Always Beautiful by Beth Wiseman

Author:Beth Wiseman
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: ebook
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2013-09-30T16:00:00+00:00

Becky swallowed hard as her heart pounded, and she felt a rush of pink stain her cheeks. She’d always hoped this moment would come, and now that it was here, she wanted to appear cool and relaxed. Instead, her voice squeaked when she said, “Ya, I’d like that.”

“Gut.” Matt shifted his weight. “I guess I’ll take you home before mei family gets here. They would wear you out with questions, wondering what we’re doing here together. And then Mamm would want you to have supper at the house Saturday night instead of us going out.”

Becky’s heart hammered against her ribs, and when Matt reached for her hand, his touch upset her balance and she almost tripped.

“You okay?” He squeezed her hand tighter.

“Ya.” She swallowed hard and tried to steady her breathing as Matt helped her into the buggy.

On the way to Becky’s house they talked mostly about goats, and she was thankful for the casual conversation. Her heart had eventually stopped thudding in her chest. When they pulled in the driveway, Matt got out and walked her to the front porch.

“See you Saturday. Five o’clock okay?”

Becky nodded. She had never felt so unsteady on her feet, and a knot rose in her throat. When Matt leaned over and kissed her on the cheek, she felt the blood surge from her fingertips to her toes.

She waved as he pulled out. Becky couldn’t move as her mind swirled with anticipation and wonderment about what it would be like to share a real kiss with Matt.

It was going to be a long six days.

She walked into the living room, and her mother was sitting on the couch. “Where is everyone?”

Mamm looked over the rim of her gold reading glasses. “Your daed is napping. Ruben and Lena stayed at the Bowmans’ haus. Some of the kinner were getting a volleyball game together.” She pulled her reading glasses off. “We couldn’t find you anywhere, but someone said they saw you leave with Matt King.” She smiled as she crossed her legs. “Is that true?”

Becky sat down on the couch beside her mother. She tucked one leg underneath her and took a deep breath. “Ya, it’s true.” She covered her face with her hands for a few moments, chuckling, then she looked back at her mother. “And I just can’t believe it. He asked me out for next Saturday.”

Mamm set her glasses on the end table. “I don’t know why you’re so surprised. You’re a beautiful girl with a kind, loving heart. I’ve noticed lots of young men giving you attention over the years, but you always ignored them.”

Becky sat taller, frowning. “I was fat. No one wanted to go out with me. And you know how cruel some of the kids were when I was young.”

Mamm shook her head. “Becky, you have always worried too much about your weight. You’ve always imagined yourself bigger than you really were.” She frowned. “And I don’t want you losing any more weight.”

“Ten more pounds and I’ll be at my goal weight.

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