The Journey by Evans Marianne;

Author:Evans, Marianne;
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian Fiction
Publisher: Pelican Book Group
Published: 2018-07-17T16:00:00+00:00

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Hailey Beth paused from lunch when she heard the doorbell chime and clang above the entrance to the grocery store. Mila bounded across the threshold, brown curls bouncing around her shoulders, smile wide and happy as she greeted friends, her arms laden by a bouquet of multi-colored tulips. Leaving her office behind, but bringing along the bowl of cereal—lunch should never go soggy, after all—Hailey Beth tagged up with her sister and admired the blooms.

“How pretty!”

“They’re for you. I left my batch at Sundae Afternoon. Thought they’d brighten the check-out counter.”

“I’m sure they will, and thank you!” She pecked Mila’s cheek. “This is so sweet.”

“Couldn’t resist. Spotted them while I strolled through the farmer’s market. I had a few minutes after lunch with Phillip, so I thought I’d try to get some flower arrangement ideas for the wedding. Is that old, curved vase still in the back storeroom?”

“Sure enough. Here, let me—”

“No prob. I’ve got it.” In passing, Mila eyed the half-eaten bowl of crunchy, sugar-sweetened goodness. “Your food choices never cease to amaze me.”

Hailey Beth pouted, donning a mask of affront. “What? I like breakfast, and I like cereal. Come sit with me for a minute. Your visit is perfectly timed.”

“Oh?”

“Yeah. I was stalking online photos for wedding ideas and found the coolest table favors. I want to run my favorite past you and see if you want me to order it.”

“What I need are flower ideas.” Mila trekked to the rear of the store, securing the vase from a cabinet beneath the sink. She filled it with water and blew at the fringe of her bangs, shaking her head. “Actually, what I need most is to elope. I swear, I’m getting so nervous and jumpy these days. The shower is only a couple weeks away, and the wedding is coming up so fast after that.”

“Don’t be silly. You’ve always dreamed of your wedding day, and the big white gown, the church, and your friends. It’ll be fine.”

“That was then. This is now.”

Hailey Beth laughed. “Leave it to your maids, Mila. We’ve got this. Your only objectives are to be gorgeous, to glow with love, and nab yourself the eldest Fisher man.”

“But, what about the youngest Fisher man?”

Oh, why had she mentioned the Fishers? Since a light, breezy quip had landed her in hot water, Hailey Beth tried to battle back. “I think Phillip would be a tad put out if you focused on the youngest Fisher man. Green with jealousy, in fact.”

“That’s not what I meant, and you know it.”

Hailey Beth opted to ignore the comment. “Put the flowers out front, then sit down and give me your undivided attention. Let’s talk table favors. And flowers. I have some ideas on both. Tell me what you think.”

After fulfilling Hailey Beth’s request, Mila pulled a chair into place and they teamed up behind the aged desk. Before them hummed Hailey Beth’s open laptop, already displaying images she had culled during her luncheon/breakfast break.

Hailey Beth clicked on an image, making it large.

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