Romina, Ashley and Sarah Graduate too

Affer Jessica's graduation there was a small celebration with family and friends. As the evening fell, she, Romina and Ashley returned to Island Paradise. 

Only Harold and Troy stayed in the dorm, waiting for Romina to return.

Troy, disappointed, drinking and without saying a word.

He had no idea who this Royce Allani was, or why Jessica hadn't picked him, what he did know was that he wouldn't sit there with his arms crossed. He'd take some time to finish his Physical Education career and they he'd go to Island Paradise to look for her.

The next trimester, very early in the morning, Romina and Ashley returned, this time accompanied by Sarah.

The three of them would live in the same apartment. Harold would live with them; Troy knew that the three girls were on Royce's side and that created an awkward atmosphere, so he moved back to his previous dorm.

One trimester later, the long awaited graduation day arrived. Romina got her Physical Education degree.

Sarah got a Technology one.

And Ashley one in Business.

It was a rather lonely graduation, since most of their friends had graduated previously.

The only ones who attended were Romina's grandpartens, Robert and Camilla, with whom Harold hurried to introduce himself. It was good to start by getting to know his future family, since he and Romina had gotten engaged and planned to move in together when they arrived to Island Paradise. That would be of course after his own graduation.

For Romina, everything was a celebration that day: her graduation, her engagement with Harold, and the presence of her beloved family.

For Ashley it was a sad ocassion, since not even Sean had been able to attend, and Skip had gon on a vacation with his parents.

She and Romina returned immediately to Island Paradise, Sarah left shortly after. Harold would meet Romina at the end of the next trimester. Ashley had no idea what would happen with her and Sean.

A cycle had been completed for Romina, Ashley, Sarah and Jessica. What did the future hold for them in Island Paradise? Only time would tell.

Edwin's Birthday and Meeting With Grandparents

Cornell and Alexandra organized a small family gathering to celebrate Edwin's birthday and to welcome Cornell's parents Robert and Camille too.

It was a great joy to see them again, especially because Romina had almost forgotten how her grandparents looked like.

The last time they had seen them had been during a vacation in Hidden Springs.

Robert and Camille were so happy to see the family reunited! 

Camille loved Cornell's new home and wanted to capture the moment, taking pictures of everything and everyone.

And the time came for the celebration...

Edwin was going to become an infant.

Okay! Now little Edwin is waiting for his cake to be served.

The party is over, the grandparents are leaving. 

"Great party, son. I had a blast. And your house is amazing!" Robert exclaimed.

 "Bob, put on your coat, it's cold outside", Camille intervened.

"Nah, I'm good. Hidden Springs was cold, this is nothing!"

After a long goodbye, both of them left in Robert's new boat.

It was a modest party but it was so much fun. Almost everybody had left, so Alexandra could sit down and enjoy a little more cake. Meanwhile, Alfonso, Romina's high school friend, who is a babysitter in addition, kindly took care of Edwin for her.

Cornell is super sleepy... 

 

So is Butch, the family pet.

He was so tired that he fell asleep next to his puddle. Ew, lol.

It was pretty late, Romina helped putting Edwin to bed. Alfonso was still there, half asleep.

He had stayed long after everybody had left to help with the dishes and entertain Edwin.

"That was kind of you, thank you, Al. I don't know what we would have done without your help", 

"It was nothing, good night, see you tomorrow, Mina".

Cornell had already gone to bed .

Alexandra stayed awake until Edwin fell asleep too.

Then, exhausted, she headed for her bedroom. On her way she found Romina, she looked very tired too.

"Romina, go to sleep already, you have school tomorrow".

"I'm coming, mom. Good night, have a good rest".

"You too, honey".

Romina fell asleep instantly

 Alexandra was happy to finally be able to rest... Oh, but what? Cornell is snoring? Well, whatever. Alex was so tired that she didn't even care, she fell asleep at the instant, too.

And peace returned to the Langeraks home.

Robert and Camille Move to Island Paradise

Cornell's parents, Robert and Camille, Cornell, moved to Island Paradise to be close to their oldest son, since their youngest, Antoine had left for the University and after that he planned to move to his own apartment.

Robert was semi-retired from Law Enforcement, he had reached level 10 and was now a DNA Profiler. Camille also had reached the highest level of the Cooking career, and was now a Five Star Chef. She had plans of opening a restaurant or a bakery at the Island. Robert  o en su carrera, que es la de Cocina. Ahora era Chef de Cinco estrellas y tenía planes de abrir un restaurant o una pastelería en la Isla. Robert would probably help her with her business when he had retired for good.

The Langerak seniors' new home also welcomed their pet, a German shepherd named Booker.

Robert and Camille finished decorating their new home, although it still needed new furniture, but they would be adding them little by little.

The day after their arrival, Robert woke up early as always cause Booker got in the bedroom and started scratch the dresser.

"Booker, you ad boy, you can't scratch people's furniture. No treat for you today, sorry", Robert scolded him.

And then he served himself a bowl of cereal. The kitchen needed urgent cleaning, but Camille was still sleeping, she was exhausted after the moving, so he'll take care. After breakfast, of course.

By the way, he had to eat in the living room cause the dining table hadn't arrived from Hidden Springs yet.

The house had a huge garden with its own orchard, but the plants had started to wither, so Robert took care of them, thinking that he could make good money with their fruits.

Although it wasn't going to be easy; it took him the whole morning and a part of the afternoon to get them in good shape. he needed to finish soon cause he had promised Camille he would take her to see the Island.

Another attraction of the new house was that it included two new pets: a gold-blue macaw and a squirrel. Camille proceeded to feed them and played with them for a while.

She loves pets, so she didn't mind being in charge of two more besides Booker.

Booker probably was jealous of the macaw and the squirrel cause he started to chew and scratch the lawn furniture while Camille served his food.

From the look on Camille's face, you can tell she didn't like Booker's behavior at all.

 "Aw, Book. would you stop chewing my lawn furniture? And - what is that I'm seeing? You have fleas!"

 Needless to say how Booker felt when he was notified that he would receive an anti-flea bath.

Camille was starting to lose hope to go seeing the city. She had so much work to do with the house, the dog, the new pets and then was this Robert's endless garden task, not to mention she hadn't even started to cook dinner!

She wondered as well when she would be able to see Cornell, Alexandra and the kids, which were the reason they had moved here in the first place. Long story short, she made something to eat quickly and without trouble. After all she's a Five Star Chef!

While she ate she thought of all the wonderful places to see in the Island, which were a lot. There was even a resort across the street and a vacan houseboat which Robert said he would buy when he retired.

"How nice a massage at the resort spa would be for me. And I sure would enjoy having a houseboat!" she dreamed. She could hardly wait to get out of that silly kitchen apron and into her summer clothes. "Millie, are you ready?", Robert asked, as he went in the kitchen.

 "Of course I'm not, you don't think I'd go out dressed like this".

"Well go and get changed then, dear. I'll take care of this mess meanwhile".

Camila breathed with relief. 

"Thanks, Bob. Well, Island Paradise, here I go!"