I DO NOT OWN HATFIELDS AND MCCOYS. THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS A LEMON.
Winter 1879. Pike County, Kentucky.
A few months later after the first snow fall of the season, the day finally came for Jedidiah Graham to marry Alifair McCoy. The entire McCoy family along with their relations had gathered in the Tug Fork Church Of Christ for the wedding. Jed stood at the alter with the preacher. Next to him was Tolbert McCoy who was serving as best man and the brothers as groomsmen. Roseanna served as the maid of honor along with her cousin Nancy as a bridesmaid. Suddenly, Alifair came in, wearing a beautiful white dress. Randall McCoy walked her down the aisle and gave her away to Jed.
"You are to take care of my daughter without fail, do ya hear me?" He said solemnly.
"Yes sir." Jed replied as he and Alifair turned to the preacher.
"We are gathered here today in sight of God, and the presence o' friends and loved ones, ta celebrate one o' life's greatest moments." He began. "We are here ta give recognition ta the worth and beauty o' love, and ta add our best wishes n' blessings ta the words that will unite Jedidiah Graham and Alifair McCoy in holy matrimony. Who gives this woman ta be married?"
"I do." Mr. McCoy stated as the preacher nodded. He then took his seat next to Sally.
"Jedidiah and Alifair, marriage is the most important o' all earthly relationships." The preacher continued. "It should be entered into reverently, thoughtfully and with full understanding o' its sacred nature. Yo marriage must stand by the strength o' your love and the power o' faith in each other and in God. Just as two threads woven in opposite directions form a beautiful tapestry, so ta your two lives when merged together will make a beautiful marriage." Jed and Alifair stole glances at each other, their faces red as fresh strawberries. The lovers then took their vows before God and man.
"I, Jedidiah Abel Graham take you Alifair Jessa McCoy ta be my wife, my partner in life and my one true love." He vowed. "I will cherish our friendship and love you today, tomorrow, and forever. I will trust you and honor you, I will laugh wit you and cry wit you. I will love you faithfully through the best and the worst, through the difficult and the easy. Whatever may come, I will always be there. As I have given you my hand ta hold, so I give you my life ta keep. So help me God." Alifair smiled as she took her vows.
"I, Alifair Jessa McCoy take you, Jedidiah Abel Graham to be my husband, my partner in life and my one true love." She vowed. "I will cherish our friendship and love you today, tomorrow, and forever. I will trust you and honor you. I will laugh with you and cry with you. I will love you faithfully, through the best and the worst, through the difficult and the easy. Whatever may come I will always be there. As I have given you my hand ta hold, so I give you my life ta keep. So help me God."
"Jedidiah, do ya take Alifair ta be your Wife?" The preacher asked.
"I do." Jed replied.
"Do you promise ta love, honor, cherish and protect her, forsaking all others and holding only unto her forevermore?"
"I do." The preacher then turned to Alifair.
"Alifair, do you take Jedidiah ta be your Husband?
"I do." She replied.
"Do you promise ta love, honor, cherish and protect him, forsaking all others and holding only unto him forevermore?"
"I do." Jed and Alifair were then handed the rings by Tolbert and Roseanna.
"The ring is a symbol o' the unbroken circle o' love." The preacher announced. "Love freely given has no beginning and no end, no giver and no receiver for each be the giver and each be the receiver. May these rings always remind you o' the vows you have taken."
"I got it." Tolbert whispered as he handed the ring to the groom. Jed and Alifair put on their rings before turning to the preacher once more.
"By the power vested in me, by God almighty, I now pronounce ya husband and wife, you may kiss the bride." Jed and Alifair teared up as they leaned in shared a passionate kiss. "I present to ya, Mr. and Mrs. Jedidiah Graham." As everyone hooted and hollered, Tolbert embraced his brother in law tightly.
"Brother, now you be a McCoy, for better o' worse." He said sincerely.
After all the hoopla of the wedding was over, Jed found himself alone in a room with his wife: Alifair Graham. They were both nervous as they knew what was expected on a wedding night. As Jed and Alifair undressed, he took her hand in his.
"Alifair, if you'd rather wait...I wouldn't hold it against ya." Jed assured her.
"I want to." Alifair replied. "I'm prepared ta do my duties as your wife." Jed nodded as he leaned in and kissed her deeply. They then both undressed. As he got on top of her, he caressed her perky and pink breasts. Their kisses got deeper as he found her opening and proceeded to make love to her. They moved together as pleasure filled both their bodies. Finally they climaxed together in pure ecstasy. Afterwards they laid next to each other, kissing and admiring their naked forms. All in all, pretty good for the first time.
WILL ALIFAIR BE ABLE TO BEAR CHILDREN FOR HER HUSBAND? REVIEWS NEEDED AND APPRECIATED.