Off To War (War Between The States) by Sara R. Turnquist

Author:Sara R. Turnquist [Turnquist, Sara R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Victorian Era, 19th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Frontier-Pioneer Era, Cowboy & Western Romance, Hearts Desire, American West, Clean & Wholesome, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Union Army Soldier, Military Service, American Civil War Era
Publisher: Clean Reads
Published: 2016-09-04T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Remembering

THE DAY SEEMED brighter when Elizabeth opened her eyes. Sunlight streamed into the hospital tent, alerting her to the presence of the welcoming day. Yawning, she stretched as much as she could in the confining cot. It felt good to release the tightness from her muscles and feel the increase of blood flowing to her extremities.

Looking at the underside of the tent top, she thought over her plans for the day. She and Matthew were to spend time together, something she both looked forward to and dreaded at the same time. Would he expect an answer to his proposal? Elizabeth hadn't considered his marriage offer. Her mind had been too clouded from resurfaced memories and the dreams bombarding her since John's arrival.

Where was her heart? It was clear John had been special to her. A fiancé. By choice or by arrangement by their parents? Or was he lying to her about that altogether? She did care deeply for Matthew, even loved him. But dare she commit anything to him when she didn't know what lay in her heart for John?

Rising to a seated position on her cot, she gathered her racing thoughts and went through her short morning routine. And then she was off for her morning rounds. Most of her patients fared well. Even improved. A few still struggled to accept they would have to continue life without some body part. Elizabeth couldn't fault them. How would she handle if she woke up and someone told her she had lost her leg or her eye?

It was all too easy to get caught up with the patients. She spotted Matthew out of the corner of her eye. Hadn’t she just started her rounds? Waving at him, she attempted to indicate that she was with her last patient.

He nodded and moved to her little corner of the hospital to wait. Finishing her conversation, she stood and turned in that direction. As she approached Matthew, she noted that he had already taken the liberty of gathering both of their lunch rations.

Standing, he offered his arm. She slid her hand into the crook there. He then led her toward the large tent's opening. Elizabeth caught a glimpse of John off to the right as they passed. There was a dark look in his eyes.

Elizabeth mulled over that and what it might mean as she and Matthew made small talk on their way to the stream. She did feel guilty that even now her focus was split. What could be done about it? John had become a part of her life…that is, John had always been a part of her life, but so was Matthew. It was all rather confusing.

Shaking her head to clear it so she could answer Matthew's questions, she drew a curious look from him. Still, it was difficult to concentrate on him the remainder of their walk.

They arrived at their favorite spot, and Elizabeth sat herself against the trunk of the oak. Placing her rations in her hands, Matthew sat next to her.

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