Spring Is in the Air by Amy Clipston

Author:Amy Clipston
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2018-11-21T16:00:00+00:00

Chris wiped his hands on a red shop towel as he stepped out of the barn and into the bright afternoon sunlight. He glanced around the half-acre garden and took in the dozen young folks who worked there, weeding and talking in the rows.

When his gaze landed on Katie Ann, he stilled. He watched as she bent down, pulling weeds and dropping them into the bucket. She was working alone, and he tried to analyze her stiff posture. Was she concentrating on the weeds? Or was she upset about something? He couldn’t tell since she was too far away for him to see her expression.

He considered their conversation earlier in the barn. She had seemed to enjoy talking to him as much as he enjoyed talking with her. He wanted to ask her if he could give her a ride home today, but he lost his courage before she left the barn. He didn’t want to come on too strong, but he had enjoyed getting to know her during the past couple of weeks.

He longed to continue to get to know her, and he wanted to ask her father if he could date her. The thought of approaching her father filled him with both excitement and anxiety. Would he allow him to date her even if her parents didn’t know him or his family? He’d considered asking his cousin for his opinion, but he hadn’t had the opportunity to discuss it with Wayne.

Movement in his peripheral vision drew his attention to his left. Ephraim was walking toward him.

Chris swallowed a groan as worry crept into his mind. Had Ephraim caught him staring at his sister? If so, would he tell Chris to wipe away all thoughts of Katie Ann?

Clearing his throat, Chris stood up straighter and hid his worry behind a smile. “Hi, Ephraim.” He shook his hand.

“Hi, Chris,” Ephraim said. “I heard you’re almost done with the stand.”

Chris shoved the rag into his pocket. “I just finished staining it.”

“That’s fantastic.” Ephraim’s smile was wide. “Mandy mentioned that the maed want to start baking and selling items this weekend so we can begin raising money for the Bird-in-Hand Shelter. She, Emma, and Clara were just in the kitchen making a list of what they want to bake.”

“I’m glad to hear it.” Chris looked over at Katie Ann again. Why were Mandy, Clara, and Emma making a list without Katie Ann? He hoped they hadn’t forgotten about her. Katie Ann was so excited about using the stand.

“You like mei schweschder.” It was a statement instead of a question.

Chris swallowed a lump in his throat as he turned toward Ephraim. To his surprise, Ephraim smiled at him. He didn’t find a trace of disapproval or animosity.

“It’s okay.” Ephraim patted his arm. “I’m not angry.”

“Okay.” Chris gave a nervous laugh. “Ya, I do like her.”

“That’s great.” Ephraim crossed his arms over his chest. “I’m sure she likes you too.”

“Wunderbaar.” Chris stood a little taller. “I was going to ask her if I could give her a ride home this afternoon.

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