My entry to the October 2021 Monthly Simlit Short Story Challenge.
Our theme was
Aubie remains undaunted in his quest to woo and win the elusive Agnes Crumplebottom.
So far it has not been going so great! *
Mrs. C seems to be equally determined to NOT be won over by the charming elder!
However, Aubie is not worried!
He believes that the very best things in life come from hard work and perseverance.
The harder the fruit is to reach the sweeter it will taste!
Aubie has come up with a good idea to reach the sweet peach he desires.
NO, he thinks to himself.
It is not a good idea!
It is a grand idea!
Harvestfest would be coming soon.
Harvestfest was a time of celebrating with family and friends and that included eating a grand meal.
He would invite Agnes to dine with him and Annie.
It was the right neighborly thing to do!
Later that afternoon Aubie mustered up his courage and approached the formidable grande dame.
Stuttering and stammering a very flustered Aubie managed to get his invitation out.
Was that a smile that crossed Agnes’ face?
Aubie could hardly believe his good fortune.
Agnes had accepted his invitation.
Back on the farm, there was much work that needed to be done.
Annie would come help!
Together they tended the garden and the animals.
They scrubbed the house till it shone like a new penny!
Finally the meal!
Carefully and expertly prepared from the finest bounty the farm had produced!
Everything was perfect.
Which was very good because …
Agnes was on the way!
“Ciao Bella signora,” Aubie happily quipped
Welcome to Fox Run Cottage.
We are so pleased to have you as our guest.”
Suddenly Agnes was indignant!
Fire flashed in her eyes!
Aubie’s blood ran cold!
“Are you getting frrresh with me young man?”
Aubie recounted his gaffe to Annie.
She reassured him that not all was lost.
Things would be better tomorrow.
They should enjoy this fine meal and
be thankful that they were celebrating another wonderful year together!
Aubie agreed!
Everything was perfect with his dear Annie
and
INDEED,
tomorrow was a new day!
If you would like to read short stories about the first encounters between the lovelorn Aubie and his heart’s desire, Agnes,
click here —-> *
lisabeesims 
Poor Aubie … trying his best. But she’s gonna be a hard nut to crack if not impossible. At least he has Annie.
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I was thinking the same thing as Audrey. I can’t help but feel sorry for Aubie. I hope it works out someday.
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I love this series!
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I’m having so much fun reading about Aubie!
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Oh Aubie, surely there’s a nice old lady around who’d love you back… in this lifetime. I love the continued mis-adventures of the lovelorn Aubie!
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I enjoyed this. I wonder what he sees in Agnes. I can’t blame her for getting frustrated with him, though. Sometimes people just want to be left alone and not relentlessly pursued or thought of as a challenge.
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I love his determination, lol. It would be a miracle if she ever returned his affections, though. 😂♥️
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I love that screenshot of Aubie after Agnes Crumplebottom chewed him out…he was like…what have I done? lol Funny.
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Every once in a while I get a sim with a face that shows emotion so well .. Aubie def has a rubber face!
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d’awww, maybe next time, Aubie ❤ also I'm loving your character designs, they're so quaint and wholesome and colorful!
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Oh ty … What a lovely thing to say. I really like these two and I’m having fun playing with them.
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Poor man, he doesn’t know what he is getting in to.
Love the characters progression ^^.
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Lol He is so darling! The game to me another little tiny curve bar in that story. I’ve been working on it
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Aubie has some lofty goals if he’s trying to woo Ms. Crumplebottom. That pursuit might be the death of him, especially if he should meet the bottom-half of her purse. Best wishes to Aubie! 😅 Good thing he has Annie in his life
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He has met the bottom half of that purse more than once. But he’s unsinkable I swear he never seems to get down about it. He’s probably one of the more fun Sims I’ve ever had to play. He’s just such an amicable guy
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Haha good ol Aubie. He must really be smitten on Agnes lol
It always makes the game enjoyable when you have that ONE sim doing something questionable 😅 like how are you this much trouble 😂
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yes indeed … some are troublers LOL
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I just found a comment from you and I hit like and it disappeared. WP is having issues I guess. BUT I saw you were form WA state .. that is cool .. if you dont mind sharing where in WA? ❤
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Omg WP is being a cowplant 😩
I live in Seattle (downtown’ish near Climate Pledge Arena). Never thought I’d enjoy living in a city, as I’m not much of a people-person. However I AM a food-person, and having the convenience of yummy food within walking distance was all it took to convert me 😅 Probably didn’t hurt that Macrina Bakery was VERY close… Nope… Didn’t hurt at all 😁
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I live down near Olympia .. maybe one day when this covid mess is over we can meet to have a lunch at one of those wonderful eateries
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and BTW the Seattle backdrops on your WP are so fab
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Thank you so much 💕 and, yes, once COVID (or my Covid anxiety) is gone I think that would be fun! I have a friend that moved to Olympia for work, and she loves it over there!
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I like it here too .. it is quieter than Seattle LOL
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