Not A Love Story; It's A Sim Story

[Darth Kosher]

Marc And Andrea didn't start off together. In fact, they started off as complete oposites. Andrea was a full-time Architect and very devoted to her work. Marc was into styling, after he was booted off of the firefighter's team for "hosting questionable acts against the other firefighters".

Andrea and Marc were both well-off before they both knew each other. Andrea had her own studio seclution that overlooked the water, and Marc was content in his city home.

One day, Marc wanted to renovate his living room. This is where Andrea stepped in. Andrea is the one of the best Architects in the town that they shared, so it was only fait that had brought them together via Marc's outdated living room.

Marc was so impressed by Andrea's work, he invited her out for a cup of coffee- or two. It was just days after that until they had fallen head over heels intoxciated for each other and ended up moving in together. Why not, right? They were both successful. And they both weren't going to stay young forever.

That one choice will be the effect of the entire town, and set the entire town to a huge crisis...  

[Darth Kosher]

Andrea Hill is a pretty edgy girl. She's addicted to tattoos and different styles of art. She loves any kind of art, in all different forms, ect. She's always been family oriented, and has always secretly aspired to being a mother of her own.

Andrea met Marc during one of her commisions that she was called on. She always thought Marc was a smart guy with a lazy mind. They did click.

But there was another Romeo, before Marc. His name was Pheonix. Pheonix was Andrea's first real love, but circumstances creatied difficulties for them to ever be together. To put it in perspective, Pheonix had a son that was almost the same age as Andrea. Pheonix also had two children, who already seemed grown up. And he didn't really want any more children. Andrea looked far into the future, knowing that eventually, Pheonix would be too old to care for his children, and leaving them up to her, plus anymore they were to have together. It was all overwhelming to Andrea at the time, she was just a fresh-out-of-college student.

Looking back now, she could have done it and been a great mother to those kids. Those kids probably needed it, too. Pheonix never did end up finding another girl besides Andrea, and his oldest son was to take care of the other siblings he had, while his dad Retired.

Occationally, Andrea would stop by to say hi, drop off a meal, or help clean up a bit. She did love Pheonix, still. Yet, who could blame a girl?

It was in her despare when Marc came to the rescue. He loved her idea of having a living room in the center of the house, instead of pushed to the corner. Her innovated mind captured him, and it wasn't long until they called it love.

Now, as a mother, Andrea knew at the age she was back then that she couldn't properly raise a child, nevermind three of them, without jeapardizing her career. She would not have been able to accomplish all that she has if she were to marry the much-older man.  

[Darth Kosher]

Before I move onto Marc Brendt's post, I must remind you that this is not a love story. These two adults are not in love. It all appears that way to them, yet, as you all shall see as this story goes on, it's everything but love. Do not be fooled by a sim story.  

[Darth Kosher]

Marc Brendt changes his hair as many times as he changes his clothes, so it was no surprise when Marc fell perfectly into the Stylist career path. His tuned style can capture any lady's heart, and turn any head. He's good at what he does.

And when you get two, very talented people together, they tend to overlook each other's talent and look into each other.

Marc started off as a nothing. Then, as a firefighter to become something. But after some awkward happenings at the fire station, Marc was dismissed and sent on his way to find a new path that would be more suitable for him.

When he saw that they were hiring Stylist, he knew that's where he belonged.

Andrea walked into his life when she was remodeling his living room. He was extremely impressed by her. He invited her out for drinks, and it went from there. Gradually they hung out a little more often. He was aware of Pheonix and her relationship with him, but he figured it wasn't going to last anyways because of the circumstances.

One night he boldly asked her to move in. She wasn't as excited as he thought she'd be, but she accepted, because being with another person is better than being alone.

They both have been getting along great, except for the fact that both of their jobs keep them away from each other, but neither of them complained. Marc made it official by asking her to be his girlfriend. She accepted, by being put on the spot, and neither of them have mentioned anything about marriage.

Marc doesn't want to get married. He feels like it's legal binding for him, which he doesn't need anymore of.  

[Darth Kosher]

Maddison Hill

When Andrea became pregnant, it was all a shocking surprise. Sure, Andrea and Marc had been sleeping together, but it was all innocent. It wasn't like anything was intended. They weren't even married. Andrea always wanted to be a mother, but, this wasn't the way she imagined herself becoming one. She figured it would be with a loving husband, in a quiet little home.

Marc was a great father, and boyfriend. It was just that there wasn't anything really there. They could go their whole lives getting along with each other, but Andrea missed that passion. Everything seemed like routine, and she desperatly missed Pheonix.

Her daughter, Maddison, was her pride and joy. Andrea was always proud to be a mother, even though the six day vacation off of work was a lot to swallow for Andrea, considering the ammount of work she'd need to take care of when she got back to work. She was always by Maddison's side. Marc seldomly woke from his sleep to help Andrea with their daughter. He took care of her at the times when Andrea couldn't- like when she was on a job, or having to pick up a few things from a store.

Sometimes, Andrea would take her bike out and just go for a long bike ride when she wanted Marc to spend time with his daughter. She grew up without a father, and she wanted nothing more than her daughter to have a real father.  

[Darth Kosher]

The Truth Revealed

"Let's do another tattoo." were the words from Marc's lips first thing in the morning.
Andrea knew how to give tattoos, she used to work at the tattoo shop, until she found a bigger passion. There were never anymore "Good mornings" like Marc used to give in the mornings, followed by a hug and maybe a nuzzle of Andrea's neck. Now, it was all commands. Commands such as "Did you finish the laundry?" "Is Maddison staying with you today?" or "I'm going to buy another car today."

All Andrea really could do was lay there and pretend as if she were still sleeping. Andrea felt more like his stylist assistant than a girlfriend, or mother of his child. She was always fixing frames for his sketches, organizing his portfolio, getting his outfits ready for the day, and taking care of herself so that she was "presentable" for any clients who stopped by the house. This all seems like a lot, but for Andrea, it was all routine. She managed to take care of Maddison, Marc, Marc's job, her job, and herself all in one day.