31. REGRET KNOWING YOU

Friday exam time – Maja is trying to give it her all, even though the questions aren’t easy.

But as it turns out, a bit of studying mixed with creativity and the right motivation had the intended effect, and this time, Maja aced all her exams with top grades.

Mrs. Garcia: I knew that behind those colorful outfits hides a smart girl. Don’t waste it!

At home, Maja proudly showed off her grades, and her parents had to keep their promise.

Anna: Looks like we’re teleporting to Grandma and Grandpa’s for Harvestfest today.

Maja: And you're leaving me the whole house? Whoa, Mom, thanks!

Anna: Just don’t burn anything down. And be careful when you teleport yourself over tomorrow.

Maja: Oh, Mom, what could possibly happen? Worst case, the loading screen freezes.

Anna: One more thing. We haven’t had time to talk about woohoo...

Maja: Oh no, Mom!

Anna: Just remember, you don’t have to rush into anything.

Maja: I know that, it’s not Sims Medieval...

The parents left with Bea—time to order food, prepare drinks, and get ready. Everything’s set. Party time.

Guests are slowly arriving.

Marco Leonardo: I brought a juice keg, hope you don’t mind.

Ananya: Oh yeah! Let’s get this party started!

Almost everyone is here. Almost, because Artur still isn’t. And because of that, Maja isn’t in the best mood. At least everyone else is having fun.

Maja: He’s not gonna ditch me, right?

Enue: No way, he’ll be here any minute.

Kaliya: His cousin showed up, so honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if he ditched you.

Maja: Were you even invited? Kaliya, if you know something, just say it. Otherwise, your jealousy is getting old.

Finally, both Artur and Malcolm arrived.

Artur: Come here, baby.

Maja: Ugh... Artur, have you been drinking?

Artur: Maybe a little.

Maja: You’re smell an alcohol mod from you.

Artur: So what?!

Malcolm: Whoa, I feel a cold front coming in. Buzzkill! Come on, I’ve got something special.

Artur: You sure? That doesn’t sound entirely safe.

Malcolm: If it was bad, the Watcher would have created the world differently.

Enue: Someone’s seriously dazed... yikes.

Maja doesn’t like this either.

Malcolm is really losing it and sabotaging objects—his Evil Sim trait is showing. Meanwhile, Artur is suddenly throwing out flirty remarks left and right.

Maja: Hey, what do you think you’re doing?

Artur: Specifically? Imagining you in lingerie.

Maja: We need to talk! What’s gotten into you?

Artur: No idea, but I like that you pulled me aside here.

Maja: WHAT IN THE NAME OF ALL PLUMBOBS ARE YOU DOING?! If this is how it’s gonna be, you better get out. And forget that I was ever your girlfriend! 

Artur: Fine, we’re leaving.

Malcolm: Nice meeting you.

Maja: The feeling is not mutual.

Kaliya: I’m sorry, Maja. I heard rumors about Artur. Apparently, he and Malcolm caused a lot of trouble at their old school. They partied hard and sabotaged objects while juiced. The Landgraabs hushed it up and sent them to different schools. I found out by accident.

Maja: Why didn’t you say anything?

Kaliya: Would you have believed me?

Maja: Doesn’t matter anymore.

The party is over. Overall, it was a big success.

Just not for Maja.

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