A Moment Like This

October, Fall 2012, Emma King - Menon is 37, Waylon is 36, and Lars is 4.





Life has been wonderful for Emma, Lars, and Waylon. Their little family just keeps getting better and better. Emma looks forward to getting home from work, because she's greeted by her son with a huge bear hug. She wouldn't trade this for all the gold in the world.

Moving On

December, Winter 2009, Emma King is 34, Lars is 1



I spent the whole of my pregnancy stressed out. Not only because I had no idea who the father of my unborn child was, but also because I hadn't a single maternal bone in my body.

I never thought about having children, starting a family. Yes, I wanted a husband and a house with the white picket fence, but kids? The thought never crossed my mind.

I guess since I use my body for my work, I'm a interpretive dance instructor, having children never became an issue. Even when I was with David the topic of children never popped up.

So being pregnant left me in a state of shock and denial.

But as soon as I laid eyes on Lars there was no mistake who the father was. Rupert Cotton. Which was a bit of a relief for me. I didn't have to worry about breaking up a marriage between Xander and his new wife. So some of the stress was gone.

Step two in removing stress from my life. Starting over. Which meant I had to move.

I packed everything up and headed to the city. I kissed my suburban life goodbye and got a quaint two bedroom downtown.

I did admit to myself that another reason why I moved 45 minutes from Riverdale was because of Rupert. I don't know why but I'm scared to tell him about Lars. I even avoided him the whole pregnancy, which, sadly, wasn't to hard.

I see now, though I'm in love with Rupert, he's not the guy for me. He's a ladies man, and always will be. I don't need to run around after someone like that, and my son doesn't need that kind of roll model or influence in his life as a father figure.

So I'm not even sure if I'll ever tell Rupert about his son. And besides, Lars has years before he starts to ask about his daddy.

One positive out of all of this. I enjoy being a mother! Who would have though. Lars has become my whole life. Everything I do I do it for him. To make sure I can provide him with the best childhood possible.

And my little man became a little man before my eyes. Lars' first birthday rolled upon me with such speed. It seemed as if I'd just given birth to him. And the older he gets the more he looks like his father. He even has Rupert's eyes, and his curly hair.

But I don't regret not telling him about Lars or even moving away from him. I'm happy with my new life.

And my new man, Waylon Menon. We met while I was pregnant, exchanged numbers but nothing came of it. It wasn't until I was grocery shopping that I bumped into him. We decided to hang out and the rest as they say was history.

Lars even approves of him. In truth I don't know what to think. Lars might think Waylon is his dad. But we won't know anything until he actually starts to speak.

But the most important man in my life still is Lars. I spend as much time as I can with him. Between work, and trying to juggle a social life I'd say Lars is getting the best of me. Not that I' trying to sabotage things with Waylon, but I don't want to sacrifice my relationship with my son to please a man. Like I said everything I do I do for Lars.

That's why I don't want to hurt things between Waylon and I. Plus I think, no, I know I'm falling in love with him, and he would be good for Lars. A positive father figure in his life.

So we decided to welcome in the new year the only way we truly knew how.

A bit of karaoke...

and poker. After winning a few hands I casually asked Waylon to move in with me. I was so nervous but I didn't let it show. I had my poker face on, lol.

He didn't even pause to think about it, he jumped up from the table, causing a few people to look over at us, but he didn't care. He pulled me up from my chair as well and hugged me something fierce before saying yes.

I was so thrilled. This was my first serious relationship after David, years after David. But I know I'm ready now. Ready to settle down, ready to build that family I though I never wanted. Ready to start a life with Waylon and Lars.

Returning home that night, I did what I do every night. I tip toe into Lars' room, tuck him in and give him a light kiss. Except the difference this night? I was crawling into bed with the man I loved.

Notes from GoldenBuffy: Emma rolled the ROS for you deserve better. So she had to pursue a relationship with the sim that was most attractive to her. Since her top three where married, and happily I might add, I had to pick Waylon. It was either him or I kept her swooning over Rupert. But I'm glad that I did hook her up with Waylon. When I looked in her memories I saw that they had woo hoo'd, when this happened I had no idea. Obvious it happened when I wasn't playing her, lol. So they feel in love quickly. They are not family sims, I think they are both popularity, but they roll to get engaged to each other and marry each other. So I think this was meant to be! So if either one ever pops the question, I think she will actually get the wedding ring on her finger this time and not play runaway bride, lol.

Emma King Winter 08

Emma is 26



Remember my one night stand at that bar? Well guess who I saw walking past my house? Yes, Xander. I almost fainted. Okay, not really, but it was still a surprise to see him. And he's even sexier without the red lights from the night club/bar. To bad he's getting married. I could actually see myself having a relationship with him.

I can't help but to wonder if I will ever find the right sim to settle down with a start a family. I mean Rupert is great, but he definitely not the kind of guy you'd take home to meet your mom. I know that. This is why, no matter how hard it may be, I have to give him up. He's no good for me. And we are not on the same page, we do not want to same things. And I need to end this before it gets to serious.



I think I'm coming down with that flu that's going around. So why is it that the first thing that pops into be head when my stomach starts to flip, is that I could be pregnant? I have no idea. Lame! There is no way. I was careful, with both Rupert and Xander. I may have been a bit tipsy, but I'm on the pill. So no way at all, nope, don't think so!



Yeah, after I finished breakfast I made a mad dash to the toilet. Time to face the music. I could be pregnant. Such a scary thought. And the worst part is I don't know who the father is. Does that make me a slut?



I looked in my medicine cabinet and found an old pregnancy test from when I was still with David. Poor guy. :( He wanted to start a family even before we got married, but I wasn't ready. I still wanted to live life and just be me and him. No little ones.

So I peed on the sick and watched the snow fall as I waited for the results...



Umm, yeah, well. You guessed it. I'm knocked. What am I going to do? I thought about getting rid of it, but changed my mind. I am pro-life, no matter what. Maybe adoption. I really have to think about this. And I still don't know who's baby this is. A paternity test is in order. This is so embarrassing. I don't want to hurt Xander's relationship with his woman, but how can I bring the subject up with him? And Rupert? How will he react? *sigh*



I can't stop eating. No matter how many healthy snacks I make I crave grease! Big time! Pizza, pizza, pizza. I haven't eaten this much pepperoni since my college days. I just hope I don't get fat. I'm a dancer, can't be a dancer looking like a whale.

And just when I thought things couldn't get worse, I was robbed! He took the TV, darn it! Now I have to replace that as well as buy a crib. And were am I going to fit a baby in a one bedroom apartment? I can't believe my life. Maybe I should have married David.

Emma King Simdays 36 - 40

It's official I am totally in lust, yes, LUST with Rupert Cotton. I know it's wrong since I know his reputation, but I can't help it. He's very sweet, and kind, and a gentle lover. *sigh* But I really don't want anything serious. I mean, I recently left a man at the alter because I felt trapped, I don't want to make the same mistake twice.

But I don't know why I'm even worried, it's not as if Rupert is into a long term thing. I explained to him how I felt, he smiled the caressed my cheek. Telling me that he felt the same way.



Yup, even with a four year college education I can still be gullible. Like he feels the same way about me. But that didn't stop me from not sleeping alone that night.



This bites! I wish I could get my mind off of Rupert. And did I mention that we live in the same building? So avoiding him is not an option. I need to get away, go to a place were I'm Rupert Cotton free. So I can breath and clear my head.


That's just what I decided to do. I took off work for three days a booked a flight to Florida. Yeah, it's a family destination but I hear that it has some pretty good sites for the adults too. Fun, sand, and sun, can't be wrong. And I will be far far away from the fall weather and one Rupert Cotton.










I had a wonderful three days. I even managed to pick up a tan, and swimming with the dolphins. Heaven. I think I'll go back to Florida soon.



Just when I thought I was free he drew me back in! Grrr! My mind was clear of Rupert, but I bumped into him coming home from work this afternoon. Wow, he smelled awesome and looked even better than I remembered. So what does a woman do when she's confused? Go out on the town!




I headed downtown and went to the "Be Real" night club. It's pretty popular with the 20 something group, so I fit in well. But it's really tiny. I would be nice if another club were to open up. Anywho, after a few drinks I was ready to sing some karaoke.



After singing I decided to grab another drink. I think it made me a bit too friendly. "You think I'm pretty, right" The dude just stared at me then got up and walked away. Yup, that was a boot to my confidence.



Bartender, keep em' comin'!




Around 2 am the bartender cut me off. I was liking my fru fru drinks with the little pink umbrellas. :( Oh, well. I needed to use the bathroom anyways. That's when I accidentally bumped into this fine looking man. I think he said his name was Xander something. I'm not sure.

I smiled up at him and told him I thought he was hot.

He returned the compliment and asked me if I would like to go someplace private with him. I didn't give it much though, I mean come on, I was drunk. Plus he's hot. Could you blame me?

The next morning you can guess I wasn't feeling to hot. Not only was I having a huge hangover but I totally slept with a stranger, who was hot, but still a stranger. And didn't he mention something about he was engaged and soon to be married? I just hope his future wife doesn't find out. I think I'll lay of the drinks for a while.

David Ottamas Sim Day 31 - 35

I had to do something about Simone. I knew it was wrong with us seeing each other, you know, with her impending marriage to Ryker coming up. But it was jsut so hard. Even if we spotted each other on the street we ended up making out right then and there. So we decided around sim day 21 to go cold turkey with each other.




Enters Emma. Do you remember her, she was my second crush in college. I met her right before me and Simone realized that we were attracted to each other. Well I called her up and invited her out to dinner. At first I wasn't sure that she would accept. And after suffering a ear lashing, she laided into me for not calling her after I graduated, she agreed to meet me for dinner. We went to Simone's mother's restuarant, Cafe Mode, and had a lovely time.


I was so resmitted with Emma that I asked her to move in with me. She said yes! We unpacked her things and started a life together. She even helped me at the car lot the first few days that it opened before she set out on her dance career.



A few days later I asked her to marry me. Emma accepted. She made me the happiest man alive. I was so thrilled. And she provided a lovely distraction from Simone. I fell so madly in love with Emma that when I bumped into Simone at the barber shop I had no urge to make out with her. We said "hello's" gave each other a hug and that was it.


But I guess she was feeling a bit rejected, beacuse she showed up at the car lot the next day. She came onto to me very strongly. But I politely rejected her. Okay, I will admit, we kissed for a moment, but I raigned in my hormones and firmly reminded her why we had to call things off. Plus, I was truly happy, and madly in love with Emma. Simone nodded her agreement, and with one final look walked off of the lot.

So after weeks of planning the big day finally came. And to my surprise, and my family, Emma left me standing there. She was a run away bride! I couldn't believe it. I was so crushed. Why did she do it? I though we were in love.


When I retuned home she was there. I wanted to talk, but Emma didn't want to she didn't see the point. after an hour I finally got her to pen up to me. She said that the pressure was building up and that she just couldn't go through with the wedding. She was still young, and though she loved me, she couldn't see settling down and starting a family. She wanted to see where her dancing career would take her.
I was so heart broken that I packed up my belongings (as little as they were) and moved out. I still love her though. *sigh*