the plate.
*CRACK!!!*

"Sweetie, I would truly appreciate if our plates would stay as whole.."

End of discussion.

Later, at community space, Milla took the subject up again.
"I'm sorry. I have already planned to visit Emma someday. I will go to city too, I was planning on buying some baby stuff anyway. "

"Thank you, love."