A Joyful Break (Dreams of Plain Daughters) by Diane Craver Read Free Book Online Page B

pool.”
    She smoothed her light blue dress. “The bishop allowed us girls to wear one-piece swimming suits when we took swimming lessons. I was twelve so my suit doesn’t fit now.”
    Aunt Carrie drove slowly by Samuel’s furniture store, which was right next door to Weaver’s Bakery. She gave the horn a quick beep. “I told Samuel I’d toot the horn when we went by his furniture store, so he knows his girl’s on her way to Kentucky. I’m glad I got to talk to him this morning when I bought my goodies at his mother’s bakery. Sweetie, he’s definitely into you as Violet and Adam would say. You two make a cute couple.”
    “ Ya , he’s anxious for me to join the church so we can get married.”
    Aunt Carrie stopped at the only traffic light in Fields Corner. “I’m glad you decided to take time to think things through before making a commitment. Even though I fell in love with your Uncle Scott soon after we met, I waited a few years to be sure.”
    Suddenly, she had an urge to see Samuel before leaving Fields Corner. “Aunt Carrie, would you mind pulling over so I can run into Samuel’s store? I want to see the picnic table he just finished. I’ll hurry. I don’t want to make you late to get Violet.”
    “I’ll just turn around so you won’t have to walk as far. It’s no trouble.”
    While her aunt drove to the furniture store, she thought, I can’t believe I haven’t even left yet, and I already want to say good-bye again to Samuel.
    As soon as the SUV was stopped in front of the store, she opened the door and over her shoulder said, “ Danki , Aunt Carrie. You’re the best.”
    She hurried inside the store and looked around for Samuel. She found him at his desk. “I just have a minute. I asked Aunt Carrie to stop so I could see the picnic table.”
    His blue eyes filled with amusement. “You sure it’s the table you want to see.”
    “Why else would I be here? I just saw you last night.”
    He stood, looking down at her. “I’m glad you’re here, even though it’s to see the table. It’s back of the lawn chairs.”
    Following Samuel, she glanced at his rocking chairs and other pieces of furniture he had for sale. “Everything you make turns out so well.”
    “I’m glad God blessed me with the furniture business. I wouldn’t want to farm full-time.” He stopped by an oval table. “I made it out of poly-wood so it will last forever with care.”
    She saw four benches next to the table. “The table and benches look great. The dark green you used on the legs is nice too. I’m impressed.”
    A smile twitched at the corner of his mouth. “I’m glad it meets with your approval.”
    “I better go. I don’t want Aunt Carrie to have to wait too long on me. We need to get to the airport in time to get Violet.”
    He pulled her into his arms. “How about a quick kiss before you leave?”
    “I guess I can spare one.” His kiss tasted of coffee and cinnamon. After kissing for a wunderbaar moment, she said, “You already had your morning coffee. I tasted it on your lips.”
    He looked into her eyes. “I hope someday I’ll have my morning coffee with you before I leave for work.”
    “I better go.”
    “I’ll call you Tuesday evening to see how the road trip’s progressing.” Samuel walked with her to the front door and waved to Aunt Carrie.
    “Bye, Samuel.” She gave his hand a squeeze before running to the car.
    Aunt Carrie turned the key in the ignition as she buckled her seatbelt. “Samuel did a wunderbaar job on the picnic table.”
    “Maybe I’ll have him make one for us. We could use another picnic table. Scott and I like to enjoy our backyard with family and friends. I miss not having my own Amish relatives to our house so I’m very glad you’re visiting us.”
    “You were brave leaving everything you knew and taking a chance on an English man.” She glanced at her aenti . “That didn’t come out right. Uncle Scott’s always been a nice man.”
    When the light