Finding Her Amish Love by Rebecca Kertz

Author:Rebecca Kertz
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2019-10-08T14:13:11+00:00

Chapter Ten

The scent of vanilla wafted in the air, teasing her taste buds, as Emma learned to make custard. “It smells delicious.”

“’Tis one of my favorite desserts,” Missy admitted.

“What else can I help with?”

“You can take the ham and the sweet-and-sour green beans out of the refrigerator,” the older woman said. “Then would you check on Arlin? He’s been in his workshop for most the day.”

“Okay. Should I set the table first?”

Missy smiled. “Ja, danki.”

Emma put out plates, then placed the food in the center of the table. When she was done, she walked to the barn to where Arlin kept a small workshop in the far back corner. He liked to build birdhouses and other small wooden items. Missy had told her earlier that Arlin had started his woodworking to earn extra money to pay off medical bills after their daughter Meg had been hospitalized with a serious illness. Their Amish community, which was in Ohio at the time, had given them financial help, but Arlin had been determined to do what he could to pay off some of the bills himself. While doing so, he’d discovered he enjoyed making things, so now he did it for the joy of it rather than necessity.

Emma entered the barn and approached Arlin at his workbench. He was sawing a block of wood with a handsaw. The scent of slightly burnt wood lingered in the air. As she studied Arlin before he knew she was there, she blinked back tears. She would miss him and Missy. She had to go, but she would be leaving a huge section of her heart behind.

Arlin set down his saw and picked up a piece of sandpaper. As he sanded the newly cut wooden edges, Emma shifted closer. “Busy, I see,” she said softly so she wouldn’t startle him.

He smiled at her. He didn’t seem in the least surprised to see her, as if he knew she’d been there all along. “Come and take a look at what I’ve been making.”

Emma leaned closer to see a small wooden box, which was beautifully handcrafted. She saw that the lid opened and closed on tiny brass hinges. “It’s lovely.”

“I’m glad you like it,” Arlin said. “I made it for you.”

She gasped. “For me?”

“Ja.” The man had affection in his gaze as he handed it to her.

“’Tis the most wonderful thing I’ve ever seen,” she breathed as she cradled the box lovingly in her hands. “I’ve never had anything this nice before.” She swallowed against a tight throat. “Danki.”

“You are most willkomm, dochter.”

Her eyes filled with tears. He had called her daughter. She turned away before he could see them. “Missy said to tell you that supper’s ready.”

“I’ll be in shortly,” he promised, his voice soft.

She nodded, then quickly headed to the house, holding her precious gift. She let out a sob halfway there and paused to wipe her tears and get control of her emotions. She was leaving. She didn’t want to go, but she knew she couldn’t stay.

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