Six months later Isabel sat at the foot of her bed in her wedding dress. Her red hair cascaded down her back and her large blue eyes were bright... but not with hope. She had found the man of her dreams, nearly lost her virginity to him and had been torn away from him by his brother all in one night. She swallowed back the tears and told herself that Thomas was a good man who loved her and would do right by her.
The guests started arriving and Mamma and Poppa were in the back yard making last minute adjustments and greeting the guests. There was a soft knock on the door and Sarah poked her head in "Can I come in?"
Isabel smiled "Of course."
Sarah came over and knelt down in front of Isabel "You've been the most wonderful sister and I am so happy for you."
Isabel took Sarah's hands "I will always be your sister and I will always be here for you."
Sarah smiled "Maybe I will come stay with you for a few weeks next summer."
Isabel smiled "That would be wonderful."
Sarah stood "There is someone here to see you." Before Isabel could ask who, Sarah had opened the door and Jake walked in.
Sarah walked out and closed the door softly and Isabel stared at Jake. He was the most beautiful man she had ever laid eyes on and the sight of him stopped her heart and brought back the tears.
He walked over and knelt in front of her and took her hands "I'm sorry" He said softly.
The tears could no longer be held back and flowed down Isabel's cheeks.
"Don't cry darling." Jake choked and cupped Isabel's face. He leaned his forehead against hers and gently wiped away the tears.
"Jake." Isabel whispered.
He leaned down and ran his tongue over her lips and when she parted them he kissed her deeply. It seemed like an eternity and yet only seconds that he kissed her before pulling away.
"I came to say good-bye." He said softly "I can't stay here and watch you have children and grow old with him."
Isabel nodded and ran her fingers over his face, memorizing every detail of his skin. He kissed her again, harder and deeper until they were both gasping and out of breath.
"We'll always have the tree house." he told her and then he got up and walked out of her life.
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The wedding ceremony was over quickly and everyone cheered and danced and ate and were merry well into the night. At midnight Thomas loaded Isabel into his wagon and they made their way back to his farm.
He took her hand to help her down "Mother is staying with her sister and Jake is gone so we will have the place to ourselves for a few days."
Isabel nodded and followed Thomas inside and upstairs. He showed her the wash room and told her to get comfortable and he would be back soon. Isabel was nervous but wanted to get this over with. She could not be with the man she loved so she needed to make the best of it and move forward starting tonight.
When Thomas came back she was laying on the bed waiting for him. She was wearing a thin white gown with spaghetti straps and lace across the breasts. Thomas gasped at the sight of her. He moved over to the other side of the bed and removed his robe before slipping into bed next to her.
He pulled her close and hesitantly kissed her. "I know the first time will hurt for you. I promise that I will be as gentle as I can." He whispered. Isabel nodded and tried to relax. Thomas kissed her softly and chastely for a few minutes before lifting her gown up to her waist. Isabel could feel his hard cock against her thigh. Thomas slid two fingers into her pussy and Isabel gasped at the pleasure. Thomas gently slid his fingers in and out of her a few times until he knew she was wet. He rolled onto her and positioned the head of his hard cock at the opening of her pussy. "I'm sorry" He whispered and rammed his cock deep inside of her. Isabel cringed but did not cry. Four thrusts later and Thomas spilled his seed into her and rolled off of her.
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Three Years Later
Isabel gathered eggs from the chicken coops and cleaned out their coops and yard before moving on to the garden where there were vegetables to be picked and weeds to be pulled. At noon Mamma Mary called her in for Lunch.
Isabel went out to the water pump and washed her face before heading towards the house. She removed her boots and left them by the stoop before entering the kitchen and coming face to face with Jake.
She gasped at the sight of him. He hadn't changed at all. His beautiful green eyes were bright against his tan skin and he was as lean and strong as ever. Her heart stopped and she swore she was going to pass out.
Jake stepped forward and took Isabel's hands "It's good to see you sister." He said softly. Inwardly he cursed his brother. His beautiful Bel had become a shell of herself. Her hair was pulled back and hidden under a hat. Her eyes had lost their shine and were dull. She was thinner then before and there were dark circles under her eyes.
"Hello Jake." She said softly
Mamma Mary put lunch on the table and directed them to sit down. "Thomas will be out mending the fence until supper. Isabel you can take a box down to him while Jake and I catch up awhile."
Isabel nodded and kept her face down and ate very little. After she excused herself she quickly made a box for Thomas and left.
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That evening at supper Isabel kept her face down and was very quiet. Mamma Mary chattered about how happy she was to have both of her boys under one roof again even if it was only for a little while.