Thread: An Unwanted Union (sispuppet and Bella)

Of course Michael had witnessed his fathers hypocrisy with his own eyes. There was a perfect example of it in front of him right now. A man was only supposed to have one wife, he wasnt supposed to lay with his daughter, and he was supposed to take care of his family. He couldnt say a word about it though. In truth, the compound was all he really knew. The trips to the city for supplies and books had shown him how out of touch he was with society. Where could he possibly go if he tried to leave this life behind him? Im a coward. He thinks bitterly to himself. You shouldnt have to. I cant believe that this is the will of the lord. He mutters. What sort of brother couldnt protect his sister from such a fate? He moves next to Farrah and pulls her into a hug. He hears her surprise, but he just shakes his head. Do not worry. Its just a hug. He tells her. Its okay for brothers and sisters to hug. It shows affection. He had his doubt she had ever even been hugged by her own mother. Just thinking that makes him squeeze her tightly. Youre right. I wont be able to come tomorrow, but I will try to visit you when I can. I promise. As he holds his half-sister close to him, Michael starts to notice a few things. How nice she smells, how warm she feels, how soft her body is. He quickly lets go and turns away, his cheeks flushing as the hug had more of an effect on him than he intended. Picking up the platter, he holds it over his crotch and nods at her. I should be going now. Please take care of yourself Farrah, and dont listen to what those other women tell you. Michael leaves in a hurry after that, not bothering to wait for Ella to come and lock the door behind him. He says good-bye to the ladies and quickly makes his way home. The young man splashes cold water on his face, trying to calm himself down. Of course he had carnal thoughts before. Everyone did, but it was important to always ignore them and not give in. Still, to be thinking of Farrah was likely a sin in and of itself. Michael silently prays, the cold water and the words helping to calm him down. It wasnt anything to worry about. He was at the perfect age to be married and having children. It was simply denying his body that release that had caused those thoughts, he justifies to himself. He did have an option of course, and could go to the pleasure house, but the thought makes him shudder to even consider it. Father Matthew is busy the rest of the day. Every attempt Michael makes at speaking to him is quickly shut down. The young man is sure his father is just avoiding him, not wanting to have another argument about Farrah. He goes to the house being readied for her instead. The work was complete now, and he double checks the false wall to make sure the books hadnt been discovered. After that, he goes home and prepares a simple dinner, cutting off some chicken and heating it. He wraps it up and hides it in his jacket pocket along with some milk in a small bottle. It was far from perfect, and one only had to look closely to see them. He picks up his bible and returns to Ellas house. The woman seems wary this time of him coming to visit, so he quickly explains that it would be one last meeting since he wouldnt be able to come tomorrow. She hesitantly lets him in, giving the platter of bread and water that she intended for her daughters meal. Inside, Arthur looks back at the door before turning to Farrah and placing a finger to his lips. He was sure her mother was listening in.