Life of a 13 year old- Persist on going on Tuesday
"Well...I don't know...", she says. Jackie's eyes drift down to the floor as she bites her bottom lip. "Father Josh told me explicitly to not let anyone come with me."
"Please Jackie! I promise I won't tell anyone!", you plea.
"But if he catches you then he'll punish me. I can't let you come with me. It's too risky.", she answers firmly.
"I won't get caught Jackie. Really. I'll hide the entire time. I swear! He won't even know i'm there at all.", you reply fervently. She shifts uncomfortably but reluctantly agrees.
Later at church, you follow Jackie inside and through the winding hallways. Right at the door to the sermon hall, she turns around.
"Remember. Not a SOUND out of you. You have to hide immediately okay Alex?", she says firmly. You quickly nod and pull your fingers across your lips like a zipper. The moment she opens the door, you dodge behind a row of benches. Up front, you can see Father Josh praying at a cross.
"Jackie Kowalski...you come early today my daughter.". His voice echoes along the otherwise empty church.
"Yes Father. I would never disobey your holiness.", she responds bowing her head. Father Josh closes the book and turn to face her. He was probably in his mid 60's. His hair is dark brownish and his face clean shaven. You figure he is no less than 6 ft tall, but is rather lanky.
The priest reaches down and rests his hand on her shoulder, “You are such a pretty girl, Jackie, and so good, always obeying,” he says. Jackie blushes at his compliment. "Thank you father. I do it for you."
So that's why she dresses like that..., you wonder. A chill runs down your spine. The priest seems a bit odd.
“So pretty,”, feeling her tremble beneath his large hand. His hand creeps up and caress Jackie's smooth cheeks. She doesn't even look up. “Such a good girl,” he croaks, lifting her chin. Jackie's eyes flutter up to meet his. The old man suddenly thrusts his lips to hers and embraces her to a deep kiss.
Her eyes dim, but do not close. A melancholy look radiates from her face as she returns the kiss obligatorily. "The Lord gave you a beautiful body and you must share it with the world,” his hands slide down to her her hips.
"But father...", she retorts.
"You DARE question His holiness?", Father Josh sneers. Jackie blushes in embarrassment as she looks down at her feet in shame. "No Father.", she says sheepishly.
"Shed your clothing my dear...it is time.", he wheezes.
"Please father, not today!", Jackie pleads.
"STRIP!". His voice thunders through the building making her jump in fright. "Do not anger the lord with your insubordination! If you resist again, I may have to rethink my offer...", he hisses.
"Oh no i'm sorry Father! Please don't do that! I beg of you! I will never question you again!". Jackie collapses to her knees and tug at the priests robes.
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