Old Bert enjoyed the holiday season very much. He and Daisy continued seeing each other, going to holiday parties together, visiting art galleries,
dancing and touring different sims. They enjoyed a lovely carriage ride around Victoriana on Christmas Eve and exchanged Christmas presents.
On the professional front things were going well, too. Old Bert by this point had settled into his job at the Pre-Raphaelite Gallery and was taking on more responsibilities as he grew familiar with the sim and with the artworks belonging to the gallery. It was one of the happiest times of Old Bert’s life.
Mr. Stoneyheart continued from strength to strength personally and professionally. He had managed to reassure Gloria after their disastrous weekend cruise. At the same time he kept in touch with Miss O’Riley, the Tissot Gallery owner, maintaining a watchful eye on that particular enterprise. Miss O’Riley, of course, was very pleased about this.
Then one day early in the New Year Miss O’Riley arrived at work to discover that all the artworks, except the free gift painting, had been stolen. She stood and stared at the empty walls in horror and as it all began to sink in she burst into tears and began running frantically from room to room, trying to make sense of what she saw. She so desperately wanted everything to be just as it had been when she left work the night before. But that could not be. A burglary had taken place and all her paintings were gone! 
Then one day early in the New Year Miss O’Riley arrived at work to discover that all the artworks, except the free gift painting, had been stolen. She stood and stared at the empty walls in horror and as it all began to sink in she burst into tears and began running frantically from room to room, trying to make sense of what she saw. She so desperately wanted everything to be just as it had been when she left work the night before. But that could not be. A burglary had taken place and all her paintings were gone! Hibiscus Hastings
Oh no! What a shame. But I am so happy for Old Bert and Daisy. Happy New Year! :) ~ Kiko
ReplyDeleteYes, not the best start to the New Year for Miss O'Riley, unfortunately. But it is a nice one for Old Bert and Daisy. Thanks for reading and commenting!
ReplyDeleteJust when everything is looking rosy, that scoundral Stoneyheart had something to do with this! Definitely an inside job, perhaps for the insurance, does the prim Miss O'Reilly have a dark secret? What power does SH have over female avies? Can't wait for the next installment :-))
ReplyDeleteThat Stoneyheart does seem to be irresistable to the ladies, doesn't he? And if Miss O'Riley has a dark secret, it is still a secret to me, but who knows? As for insurance, I don't have a good grasp as to how it works in rl, let alone sl, but maybe we will learn!
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