Mistletoe Memories (It's All About the Mistletoe Book 5) by Laura Ann

Author:Laura Ann [Ann, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: clean and wholesome romance
Publisher: Angel Music, LLC
Published: 2019-11-17T16:00:00+00:00

“WE’RE WORKING ON IT,” Eli said with a chuckle. He put his arm around Esther and tucked her into his side, grinning wider when she huffed. However, it was the fact that she didn’t pull away that gave him hope.

She wants this just as much as I do, so why is she fighting it so hard? Why won’t she give us a chance?

He tried to tell himself to be patient. Esther had never been one to leap without looking. Her quiet, shy personality made her an overthinker, not a risk taker. Truth be told he wasn’t a huge risk taker either, but he also wasn’t afraid to step forward and hope for the best once in a while.

“Well, we look forward to hearing the official word,” Pastor Larsen said encouragingly. “It’ll go right along with the announcement from Grace as well.”

“What announcement?” Esther asked with a frown.

“Dear, maybe you shouldn’t go around giving away Grace’s news,” Mrs. Larsen scolded gently. “If her friends don’t even know, then perhaps we should keep it quiet for a bit longer.”

Esther’s head jerked back and forth between the elderly couple, obvious confusion on her face.

Pastor Larsen nodded. “Yes, I believe you’re correct.” He pretended to lock his lips with a key. “I’ll say no more. Now... what have you been up to all these years, Elijah? We’ve sure missed your handsome face in Sunday School.”

Eli smiled. Pastor Larsen was one of those men who loved everyone and everyone loved him. He took his work seriously and did his best to love every person that stepped through the doors of his church.

“Oh... just getting older and more cranky, Pastor,” Eli joked. “I own a construction company over in Cotton Springs. It’s growing like mad over there, so work is constantly going, which is good.”

Pastor Larsen smiled and nodded. “Wonderful! Glad to hear that you’re busy and staying out of trouble.”

“Well... I wouldn’t say that.”

The pastor laughed and slapped Eli on the shoulder. “It’s great to hear how things are going, Son. Be sure and tell your parents hello for me, we miss them around here.”

Eli nodded. “Will do, Pastor. They miss this town, but love living closer to their kids. My sister has already given them a grandbaby and they’re just soaking it all up.”

“Oh, I’ll bet,” Mrs. Larsen added. “Grandchildren are the ultimate reward.” She gave a coy smile. “Perhaps you two will add to the brood before too long.”

Eli glanced down and nearly laughed out loud at the look on Esther’s face, but held it back. The thought of having babies with Esther had been a dream of his for nearly half his life and he knew at one point it had been a dream of hers too.

“Now, Mrs. Larsen, let’s get them to the altar before we start talking about children, hmm?” Pastor Larsen smiled and nodded to the two of them. “Good to see you both. You just let me know if you have need of my services anytime soon.”

“Absolutely,” Eli answered.

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