Poppy added some light accents to the background of her painting and stepped back for a look. This one was turning out much better than her first portrait of Reed. After she had painted Iris’ portrait, the muse demanded that she try again for a better painting of the new Foliage heir. She was pleased with the way this one was turning out.
The younger generation was certainly getting on with things. Iris was often found at the chess table, the telescope, or the library. She was taking her life goal pretty seriously, although the family noticed she made time to chat with Rogelio on the phone.
Blossom slaved over her homework as if completing it would mean she could grow up faster and join her cousins as a young adult. Although she enjoyed writing and was working on a novel, she did not enjoy the assignment to describe the impact of the Industrial Revolution in at least 5,000 words.
Daisy figured that while no one was using the computer, she would use it for a little light forum trolling. She loved baiting those naive little fools out there – they’d soon learn that she was the ultimately web spinner!
And where was Reed during all this?
Falling hopelessly, helplessly, happily in love with Maebe.
“Maebe, I have to tell you something. I want you to hear my heart when I tell you this. I love you. My family has built a legacy on this hill, a tradition of growing and nurturing and loving, and I want you to be a part of it. Put down roots here with me, Maebe. Marry me.”
She looked at him, steadily and quietly, as he spoke. When he finished, he held her gaze with hope and a little nervousness. What would she reply?
He needn’t have feared. She threw her arms around him and murmured low in his ear, “Reed, you have made me happier than I had dreamed.”
The ring sparkled as a symbol of their love. Reed promised to show his fiancee a love wider than she had ever known. As an orphan, she had had to work while she was still a teen, babysitting for other families, watching what they took for granted and wishing she could have that magic for her own. Now Reed told her Flora’s story and promised that she would never have to be alone again.
Iris spent some time getting to know her future sister-in-law. She found her to be quite charming and not a bad opponent at chess. Iris shared with Maebe about what it was like to live in a busy household with a big family. Maebe thought it sounded like a dream come true.
Rose went around one last time to collect the profits from the family’s businesses; soon she’d be transferring the deeds to Reed. For now, she would gather in the money and make preparations for a sweet wedding for her firstborn and his bride. She smiled and sighed when she saw them together. Rose wished Cedrick could be there to hold her hand and watch them make their wedding vows to each other.
It had been a long road since death took her soulmate from her, and Rose was frankly glad to feel the years coming on her. Leading the family was not always easy, although it was often rewarding. She was sure Reed would do well.
When the day of the wedding came, they set up a rose arbor in the garden, where the couple had gotten to know each other. As the family and guests took their places, Reed softly caressed Maebe’s cheek and admitted he would have a lot to learn, but he would be the best husband he could.
They pledged their love to each other and embraced, as their guests looked on.
Reed serenaded his bride, and his sister Iris looked on excitedly. She was so happy for her brother, and she had hopes and dreams of a romantic wedding of her own one day soon. Meanwhile, Lily wiped two tears away, one of joy for Reed, and the other of wistfulness that she might live to see her own Blossom marry.
Of course, there was always that one moment you’d rather not have. Iris looked on with a raised eyebrow as her Aunt Daisy smustled with Carmelo French. Didn’t her aunt know that hot pink spandex was not the most flattering or appropriate thing for her to wear at her nephew’s wedding?
Except for that, though, the sunset wedding really was beautiful.
Maebe was overcome by how wonderful it all was to have so many happy witnesses to their wedding in the lush, green garden. She would have to think of a very special way to thank Reed for making the wedding party so perfect…
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Awww, what a lovely wedding. Poor Blossom, I want to see her smile 😦
Rose is a very distinguished elder. I’m glad businesses are working again in the new patch.
I was very pleased with the way the garden wedding turned out. Being outdoors made it easier to shoot without worrying about walls getting in the way.
Rose would be very surprised and pleased to hear herself described as distinguished. 🙂
As for Blossom, I have only seen her smile twice, I think. The last time was when she was a child, and I wasn’t quite quick enough to catch it with the camera.
Congratulations to Reed on bringing in a bride! It’s sweet that he sang to her. Daisy is never going to calm down, is she? 🙂
Reed says “thank you” with a sly grin. 😉
No, I don’t think “calm” is in Daisy’s dictionary.
Daisy is so fun. It’s gonna be a sad day when there’s a grave with her name on it.
It will be sad and strange. If she really believed she could die, I’m sure she’d leave instructions to bury her in something hot pink with her expression set in a wicked grin.
Aw, what a beautiful garden wedding for Reed and Maebe. Will we be seeing Iris and Rogelio nuptials soon? They both turned out so well 🙂
I hope that Blossom can find her niche and with it some happiness.
Daisy looks great as an elder – good to see that she hasn’t changed.
Glad you liked it! I’ve got to play a little bit farther ahead to determine how Iris’ story will be told; an odd thing happened, and I’m still trying to work out what I’m going to do about it.
Blossom is searching for her place in the world; a future update will explore that a little more.
Congratulations to Reed and Maebe! It reminded me of Rose and Cedrick… love at first sight! 🙂
The wedding shots are great! How on earth do you manage to get so many people in and still have well-defined pictures? Well done!
Blossom worries me… sh doesn’t seem to blossom at all. And she looks so different from the other Foliages too! Maybe aunt Daisy stole too much candy from her…
Just a question about the deeds. Does the fact Rose couldn’t make innings affect your legacy score? And how will she transfer them to Reed?
Great update, DB! 🙂
They are a sweet couple, aren’t they?
Thanks for the compliment on the pictures! When I’m shooting a group, I try to shoot deep, with some in the foreground and others in the back. At least some of them will be feeling photogenic that way. 😉
Blossom takes after her father, Monty. He had a very different look. LOL @ having her candy stolen one too many times!
About the deeds, it only affects my score in that there will be a little less money than there should have been. Transfers are easy; you just click on the deed in a sim’s inventory, and one of the choices is “transfer to…”
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I really like Maebe and Reed.. they are just so perfect together.
And lol at Daisy.. that woman is full of surprises. Imagine how boring things would be without her.
They do make a good couple. As for Daisy, she is incorrigible. 🙂