She was a beautiful girl, by the name of Sarah. Like nothing I have ever seen before. Long, red wavy hair, gorgeous green eyes, and a dazzling smile that knocked you off your feet and make your heart stop beating for a second. She was a pretty young thing, 15 if I do recall, she stood about 5'4 but boy did she have a kick. That girl's attitude was worse than anything I've ever known, but it didn't matter. I loved her no matter what. She could make my day brighter just by saying my name; I look forward to each morning, so I can see her walk like God was her favorite. She knew how much I felt for her, her daddy on the other hand, that was a different story all together. That man watched his daughters like a hawk, he knew what precious cargo he had, and he made sure everyone else knew he knew. But I courted her anyways. Granted her father was a little ignorant to this fact, but nonetheless, I won her heart. I was 19 at the time; I was a loner, and an angry kid with a chip on my shoulder and felt the world owed me everything. She changed that for me, she changed everything for me.

(20 years earlier)

"Jack Marston, you stupid boy! You put me down right now!" Sarah screamed in his ear, thrown over his shoulder and trapped by his arms, Sarah was scared of heights, and she wasn't having as much fun as Jack was.

Jack abruptly dropped her off his shoulder, and began to rub the sore spot where she punch his back multiple times

"Oh come on now, you didn't have to be so rough, darlin', you know I woulda stopped if ya asked me too" Jack said, laughing as he words came out.

"Well my dear boy, you seem to have a problem with doin' stuff that people ask you to do." Sarah shot back, annoyed of his games.

Jack saw her eyes gleam with anger and kissed her on the cheek, swing his arm around her shoulders all at once; he leaned into her ear and whispers an apology. It melted Sarah, how could she ever stay angry with such a boy like him. Jack was her world, and she loved that. She dreamt of marrying him, living at his ranch and raising his children. Her daddy dreamt of something different for her and her four sisters though, especially Sarah, being the youngest and all. Out of all her siblings she was the only who wasn't married or even graduated school yet. So how was she going to explain her to daddy, the most respected and wealthiest man in Blackwater, she has fallen in love with a Marston? She wasn't, that's the plan. She wasn't going to say anything. She'll be 16 in ten months and she can make her own decision on whom she'll be marrying.

"Jack, if I ever asked you to run away with me, would you agree?" Sarah asked twirling her thumbs back and forth a nervous habit she picked up a long time ago.

"Of course darlin, after we get permission from you Father that is" Jack answered.

Jack loved Sarah, but he didn't want their love to be in vein, he wanted to do this the right way, that was to court her and ask her father for her hand in marriage. Which he plans on doing very soon.

"Oh come on Jack! You know we wont ever get approval from Daddy, he's set on me marryin' that Kingsly boy Wilson" she sighed

"Well looks like I'll have to talk to him before hand then" Jack replied, he grabbed he but the chin and kissed her lips gently "Be patient Love, we'll be there soon enough."

The both look up into the sky as it turn orange, the water from the pond gleamed, and crickets began to chirp the romantic music. But it was for Sarah to enjoy this, and Jack was troubled as well, his mind wondering off to his trip to Lake don Julio he has planned since visiting Blackwater two days before. Jack never said anything to Sarah about his past. He's never mentioned where his family was at, where he lived, or even where he got his scars for that matter. Everything was kept hidden inside of him and he didn't plan on revealing anything. Sarah was innocent, worry free, and so caring he wasn't about to put any kind of burden on her, especially one as big as his. But that wasn't an option. He was well aware of what would have to be done, and he would go through great lengths to do it. It was in her best interest that she stays oblivious to what Jack really did for a living, at least that's what he told himself.

"Jack, what will happen if my father says no?" Sarah asked, she couldn't get that out of her mind. Sarah knew her father had already set up her arranged marriage with Wilson. Her father also felt like you don't become a marrying women until you're 16, but he also wanted his daughter to enjoy being 16, so two months after her 16th birthday he plans on her becoming Mrs. Wilson Kingsly. She shuttered at that thought of becoming a Kingsly.

"Sarah, he's not going to say no, believe me" jack responded with confidence. But Jack felt it, the despair in his gut. He knew his love for Sarah was real, but was his motives based on love or something darker? He shook his head trying to remove that possibility from his mind, scolding himself. He look up at the sky and noticing the sun setting a little lower the before, and realized he drifted off in thought longer than he though. He looked over at Sarah to make sure she wasn't bothered by this, and realized she was doing the same thing. Her eyes were lost in thought, and her face was as beautiful as ever. He kissed her lightly on the cheek and swoop her hair out of face. It was the best feeling he has ever experienced.

The day was coming to end and Sarah had to be getting home soon. Usually under most circumstances, Jack walked Sarah home, only to stop at the corner before her house to kiss her goodbye. But tonight was different, Jack had to tend to something very important, so Sarah was left to walk alone, and Jack was left without a kiss goodbye.