Lily Fields (Garden of Love Book 1) by Melanie Wilber

Author:Melanie Wilber [Wilber, Melanie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2011-11-29T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

“Lily? What’s wrong?” Peter asked, narrowing the gap she had placed between them. He gently squeezed her upper arm and tried to pull her closer, but she took a step back. His extended hand hung in mid air for a moment before he slowly drew it back and crossed his arms in front of his chest. He waited for her to speak.

“I need to ask you something,” she said, letting go of the cross pendant.

Appearing lost and confused by the seriousness in her voice, he waited for her to continue.

“Do you know God, Peter?”

He stared back at her, not appearing to understand the question. “Do I know God?”

She waited, brushing wind-blown strands of hair out of her eyes. The wind was really gusty at the moment.

Peter looked away, staring at something across the lake. He sighed and met her gaze, cracking a small smile.

“Do we have to talk about this right now? This sounds like more than a five-minute conversation. I’m planning to call you every chance I get.” He stepped closer and gently rubbed her shoulder and upper back. “Let’s save this for one of those times and enjoy our last hour together, okay?”

“No, Peter,” she spoke softly, using every ounce of strength she had. She looked into his eyes and continued. “I need to hear your answer face-to-face, not sometime next week over the phone.”

He stared at her for several seconds, his green eyes appearing more unsettled with each passing moment. “Okay,” he said. “Do I know God? I guess I’m not sure what you mean by that.”

That pretty much answered her question, but she wanted to hear whatever thoughts he had. She didn’t want to give up hope yet. If she explained what she believed, he might be interested in knowing God like she did.

“Do you have a personal relationship with Him? Do you believe He created you and loves you? Do you know Jesus Christ?” she asked, feeling prepared to explain herself.

He held up his hands like she was firing off too many questions at once and laughed. “Whoa! Now I know this is more than a five-minute conversation.”

She remained serious. “A simple yes or no will do.”

His smile faded. He dropped his eyes, then turned away from her. She waited for him to speak.

“No, I guess I don’t,” he said without emotion.

She laid her hand on his arm and spoke gently. “It’s not that complicated, Peter. I can explain what I believe and we can talk about it more—”

“Save your breath, Lily,” he replied without looking at her. “I know my brothers have bought into all that Jesus stuff, but it’s a little too out-there for me. I prefer to think of life as something to live in the here and now, not thinking there has to be some big cosmic plan and afterlife we’re all headed toward.”

Any hopes she could lead him into a relationship with God were squelched by his sarcasm. A deep pain entered her heart. She dropped her arm and didn’t know what else to say.

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