Never an Amish Bride by Ophelia London

Author:Ophelia London
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Family Life Fiction; Friendship Fiction; Small Town Rural Fiction; Amish Romance; Wedding Romance; Women's Fiction; Clean Wholesome Romance; Contemporary American Fiction; Contemporary Romance; Contemporary Women's Fiction; Romantic Themes Second Chances; Brides; Never an Amish Bride; Entangled Publishing; Amara; Mass Market Paperback Romance; Ophelia London; Texas Author; Honey Creek Series; Widowed; Faith; Village; Friends to Lovers romance; Girl Next Door Romance; Clean Romance; Sweet Romance; Heartfelt romance; Lancaster County PA; Soap Maker;
Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC
Published: 2020-04-12T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

The air and pressure in the room suddenly felt different. A change had occurred—Esther had noticed it the second Lucas spoke her name in that serious tone. He looked serious, too. Furrowed brow, lines of tension cutting into his forehead. If she hadn’t felt so comfortable and at home the last hour, she might’ve feared he was about to kick her out of his house.

She’d enjoyed their discussion so far—well, she always enjoyed talking to him. It was so easy. He didn’t judge her or get preachy, even after admitting the petty resentment she felt toward Sarah or how she was determined to top her soap sales from last month, no matter what it took. He didn’t once tell her she was in the wrong.

He’d just listened.

No matter what he’d said earlier, a part of her believed that maybe it was fate or holy providence that made her storm through those medical clinic doors that day nearly a month ago. The idea brought a strange peace to her heart.

He was rubbing the back of his neck and pacing around the kitchen. “Esther,” he repeated, gesturing for her to sit on the sofa. “I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately.”

“Really?” she said, unable to not be happy at his admission.

He held up a hand. “Sorry, let me clarify. Over the past couple of weeks, you’ve shared with me some fairly deep concerns about the church, your place in it, and if God has a plan for you.” He paused, rubbing his neck again. “And I think you know I’m working through some tough issues of my own, and I don’t just mean about my family. I’m missing something.” He pressed a hand over his heart. “But I don’t know what it is.”

“You have an amazing life,” she couldn’t help blurting. “You’ve seen the world. You have a college degree and a high-paying job you love.” She stared toward the window. “You have a fancy automobile and a hundred channels to watch on your big screen TV.” She paused to gesture over the mantel. “Oh, it’s gone. Why?”

“I’d stopped watching it, so I got rid of it.” He shrugged at the easy explanation. “My priorities have changed.”

“Oh.” She waved a hand. “Anyway, I can’t fathom what you think you’re lacking in your life.”

When she finished, she noticed that Lucas was sitting as still as a sleeping cow, not even blinking. Then he began rubbing the palms of his hands together so fast, she feared they might start a fire.

“I’m sorry. I said something terribly wrong,” she said, realizing her words had hurt her friend. “I suppose I’m missing your point.”

“No,” he said, looking up at her. She’d never seen his face so pale. “To you, it probably does seem like I have everything I could ever want. But electricity, cars, and material possessions can’t fill this.” He placed a hand over his heart. “I’m searching, too, and I’m maybe more confused than you about where I fit in the world.”

Again, Esther didn’t understand.

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