A New Chapter

SO much has been going on in the Hoh Fruhm House! I don't even know where to begin! For starters, Asia finally found the girl of her dreams in Caryl Day, another Hoh Fruhm girl who we didn't even know was gay, but we are so happy for them!

Lilith Pleasant and her sister Angela have both been coming to our parties. It's a bit strange seeing as how Fallon used to have a thing with Dirk, but we've all just gotten past that......well we THOUGHT we were past it!

We had a party and invited over a bunch of people and Lilith and Angela were in attendence. They seem to not like each other at all which is crazy since they're twins, but that's the way it is. Fallon was still fawning over Dirk and no one could tell her anything! We knew it was going to get ugly......and it did........

Lilith and Angela were outside brawling over God knows what by the end of the party. Dirk was pretty upset about it and I knew Fallon would want to come to his rescue. I told her not to, after all, her and Cash were doing great. He had already graduated but he came by all the time to see her.....I tried to tell her to drop Dirk.......

Cal and I are officially a couple now.....I don't know, it feels kinda good! He understands me and isn't turned off by how whishy washy I can be at times. He's a really special guy......He asked me about getting a place together when we graduated but I knew that I wasn't ready for that. He said it was ok, just to know that he would be at my apartment all the time!

After my dad was murdered, I was in a pretty crabby mood but Cal didn't let that keep him from me.....he pulled me out of my funk. AJ was as much of a dad to me as anyone else's and he was there after my biological dad screwed up everything. I miss him so much and I always will.......

Cal helped me take my mind off of it in everyway that he could......although I think this was his favorite way! I'm pretty sure I'm in love with him and I think that it's about time for me to tell him. The biggest thing that AJ's death taught me is that life is short and you have to live in every moment.

We came back and played Don't Wake the Llama with Jane. She was graduating soon and I knew I would miss her so I wanted to spend as much time with her as I could. She's a really special girl.

We decided to throw one last party for Jane. Now by this time, Jasmine and Gunnar had broken up and she had a new outlook on life........she didn't care who she was with, any love was good love.......we never thought that she would stoop this low, knowing how Fallon felt about Dirk, but she did.....

Fallon was dancing out in the living room when she saw Dirk come out of the room with Jasmine. Dirk didn't look her in the eyes, but tried to just walk on to the refrigerator like everything was fine.......it wasn't!

Fallon ran up to Dirk and slapped his face, screaming about how she couldn't believe he would do this with her sorority sister. Dirk yelled back saying that they weren't together and that he could do whatever they wanted to do. Fallon was furious!

She stormed off when Jasmine walked up proclaiming that Fallon was crazy and she didn't she what the big deal was......well that just seemed to piss Fallon off that much more........

She immediately called Cash over and started making out with him outside the house. I told her that was a childish thing to do and she couldn't keep using Cash to get back at Dirk. She assured me she wasn't and said that she didn't care what Dirk did.....

So here we are at the present. I'm graduating today and I couldn't be happier! My mom came to show her support even though she really hasn't been the same since AJ died. She's either angry or sad and I know it's the grief eating at her.....I hope she's going to be ok.......

Of course Cash came too. He tells me that he is so proud of me and is happy that I'll be moving to my own apartment........now we can finally have some privacy!

No one told Lilith about the mishap with Dirk, Fallon, and Jasmine. But by the look on her face, I think she knows now......I kinda feel sorry for the girl.....she's really got some demons to work out.........

Dirk and Jasmine have decided to continue their relationship...........I can't believe the two of them would do that to Fallon, but hopefully now she will let it go and concentrate on Cash before he finds someone else.......I'm just glad I'm moving out because all Jasmine and Fallon do now is fight!

A college grad, can you believe it? I'm so excited to start my new life.......it's been such a crazy ride so far, I can't wait to see where it leads me next!!!!

*I know this was a bit long and a bit rushed, but I got so behind with pictures when I was posting Taj's story.......I should be back up again soon! And FYI: ACR is crazy! They're so hormonal now!

Past Loves

Life. You just never know where you're going to end up. You never know how the choices you make will affect you later on in your life. Arlen and I have settled into a comfortable existence in our new apartment together. Little did I know it was about to get shaken up by some people from our past.

We've been making out and making love more now than we did when we were younger! I'm so glad that we're here. Together. I'm 67 years old and I feel like my life is just beginning. How crazy is that?

I've talked to Damien about it and he says that he and Jordan are exactly the same. Not exactly the type of thing you want to hear from your brother-in-law about your sister, but oh well! I'm really glad we decided to move into the same building as them. It's been great hanging out again......

I went to Amelia's Closet looking for some new outfits and ran into Kendra Louie. Kendra is the woman I left Arlen for. She's also the woman who ran off with Arlen's ex-husband Kevin Siew. I was fully intending to walk by her without speaking but she wouldn't hear of it.

"So you can't speak to an old friend AJ?" she asked.

"You're no friend of mine Kendra."

"Look AJ, I don't know what you're upset about. You were about to leave me to go back to that hag so what does it matter if I got together with Kevin?"

"And how is the snake these days? I hope he hasn't been bothering Eliza. She doesn't want anything to do with him. "

"And who's fault is that? She's his daughter AJ, not yours," she said.

"He was an abusive ass, Kendra. I wouldn't be surprised if he was smacking you around."

"Don't you start that AJ. You and Arlen are the reason why he's that way. He's been crazy with anger every since you two had him arrested. He just recently got out again. His temper is just awful and it's all your fault!" she yelled.

"My fault? Do you even know why Arlen divorced him? I was over visiting when he came home and he flew into a jealous rage and slapped her. He slapped her Kendra. The man is a control freak with no respect for women."

"He wasn't always that way AJ. I'm actually glad I ran into you. AJ, he blames you and Arlen for the downhill slide of his life. He has vowed to get revenge on you guys. It's all he talks about," she said.

"Kendra I am not afraid of Kevin. He's all hot air."

"I don't think that's the case this time AJ. I was really hurt when you got back together with Arlen. But I got over it and moved on with my life. Kevin never has. He really has it in for you guys. He just got out of jail a few days ago."

"Thanks for the concern Kendra, but I'm not worried. Me and Arlen will be just fine. Kevin knows better than to come sniffing around our home. Anyway, we've moved so he wouldn't be able to find us anyway."

"Really? You're AJ Taylor. Everyone knows where you are. Just watch yourself. Don't underestimate Kevin."

"Yea, whatever Kendra. You need to get away from him as soon as you can," I said walking off.

Damn. When would that loser ever leave us alone. I feel pretty responsible for all of this. Arlen would never have married him if I hadn't left her for Kendra. When will I finally pay for that mistake? How long will this just hang over my head?

I get home and Arlen has already heard about Kevin's latest stint in jail.

"I can't believe he landed himself into jail again. I can't believe I was so wrong about him," she said.

"Arlen, you couldn't have known what kind of person he was. There's no need to blame yourself. You should blame me," I said.

"Oh, AJ it's not completely your fault."

"Jail is actually probably the best place for him. I ran into Kendra today and she said that he's been saying that he wants to get revenge on us. That it's our fault his life is a mess."

"Our fault? Kevin messed up his own life. He did it all to himself. I really can't believe......" she started but was interrupted by our doorbell.

And in walks Kevin Siew himself. I can't believe this guy actually has the balls to come into our house like this. I've never really seen what Arlen saw in him. Guy looks like a monkey's behind if you ask me.

Before I could say anything Arlen jumps up yelling.

"What the hell do you think you're doing, Kevin?"

"Good to see you too Arlen. How have you been?" he asked.

"I'm not going to ask you again. How did you even find us?"

"Well hell, Arlen, you're married to the world famous AJ Taylor, rockstar extraordinare! Didn't take much," he said.

"What the hell do you want?"

"I want you to stop turning my daughter against me. Eliza won't even answer my phone calls anymore. I know it's because you're telling her not to," he said.

"I'm not telling her anything. Maybe it's the fact that she remembers how you use to talk to me. How you use to belittle me right in front of her. Or maybe it's how you use to yell at her. Tell her that she wasn't trying hard enough. Maybe it's any one of those things," Arlen said.

"Now I remember why I treated you the way I did. You're nothing but a spoiled little self involved wench!"

"Hey, don't you talk to my wife like that! I kicked your ass before Siew, and I'll do it again," I stepped up and said.

"Your wife? That's laughable! You want to talk to me about your wife? This is the same wife who you left for someone half her age. The same wife who you left to raise two twin terrors on her own. The same wife who I had to help pick up the pieces of her broken life," he said.

"I was wrong. I don't deny that. But I never laid a hand on Arlen. I never touched her in anger. You're just a coward who would rather hit on women than a real man. Probably hitting on Kendra too huh?" I asked.

"Kendra is no longer your concern."

"Oh, really? Is that why you went back to jail Kevin? For hitting her?" I asked.

"I have never laid a hand on Kendra. She knows her place. Unlike that freak of a wife you got there," he said.

You know what Kevin? Get the hell out of my house. And don't come back or I'm going to call the police," I said.

"Oh don't worry, AJ. This is the last time you'll see me. But don't think for one second that this is over. If it's the last think I do, both you and Arlen are going to pay for what you've done to me," he said walking off.

"Mark my words, AJ Taylor. You and that no good wife of yours are going to pay."

I watched his retreating back and felt a chill go down my spine. Kevin Siew was bad news and I had hoped that he would eventually get over this and move on. I guess I was wrong.

I went upstairs on the roof because I knew that's where Arlen had run off to. I grabbed her silently in my arms and whispered that things would be ok.

"It's never going to be over is it, AJ? We're never going to be able to live our lives without a constant reminder of our past are we?" she asked.

I didn't answer her because I honestly don't know. I don't know what's going to happen to us......

I fixed myself a glass of brandy and silently prayed that one day, we would be able to move on past these shadows of our past.

* AJ Taylor, Arlen Taylor, Gabriella Elise Erikson, and Taj Erikson's lives are going to be interwined for the next couple of posts. I know this is more story like than I've been doing, but sometimes I like to insert some of the stories I've written in my head into my legacy to keep things interesting. The next events for all four of these sims will be connected somehow. But all the rest of the family is going on with their lives just as they were before. These four are the only ones directly linked to my story. On a lighter note, AJ and Kevin really do hate each other! When AJ and Arlen first got back together, AJ and Kevin fought almost everyday because Kevin was constantly showing up!

Ugh, In too deep!

We have gotten a whole slew of new members and we've become quite popular on campus! It's pretty great! Fallon is now a full member and I am so happy that she is! She's moving in when Jayla graduates, which is a sore topic for me......I'm going to miss her SO much! She's been my rock and I don't know what I'm going to do without her!

We also got Jennifer to pledge with was really excellent. She is a really nice girl and Fallon wants to move her in when Jane graduates.......I know she's her friend but there are girls who pledged before Jennifer and we can't let her move in before them......besides, she's just a sophmore, she has plenty of time to live in the house......being a member is great enough, ya know?

Chris Straight is going to be moving in next actually. She's Jayla's protege and Jayla has high hopes for her. Since I'm taking over now, all these decisions will be left up to me. It kinda sucks because I don't want to dictate these girl's lives! Anna is moving up in the ranks to help me manage the house and she will get Jayla's private room as well. Seeing as how her love life has been lately, that queen size bed will come in handy!

Ah, the cheerleader......Karen Shankel annoys the hell out of everyone who crosses her path, but Anna picked her and now she's a member......she gets yelled at alot by the other girls when she starts those stupid cheers. I doubt we'll have a space for her in the house.....at least not before I graduate!

Remember what I said about Anna's love life? Her and Gilbert have been spending quite a bit of time with one another. I don't know, he's kinda dorky.......and I've caught him checking out some of the other girls.....but hey, he's a guy........guess it's kinda hard NOT to look when you're surrounded by beautiful, young women!!

Ok, so we're having another party......hey, we ARE a sorority house! And this is a special party. Jayla is graduating this semester and this will be her last official Hoh Fruhm Party.......it just makes me so sad! I figure I better get my assignment done before the party really gets started or it might not get done!

Asia announced to us that she's gay.....big surprise! I've never seen her so much as FLIRT with a guy since I've known her.....it's not big deal for any of us and she's aware that none of us swing that way so live and let live! I hope she can find a nice chick to hang out with........God, see what Cal is doing to me? Geez, that was......MUSHY......oh, that is so not me!

Same crew, different party! We get the occasional first timer at our parties, but for the most part, it's the same people. Which is fine by me.....don't want any jerks showing up trying to crash the party.

Jayla rarely drinks but she decided since this is her last party here at the house to go all out! We set up a keg in the living room and made sure the beer was flowing all night! I don't usually drink either, but like I said, this is a special party!

Chris is loving being a part of Hoh Fruhm. I can see the potential in her that Jayla sees too. She's a really nice person and all the girls love her. I'm pretty sure she will be the next girl to move in after Fallon. We've got to get some new pledges too......gotta have somebody to clean up after these parties! Yea, we could hire a maid, but watching pledges do it is more fun!

Cal and I seem to gravitate towards each other all the time. In a room full of people, we're still together......I think I'm about ready to give up fighting this.....I mean the more I fight against Cal, the more he just wiggles his way into my life, and heart.......I just don't know what he'll do with it once he has it though.......

Like I said, I don't drink much, but who can resist the pull of a tapped beer keg? Alcohol goes straight to my head, which is why I don't drink it.....that and the fact that my loser dad use to drink when I was little.......but oh, does it give me confidence! I feel bold........

Mmmmmm......been wanting to do that all night.....yea I guess I need to have that talk with my sister.....cuz I can see where this is headed......and I have no idea what to do once it gets there!

So, when I got up this morning, I called both my sisters to see if they could make it for lunch. RJ was busy at the boutique, but Gabby said she could make it.....I don't even know how to start this conversation off.....I hate talking about feelings and kissing, and.......well, sex......it makes me feel dirty which I know its silly, but there it is......

We decide to meet at a little restaurant downtown. I see my little cousin Christa.....yes, she's pregnant.....it's such a shame too because she's a beast on some drums! She plays as good as any drummer I've ever seen.....I don't know what's going to become of her now.......

She got knocked up by some loser in college who doesn't want anything to do with the baby. The last time I talked to her, she was talking about going to college so she could get a better job to take care of her baby.......I just hope Kasha and Craig offer to keep the baby while she goes to school.....I mean, a baby plus college work will be almost impossible for a single mom......Especially one as young a Christa.........

So we sit down and automatically Gabby starts grilling me.

"So what's with this guy you can't keep your hands off of?" she asks.

"God, Gabby do you have to say it like that?"

"Like what? You and Cal have been pawing at each other like crazy.....How do I know this? Cuz you won't shut up about it!"

"Geez, I knew I should have gone to RJ with this......"

"Come on sis, I'm joking. I know how it feels. It's how I felt when I was in love with Clay in college," she said.

"There are two things wrong with that. One, who says I'm in love with Cal? I like hanging out with him and kissing him.....and touching him.....but that's lust, not love. And I don't want to be compared to you and Clay! What if Cal turns out to be like Clay?"

"Well, one, you ARE in love with Cal. E, there's nothing wrong with being in love.....it's a great thing.....yes, Clay broke my heart, but I have two gorgeous kids out of that rotten relationship with him.....and then I met Taj, and nothing could be better. Two, Cal is Cal and you are you. You guys aren't like anybody else and you have to stop comparing yourself to other people......What would be so wrong with taking a chance?"

"He could break my heart, that's what. I don't want my heart broken Gabby. I just want it to be fun.....like it was in the beginning," I said.

"It's never been just fun. The first time you ever mentioned Cal to me, you kept talking about this connection you guys share......E, he just might be the perfect guy for you.....not a perfect guy, but perfect for YOU. Sweetie, you're already in too deep......Better just enjoy the ride!"

"Speaking of rides, so when are you going to do the deed?" she asked.

"Ewww, Gabby.....the deed? I don't know.....it could happen at anytime with the way we are when we're alone. I don't know....."

Well, I can't tell you what to do. Only you know when you're ready.....but I can tell you this, BE SAFE! I love my kids but if I could pick a different dad for them, I would!," she said.

"I will......if I even go through with it......I get so nervous around him......then he starts kissing me and my brain just shuts down......he really is an amazing kisser."

"E, it sounds like you've already made up your mind.....just approach it the way you do your music. I've seen you write songs. You just jump right in and express yourself....this is no different. There are chances with everything that you do that it won't work out.....but for every chance you take, the more likely you are to find something really good. That's how I found Taj," she said.

"You're such a hopeless romantic......but I love you anyway.....thanks for coming to talk to me Gabby," I told her.

"E, you're my sister, same dads are not. I love you."
"Love you more."

She had given me alot to think about.....now what do I do with it?

I still don't know what to do, so I've decided to do what I feel. Saying that Cal is surprised is an understatement....he's not use to being attacked! But I'm tired of fighting this.......it's a losing battle and maybe if I just cave in just this once, I can get him out of my system and things will be ok again......

"Are you sure about this Ambrel? We can get up right now and go out somewhere......but you have to tell me like now.....cuz being alone with you kinda fries my brain and I don't think your window of opportunity is open for much longer.....," he said.

"Cal, I don't know if this is a good idea. I don't know how I will feel in the morning or if this will last. But I do know that since being with you, I've started to see the good of love. And even if it doesn't last beyond tonight, I want a piece of that good side."

"Then come here."

And he held me close and told me that he would make sure that no matter what happened, I would never regret my time with him. That he would show me, once and for all, that we belong together and always have.......and always will......and then he showed me........

Oh, yea.......I'm definitely in too deep now........and you know what.....I don't think I care any more........