The Buggy Shop (Hollybrook Amish Romance) by Brenda Maxfield

Author:Brenda Maxfield [Maxfield, Brenda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Full Length Novels & Novella Short Stories, Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Denominations & Sects, Love Inspired, Bachelor, Single Woman, Amish Christianity, Pennsylvania Dutch, Traditional, Clean Romance, Farming & Animals, Simple Living, Plain Clothes, Mennonite, Buggy Travel, Amish Country, Amish Courting, Old Fashion Ways, German Language, Hearts Desire, Bible Teaching, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area
Publisher: Tica House Publishing LLC
Published: 2019-06-25T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Beulah was standing on the porch waiting for her dad to bring the buggy around when Amy drove in with Susie. She’d fashioned a box-like seat for the little girl which she had at her feet. It was silly-looking but did the job of containing Susie. Amy waved.

“So, you’re going to the frolic?” she asked.

“Jah. Dat’s bringing the buggy around right now. Mamm will be excited you’re here.”

“You haven’t told her, have you?”

“Of course not. She’s going to be thrilled.”

Amy flushed with pleasure. “I hope so.” She frowned slightly. “Ethan is so happy today.”

“Why are you frowning then?”

“He asked about you.”

Beulah went still. “He did?”

“I’m worried, Beulah. I think he’s sweet on you.”

Beulah bristled. “And what’s so wrong with that? I’m not a horrible person, Amy.”

Amy grimaced. “That’s not what I mean, and you know it.”

“Maybe.” Beulah drew in a long breath. “Anyway, I’m sure you’re mistaken.”

Amy tilted her head. “How are you today?”

“I’m all right.” Beulah drew herself to her full height. “Nee. I’m gut.”

Amy was silent for a moment. “It’s still over?” she asked softly.

“It’s still over,” Beulah replied.

Amy secured the reins and took Susie out of her makeshift seat. “I’ll go on in.”

“Amy,” Fiona cried, pushing the screen door open. “You’re here. And Susie! Come see your mammi, little one.”

Amy handed the baby to her mother. Before following Fiona into the house, she turned to Beulah. “That wasn’t what I meant.”

“I know.”

“But be careful, won’t you?” And with that, Amy went into the house, the screen door slamming behind her.

Be careful? Beulah shook her head. In her heart, she knew Amy had meant what she’d said. Maybe not completely consciously, but all the same, she meant it. Amy had always been a bit, well, judgmental about Beulah’s manner, and this was no different. Still, Amy had been sympathetic of her mess, and Beulah was grateful for that.

Amy was right again, though. Beulah couldn’t allow Ethan to think of her as anything but Amy’s sister. Otherwise, it would be wrong.

Wrong? Goodness, but she was being ridiculous and premature, and she wasn’t going to think about it anymore.

Nevertheless, she couldn’t quite wipe the image of Ethan’s smile from her mind.

“You ready, daughter?” Thomas asked, driving the buggy up to the porch.

“I’m ready, Dat.” She hurried down the steps and climbed into the buggy.

“This will be a gut day,” he said, snapping the reins. “Andrew has organized it quickly, but well. I think we’ll have a healthy handful of folks helping today. Not too many, though. It ain’t that big of a place.” He laughed.

“Have you ever been in the living quarters above the shop?”

“Once. Ezekiel took me up there to show me a new piece of furniture he’d bought. But, to be honest, I don’t remember much—I wasn’t paying attention. Only to his new bureau.”

“Have you met Ethan?”

“Sure. A time or two. I’m glad he’s joining our district. He seems a gut lad.”

“I know Amy has enjoyed having him stay with them.”

“He’s been a help to Andrew. I guess that’ll stop.

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