Only You [Jacob Seed - Far Cry 5]

Chapter 19

Warning: language, cult talk, etc.

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My smile immediately fell from my face when I seen that person in the crowd. That person made me have so many sleepless nights. That person abused me for so long. That person made me the way I am today. That person killed my mom. That person made my life hell.

Bile rose in my throat and all I could see was red.

Jacob must've noticed as he put his hand on my shoulder and pulled me behind him while Joseph went up to the pulpit.

"It's now time for a few songs!" Joseph shouted in the microphone as he turned it off and handed it to me. "You can sing and play guitar, right?"

I nodded my head, still in shock as I raised the microphone to my lips and turned it on. "Somebody got a guitar?" I asked.

One of the cultists that had one in the front pew went up to the me and handed it to me. I put the microphone in the microphone stand as I thanked the Peggie. Clearing my throat, I tuned the guitar until it was perfect. "Now, uh- I don't have the best voice so, bear with me here."

Some of the cultists chuckled as I got ready to sing.

"Sing along with me." I faked a grin as I started strumming the six-string, not looking at Eric in the middle pew. "If your soul has grown weary, and your heart feels tired
Let the water wash away your sins
And if the snow begins to fall, and you can't find the fire
Let the water wash away your sins
If the night time lasts forever, but the days are cruel and mean
Let the water wash away your sins
And you thought one day you'd be happy, if you held in all your screams
Let the water wash away your sins
Let the water wash away your sins
Let the water wash away your sins
Now that this old world is ending, a new one begins
Let the water wash away your sins
If you spent your whole life working, for a world that feeds on doubt
Let the water wash away your sins
And those banks keep getting bigger, while your pockets empty out
Let the water wash away your sins
And if all the thieves and liars have been knocking at your door
Let the water wash away your sins
And they said they'd feed your family, and you believed what they swore
Let the water wash away your sins
Let the water wash away your sins
Let the water wash away your sins
Now that this old world is ending, a new one begins
Let the water wash away your sins
If you thought there was a heaven, but you can't find the proof
Let the water wash away your sins
And you can see your brothers marching, but you can't speak your truth
Let the water wash away your sins
Oh, if your mother was a screamer, and your father ruled with fists
Let the water wash away your sins
And if you're thinking 'bout the highway, and you're looking at your wrists
Let the water wash away your sins
Let the water wash away your sins
Let the water wash away your sins
Now that this old world is ending, a new one begins
Let the water wash away your sins
(Come on, one more time!)
Let the water wash away your sins
Let the water wash away your sins
Now that this old world is ending, a new one can begin
Let the water wash away your sins"

After I was finished with that song, I was done. I couldn't sing anymore, so, I handed the mic to a cultist that offered to sing. I looked up and Eric was gone... Shit. No where to be seen... It was like he just disappeared... I wonder where he went... I continued to strum the acoustic while everyone sang, waiting for this church service to be over...

—At Joseph's Dinner In His Home—

Faith, John, and the Father were laughing while Jacob and I weren't. They were laughing about a joke John said that was pretty funny, but I couldn't laugh or smile. I couldn't concentrate on anything, not even my food. Eric has come back for me. This can't be real. This can't be real. This can't be real...

Joseph stopped laughing and noticed something was up with me. "Axl, you're not eating. What is wrong, dear?"

I looked at Joseph. "I'm just really tired. I'm sorry." Eyeing my plate, I dug my fork in the mashed potatoes and put it in my mouth. Despite the mashed potatoes being soft and creamy, it was difficult to swallow, but I stomached it anyway, taking another bite to get Joseph off my back.

Jacob started rubbing my back gently. "I think it's about time we head on home."

"You didn't stay long." Faith inquired.

"I'd like to get to know Axl more." John offered as he took a bite of his steak.

"Alright. I guess we can stay a little longer. What would you guys like to know?"

John asked, "How did you and Jacob get together? How long have you been together?"

"Around a few months. Um- it's kind of hard to explain." I scratched the back of my neck. "We were in the army together and we became friends. Then, one day we got separated because of an ambush. And I found him again in your church, Joseph." Grinning, I looked at Jacob; he was already looking at me with a small, genuine smile on his face.

"Awww!" Faith chuckled. "That's so sweet! Lovers always find their way back to each other."

"I knew as soon as you stepped into that church, you would be our precious Gift even though you nor Jacob didn't know at that time. But now we do. And I'm glad you're here with us. I'm glad you're with my brother, Jacob. You're his precious Gift." The Father spoke with such passion, almost as if he was preaching.

John snorted. "I can't believe Jacob actually found someone to tolerate him."

"At least I found my woman, Joh-"

Joseph interrupted the two brothers' quarrel. "Now, John, don't let your sin get in the way of your emotions."

Silence filled the air.

I took a sip of my wine and cleared my throat. "What else would you guys like to know?"

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