Bridgette - Chapter Sixteen: Protective Sis

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Jeff's Chapter: Right Where I Want Him

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It was the day of Jeff and Rosamund’s wedding. Over the last eleven days I had gotten to know Rosamund a little better and while I still wasn’t thrilled about them getting married, I didn’t hate her as much as I had at first.  One thing that I had figured out about her is that she was a very reserved person. She didn’t really talk to people unless someone talked to her. She was always watching people; almost as if she was calculating things in her head.

I was pleasantly surprised by how Jeff and her interacted. They did seem to complement each other. Jeff seemed to be much more relaxed around her and I even caught glimpses of a gentler, more loving Jeff. It was a side of him I had never really seen before and it seemed to soften my opinion of Rosamund, ever so slightly.

We arrived at the church and Jeff and Charlie immediately went to change clothes. I was standing in the entrance way when Rosamund and a woman that looked almost exactly like her walked in. “Oh! Hi Bridgette. This is my mom, Regina. Mom, this is Jefferson’s sister, Bridgette.”

“Nice to meet you.” I said.

“Nice to meet you too.”

“I take it Jefferson is here.” Rosamund stated.

“Yeah he’s in the groom’s room with Charlie.”

“Oh good. We can go up to the brides’ room and he won’t see us.” Rosamund commented. They walked up the stairs and I kept staring at the stairs.

“Are you hoping that if you stare long enough that I’ll appear on them? Cause I can make that happen.” Carson said from behind me.

I turned around and shook my head at him. “You’re hopeless.” I told him.

“You love me that way, and you know it.”

I laughed and kissed him. It wasn’t long before someone was clearing their throat. I looked over and Dad was standing a couple feet away from us. “Oh my gosh, Dad. I’ve lost count how many times you’ve done this while I’ve been home.”

“Just making sure we keep things PG.”

I couldn’t help but chuckle a little. “Rosamund’s here so you might want to let Jeff know.”

“Okay. Can I trust you two to not heat things up?”

“DAD!”

“I’ll take that as a yes.”

He walked to the groom’s door, knocked and went inside.

“Are we home yet?” He asked.

“Just one more day.” I smiled. He sighed and I grabbed his hand. The front door opened again and Ms. Honey and Star walked in. Jeff walked out of the groom’s room and the exchange I saw between Star and Jeff shocked me. I had heard from Kate about what had happened between Star and Jeff. He didn’t know I knew. I felt really bad for Star, I knew she had liked Jeff but because of a mistake he made, she and him weren’t really friends anymore. Ms. Honey gave Jeff a hug and then went outside. That left Jeff and Star alone.

“Come on.” I pulled Carson outside.

“What’s going on.”

“Star and Jeff really aren’t friends anymore. The only people that know that are Kate, Charlie and me. Not even our parents have figured it out.”

“But didn’t she used to come over to your house all the time. Doesn’t that make your parents and her parents suspicious?”

“I guess because Jeff is with Rosamund, they figure that he and Star aren’t able to spend as much time together.”

Mom came up to us and suggested we find our seats since the ceremony was going to start soon. Carson and I stood near our chairs and I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around and saw Patrick and his parents standing behind us. “Oh my gosh! I knew Mom and Dad had invited some of their old friends but I didn’t know you all would be here.” I turned to Carson. “You already know Patrick, but these are his parents Johnny and Wanda.”

“Nice to meet you.”  Carson said as he shook both their hands.

“I can’t believe how much you kids have grown.” Johnny said.

We continued to talk until the music started. I watched as Charlie walked down the aisle with a cousin of Rosamund’s and then Jeff’s friend Peter walked down with another cousin. The music changed and we all stood up. I turned to look down the aisle and even I had to admit, Rosamund looked beautiful.  As she joined Jeff I saw him whisper something to her and she whispered back. We all sat back down and I watched as my little brother got married. I had mixed feelings through the whole ceremony. At one point Carson reached over and held my hand. I looked over at him and sadly smiled. The minister told Jeff he could kiss the bride and he did. Everyone stood up and cheered as they turned to walk back up the aisle. I still had mixed feelings. I wanted to cheer but nothing would come out.

I had to stick around outside for pictures so Carson went upstairs to grab us some seats at the reception. I walked over to the rest of the family and we waited for Jeff and Rosamund to come back out. When they emerged the photographer positioned people for photos. I, thankfully, wasn’t in many so I got to go inside before some of the family. I found Carson standing near a table talking with Patrick. “I don’t know if I trust you two together.” I joked.

“I was just telling Carson that you all need to come back to the club since you’re now twenty one.”

“Did you tell him what happened the last time?” I asked Carson. He shook his head no. “Let’s just say that if we go back, I’m not drinking.”

Patrick laughed. “Sounds like an interesting story.”

“You have no idea.” I told him.

Everyone else came up stairs and we waited for Jeff and Rosamund to be announced. A couple minutes later they arrived and everyone cheered. The next part flew by. We ate, they cut the cake, and then it was time for the first dance.  Jeff and Rosamund went onto the dance floor and I watched as Patrick’s dad went over to the piano and played while Jeff and Rosamund danced. Carson wrapped his arms around me and I leaned back into him.

When they finished dancing they kissed and even I thought it was sweet. People piled onto the dance floor and Carson and I joined them.  We danced to a couple songs and then went to go sit down. I walked past Mom and heard her talking to someone about Jeff and Rosamund living in married housing on campus.

I waited till she was done talking and then asked her a question. “Why are Jeff and Rosamund moving into married housing?”

“Because they can’t live in the normal dorms since they’re married.”

“But why don’t they just move in with Carson and me?” Mom looked confused.

“I don’t know. . .Can they do that even though Jefferson is a freshman?”

“The freshman rule only applies to unmarried people. If you’re married and a freshman, you can live off campus.”

We saw Jeff taking a break from dancing and walked up to him. I explained to him what Mom and I were thinking.

“We wouldn’t want to impose on you and Carson.” He said.

“Nonsense, Carson and I can stay downstairs and you and Rosamund could live upstairs. It makes sense. Mom and Dad are paying for it, after all. This way they don’t have to pay for another living place.”

 “Wait a minute, isn’t there only one bedroom on the first floor?” Mom asked.

“Really, Mom?” I rolled my eyes at her.

After calling Carson over we decided it was a good idea and Jeff went to go talk it over with Rosamund. Mom started to question Carson and me about there only being one bedroom downstairs.

“I’m not going to give you a long speech considering where we are; but I have had two children father children before they were married. I would like all of my future grandchildren to be fathered after marriage. Do you understand?”

“Yes. Mom. Are you going to tell Dad?”

“Eventually because if we come visit you, which I’m guessing we will after Rosamund has the baby, he’s going to find out. I’m going to wait a couple of weeks. I can’t promise he’s not going to be upset.”

“Thanks Mom.” I hugged her and she sighed. “This having adult children thing is stressful.”

Jeff came back over with Rosamund.

“If you’re sure it’s okay then we’ll move in with you guys.” Jeff said.

“Really, there’s plenty of room. The weeks after Julia and Trent moved out have been strange. The house is way too big for just us.”

“That’s really nice of you to offer to let us move in with you.” Rosamund said.

“Like I said, the house is plenty big enough and it keeps Mom and Dad from having to pay for another place.”

“I’m so happy! I’m going to go tell your father.” Mom exclaimed.

After Mom walked away Jeff’s curiosity got the best of him. “So, how’d the whole one bedroom conversation go?”

I rolled my eyes. “She very firmly explained that the next grandchild was to be conceived after a wedding.”

“Is she going to tell Dad?”

“Yes, eventually.”

Jeff looked at Carson. “I wouldn’t want to be you when he finds out.”

“Dude, tell me about it.”

“We better go socialize.” Jeff suggested to Rosamund.

“I’ll text you after you get back from your honeymoon. We can start talking about when you want to move in and you coming down to see the house and decorating.”

“Sounds good.” They walked away and Carson turned me to look at him.

“What are you up to?”

“What do you mean?”

“All of a sudden you’re okay with Rosamund enough for her to move into our house?”

“It has less to do with Rosamund and more to do with Jeff. You know me. I’m always looking out for my little brother.”

“Bridge, I’m not sure this is a good idea. . .”

“What?!”

“You and her in the same house, everyday.”

“Everyone has been pushing me to know her better. What better way to do that than by living with her. Plus, I can keep Jeff out of trouble.” He had a doubtful look. “What?! Everything will be fine.”

Credits:

Poses:

Cloudwalker Sims' Family Photos Poses
Kiddo's Dreams' Wedding Poses 1 and 2 and Wedding March
Urban Hype Sims' Siempre Couples PosesZhippidy's With Friends
Traelia's Smile Poses 
Skylar's We Heart It

Rosamund's Wedding Dress from BEO Creations