Hayden Stompel- Ch. 1 I'm back in town.

Hayden Stompel (46) (ex of Suki Dominguez)
 
Narrated by Hayden

I decided to move back to Viramontes after being away for a long while. It was not my first choice but it was the best one that I could make. I ran out of this town many years ago and quite frankly the demons that caused me to run were still after me. So I came back to deal with those issues and start my life over.
 
I managed to get a job as a mechanic. I never thought that my working as one overseas would help but it did come in handy.  There was not much requirement since it seems that an auto shop in the town over is winning all the business. 

I even started dating a few of the local girls.  This girl is name April and let me tell you when they say, "age is nothing but a number" they are wrong.  April is 23 and I am 46 and there was too much difference in our age. I knew that we wouldn't amount to much. I bid her farewell and I think she was happy that I did so.

In exploring the new additions to the town I actually ran into my ex sister-in-law Atani and her husband.  I couldn't believe that I would run into that family so quickly.  Of course Atani was shocked to see me and we talked briefly. I made sure she knew that I was not here to cause her family any trouble. I just wanted to start a new life.  Her husband Alec didn't seem too upset that I was back.
 
He actually extended his hand to me. I did notice that Atani was not that pleased that Alec was being friendly to me. Do these Dominguez women ever forgive? 
 
I even met one of her sons Kanji. I was shocked that she had not one but three kids.  I left there knowing that Atani was still worried about me messing with my ex wife. I wouldn't mess with Suki at all. I actually would love for her to forgive me for all my stupidity in my younger years.
 
But not all was a loss. My old friend Jan McCullough was single and ready to mingle. She and I had been hooking up on and off after my divorce. We remained friends with sexual benefits throughout the years.  She thought that I would never move back but here I was.
 
We didnt waste time to get reaquainted.  What I like about Jan is she is the type of girl to just hit it and quit it.  There were no ties after we had sex. It was what every man dreams of. She knows we are sexual partners and thats it.  I didn't need to worry about jealousy between us.  This arrangement has worked for years and now that I am here we can fit our meetings more frequently.

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Even thought Jan and I are friends I am still looking for the one girl that I can make mine.  Don't get me wrong I like Jan but she is not wife material for me. She knows it and is OK with it.  Now Kendra Walton on the other hand. This girl is a dream boat. We met at the park and I have not let her go ever since.  Jan as far as I can see is now history.

Kendra and I have been dating for a few months and its been nothing but fun.  She and I are exclusive so Jan is definitely out of the picture.  Kendra knows about me and I know about her.  I am hoping to make this work.
 
But imagine my surprise as I am cooking dinner and the doorbell rings.
 
To my surprise it's Jan and she says she has to talk. She has been wondering why I have called her in a few months.  I told her that I was busy dating Kendra.  She has not been dating at all but may do so in the future. Then she mumbled that she was expecting and it was mine. 
 
I was in shock because I thought we were careful.  She said she thought so too but there she was pregnant. it helped that we were friends as well as lovers. We talked about it and I asked her what she wanted to do. for now she was not totally sure but she was leaning towards keeping it.  I did not know what to say because I have never had a kid and I didnt think I would have one with Jan.
 
As she left she asked if everything was going to be OK between us. She didnt want me to disappear like I had in the past.  I wouldn't disappear but I needed a little break to get my head wrapped around her being pregnant.  I was still in shock and when she left.

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My boss was not too happy that I asked for a week off but given the circumstances I really didn't care if he fired me.  He ended up giving me some much needed time off and I went to Takemizu village to take break. 

I asked Kendra if she wanted to come along and she did not hesitate a bit.  Why is it that when I find the girl that I want to be with I have other problems arise?

We spent the week tanning and meeting the locals.  It was nice to hang out with Kendra in this environment. We definitely clicked but I knew it was wrong to keep her in the dark about my current situation.

We were taking a steam when I told her about Jan. She asked me if I loved Jan and I told her no. I explained our arrangement throughout the years and never once did we have this happen.  Kendra asked if I was still sexual with Jan and I told her I have not been since I met her.  Kendra said she needed some time to think about it.

That night in bed Kendra told me she loved me too much to give me up. I told her that I loved her too. I wanted to be with her but I would understand if she wanted out. She told me she didn't. As long as I wanted to be with her she would accept my child.  I never thought she would agree to this but this is why I love Kendra.

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After my vacation I came home and Jan had been trying to reach me. Turns out she was being evicted and needed a place to stay for a lil bit.  I didnt know what to say and then Kendra called to make a date.  I told her that I had Jan there and we needed to talk.

Kendra was not that happy and then Jan was getting crabby as well. I thought that for a moment I notice Jan acting jealous towards my conversation with Kendra.  Before I could hang up on Kendra , Jan stormed out and said that I didn't care about her.  I was baffled to say the least.

 
The next day Jan came back and we talked. I told her that I was with Kendra and I would support Jan's decision to keep the baby. I made sure Jan understood that I wanted no relationship with her that was not a co-parenting one.  I think it hurt Jan but she needed to know the truth.  She agreed and I told her she could move in for a while but there would be no sex at all.  She agreed.

I walked her out and she said it would all be OK. I could only hope so because I did not want Jan falling in love with me since I was so in love with Kendra.

Author's note:
I totally forgot about playing poor Hayden. I remember changing my game rules and saying that all ex spouses or sims with kids would become fully playable.  After making that decision I totally forgot about Hayden until I was looking at my sim roster one day.  So from now on Hayden is part of the playable circle.  Lets see what his future holds with two women..one pregnant and one totally in love with him.

Frances Washington III Ch 2- Lets share our happiness.

Frances(35) ex of  Ariel Dominguez , his wife Cecilia (27)
Narrated by Frances.

Cecila and I are having a great time being married. She supports my decision to get a master's to further my medical career.

It does hurt me that my kids don't want to come as often as they used to.  The older kids are too busy and my youngest child with Ariel is refusing to come.  Cecilia understands and tells me that the kids need time to get used to my new marriage.

I have to admit that she is taking it easy with my teenage kids. Ben and Estelle are some what friendly with her. I don't think that they know what role Cecilia will play in their lives.

To our surprise Cecilia told me that she was expecting.  We didn't plan it but I am happy at the same time.  I am going to be a dad again and I can't wait to see my baby girl or boy.  Cecilia is ecstatic.

We celebrated that we were going to be parents.  For a brief second I thought about my kids and how they were going to take the new of a new sibling.

For now we were just enjoying the moment for ourselves.  There will be time to tell the kids of their new baby brother/sister.

Ben and Estelle took it OK. Ben had a few questions like, "is your baby going to really be my little brother/sister".  I didn't get mad. We just answered the questions and in the end I think we are all settled withe the idea. My youngest Nianna refused again to come see me.  I am going to have to talk to Ariel about this. But for now I am happy that my older kids appear to be happy for me.

Frances Worthington III- Ch 3. I really am seeing someone.

Frances (33)

Previous update/next update
Narrated by Frances

Sam and I have been seeing each other but we are both so busy that our relationship fizzled. We both knew that it was time for us to end this on a good note.

We hugged and wished each other the best luck in the world. I do wish her the best and I hope that we can remain friends.

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I have been dealing with Ariel coming around my apartment lately. The kids have been staying with her and she believes its time for them to start spending time at my apartment. I agree but with school it has been a little hectic. Ariel recently bonded with me when she confessed she had a miscarriage. I told her she should Joshua but she does not feel comfortable doing so.

I don't know whats going on in her relationship but somehow she tried to kiss me. We have three kids together but I don't love her like that anymore. We ended and were done. I told her that I was seeing someone else. She was embarrassed and left right away. I just hope that this does not make it too awkward for us. We still have to co-parent three children.

I did not lie when I said I was seeing someone. Her name is Cecilia Dorman. We met in class and hit it off right away. We didnt pursue it because we both were in relationships. We talked and went out just as friends but now that we are both single...things have changed.

Now we can go out but on dates. It seems like I know her forever. We are getting pretty hot and heavy fast. I feel like im on a high that I want to never end.

Believe it or not we are both still going to school. But after class we got to her apartment or mine. We can't keep our hands off of each other.

It may seem crazy but I know that she and I are meant to be. When I am with her I am on fire and I never want to be without her again.

I bit the bullet and went out to buy an engagement ring. I proposed to her and she said yes. We both wanted a small and simple wedding ceremony.

We literally got married the next day in a civil ceremony. It all happened so fast that I barely had time to get myself ready. The worse part was the my kids were not there. Cecilia has not even met them. We both know it will be fine because we are together now.

Wedding Pics.

I never had a couple love each other naturally so fast. Hopefully that love will last. I am a little nervous on how Ariel will act with Cecilia. I just hope they all can get along.

Frances Worthington III, Ch 2- New Direction

Frances(31)

Narrated by Frances.

With the passing of one of my daughters I had to downsize. I looked around and finally found a place I could afford. It did not take long for the landlord to draw up the papers to have me sign. Now I officially lived here.

I met my next door neighbor. I figured that being neighbors and all, it would be nice to know each other. I can say the feeling was not mutual.

Part of being an ex with kids is having knowledge of your former spouse' address. Before I could even call her she knew where I lived. Ariel was a cop therefore she had access to files. I know that she looked for my address before I could even tell her.

Ever since Alexa died we have been closer than before. At one point it almost seemed that we would get back together. For now we both talked and decided to take it off the table. She keeps telling me that her relationship Joshua is stronger than ever. If it is then why is she here justifying her relationship to me?

As always, she got upset that I asked her if she really loved Joshua. She got up told me she was and that the past should be in the past. I guess I should put it in the past. I want to move on and I am giving up on this potential whatever it is. I am now going to focus on my kids and myself.

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I got a matchmaker the other day. I know its crazy but I needed to get this need to talk to Ariel out of my system. I want to go out there and find someone to share this life with.

Who knew this matchmakers would be so costly. She agreed to send me a match right away. I guess it will work right? Hopefully it will be a nice girl.

She was not only a nice girl, she was a great one. We clicked right away. I did not expect this to happen. We fell quickly into a relationship.

When she comes over it just seems that everything is brighter. How could one woman make a room brighter with just her walking into it? Apparently she can.

As much as we get along...I hate to admit that she partly reminds me of Ariel. I don't want it to ruin what we are building but sometimes I can't help it.

For now I am going to just keep this going because it feels so good. Besides we are getting along and I need her to be with me.

I should not be happy but I loved Ariel's reaction to me telling her about the girl. She did not believe that I could move on. Her love life with Joshua is wonderful...and now so is my love life.

what is not great is my work life. I was working as a paramedic and got fired. I was late too many times and with taking time with Alexa... oh well. I did not know what else to do other than finally take the plunge and get into medical school.

I looked it up online and thought it was time. I just don't know how I am going to manage the tuition but I have to do it.

It was time to tell Ariel about my plans. I dont know if she will like my child support payments getting smaller. In the long run is something I always wanted. Looks like my life is headed in a new direction.