The Widower (Amy's Story Book 3) 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: 2019-05-22T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Amy twisted her hair into a fresh bun at the nape of her neck. Then she opened her drawer and took out a different kapp. This one was crisper and looked newer. She secured it snugly with bobby pins and picked up the small hand mirror from the top of the dresser. She smiled into it, feeling a bit foolish.

But she looked fine. Her eyes still held a sparkle which she knew was the result of her new job. She bit her bottom lip. What would Peter think of it? She’d be giving her wages to her father, but perhaps, he’d let her keep a portion for herself. She might be able to save some money for her life with Peter.

After all, she had more than a year to save now.

Of course, she wouldn’t be caring for Susie all that time. She couldn’t delude herself about that. Mavis would return—as soon as possible, no doubt. Amy found herself in the awkward position of once again hoping that someone remained needy or ill or took a long time in dying.

She pressed her hand to her chest. She was a horrible person. A very horrible person. I’m sorry, Gott. Please be with Mavis’s mamm. Bless her and take care of her…

Did a hasty prayer make up for what a person really wished in their heart? Because it was true. Amy did hope that Mavis’s mother would need her for a long time, and if she was dying, that it would be very slow.

Amy’s cheeks burned with shame. She squared her shoulders and said another deliberate prayer for Mavis’s mother. And then she hurried out of her room and down the stairs. Peter would be showing up. In fact, he was probably already out on the road waiting for her.

“I’ll be back later,” she called out, not knowing where everyone was.

“We’ll see you later then,” her mother called back from the front room.

Amy slipped out the side door and hustled across the yard. She could see the Raber buggy at the end of the drive. She got there quickly and opened the door.

“Hello, Peter.”

Peter grinned. “Hi, Amy.”

She shut the door. “Where are we driving tonight?”

“Anywhere is fine with me.” He gazed at her. “You know that I’m leaving in the morning.”

She swallowed. “Jah. I know.”

“I don’t want to go.” He looked so upset that she clasped his arm.

“It’s going to be all right.” As soon as the words left her lips, she realized it was a lie. It wasn’t going to be all right. Her throat went dry with the realization. She wasn’t sure why it wouldn’t be all right, she just knew. But how could she tell Peter that?

Perhaps, she was just in a weird mood. Why wouldn’t everything be fine? Peter would go north, make some money for his family, and return. Then things would go right back to normal. But what was normal?

Things hadn’t been normal since Grace died. Nothing was as it should be.

“Amy?”

She focused back on Peter. “Jah?”

“Are you all right? You look funny.

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