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The Gang’s All Here...

Friday, October 3, 100

Asya:  Hugs baby, you have a good day at school?

Sierra:  Yes! Me, Oliver, and Everly did an art project together, we got to use glitter!

Asya:  Oh Oliver, is that Lola Galvin’s son?

Sierra hesitates hearing her Mom say Lola’s name.

Asya: It’s okay baby, I know all about it.  And Daddy told me you met her.

Sierra says proudly: Oh, okay! Yep, that’s her son. And me and Grandpa helped them get together.  Now Daddy can be as happy as you are..and nobody’s lonely.

Asya:  So, you knew I was seeing someone? Did Daddy tell you that, or did Grandpa?

Sierra :  No one told me, I figured it out on my own!  I saw you from the window. He’s a big man and you were hugging and kissing. And you were always dressed up and smiling, so I knew you were happy to see him.

Asya sometimes forgets how perceptive and intelligent her daughter is.

Asya continues:  Aww, well, I’ve gotta say.  Me and Daddy have the best little girl. You know why? Because you care so much about us, that you would try to make sure we were both happy.  How did you and Grandpa set this whole thing up for Daddy?  That seems like such a brave thing to do. 

Internally, Asya is seething.  And clenches both fists as Sierra proudly tells her all about the Love Project.  ....My own Daddy used my daughter to find some random hussy that’s trying to get in where she thinks she might fit in. I knew he hated me, but I never thought he’d stoop this low.

Asya tries to keep it together in front of Sierra:  Well, I think it’s time you met my friend, too. How bout that?  We’re gonna go over there and say hello, only for a few minutes, alright?  I know you’re tired, it’s almost your bedtime. But I want you to be on your best behavior, like you always are.

Sierra:  Do we have to, Mommy?

Asya: Sierra, don’t do that. You met Lola, now you’re gonna meet Lamont. Now, c’mon..He’s expecting us.

The tension in Asya’s mind and muscles were screaming for release, but she finds it hard to concentrate and clear her head with all the fellas there immediately trying to vie for her attention.  Who can do the most pushups...who’s got the biggest arms..who can pump the heaviest iron....

Asya mumbles to herself:  For the love of everything I hold dear to me, I can’t do this today....

She silently gathers her duffel bag and heads over to the Y in Newcrest made by @mysimsloveaffair.  No hi’s, no goodbyes.

Asya:  Whew..peace and quiet.

Pumping iron seems to help her calm down.  She’s hurt because she doesn’t feel in control right now.  And she’s able to think long and hard about the latest direction she and Sergio’s lives have taken.

Just as she’s in deep thought and in a good rhythm with the weights, through the mirror, she sees Jared and Lamont walk in.

Asya thinks to herself..Are you friggin’ kidding me...Can I simply have some time alone to think!?

Lamont throws some dirty looks her way..and she finally goes over to talk to him. Something she was wanting to do at a later time.

Lamont:  You did it again. I told you not to.  All this igging me in public..ain’t shit. But, that’s aiight, when you find yourself iced out..don’t come calling me, don’t come knocking at my door.

Asya:  You too!?  ..Figures...It’s Get on Asya’s Ass Day. 

Listen..all hell broke loose at home and I needed to clear my head, that’s not a crime, Lamont.  I’ve been doing some serious thinking, and I want you to meet my daughter.  C’mon now...cut me some slack. It’s about time you two met, don’t you think?  And it’s very important to me.

Lamont:  *sighs* Yeah...alright.

Asya:  Okay then, I’ma shower and change here, then head home to grab Sierra.  We’ll meet up with you in about an hour, okay bae?

Sierra:  Hey, I know you! You’re Aria Owens!  You’re on the radio and SimTube!  I like your song with Usher.  Are you going to do another one?

Meanwhile, Aysa looks around..waiting on Lamont to come out.

Aria:  Well, thank you, Sierra! I’ve been waiting to meet you.  I’m glad you like the song.  Probably not, the producer asked me for a favor, it was a one-time thing.

Noticing there was still no sound or movement coming from Lamont in the back...Asya quickly glances around the place once again.

Asya:  Where’s your brother?  He said he would be here.

Aria:  Oh, he’s still at the gym.

Asya feels the anger bubbling up:  Oh really...?

Aria says sarcastically:  Yes...really.  You’ve heard that saying..”Igging folks don’t get you no where.”

Asya wants to smack that silly wig off Aria’s head.

Aria looks at Asya squarely in her eyes:  ...Anymore questions?

Asya sucks her teeth:  Nah, that’s it, Aria.  C’mon Sierra, it’s your bedtime.

Aria:  Nice to meet you, Sierra. Goodnight.  

Once the door’s shut behind them...she dials Lamont.

Lamont:  Mmm..shake that thang, girl.  You look so sexy.  And I’m trying to be a gentleman this evening.

Asya:  You know you want it...

Asya smiles at him..the chemistry between them stays hot...when Lamont notices her...it’s not a struggle, like it is with Sergio.  Lamont makes her feel super sexy.  Tonight, he invited her out to the Chowder House in town, to celebrate her latest job promotion to Story Researcher.

Inside, they say hello to Vin Diesel from their workout group, Pure Iron.  He’s out with his own family..wife, Jina (Tina Raymond’s twin sister) and their daughter, Loren.  They exchange some small chat...Asya asks Jina how Tina’s doing with the pregnancy, and then they were seated at a cozy table by the stairs.

Blythe Harbor is known for it’s seafood, but tonight, the regular Chef must’ve been on vacation.  The food was poor, and Asya made sure to let the kitchen know it...but, she had to admit, the night wasn’t a complete failure...her date was terrific.

Lamont:  You coming over, or you going home?

Asya:  Home. But will I see you soon, bae?

Lamont:  Hell yeah, if you keep kissing me like that.

Asya gets a call at work from Sergio, and he says he’s bought a sofa bed for the livingroom..so they won’t have to crowd each other’s space anymore, ‘pretending that we’re something we’re not’.  Asya rolls her eyes and says ‘okay’.  He suggests that she goes and checks out Harbor Health Club after work.  He gave up his spot so she could have it because he knows how much it means to her to keep up a strength training regiment.  

She thanked him, but it was quick.  The sound of the click she hung up with, still echoed in Sergio’s ear.  

Heading home after work, without looking for Sergio..Sierra still in school, she quickly threw on her sweats, shoved some shorts and a tank top inside a duffle bag, and caught a cab straight to Harbor Health. She’s got more than enough steam to blow off. And just like Sergio said, the fellas were there when she arrived.

Some of these guys she met at the 4th of July party.

She asks Usher how his music is coming along..and he tells her he’s got a slamming new record.  He also tells her she’s gonna pass out from wearing that hot sweatsuit, so she goes to change real quick.

She meets Vin Diesel and chats lightly, feeling a bit awkward as the only girl there.  ...She hasn’t joined yet, but she hopes they will warm up to her.

She sits down to focus on her own workout, and Lamont Owens quietly sits down beside her, for several awkward minutes, watching her lift weights.

Lamont:  Girl, you are so cut..!  Keep it going, you can do it.

Extremely focused on her lifting, she forced herself not to look up from her lap. 

Asya:  Thanks for the support.   

She knows she looks good, and she’s got fitness goals she wants to meet. There’s no time for distractions tonight. She’s gotta prove herself worthy of joining this group.

Photo Toss   

(Taken when Sergio went to the health club at Jared Morales’ invitation.)

In light of recent events, wonder what this conversation sounded like? Hehee 

Sergio is thinking and talking about his home life, about his family..and Lamont’s telling him there’s a storm coming. lol

Asya says a silent prayer that all goes well, as she enters the house.

Lamont:  I was wondering how long it was gonna take you.

Asya: *giggles*  Shoot I rushed over here, didn’t I.  I didn’t even do my nails, bae.

Asya embraces Lamont and holds it for some time, before she notices that his sister is in the room, as well.

Asya:  Heyy Aria! How you doing this morning?

Aria: Could be better. I’m just waking up...what brings you over so early?

Asya:  I really needed to lay eyes on your brother right away..ain’t that silly. 

She looks directly at Lamont.

...But, it couldn’t wait another minute.

Asya continues: I can only imagine what you might’ve felt yesterday at the Health club...I hardly responded to you.  It was as if I didn’t know you.  I got all in my head, and didn’t wanna make a bad impression on any of the guys.

Lamont:  It’s cool...I knew you was frontin’.

Asya:  I couldn’t rest well last night, cause I didn’t want you to take it the wrong way.

Lamont:  I’ll forgive you this time. Just don’t let it happen again. 

Asya gives him a raised eyebrow.

Asya:  Well, I let Sergio know that he and I are just friends.  And I’m reminding you, I’m not married.  I’m just a dedicated parent and daughter, that’s all.