Chapter 2

Father has once again left me here alone for another work meeting he was required to attend. He said he would be in town for three days this time. This was getting old, I never felt so alone in my entire life. Luckily, I had Simon coming over to help the feeling of isolation. He was a nice enough boy, and very easy to look at, but that was it. I laid and waited in the tall green grass watching the clouds float over me, the birds soaring, singing their songs. Mother loved days like this. I heard Simon calling out for me and it wasn’t long before he found me. "What are you doing Jennie?" Simon said before lying next to me.

"Do you ever wish that you could be like them?" I asked.

"Like who?" Simon responded, ever the clueless.

I turned to face him. I propped myself up with one hand while the other laid across my hip. I couldn't help but stare at this beautiful boy, turning into a strong 19 year old man. A man I just can't give my whole heart to. I just feel this calling for something higher in my life. I reached out and played with those golden locks and twirled one with my finger. "Like the birds, silly. Don't you ever wish to fly?"

Simon took a pause and just stared to the sky before responding. "I never thought about it, all I know is my farm and that's what I'm meant to do. People like me don't get to dream."

I rolled back over and wished she could find someone that wants something more in life, other than what they think they were just "made for." For now though, Simon brings enough fulfilment.

With a sly smile I faced Simon "I know something else you were made for."

It didn't take long for Simon to register that. He climbed on top of me and kissed my lips, parting them with his tongue. He pushed up my dress "Why do they have to make these things so difficult" earning a laugh. Simon made his way through the maze of the dress before finding my entrance. He pressed his length against my clit, sliding it up and down earning a moan. Simon began to push against my entrance and was able to get the tip in before a loud growl ripped through the air.

Simon quickly got up pulling his pants up and tucking his shirt partially in his pants. "What in the bloody hell was that?" I shouted. There was nothing in sight and the tree line to the forest was a good ways back. Simon quickly scanned the area but was unable to find anything . He quickly helped me to my feet announcing we should go inside. Once inside I asked if Simon if he knew the answer to what animal would make that kind of sound. Simon was looking out the window before he responded.

"I have no idea, maybe a cougar or a wolf. I haven't seen or heard of too many predators in this area.” I made my way to the kitchen and started the tea.

"Would you stay the night? I don't want you leaving with whatever it is out there".

Simon nodded his head "Isn't your father due back in the morning?"

Father doesn’t usually come home until mid-morning. “He is but you'll be long gone before he gets home.” I started pouring the tea for Simon and myself before finding my seat across from Simon. I sure miss the tea from back home I thought before Simon interrupted.

"I have a question for you, Jennie" he asked. Earning a confused look, I raised an eyebrow.

"Alright, what's going on?".

Simon swallowed the lump in his throat. "I hope you don't find this to forward but I've been keeping track of your....cycles.. It's something that just comes naturally since we keep track on the farm of when our animals go into heat."

What is wrong with this boy? “I don't understand where you are going with this but I suggest you get to it quickly" I stated plainly.

"Well you should've had your cycle last week, maybe the week before."

Now I’m confused, I thought for a moment, then the shock of realization hit me. "What? I mean I am, that's not right it can't be?" I sat back in my chair, the silence was deafening. Simon was the first to break it.

"I know we weren't expecting this but I can make a good husband and a good father and I can take care of the both of you. I’m still in disbelief.

"I think I might just need a moment". We sat in silence for what seemed like an eternity, until I finally spoke. "I'm with child." The tears began to fall. "I'm not ready to be a mother, I’m only 19, we're not married.. I'm going to be the talk of the town."

Simon grabbed my hand. "Listen we might be young but I know I can take care of the both of you and I'll love you and our baby. We can get married before any one finds out."

I couldn’t stop the tears. “You mean that?" I managed to ask.

"Yes, I do and I will wait for your father in the morning to ask for your hand."

All I could do was nod as I wiped the tears from my face. How did I miss this, how could I let this happen?. A million thoughts swirled in my head. The thoughts of living a life of freedom flew away. I will love this child though and I can come to love a modest life. "Alright, but we tell my father the truth. We should turn in and you should sleep down stairs incase my father comes home early, I don’t want to make matters worse.”