Forever Hold Your Peace. . .

Plot

Can a marriage between a mentally challenged man and a wealthy debutante last?  

Synopsis

18-year-old Jakob Karson is engaged to his girlfriend, 18-year-old Rebekah Jameson, a wealthy and popular debutante.  Despite objections from friends and family, they attempt to beat the odds to prove their relationship is solid.  

Chapter 1:  The Wedding

It was Jakob and Rebekah’s wedding day and Jakob was nervous as he stood in front of the mirror at his family’s home.

“Take it easy, son.” Jakob’s father reminded him.

“I’m sorry, dad, but I’m nervous!” Jakob told him.

“It’s your wedding day!  What’s to be nervous about?” his father questioned.

“What if she leaves me at the altar?”

“Son, I’m sure Rebekah’s is just as nervous as you are.”

“Yeah, I guess you’re right?” Jakob said unsure of himself.

As Jakob’s father straightened up his tie, Jakob reflected back on his relationship with Rebekah and the journey, they took to reach this day,.

Back at the church, Rebekah Jameson was on the phone with her best friend, Alyssa Chamberlain, who was making one last effort to talk Rebekah out of marrying Jakob.

Alyssa:  U still going thru w/ it?

Rebekah:  Yes, Alyssa.  I luv him!

Alyssa:  What do U C N him?  Jakob’s a freak!

Rebekah:  That’s UR opinion.

Alyssa:  OK.  It’s UR life!  Am I still UR maid of honor?

Rebekah:  If U wanna B.

Alyssa:  OK.  Meet U @ the church.

After hanging up with Alyssa, Rebekah reflected back on her relationship with Jakob and how they got to this point in their lives.

Chapter 2:  Two Years Ago—The Meet

Rebekah was 16 and a sophomore at Sycamore High.  A popular student, Rebekah  was a cheerleader for Sycamore’s football team along with her best friend, Alyssa.  At the time, Rebekah was dating the quarterback, Tim Jones when she met Jakob Karson in detention.

She had seen in school in the hallways but had never really paid any attention to him.  Jakob was known as the school freak because he was a shy kid who kept to himself, despite the bullying he suffered from their classmates.  Rebekah never directly contributed to Jakob’s bullying, but she never did anything to stop it…that is until that day in detention.

Rebekah was given detention when she was caught cheating on an English exam.  She was out all night on a date with Tim and didn’t study for the English exam the next day. 

Jakob was sitting in a desk in the room where detention was held when Jeff Spruce began taunting him.  having had enough of watching Jakob being bullied, Rebekah turned around and told Jeff to stop bullying Jakob.

“What’s it to you, Rebekah?” Jeff quizzed her.

“You don’t need to bully Jakob!: Rebekah told Jeff.

“You defending Freakboy?!” Jeff taunted.

“Just stop it, Jeff!  It’s wrong!  And Jakob doesn’t deserve the treatment!”

“Are you two dating?” Jeff accused.  “What will Tim think of his girlfriend stepping out on him with Freakboy?!”

Jakob tried to ignore the commotion going on between Rebekah and Jeff, but it was hard to do and Jakob wondered why Rebekah suddenly came to his defense?  She had nothing to do with him for a year when he started at Sycamore High the year before as a freshman.  And when Jeff throughout the accusation that he and Rebekah were dating, he couldn’t take it and ran from the room as Rebekah attempted to go after Jakob, but the teacher stopped her.

“Wait until Tim hears about this?!” Jeff threatened.

Chapter 3:  Rumors

The next day, rumors were going around the school that Rebekah and Jakob was dating.  Rebekah immediately stopped by Jeff’s locker to confront him about the rumors, but he flat out denied spreading the rumor.

By the time Tim had heard of Rebekah “cheating on him,” he found Rebekah eating lunch with Alyssa and told her they were over after they had gotten into a bitter fight over the alleged rumor.  Rebekah looked across the cafeteria to spy Jakob eating alone.  When Tim noticed how Rebekah looked immediately in Jakob’s direction, he assumed it was true and walked over to the boy who was dating his girl.

As soon as Tim reached Jakob, Tim swung his fist and punched Jakob in the jaw, who just sat there.  A fed up Rebekah told Tim off and told him she was glad they were over and walked over to see if Jakob was alright and helped him get up as the two went straight to the school nurse.

Rebekah didn’t know why she suddenly began defending Jakob, but she knew the moment she did, she and Tim were over.