Finding Christmas by Karen Schaler

Author:Karen Schaler
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2019-08-22T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-One

He sure left in a hurry,” Emmie said, looking at Ruby.

Ruby nodded. “He said he was waiting for some work calls.”

Emmie shook her head. “Of course, he ran off to work, too.”

“But I have something that might cheer you up,” Ruby said. “Some flowers came for you while you were gone.”

Emmie looked surprised. “For me?”

Ruby motioned toward the flower bouquet. “They’re very pretty.”

When Emmie saw the flowers, she knew immediately they were from Grant. He always bought her the same thing, long-stemmed red roses and white lilies. While they were always beautiful and she always appreciated the gesture, a tiny part of her wished he had asked her what kind of flowers she liked. She much preferred something more simple and natural like wildflowers, but roses and lilies were what he always sent and she hadn’t wanted to hurt his feelings and seem unappreciative, so she’d never said anything. Besides, she thought, what kind of girl would complain about getting red roses from her boyfriend?

She walked over to the flowers, set down her packages, took the card from the flowers, and read it to herself. It said: To keep you company until I get there. See you soon. Love, Grant.

She smiled and told Ruby, “They’re from Grant. He always sends me roses.”

“You’re one lucky girl,” Ruby said.

Emmie nodded. “I am.”

Ruby eyed all of Emmie’s packages with curiosity. “So what do you have there?”

Emmie picked up one of the bags and held it up. It was a pretty bag with red and white stripes. “This is what I call retail therapy.”

Ruby laughed. “My favorite kind of therapy.”

“Me too,” Emmie said. “I figured since Grant was going to be delayed some more I’d at least get some Christmas shopping done. I’ve hardly had any time in the city even to think about it, and Grant’s not a big shopper.”

Ruby walked over and peered into the bag. “So what did you get?”

Emmie took out a men’s red cable-knit sweater and held it up to show Ruby. “I got this for Grant. I couldn’t resist. I’ve always loved a fisherman’s style sweater. It’s a classic, and red looks great on Grant. I thought this was the perfect Christmas sweater. Look at how beautifully it’s made.”

Ruby studied the sweater. “Oh, I know this handiwork. You got this at Sandy’s boutique. She does the most exquisite work. She even dyes her own yarn, so everything she makes really is one of a kind. You’re not going to find something like this in a department store.”

Emmie nodded, looking pleased. “Exactly. That’s why I love it and know Grant will appreciate it,” Emmie said. “He always appreciates good quality.” She pulled two more things out of the bag. “And I got these.” She showed off a gorgeous red scarf with golden streaks that glittered in the light and then a lighter-weight soft baby pink scarf.

Emmie wrapped the pink scarf around her neck. “I thought this one would be great when spring finally comes. It’s so soft and cozy.

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