The Sisters of Sugarcreek by Cathy Liggett

Author:Cathy Liggett
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: FICTION / Contemporary Women, FICTION / Amish & Mennonite
ISBN: 9781496418999
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Published: 2017-02-01T05:00:00+00:00

The work was tedious and neck-breaking, and the hammer got heavy at times as Liz worked with Daniel, removing the hundreds of rusty nails from the overhead wood laths that had been exposed once he’d removed virtually her entire ceiling.

But even if the job was drudgery, being around him wasn’t at all. They talked easily and shared comfortable silences too. Plus, he was sensitive to her needs, encouraging her to take breaks to save her neck. But she didn’t quit until he did, wanting to be as much help as she could. Besides, it felt good having something to show for her efforts for a change. Even if it was only a pile of rusty nails.

Once they’d tackled that job together, they stopped for a quick peanut butter and jelly lunch. Then spent the rest of the day sweeping and cleaning the area the best they could, preparing it for phase two. The last phase.

“How much longer till it’s all finished?” Liz asked as she and Daisy watched Daniel put away his tools for the day.

His brows knit together thoughtfully before he spoke. “I’d say there’s maybe another week of work left. Not necessarily full days. Some of that will be downtime while I’m waiting for things to dry in between the different coats that need to be applied.”

“Oh!” she said, completely unprepared for that answer. Not ready for the work to be completed so soon. Of course, she’d be happy to have her kitchen back. She’d been missing it so much. But at the same time, when the days were up, she knew she’d be missing something else. Daniel’s presence. Which she’d so easily gotten used to. “That’s no time at all.”

She felt a strange ache in her chest and experienced even stranger thoughts in her head, wishing she’d close on a house or two in the next week so she could hire him on for more projects.

“No, it isn’t long, is it?” He snapped his toolbox shut and stood up. “It’ll be here and gone before you know it.”

While he dug in his jeans pocket for his keys, Liz reached down to pet Daisy, more for her own comfort than her pup’s. “Thanks for everything today, Daniel. For listening. For letting me help out. Oh, and for the quiche.”

“Yeah, about the quiche . . .” He played with the key fob in his hand.

“Oh, right. You should take the rest of it home with you.” She started for the mini fridge.

“No, Liz.” He held up a hand. “That’s not what I meant. Earlier I was thinking, well . . .” He looked away for a moment as if gathering his thoughts. “Since you liked the quiche from Annabelle’s so much, you’d probably enjoy their dinners, too.”

“You know, you’re right. I probably would,” she replied. “I’ll have to go there sometime.”

“I think you should,” he agreed. “How about a week from Friday?” He gazed directly into her eyes.

His question completely surprised her, and she wasn’t sure how to take it.

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