Max Villareal and Lilith Pleasant

(Year 231 Fall) This is no longer hot news, but not everyone picked up the fact that Max and Lilith got married. They met while Lilith was still renting a house in Britechester, together with her sister Angela. Back then Max was in trouble as he took the job as a Butler at the Von Windenburg Estate, despite being too young and falsly claiming relevant education.

Max Villareal (31) is the current head of House of Villareal, that was established by Max' father, the late Jacques Villareal. Lilith Pleasant (41) already had a daughter, Linda-Sue (4), with George Cahill from Strangerville, a relation that was said to last for one night only.

Perfume Ladies

(Year 229) Not long ago we heard about Nina Caliente's new perfume shop. Her business goes quite well, located in the gym at the commercial area of Oasis Springs. Nina Caliente (70) makes some perfumes herself, but she called for others to sell their perfumes in her shop, and now it seems the delivery is already satisfying. This is a new way to run a business!

Nina do produce Energizing Scent (Chrysanthemum), Mourning Scent (Dahlia), and Evil Scent (Begonia) herself, and while her perfume making skill is still building, she has been rather productive. Thanks to regular deliveries from others she can now offer most flavors. Only the higher level brands are still very much anticipated (until skills are built a bit more).

Testament Reading - Oliver Pleasant

(Year 228) Last Spring a testament reading took place at the office of Lawyer Anita Ferny, Oasis Springs. Deceased Oliver Pleasant died from Hysteria in Henford-on-Bagley, the Winter of Year 226, only months after getting married (read more: The recent affairs of Tulsy Cracrow).

Deceased, Oliver Pleasant

- This testament is a little different, explains Lawyer Ferny. - Oliver Pleasant wrote his last will back in Year 225 when he had no children and probably no idea that he would get married the following year. However, he married and before he died his wife became pregnant with twins who were not born until this Spring, one season after their father's death. Normally an heir must be born to be considered an heir. This time his widow did protest, with a claim on behalf of her two newborn sons.

Such discussions normally take place before the testament is read, actually before the exact heirloom is known, even. The values that are up for grab shall not affect the interest and efforts among possible heirs. Instead, all valid heirs must be clear prior to the reading.

The Recent Affairs of Tulsy Cracrow

(Year 228) Since long, there was an open question regarding Tulsy Cracrow (65), who resides the Cracrow Cottage at Finchwick in Henford-on-Bagley: Would she be the last Head of House of Cracrow? Tulsy has a daughter, Amy (15), who is about to start secondary school, but Amy was born outside marriage, meaning that despite being a member of the House, she can never become Head of the House. And with no siblings nor other close relatives, Tulsy had only one possibility: Getting married and having a second child!

Tulsy works as an Paranormal Investigator and she prefers her solitude dealing with magic, rather than having a normal family. So, she was surprised when she ran into Oliver Pleasant (72), telling her that she would be perfect to him no matter what she focused on.

Angela and Lilith Pleasant romancing

(Year 227) There's sims romancing in my Region 12, some by free will and others are forced. I tend to allow young adults stay single for way too long. I might push the nobility a little, while commoners are often left to their own.

The Pleasant sisters are found in the latter group :) I kept both Angela (37) and Lilith (37) when University became an option, and for a start they both studied. Angela being the clever one, while Lilith focused more on nagging her sister. They shared a rented townhouse at Gibbs Hill in Britechester/Rossie, but now they've split. And none of them ever got their degree ...

Btw: Shortly after the sisters moved to Britechester, their parents sold their next-to-perfect home in Pleasantview and moved to a cottage in Henford-on-Bagley, where they plan to spend their retirement years.

Angela (37) met Roger Oswald (41), a Scientist residing at Dusty Turf in Oasis Springs. He owns the little house and is actually quite successful and has a good reputation, but not a lot of money. His elderly parents are live-in Servants at Yuma Height - that's  the seat of the Baron of Verde. They are highly respected and very close to the noble family.

Welcome to Hotel Roadstead

(Magnolia Promenade, year 225) I actually have several hotels in my region, some are private lodging (roommates) but Hotel Roadstead at Magnolia Promenade is as close to the real thing that I can get. You can download it from the gallery, info below. I never quite got it how a retail store could have such a splendid location - it's the nicest view in all Magnolia Promenade! This community lot is now categorized as Restaurant. It's not fully functional as such, but at least it attracts visitors making it easier to imagine there are guests at the hotel.

You probably recognize the Receptionist! It's Angela Pleasant. When her uncle, Oliver Pleasant, bought the hotel and offered her a job, she paused her ongoing University studies and moved to San Myshuno (in my region Magnolia Promenade is a hood within SM, between the northern part of the city and Gloomville (aka Willow Creek)). If you've got a few minutes, Angela will now give you a tour!