Love Birds by Amy Clipston

Author:Amy Clipston
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2015-12-01T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 6

Lloyd stepped out of the hardware store and glanced down at the bag he gripped in his hand. Although he had bought everything listed on the crumpled paper he’d jammed into his trouser pocket, he was certain he’d forgotten something. He was distracted, and the trip to the hardware store wasn’t in the forefront of his mind. Instead, he was thinking of Ellie’s radiant smile. She’d been on his mind ever since he’d dropped her off at her house last night.

He’d spent the entire time at the youth gathering talking to her, and he hadn’t regretted a single moment. In fact, it was the most fun he’d had at a youth gathering in years. He’d hung on every word of their conversation. They’d talked about Seth and shared some of their favorite memories of him. Then they talked about friends, her new job, and his work on the farm. The hours had flown by, and too soon it was time for him to take her home.

This morning Lloyd had awoken thinking about her, and he couldn’t wait to see her again. He made a quick list for the hardware store during breakfast, called for a driver, and after his morning chores were complete, headed to town.

Now standing in front of the hardware store, Lloyd glanced down the block and spotted the sign for Bird-in-Hand Gifts and Treasures. If he were honest with himself, he would admit why he’d truly come to town. The reason lay only half a block away. Ellie had told him she worked on Mondays, and he was eager to see her again.

Lloyd walked up the block and went inside the shop. He stood by the door and watched Ellie while she helped a customer at the cash register. She was beautiful clad in a dusty-rose-colored dress. She smiled, and her face seemed to glow as she spoke with the woman. After wrapping up the items and placing them into a bag, she took the customer’s money and thanked her for coming in. Then she looked toward the front of the store and gasped when she saw him.

“Lloyd!” She rushed over to him. “I’m so surprised to see you here.”

He lifted the bag from the hardware store. “I was in the neighborhood, so I thought I’d stop by to see you. You said I should see the shop sometime.”

“I’m so glad you came by today.” She motioned for him to follow her toward the front window display. “Since no customers are here, I can give you a quick tour.”

Lloyd followed her around the store as she explained the theme of each display. He stood close to her and breathed in the scent of her shampoo, some kind of flower mixed with cinnamon. She explained Gene’s process for creating the elaborate metal ornaments, pointing out which items were the most popular with the tourists.

When they reached the back of the shop, Ellie gestured toward the Amish items. “This is where we keep the Amish gifts. Gene’s niece, Phoebe, would like to add more unique, locally made items to the collection.

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