Not So Pleasantview
"Since that day, I do not think there has been a peaceful day in this town with all the drama and tragedy that goes on. I can say the Pleasantview is not always so "pleasant".
Prologue
Hi, my name is Ann Hall. Born August 23 1945, yes I am old but retired with an enormous pension (not enough to impress Mortimer though). I moved here about 2 years ago in search of a quiet place to just sit down, relax, and just enjoy some peace. Since that day, I have yet found that peaceful day in this town with all the drama and tragedy that goes on. I can say the Pleasantview is not always so "pleasant".
Well lets begin shall we...
Every morning I wake up, fix a cup of coffee, and fetch the morning paper. I grab the paper and my coffee and sit in my living room to feel more comfortable. I open the paper and see what is new with today. I see an article about Mortimer Goth as he soon retires (the old man deserves some rest after all he has been through), he talks about how proud he is of his daughter and how she will soon be married (to that Don fellow no doubt). I sure hope that those two can work things out.
Now...what else *Honk* *Honk*. I stand up to find what that noise is. I look through the window and down the street I see a movers truck with a family looking at the nearby house.
Burb
Jennifer couldn't be anymore happy at the house they had bought. Although it was a big change from the city to here, it was well worth it. Her and her husband John wanted to leave the city because they thought a quieter city would be easier on the family. Unfortunately Jennifer was too busy with work and pursuing a longstanding career to really think about where to move next. John spent most of his time when they were home looking for a house. He considered moving to her hometown since they haven't visited it since Lucy, their daughter was very little. As a surprise for Jennifer he saved and bought a nice house with just enough room for them and possibly an extra one. After days and days of waiting they were ready to move both Jennifer and John found jobs in Pleasantview and were ready to start another life there.
The real concern was Lucy of course, she really liked her old school and her friends that went there so hearing the news about moving wasn't very happy for her. Driving up to the driveway looking at their house Jennifer was amazed. They all got out of the car and looked around the house. "Oh my God! I love it." she said to Jennifer as she leaped in his arms. "Well I am glad that we found it. Now we can start our new lives here." he replied. Jennifer sighed and said "I hope this isn't too much for Lucy. She was so unhappy when she had to say bye to her friends."
"Yeah I know" replied John. "But I think she will adapt just like the rest of us." he continued. "Maybe we should go visit my brother since we are here now, plus that gives Lucy a chance to spend time with her cousins and open up a little" said Jennifer. "I don't know, Angela and Lilith aren't the most "pleasant" to be around when they are together plus I don't want Lucy to pick any bad influence from them because of their age difference." remarked John. "True but I think they have gotten better although Daniel has told me stories about having to repair the house after big fights...but that not the point this is for Lucy." said Jennifer.
Jennifer turned and looked at Lucy as she was gazing at the clouds and hoped that her and John didn't make a mistake. "Well I better take Lucy to the school and get her registered for next week" said Jennifer. "Lucy come here please." yelled Jennifer. Jennifer wanted Lucy to get the best education so she wanted her to go to the local private school Plesantview Academy Junior. Lucy remembered when mother talked to her about going to private school (she has only been to public so far) and how she really wanted to stay in the city. Still she was a positive person (despite others opinion) and would try and make the best of this new place, she heard she even had relatives here so maybe she might have someone to play with.
Pleasant
Daniel sat there in his room after a long day at work just contemplating on his household and his relationship with his wife. Lately Mary Sue has been so busy with work that she doesn't pay much attention to him. She really loves her job at the bank and she always has meetings and always gets tired from working so much. Ever since her promotion to vice president of the Pleasantview Bank she has been working none stop. He admires that his wife is so hard working (that is one of the reasons he married her) however he is starting to miss his old wife. The one that would splatter him with love and affection and he was her whole world. Ever since the twins were born she thought she needed to also work to help the family.
Although Daniel strongly disagreed and told her she should stay home with the kids and leave the finances to him she refused. Daniel went to the living room, pulled an old family album from the bookcase, and smiled at the years that have gone by. When his daughters Angela and Lilith were born him and Mary-Sue couldn't be anymore happy and tried their hardest to make sure they "grew up well" however between Daniel arguing about Mary Sue staying home more and raising the twins he noticed that the younger of the twins Lilith was starting to get left out. Daniel loved his family however he wished things were not so complicated...not to mention his affair with the maid.
Yes, Daniel had been seeing the maid Kaylynn for about 8 months now, just casual but he knew that it was wrong and he knew that Kaylynn wanted a family and he wasn't willing to give that to her. Standing up and walking to the kitchen to make eat sandwich that he didn't finish at work. While eating, he thought of his daughters and both of them were strange to him. Angela, his joy, was dating a juvenile delinquent Dustin whom he really disliked. Angela was so smart and gifted ( brains came from the mom) and even when he thought it would be better for her to go to private school she refused because she didn't want to be away from Dustin.
Of both of his daughters, he had to admit Angela was easier to handle unlike Lilith. Although Daniel would admit, he and Lilith do not really spend time with each other he knows that she tries to get her parents attention so that they will notice her like her sister. Daniel and Mary Sue have been to hell and back with Lilith, Mary Sue thought that Lilith was being a difficult teenager but Daniel knew better. He started seeing Lilith behave more when she started going out with that Dirk character. Although she is not an A+ student like her sister (she maintained a 3.0) he knew that she was his when he sees her fight for what she wants no matter who is in the way. After eating his sandwich, he heard the doorbell ring. Wondering whom it was he went to the door and opened it and saw the last person he wanted to talk to...Kaylynn. Daniel remembered he had planned a date for them to go on and talk about their relationship. "Are you ready to go?" asked Kaylynn dressed up in a lovely formal dress for the afternoon. Daniel knew he had to set things straight with her but he had mixed feelings. He wanted to be with Kaylynn because he liked the affection and attention she was giving him that he needs but he wants stay with a family however, that barely talks to one another.
Goth
Poor Mortimer, still remembering the days of when he, his wife and their happiness were taken away from him when she disappeared, it seemed cruel that fate took her away from him. Walked through the house, he would look at the pictures hanging all over and it was almost like a time line of his family. Through the years in his heart Mortimer, has always missed his wife and she is so present in his heart especially when he sees his children. They have grown beautifully and each makes him very proud. Moving on Mortimer met his recent business partner named Dina, whom he is quite found of. He did not realize who she was until she reminded him. She was his sister-in-law (by law) since she was married to his wife's brother Michael. He and Dina have been spending some time together and she does make him feel happier despite their age difference (Mortimer is 65 and Dina is 28).
Cassandra he daughter is now a grown woman, beautiful, and presently in love. It felt like yesterday that he was helping Cassandra pick the school she wanted to go to and now she all she talks about her love for Don Lothario. From what he knew she and Don have been dating for a year or two and someone decided to pop the question. Mortimer was not a fan of Don because he thinks of him as a suave lecher. However, Cassandra loves and constantly convinces him that he is a good person and would never ever hurt her. Although he would argue, he wanted her to as happy as he was when he married her mother. With the wedding being only a few days, he can only hope she was right besides he does like the fact that he is charge of the ceremony. Being retired helped him because he would not have to worry about being called in about anything. He had a few things he to do that weren't very easy, his daughter said she wanted a wedding like her parents did so although he didn't really what it looked like because Bella mostly wanted to do everything.
He still had to make appoints from him and his son Alex to be fitted for tuxedos soon. Oh is son Alex was had the brains of his father but everything else was a mystery to him. Alex was so quiet and normally stayed in his room and either did his homework or looked out his telescope. Mortimer hoped that Alex would make some friends soon or he might worry that Alex isolates would himself people as he grows up. Mortimer planned to send Alex to public school to see if maybe he can try to work on socializing since grades will not be a problem for him. His son has expressed wanting to be a scientist like his father, which warmed his heart for his children to want to be successful in their future.
Dreamer
Darren dreamer was standing next to his panel drawing what he hoped to be his next masterpiece. Lately Darren has been struggling with trying to earn ends meat since bills are like furniture in his house. With no college degree, his job options are very limited. He stopped looking for a job when Dirk first started high school and figured since he was good at art he could try to sell some of it for cash. While they are far from broke, (no pun intended) they still struggle with bills because of Darren has to buy more art supplies and Dirk going out with Lilith Pleasant on dates. As a father, Darren feels like he is a disappointment to his son. While things have not so terrible in their relationship but they still have their constant fights about money and about when his dad was getting married again. All of which are not easy to fix at the given moment.
Yes, like most widows, it is hard to let go of your beloved and Darren is no exception. Since his wife died from cancer years ago, he had to start taking care of the house and his son Dirk. It took Dirk about a year and a half before he really recovered from his mother's death and started making friends with some of the kids in his school. Dirk recently is dating rebel Lilith Pleasant, who in Darren opinion isn't someone he would want his son to be around (since he was already caught sneaking out to meet her at the park). After finishing his artwork, Darren went downstairs to prepare for Dirk to come home from with some club sandwiches.
Finishing the sandwich Darren hears the front door open and coming in was Dirk looking tired but also very hungry. "You hungry?" asked Darren. "Yeah, I could eat my left foot if I didn't need it." replied Dirk. Sitting at their eating their sandwiches, Darren started the conversation with asking how Dirk's day was. Dirk replied,"Well it was fine we have a new student named Arianna Adams." "What is she like?" asked Darren. "Well she is really nice, her and Lilith became friends instantly and she is really smart." Darren made a small joke saying "Well if things don't work out with you and Lilith, then you should date her." Apparently, that was not funny for Dirk since he was starting to develop serious feelings for Lilith. "Look dad no offence but I don't think I need relationship advice from someone who hasn't dated in years." Said Dirk. "I have true feelings for Lilith she is not bad." He added.
"Look son, I am not ready to go out to find someone besides I have you. That's enough for me" he told his son in reply. "But dad you deserve someone who can make you happy like mom did." "Is there someone you like?" asked Dirk. "Well there is someone that I kind of like but she is way out of my league (more like engaged)" Darren replied sadly. Dirk finished his sandwich and said, "I know next weekend why don't you go downtown to the pub and see if you can find you a nice lady to hang with."
Darren and Dirk continued the conversation until they went from the table to the sink, and concluded that if Darren could not find a nice lady in 3 months that Dirk would shut up about the idea.
Broke
Brandi has been searching for a job online since dawn, hoping that she could find a job somewhere. Lately her youngest son Beau is growing as the days go by and soon he will need more things especially when school starts. Her oldest son Dustin, whom she suspects is up to no good with this new job of his, works late at night and comes home around 4:00am. Although she cannot really complain because it does put food on the table, however she feels like she is not deriving of a mother to have such a caring son.
Her son has been getting into a lot of trouble even if he is dating a sweet girl like Angela Pleasant. When Dustin first introduced her, she saw that he was extremely happy about their relationship and thought Angela might be good for him. Dustin at least goes to school now before he wouldn't even go (mainly because he didn't do the homework).
Looking through the web she found an ad for housekeeping services. "Looking for maid for housecleaning. Payment 50 simoleans an hour." Looking at the hours and thought there were reason able and decided to give the man a call. The person she called was what sounded like a woman. Apparently, she was Mr. Rueben's secretary and asked what Brandi's qualifications were and she asked for Brandi to come to the Curview Hotel for an interview. Brandi being so excited immediately finished the conversations and thanked the kind lady profusely. Soon Brandi will be able to help bring in money without worrying about Dustin going to jail or her youngest son Beau and his future.