Special thanks to (ill.eat.wince) and everyone who offered their constructive advice.
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Emma's little game with Jefferson lasted a little over two months, but all hell broke lose when her periods stop showing up. Jefferson joined the army right after she told him, just to get out of town. But when her mother found out, she demanded that she get an abortion regardless, accepting God's fury over the town, which would have surely destroyed the family's credibility. It took many months of her mother's brainwashing before, she gave up on her first love, in order to wipe the slate clean, her mother introduced her to William although she never thought that it would lead to marriage, her mother hoped being with the religious lad would at the very least straighten her life out.
Losing herself in the moment her flashback, Emma never noticed the large figure standing beside her in present time.
"Excuse me my lady, is this seat taken?' A strong voice asked her.
"Oh, oh my, it's you."
"Hmm, sounds like you were expecting me."
"Not really but I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to see you again." She stated honestly.
"I take it you enjoyed my show last night?"
"Maybe a little too much"
"Yes it seems your husband was rather displeased with the show."
"Well, let's just say that from my husband's perspective, you're doing the Devil's work."
"I see, so your husband's a man of God?"
"Now how did you know that, or was that just an educated guess?"
"Mrs. Callaway, you and your husband are quite popular here. And I'd be lying if I didn't say that you are a very, dare I say extremely, attractive woman. When I saw you there on the beach yesterday my heart went out to you. I know you are lonely and in need. I could see it in your eyes, the way you spoke to me, and the way you called my name. A special woman like you is worthy of special treatment. I believe I am a man of deep faith as well, however I also believe that the planet we live on has been created for more than ancient rules and lawful doctrines. I believe that one should enjoy themselves as long as it is not at the painful expense of someone else." He paused briefly to gaze deeply into her eyes, before continuing.
"My lady may I speak frankly."
"Hold on Randy, if you really know of my husband and I, then I'm also sure you know that we regard infidelity as a terrible, terrible sin, worthy of damnation. We regard lust, and lewd behavior as a sin against the all mighty God." She exclaimed.
"I'm sure you must also realize that sin begins in your thoughts, and if that is true then you are already condemned before the act is committed. You know that the real shame is the fact that a beautiful, sexy woman like you hides behind the fear and restraint."
"What do you mean by that?" She asked with agitation in her voice.
"May I speak freely Mrs. Callaway?"
"I thought you already were."
"Hah, hah, touchΓ©. I am a man of principles, in other words, I don't follow blindly, I lead and when all is said and done, if I was wrong then ultimately it will be me and myself alone that will pay the price. But suppose, just suppose, I followed someone without question and then when my end is upon me I discover that not only was I mislead but I will also have to suffer for someone else's mistake." He smoothly rubbed his large fingers together as he continued to stare into her eyes.
"My lady I am not ashamed to say I want you. I want to make love to you until we both pass out."
"Uh, Randy, I'm not stupid. You're a very large and incredibly sexy man, you probably have more women chasing after you than there are coconuts on trees. Now what's does a great big, handsomely strong, and sexy man want with a middle-aged wife of a preacher?"
"I want to give to you, the same thing you want to give to me, a night of love, passion, and crazy sex." He reached out grabbing her hand and placing it on the huge bump protruding from his shorts.
Emma snatched her hand away in shock.
"Oh my God, how dare you?"
"Please forgive me, my lady, perhaps I was mistaken about you." He said rising to his feet.
"Wait a minute, no sense in you rushing out of here, besides, if you tried to leave out of here now with that thing poking through you're pants you'd probably get arrested." She laughed.
"Yes, and it would be your fault, because this is what you have done to me. " he chided. "I have a proposal for you. Let's spend the afternoon together. I would greatly enjoy your company."