Round 14: Miles and Ruby Cipriani

Last week at Miles and Ruby Cipriani's house, Miles and Ruby were married and welcomed their first child together, a son named Christiaan who later became a toddler, Miles became an elder, and Thomas and Laurana headed off to uni.

Sensing that something was worrying his wife, Miles tried cheering Ruby up. He knew that she had been thinking alot about how much time they had left together, and he couldn't blame her. He had been thinking alot about the same thing. The last thing he wants to do is leave his family. To get her mind off of things, he told her to head out to her favorite shop Cold Issue Clothing, and that he would stay with Christiaan. With a wink he told her to pick up something special, and that she would need it for the opening of the new club in town on Friday night.

Shopping always helped get her mind off of things. She couldn't believe that Miles wanted to go to the club opening. She knew it was not something that interested him. Between running his businesses and working as a General, Miles was usually (and understandably) too tired to go out much. But she was sure he would love the outfit she had chosen for their special night out.
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Ruby wanted nothing more than to make this a special occasion for her husband. Little did she know that he had already decided to make it special for her as well. Without telling his wife, Miles had purchased club Calypso. He had been spending what little time he had to get everything in order for the grand opening, and he could hardly wait to tell her.


Club Calypso is created using a restaurant downloaded at VJ development)

But first they had a birthday celebration. It was time for Christiaan to become a child.

Happy Birthday Christiaan!

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Unable to keep it to himself, Miles reviels the news to Ruby that he had purchased club Calypso for her.



In shock and disbelief, Ruby didnt know what to say. Miles had always been a great man who did everything for her, but this time he had fullfilled a dream that she had never thought possible. She wouldn't inherit any of the other businesses, as they would rightfully go to his oldest daughter Gwen, but Calypso was hers.


Miles had spent time talking with Gwen about the other businesses, and as soon as she graduated from Academe Le Bloom, she would assume ownership of all four.

Ruby and Gwen had never gotten along, and though it was something that Ruby could understand having moved in not long after Gwen's mother's death, it was not something she questioned. All she had ever wanted was Miles, not the things that he owned, or even his money...all of it was a bonus to the love she and Miles shared.

As the days passed, Miles became weaker and more tired. His age and all of his hard work was catching up with him. There were even times that Ruby had to step in and help out at the shops.

Luckily Miles had hired great staff for all of the businesses, and Ruby even had the pleasure of promoting her friend Shaunna to manager of the Toy Shop. (Rank 9)

(stock photo...*giggle*)
The business that was the most sentimental to Miles, his father Nolan's art gallery, ran like a well oiled machine. (Rank 10)

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As the opening of Calypso drew nearer, Ruby worried that Miles would be too tired to join her. Thinking that it would help, she ordered a jug of a special juice, touted as "Elixir of Life", the juice promised to add days to ones life. Hoping to prove to Miles that it was their ticket to a longer life together, Ruby drank a big glass herself.

She felt great. Life surged through her and she felt better than she had in a long while. Immediately she wanted have another glass, but she reminded herself that she had gotten it for Miles. Stepping aside she hoped that he would get the same great, refreshing feeling.

But when Miles drank it, it had a negative effect. In fact, it may have taken days off of his life. Instantly he wanted the foul substance out of his house. As she watched him suffer, Ruby was hurt, confused, and ever so worried for her husband. All she could thinkg was that the Elixir had felt amazing...she helped herself to one more quick glass before she dumped the rest into the sink.

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The big night had arrived, and as she had suspected, Miles was too ill to go. Opting to stay home and relax over a night of drinking and dancing, Miles said goodbye to his wife. Ruby reluctantly left her husband and headed for the club.

Nervous and excited, Ruby arrived at the club and everything was in full swing. She couldn't believe that it was all hers. Miles had set it up to run like his other businesses, like a well oiled machine. She had a full staff of fabulous employees and had nothing to worry about adside from having a great time.

She was missing Miles and drinking a bit too much. After a long night of partying with friends, Ruby found herself being carried to her car by her close friend Milo Terrano. Thanking him, she handed him the keys to her car and he took her home. The night had been a success, everything had gone perfectly...or so she thought.

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Not long after the opening, Ruby started to feel ill. She wondered if the Elixir was to blame, but soon she was showing signs of pregnancy.

Elated, the possibility of another child had energized Miles. Even Christiaan was excited at the idea of a brother or a sister. Instead of worrying about the future, they started welcoming it again.

Accomplishments this round: Miles purchases Calypso night club for Ruby, Christiaan is a child, Ruby is pregnant.

Ongoing Point Total: 116

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Round 14: Sharpe Family

This is a new house...sort of...the last update was round 12 when Ben Cipriani (sole caretaker of his late fiance's illegitimate child Eden Sharpe) passed away and young Eden went off to university. As a player I am not sure of the rules on this pirticular issue, but am not going to stress, she is the heiress to the house, so she is getting the house (including the previous spot in the rotation).

You may remember the hosue looking something like this when Eden left for uni...

When she returned, she had the funds to expand the house. This was the result...

And tho more upgrades were planned for the future, the new layout allowed for a more updated and spacious feel.

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It had been a while since Eden had been home and she did not realize how much she had missed it until she returned. First and foremost, she powered up her servo Zola and greeted her warmly. It was time to get settled in.

When everything was unpacked, Eden was exhausted, but she spent a minute before bed talking to Ben. Well, not actually to Ben, but to his painting. It was the closest thing she had to her father as his ashes had been sent to the cemetary when she left for college although she could feel his presence in the house watching over her and she was thankful for that.

The next morning Eden invited her hubby-to-be over for his first visit to what would be the home that they were planning to spend the rest of thier lives together in.

The week went along failry normally, Eden got a job in the Education field and was really enjoying being a teacher.

She spent most nights with Joel, he claimed he did not mind the commute from umiversity, so the two spent as much time together as possible planning for their wedding.

She even got a new hair do, a slight change, but it was the first time she had changed her look in years.

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So it seemed that everything was just going to go smoothly up to the wedding, that is until...

Eden had not been feeling well for a while, chalking it up to a cold, she thought nothing of it. But when she came home from work one afternoon she knew that this couldn't be the flu.

When she was confirmed preganant, she and Zola made the call to Joel to break the news.

Thrilled at the unexpected turn of events, Joel rushed over to Eden's side.

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Eden tried to relax through her pregnancy and actually found the down time very effective for skilling.

She was lucky to have the help and support of Zola.

And Joel made sure he was around as much as possible.

When the time came, the couple was blessed with a beautiful blonde haired daughter they named Courtney (also the first generation 4 baby in Rose Island!).

Soon, Joel would be back from college and Eden had Zola as an extra pair of hands until then. But she was glad for a few days "alone" with her daughter. For once she realized how hard it had been, and at the same time how wonderful for Ben when he raised her all on his own.

Accomplishments this round:
Eden gets a job in education, Courtney is born (first gen 4 baby).

Ongoing Point Total: 116

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Round 14: Owen and Kendal

Last week in Owen and Kendal's house Lolly the pup joined the family, Owen became and elder, Starla passed away, Owen got his LTW and TOC, Josie and Joel moved to college.

This week, Owen and Kendal are all alone in their house for the very first time. Though neither of them like it much that way and both miss their twins and their noise and mischief more than ever. And when we get to the house, there is no peace to be had as a birthday party for Kendal is underway...

And after a quick makeover...

Happy Birthday Kendal! Looks like you are still scaring with the best of 'em.

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Reaching that time in their lives, Owen decided he would retire. He spent most of his time hanging out at the house and playing with Lolly and playing poker.

Kendal also retired, but not before reaching her TOC/LTW of becoming a professional pary guest. She then decided to put herself to work full time at Cafe Petite, the quaint shop she had purchased years before.

She put what little funds they had into a long overdue remodel.

And even hired a helper, a sweet young gal named Jenna.

Business was really booming for the first time since Kendal had bought the shop and she really enjoyed watching her little shop grow.

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Back at home Kendal and Owen took it easy for a few days...the highlight of which was this all night card game with Owen's brother Aiden and his wife Sharon.

And at the end of the week they had a little get together to celebrate their golden anniversary.

Durring which Starla's spirit thought it a good time to come out and scare everyone, but it couldn't damper the happy mood.

The couple enjoyed their time alone and prepared for the return of their daughter Josie (heir to the household) the following week.

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Accomplishments this round: Owen and Kendal have a quiet week alone, Kendal gets TOC/LTW, both Owen and Kendal retire from their 9-5's, Cafe Petite is Rank 5.

Ongoing Point Total: 115

(I noticed that 2 points had not been added last week for Owen's LTW/TOC I added them today)

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