Teaberry Class Reunion by R. A. Wallace

Author:R. A. Wallace [Wallace, R. A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-12-03T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Although Daryl felt that several of the trees they’d already passed would have been wonderful choices, Leah pressed on.

“This was a great idea.” Leah stopped to inspect another possibility. Walking around the tree to see the other sides of it, she paused again and tilted her head. After a few moments, she rejected it and continued walking down the row of Christmas trees. When they reached the end of the first row, they turned and began down the second.

“This one looks nice,” Daryl said hopefully.

Leah made a noise to indicate her disapproval and continued walking.

“This reminds me of the book we’re reading in my book club.” Leah slowed to get a better look at one of the largest trees they’d seen so far.

Daryl held his breath and didn’t release it until Leah had moved past it. He definitely wouldn’t have been able to get that one into the house on his own.

“Is it another mystery?” he asked.

“Yes. I’m only half way through with it so I don’t know how it ends yet.” Leah stopped at another tree.

Daryl raised his eyebrows and crossed his fingers. He rather liked this one. It wasn’t much taller than he was. He couldn’t believe Leah was even considering it.

“I’ve been thinking about putting a tree up on a table and having it rotate. What do you think?” Leah turned to Daryl.

Daryl suppressed his groan. It sounded like a lot of work. “That does sound nice.”

Leah half smiled at him. “I was kidding.”

“Oh, thank you.”

“I do like this one though. It’s small, but it’s perfectly formed.” Leah looked both ways up and down the row of trees. There were some other shoppers at the far end of the row, but she didn’t see any employees.

Daryl looked also. “I can go to the office and ask for help.”

Leah pulled out her phone and quickly looked up the Teaberry Tree Farm. The phone rang several times before going to voice mail.

“Looks like you’ll have to. Toni must be so busy, she can’t even get to the phone. I’ll stay here so that no one else steals our tree.”

Daryl dutifully began walking to the opposite side of the tree farm to get to the office. As he neared the end closest to the parking lot, he passed a familiar face.

“Hey, Linda. Happy hunting.”

Linda smiled and waved, then checked the time on her phone. When she looked up again, she saw another car pulling into the parking lot. She waited patiently until the occupant parked and go out. Once she knew for sure it was Claire, she began walking toward her.

“Beautiful day to go tree shopping,” Linda said.

“I agree. I’m glad you talked me into this.” Claire looked toward the rows of trees. “Do you have a plan of attack?”

Linda shook her head. “Not really. Maybe we could walk together for a bit to see if we get lucky and both find a tree. If that doesn’t work, we can always split up and cover more ground.”

Claire made a face as she considered it.

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