This is my entry for August’s Monthly Short Story challenge on the Sims forums. It contains 481 words, 3 screenshots, and the theme word “Whinge.”
If you’d like to participate, you can do so by reading all the stories in both the veteran and novice categories and casting your vote for your three favorites in each category.
This story is part of my A Life to Love series, featuring one-shots/shorts with characters from Forever in Time, especially our beloved power couple, Lenora and Tyrone. I wanted to write something cute and lighthearted, given their current situation in Forever in Time. I hope you all enjoy it.
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“Tyrone, it’s bad! It’s really, really bad,” Lenora muttered, exiting her studio and flopping onto the living room sofa.
Tyrone sighed in resignation. Being the kind soul she was, his Lenora usually wasn’t someone to whinge. Even so, Tyrone knew all too well what a beast she could be when her work wasn’t going well. “Let it fly,” he said.
Lenora needed no further encouragement. “Wolfman, I swear to Ariadne, I wish I was writing a murder mystery so I can kill off Marigold and send poor Ian on a pilgrimage to India or someplace where he can get some peace and quiet. It’s not often I dislike my heroine.”
For the sake of saving his life, Tyrone swallowed an amused snort and went with stroking a soothing hand down his Lenora’s hair. “You’ve hit snags before, Lenora, and you’ll get through this one. You’re not on the top of the Bestseller list for nothing, you know.”
The corners of Lenora’s mouth twitched, finally curving into a slight smile. “Thanks. I just hate it when I write myself into a box.”
“A glass of wine and a snack will do you good.” Tyrone pulled Lenora to her feet and guided her to the table. “Sit.”
Lenora sat, scowling, while Tyrone whistled cheerfully as he poured two glasses of wine. Riffling through the fridge, he found just what he was looking for. Smirking to himself, he set the glasses of wine on the table and plunked down a block of sharp cheddar cheese before her.
Lenora raised an eyebrow questioningly. “Some snack.”
“Well, I thought some cheese would go great with that whine, and sharp cheddar seems to suit you at the moment,” Tyrone quipped.
Lenora gaped for a long moment before her mouth began to work like a guppy’s. All the pent-up tension she was feeling that day melted as she looked at her beloved’s grinning face and contemplated the absurdity of the situation. An unladylike snort escaped, followed by a snicker. Then, she started to giggle, the giggle soon turning into an outright guffaw. In a matter of seconds, Lenora was in the throes of unhindered mirth. She laughed until her sides ached. She laughed until tears streamed down her face. She laughed until she didn’t think she could laugh anymore. Then, she laughed some more because Tyrone was chortling along with her.
“Whatever am I going to do with ye, Wolfman?” Lenora gasped once she was able to speak.
Tyrone grinned and leaned over to kiss her brow. “Feeling better, I see.’
“Aye. Ye always make it so,” she said in lilting Irish tones.
“That’s my job. I love you, Lenora.”
“Ah, so ye still love me even if I am a shrew,” she teased.
Tyrone pulled her up and into his strong arms. “And a beautiful shrew you are, my Lenora. I love you no matter what, forever and ever.”
Very good stroy
Thank you very much.
Aww nothing like a little humor (with a dash of love and wine) to melt a bad day away!
So very true. Tyrone always has this way of making it right and seeing that she feels better. ❤️
yes <3
Awww, my heart. I like cute romantic scenes.🥰
Awww, thank you so much. 🙂 I always turn into a softy when it comes to cute romantic stories.
They are so lovely together! It’s nice to have someone picking you up when you’re down.
Thank you so much! I love these two. 🙂 It really is. It’s great to have someone there when you need them, even if you don’t realize it at the time. Lenora definitely needed that, and Tyrone was definitely willing to provide it. 🙂
This was really sweet. There’s nothing quite like some cheese and whine. 😀 😀 lol
Thank you so much! 🙂 Oh, I totally agree. There’s nothing like whine and cheese…and WINE. Hahahaha! 😀
So sweet! I love this couple.
Oh, thank you so much! 🙂 It makes my heart sing that you love this couple. 🙂 🙂
Now that’s a special relationship that they have. Cute story!
Yes, it is. This is a very, very special,couple. ❤️❤️
What a sweet couple! I love it when relationships are working fully and being able to make someone laugh might be the most import skill. Cheese and W(h)ine! 😀
Thank you so much! I absolutely adore this couple. <3 I totally agree about a fully workin relationship. There's nothing like it, and being able to make someone laugh is awesome. Yep, Cheese and W(h)ine. :D Lenora won't be able to look at a block of sharp cheddar cheese the same way ever again. LOL!
Sharp indeed! 😁
Always synchronized each others, when Lenora is worried, Tyrone fixes it.
Exactly! 🙂 They have a very special relationship.
Their relashionship make them so special to readers eyes really.
Thank yo so much! Hearing this makes me so happy. 🙂 🙂
You are welcome, because it’s true.
After reading and catching up with (Forever in Time) I am happy to see these two together and laughing. You have to love a man who knows the importance of a well place pun.
Thank you so much! It really was refreshing to write this, considering what they are going through right now in Forever in Time. Tyrone is great at getting Lenora out of her funk, and the well-placed pun was a winner. 😀
Aww…so sweet! I like the way she had a turnaround at the end and was able to laugh at herself. Nice work.
Thank you so much! Yes, this turnaround and the laugh was exactly what she needed. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 🙂