Sweeter Than Sin – Act 1 Chapter 2 Part 3

Wednesday, January 10th, 2024

“Juicy…” Bianca mumbled as she copied another article about The Satos into a separate document. Bianca got a head start on her new project and she was determined to learn everything and anything she could about this family. She scrolled to the next article.

“Call Out National Guard”: Kenneth Sato Reacts To Women Being Punched In San Myshuno

“Cruel…” Bianca saved that article into the “Ken Sato – Mean” folder. Bianca who was so wrapped up in her own investigations she didn’t even notice her boyfriend had made it home.

“You’re still sitting in the same spot?” Maverick questioned, hoping that his girlfriend would notice it was a rhetorical question. Ever since she had became unemployed, Bianca had “embraced” the stay at home girlfriend role. She made sure their quaint one bedroom apartment was clean and dinner was always hot and ready.

Maverick quite liked having his girlfriend cook and clean since it reminded him of his parents. Bianca felt like it was just things to do to fill the day until she decided what she wanted to do with her life again.

Bianca glanced at time on the corner of her monitor.

“Babe, I’m sorry, I got so caught up in the project. I didn’t even realize the time.”

“You’ve been googling those people since I left the house at noon. I think it’s time to step away before you burn your retinas from too much screen time.” Mav half-heartedly joked.

“Did you know Ken Sato won the Business Man of the Year award for six consecutive years? And Marlene Sato used to be a model. I found old perfume ads of her. Crazy!” Bianca riddled off facts of the family like a teenaged girl with a crush on the lead singer of a boy band.

“You know, you should really step away, it sounds like you’re admiring them.” Maverick said.

“I promise, I’m not admiring them. I’m just… intrigued. I’ve never known of anyone with such a polarizing audience. Most of these articles are so negative but there’s still millions of people who hang off of every word he says.” Bianca stated. It was true, she even found a Seddit forum dedicated to him named satoKRACK. That forum was a safe haven for sims to discuss all things Sato. Reading through the discussions almost made Ken Sato seem like a saint.

“And I’m sure his fans are all mentally deranged like he is.” Maverick remarked, following his statement with an eyeroll.

“Also, let me give you a little tip. Don’t get yourself too invested into these people. They’re not our family and they sure ain’t our friends.”

“Yeah, you’re right… and I know this but -“

“Then why don’t you act like it?” Maverick blurted out.

A moment of silence sat between the couple.

“Research is the foundation of being a good detective, Maverick. Did you forget that I used to be a police offer and a damn good one?” Bianca questioned.

“I didn’t forget. I just don’t understand why you’re getting so involved already. We haven’t figured out a game plan on how we’re gonna tackle this case. Actually, we haven’t even met these people. I think you should just relax.” Maverick said.

“This is my first case in a long time and the first case that your dad invited me on outside of the force. I don’t want to disappoint him.”

“I wouldn’t worry about disappointing my dad. I’ve been doing it for 30 years. He probably just invited you to be nice. Just like our family vacation to Selvadorada. He didn’t want you to feel like out. I’m sure my dad remembers you quit the force. We all understand that this work isn’t for you. You said that yourself. Remember?”

Once again, silence introduced itself into the conversation.

Of course Bianca remembered.

She remembered the phone call she received from the Sheriff on her off day.

She remembered how weird it felt to walk into the station unarmed and in civilian clothes.

She remembered how it took everything in her to not cry in front of the force when she turned in her badge.

She remembered the disappointment on his face and the whispers from the other officers.

She remembered leaving the station and staring at Squad Car 213, knowing that if she was ever in the car, it would only be in the back seat.

She remembered it well.

How could she forget?

The couple ended the conversation with a silence that spoke volumes. The not so gentle reminder of being a disappointment forced Bianca under her covers as she tried to escape it. Yet, this new unsolicited third presence sat on Bianca’s chest as tears glued her eyelashes together like bubblegum on the bottom of a shoe, until she fell into a slumber.

Unlike his girlfriend, Maverick was able to wash away the slight discomfort with warm water and a bar soap.

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A/N: This is all I got for Part 3. Sorry it took so long to post. I don’t want to keep blaming my delays on my mental health but life be life-ing somtimes and as much as I love making this story, i just don’t have the mental energy to take photos and videos, edit them and organize and write and post. anyway chapter 3 starts in april and it’s ALL about the Satos. can’t wait to see y’all there.