Love Everlasting by Peterson Tracie

Author:Peterson, Tracie [Peterson, Tracie]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: FIC042030, FIC042040, FIC014000
ISBN: 9781441269539
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2015-08-25T07:00:00+00:00

13

I’m glad you’re feeling better.” Abrianna sat beside Lenore’s hospital bed and patted her hand. “I felt complete terror when you fell ill. I was quite beside myself.”

“I didn’t mean to give everyone such a fright,” Lenore replied. “I was glad Kolbein didn’t tell Mother or Father until after I was recovering. With Father’s weak heart, the shock might have compromised him.”

“Have they come to see you?”

“Oh yes. They sent me flowers and then came to see me. The hospital nurse was quite put out at the size of the bouquet. It was very large. The nurse said flowers had no purpose in a hospital, given their ability to transport insects and such.” She gave a soft giggle. “Kolbein arrived an hour later, and she demanded he take them home. He asked why he should do that—they weren’t his. Oh, but that only sent her into another round of complaints. I tell you, that husband of mine can be quite ornery when he wants to be. He did, however, take them to the house.”

“Kolbein has a great sense of humor, but most men are known to be capable of mischief. At least that’s how I find them to be. Did I tell you that my father came to blows with the property broker I went to see?”

“Yes, you did mention that.”

“I can’t say that I blame him. I wanted to hit the man myself.” Abrianna sighed. “But let us not ponder such unpleasant things. I apologize for even bringing it up. I’m so glad to see your color has returned. And what of the baby?” Abrianna frowned. “I don’t mean to inquire as to whether the baby’s color has returned. Rather, is all well with the baby?”

“The doctor assures me that the baby is fine. I believe it’s a boy and say so at every turn, but the doctor admonished me for that. I assured him I could love either equally, but given the amount of movement, I feel confident it’s a boy.”

“Could be a girl like me.” Abrianna contemplated what that might be like. “I would not wish that on anyone. As we both know, I am given over to causing a great deal of consternation. And I would never wish red hair on anyone.”

“There are no redheads in my family, so I doubt the baby will have red hair. However, if this should prove to be a little girl and she is like you—I shall love her all the more. Of course I’ll need to arrange round-the-clock nannies to keep an eye on her.”

“And have you picked out names?”

Lenore smoothed her bed covering. “Kolbein and I were just discussing that last night. If it’s a girl we want to name her Rachel after his mother.”

“Rachel is a good biblical name. I think that would be most appropriate.”

“For a middle name we thought Abrianna would be appropriate. After all, were it not for you, Kolbein and I might never have met.”

Abrianna thought she might cry. She put her hand to her heart.

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