From Sims to Real Life

Welcome back faithful readers, welcome also to those who are new to Fred in Yonderland! Barbara and I are ready and proud to present to you the 4th chapter of our story! Since this comfy couch is taken now, we advise you to sit back in one of your own chairs and follow us to Yonderland…. Enjoy!!!

SLAM! I was up in an instant. Did I really hear something? Was I dreaming? Man…, sure sounded like the front door closing really hard. I stood still for a moment listening. Wow, that kinda freaked me out.

After that weirdness I went to look at my gems. It seemed nothing was missing. My rainbow butterfly was still there, it’s rare, very rare. I believe they said its worth was like, somewhere around a thousand Simolians.

Still spooked I ran to see Barb. Talking so fast I was out of breath. I made sure to turn on every light I came across on the way to Barbs room. I woke Barb up with such a start… Oh well… she’ll get over it.

“Barb, did you hear that? I think someone was in the house! I heard the front door slam. Oh god, what if Sean’s right? What if someone is after our collection?” I was still very freaked out.
“Fred, calm down, chill a bit. I’m certain that everything is ok. Did you see anything out of place?” Barb said in a calming voice.
“Well, no, to tell you the truth I didn’t.”
“OK then, let’s go back to bed and get some more sleep.”

Well, this house is really big and my room was WAY over on the other side of it. I was not about to go WAY over there. So like a child I asked: “Barb can I sleep in your bed?” – “Of course you can”, and so I did.

The next morning I called Sean. He did not answer, but that didn’t matter. I left a message that we’re coming over. Something in the backyard caught Barb’s eye. I went with her to find out what it was.

When we went out back, there were these balls of light scattered about. It was hard to tell exactly what was causing it.
“Come on Barb, we need to get going. We can talk to Nita about them.”

We saw these lights all over the place. We got close to one and found it to be an uncut gem. We got to looking at more and discovered that there were rocks and even rare insects. Now we really had to hurry to Sean’s. This whole time it did not matter what I did. I just couldn’t shake the ‘being watched’ feeling that has come over me lately.

Upon arriving Barb got distracted by the new house next door to Sean’s.

It was also Barb’s first time going over to Sean’s. I think she was awe struck about the beauty here.

I knew Sean wasn’t home. Barb couldn’t stop looking at the new house next door. She asked if anyone bought it yet. I told her. “Yes I think so, that’s the car we saw drive up the other night.”

Barb and I waited in the back yard for Sean to arrive.

All of a sudden Nita appeared. “Wow, Nita, you’re looking for Sean too?”
“No, I live here”, he responded.
“Oh I see, I did not know that.” Well… then another one of my questions was answered on this day, which explained the unmade bed in the spare room I discovered the first time I was here.
“We need to talk to you both.” Nita invited us in.

When I walked into the living room. The TV was on. I turned around and OMG, Sean walked in. My heart stood still. I could not breathe.
I knew at this moment that I loved this man.

I had to tell Sean what I felt at my home. The unseen presence, the loud noise I heard. I was almost frightened. Well, I WAS frightened! And then this really odd thing which keeps happening to Barb… that every time she walks by something of value, a shining light streams out of it.

We gathered in the living room. Nita began to explain to Barb what it might be:
“Remember I had said that magical things could happen around the book?” Nita started.
“Well you see, as I became Shaman, you must have received a bit of the magic yourself, which allows you to be able to see what others cannot. But beware Barb, there are dangers with a power like that.”

Sean stepped into the conversation: “We have been watching the thugs hideout, but they remain elusive. We have been unable to catch the thieves. There have been reports in town of several break ins. We all need to be extra careful.”

Curiosity got the best of us. We couldn’t decide if we should go meet the neighbor. As you would know it, the writers said we should and so we did.

He introduced himself as Rex Barringer. He had such a smug look about him. I don’t know, I mean… I just thought something was off about him. I kept getting this bad feeling that I knew him from somewhere, I just couldn’t place it.

He invited us in. His home was very nice, apparently he also has some money.
Of course, you know me…. I like to snoop.

While the others chatted with him I went snooping. I found nothing other than the usual things. However, it was odd that the place still seemed empty… No pictures on the walls…Hummmm….

I could see too that he was getting a little too close there to Barb. I should warn her. Tell her that I just did not like him very much.

So I walked into the entry with Nita and I wanted to go upstairs. But I could see that he was watching me…. Perhaps another time.

The view from his home is spectacular just like Sean’s. Well, I guess they shared the same backyard.

“Sean I am ready to go now. I have this uneasy feeling.”
We bid our farewell’s and we left.

I don’t think anyone could tell that I was a little bit scared. I did not want to go home alone. Well, I know Barb would be there too, but tonight I wanted to be with Sean. I wanted to tell him how I feel about him and how he makes me feel.

I had asked Sean to please take me home, come stay with me? He hugged me so tightly that I felt every inch of his body against mine. My breath caught in my throat. He whispered in my ear. “It would be my pleasure.”

“Barb, Sean is going to take me home, would it be ok if Nita brought you home?”
Nita spoke before Barb could reply, “of course Fred, I would be happy to! Maybe Barb and I can go for dinner. I will make sure she gets home safely.”

I watched as Barb and Nita went into the house.

The night was wonderful. Like a dream.

We had a couple of drinks. I was almost nervous… butterflies in my stomach.

We turn on some soft music, danced for awhile. The feel of his body so close to mine…, his hand caressed my cheek. I wanted so much to tell him right there how much I loved him.

For the second time we kissed. The heat between us rose to an almost unbearable height.
My body trembled. I was losing my senses to his kiss. We did not talk.

He lead me to the sofa and never stopped kissing me. Every ounce of my being was on fire.

I felt like I was nothing but air as he lifted me up.

I barely knew that Sean had carried me to my room. There was nothing except he and I.
His kisses and sweet caresses against my body. His breath upon my neck. I couldn’t speak.

He undressed me, still kissing me. I was nearly blind with fever.

He laid me down on the bed.

My body and his became one as the tremors ran through his body into mine. I would’ve never dreamed it could feel like this. I thought I heard him whisper I Love You….

Just after that moment Sean and I shared my bedroom door burst open and Nita came running it. Screaming:
“OH NO!… BARB HAS BEEN TAKEN!…SEAN…FRED HELP ME PLEASE!”

To be continued…

As the plot thickens we’re back with chapter three of our story. Barbara and I are thrilled about all your comments and feedback we we’re happy to receive already! Hope the comfy chair is still nearby….here we go!

When I arrived home the house is empty. Gosh, where is Barb? I couldn’t hardly contain my excitement. I needed to talk to her right away. I was so tired and really needed to freshen up. I didn’t even make it to the shower. I first had to get some much needed sleep.

When I awoke, I heard Barb downstairs. I quickly took that shower, got dressed and ran downstairs to talk to her. She was in the kitchen serving lunch. Wow, lunchtime already…

After lunch we headed into the living room, I told her about meeting Nita and seeing Sean there also, and what I had overheard. I think he loves me I told her. My heart flutters, ahhh the smell of him and… and I can see his beautiful face in my mind’s eye. Ohh… ok… back to the story!

I told Barb that the book apparently belongs to Nita… that it had been lost a very long time ago. Something is up with this book. I just don’t know what it is yet. Then all of the sudden BAM BAM BAM…

There was this pounding on the front door with such urgency that I became frightened. I tossed the book onto the coffee table and we ran to the door and there stood Sean and Nita.

We all went into the living room. Forgetting that I layed the book on the table.
I was a nervous wreck and Barb wasn’t much better. We waited… no one spoke.

Sean is the first one to start talking. No more secrecy. He began by introducing Nita.
“This is my long time friend Nita.” Of course I had met him already. Sean continued…”there is something we all need to talk about. I need to clear up some things…, a lot of things. Nita can explain the book to you Fred, it is dangerous to have in your possession.”

As Nita began to tell his tale of the ancient book and that it is said to contain the spirits of earth and when it is read at a certain place and time, magical things will happen, and in the wrongs hands it could be the end of the Sunset valley. “A stranger to the land had stolen the book many, many years past. He was never seen again and the book was lost until the day you found it.”

Nita continued his tale. “When the book was lost it was said that a brave warrior went into the crypt looking for the book and now his spirit takes the form of a bear, haunting the crypt and all who dare enter it… Fred, you must return the book to me… I need to return it to the stones and bury it. For only there will it be safe.”

Nita stood gazing out the window, hoping that Fred would give the book to him freely. He did not want to take it by force.

I handed the book to Nita, too bad, cause I sure wanted to read it. I had thought surely there was some sort of conspiracy going on. Who knew it would be one of a mystical sort?

Nita took the book. He was most grateful. He had asked if we would like to join him in this event. I said: “What are you kidding? Of course we would! Right Barb?”

“Uhm sure, I need a drink before we go.” And it wasn’t coffee or juice! Nita finally convinced her by promising Barb he would keep a special eye on her.

And so we took off. Not knowing what was going to happen.
All of our faith and hope lies with Nita.

Nita carried the book up to the biggest stone. It was the perfect time for such a ceremony. It was a night of the full moon.

He faced the stone and he began to read in the language of his people. The night was still.
We stood by and watched him in total awareness and total silence. Two Orbs suddenly appeared and began to float around.

We moved further away as the earth began to tremble. We could not see what he did next but we did get to witness four streams of light burst from the top of the rock.

The streams of light lit up the night sky. It was a sight to behold.

Nita began to glow as he came into his destiny. Shaman of his people.

After it was over we all hugged, there was this peace that filled the place of the stones. A magical place it is. All of this mystic display was enough to make me hungry. So to break up the happy crowd. I said: “dinner anyone?” We headed back to town to our favorite place. Yep, you guessed it, the Bistro. I mean, really, where else would you go?

It was a nice and quiet dinner. Late night dinner is was too. I was grateful that the Bistro was still open. I knew Sean wanted to talk to me and I was ready to have some answers.

On the way to Sean’s house I noticed he had a new neighbor. Wow, it was like it just suddenly appeared, built over night. There was a sign in front of it. We stopped to read it. It said ‘Dutch Real Estate For Sale by Liberty’ Just then a car drove up, so we hurried on to Sean house.

Once we were inside Sean said: “Honey, there are things that you need to know about me, about Nita and the dangers you might still be in.” I was a bit nervous.

He didn’t really know where to begin so I helped him a bit. “Well, why don’t you start with why I saw you talking to someone by that old building downtown? And why you were in the crypt so late at night?”

He let out this really heavy sigh. He then said “Why were YOU out so late?” The next thing I did, was exactly what he did, I sighed even heavier than he did. He was the one that wanted to talk to me.

I was a bit angry. “Please Fred, I am sorry. This is very important that you know.”
We were both tired from the long night we’ve had so far. I needed to rest. He offered his bed. I told him no. I wanted to hear what he had to say. We sat down and I thought, Well… let’s have it.

“Well, the reason I was at the old building is because that’s the suspected hang out of some local thugs in town. Though we are not sure of whom at the moment.” I interrupted. “We, who’s we?”
“Nita and I have been watching the place for some time now. We just haven’t found the right clues yet. And yes it was Nita I was talking to that night. As far as the crypt goes, you took care of that for us.”

“Ok…, then what about the old mine shaft? What can you tell me about that? What’s in it? And why am I still in danger?”
“The danger you are in comes from someone that’s been lurking around your house, we have not been able to see them or catch them. The mine shaft, please Fred stay away from there. It is not safe.”

I was ready to go home. “Look Sean, I’m a grown woman. I can take care of myself.” I was tired and my body was aching. He added “Please Fred, please stay safe.” And with that he drove me home.

He dropped me off. I thought about asking him in. But no, I wanted to be alone for a while. What Nita did at the stones, well there are no words to explain what had happened. I was still a little angry with Sean. Why would anyone want to harm me or Barb?

This next evening I just happened to glance out of the window. I saw this guy, looked like he was coming up the steps. He looked familiar, but I couldn’t place him. I ran outside and there was no one there. I called Sean, asked him if he could come over.

When Sean arrived, he followed me into the den. First thing he noticed was my gem collection. He worried that I had them just sitting out like that. “Don’t you think you worry about me a little bit too much? I’m quite proud of my collection and I like to have them displayed!”

Sean looked over my gems. “Fred, you know there’s a lot a value here just sitting out in the open.” I responded: “why would anyone want ours when they are free all about the town?”
“Because they don’t have to look very far for them and they won’t have to pay to have them cut.”

Barb came down cause she heard the noise coming from the den and right then Nita walked in. She hugged him and felt really safe having him around.

There was a moment of understanding and both didn’t need to say anything to know there was something in the air…. Oh… Barb…, could it be? You’re in love too?

Nita walked into the den. He and Sean began to whisper, which I did not like at all. I could not hear them… oh, but I knew they were up to something. Yeah, well I’m going to keep my eyes on them.

I was about to ask Sean what they were planning but was interrupted by a phone call he received.

He would not tell what it was about. Said it was urgent and he an Nita had to leave. I just knew it had something to do with the old building they had been watching. He kissed me goodbye and at that same time Nita kissed Barb on the mouth leaving her breathless.

Once they had left. I had myself a nice hot bath. Slipped into my night comfy and laid down on the couch. Once again I had that feeling someone was watching me.

To be continued…