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Chapter 2: The Letter
Leah sat down at her desk and wrote Ethan back.
Dear Ethan
You are right. This was not the spur of the moment. I really want to be with you. I will do anything. Even if it means giving up my world to be in your's. Don't worry about Martha. She will understand. If she's like any typical girl, she will understand. Let me know as soon as you can about that meeting. I miss you so much, Ethan. I can't wait to be in your arms again.
Love,
Leah
Leah wrote the Longacre address on an envelope and put the folded letter inside. She sealed it and put a stamp on it. She ran out to the mailbox and set it inside. She put the flag up and went inside.
Her mother came home an hour later from the store.
"Leah, I'm home." She yelled walking inside.
"Hey mom." Leah said walking over to her and grapping a bag.
Leah helped her mom with putting the groceries away. She thought 'This may be the last time I help mom with the groceries. If I become Amish, I'll grow my own food, make three meals a day for my husband, take care of my children, if I have any, and clean house. What fun? But I really want to be with Ethan, I want to be his wife and him be my husband. I will sacrifice anything. Even my world for his. Even my car. I'll give it to my mom since Neil gave it to me. She deserves it.'
"Leah? Earth to Leah?" Her mother snapped her back to reality. "What were you thinking about so hard?"
"Ethan." She simple said. She couldn't stop thinking about him since the met in the hospital.
Couple days later, Leah was sitting in a local coffee shop, drinking her favorite, mocha latte. The doorbell rings and people walk in.
"Leah?" Sherry Prater asked. Leah looked up at her.
"Yes?" She said. Sherry sat down.
"How have you been?" She asked.
"Fine. Yourself?" Leah asked. She didn't really want to talk but she would for a few minutes.
"Not bad. Can't wait for graduation." Sherry said. She was more excited then Leah. Leah couldn't wait either, which meant she could visit Ethan, but yet, she could wait. This is her last year of school if she is allowed to become Amish, if not she will go to college.
Sherry talked for a long time about her graduation plans. Leah just listened and nodded when it was needed.
"So what are your plans for the real world?" Sherry asked.
"Not sure yet." Leah said.
"Don't tell me you didn't apply for college?" Sherry said.
"No, I decided to take a year off and then plan where to go. This year has just been to tough. With Neil's death, Ethan leaving me." Leah said.
Leah went home. She saw her mother sitting at the counter.
"Leah, this came for you." Her mother said holding up a cream colored envelope. Leah took it and ran up to her home. She tore it open and pulled the letter out.
Dearest Leah
I can't wait either to have you back in my arms. To feel your lips on mine. Anyways, I have some news, my father went to the commiunty meeting and asked about you becoming Amish, and they said it has only happened once. It will take months for you to become Amish and be baptizied. But if you still wish, you may come into the Amish world. You will have to learn how to act, dress, garden, and live like us. I really want you too. I miss you Leah, and can not wait to be close to you again.
Always your's
Ethan
Leah sat the letter down, took a deep breath, and started to jump up and down. "Yes!" She repeated until her mother came up.
"What's with all the commotion?" Her mother asked.
"The letter from Ethan. He said I can became Amish." Leah said hugging her mother.
"What?" Her mother asked confused.
"I am going to be an Amish lady." She said.
"Really?" Her mother asked. Roberta didn't really want her only daughter and child to become a group she didn't really like. She always thought of the Amish as people with too much pride. Even though the Amish didn't like pride, they were like the were so proud of the past that they kept it that way.
"Mom, aren't you happy?" Leah asked.
"How can I be happy? You are leaving to join a world unknown. You are my only child and you are going to leave me for those proud people." Roberta said.
"The Amish think pride is a sin. They are never proud. Plus, I know what the Amish world is like. I've spent time there." Leah said. She couldn't believe her mother.
"You will be a house-wife the rest of your life. Do you really want that? I've always wanted you to do something with your life. Use the knowledge you have and gain more. You don't want that do you?" Her mother asked.
"Yes, I do. I want to be with Ethan. I want him to be my husband and I want to be his wife. I love Ethan." Leah said.
"What do you know about love? For all you know this could be puppy love." Roberta said.
"Like you know what love is. You have been married five times. Sure love to me." Leah said.
"Leah, you just don't understand. Marriage is hard. Love doesn't always conquer all." Roberta said.
"Mom, I understand. Me and Ethan have had our hardships, but we got though them. And we will get though everything else." Leah said sitting on her bed.
"What if you go though all this and find out that you and Ethan aren't right for each other. Then what? You sure won't be able to come. Ever think of that, Leah?" Her mother asked sitting next to her daughter.
"I've never thought about that. But I still want to do this." Leah said and "As soon as school lets out, I'm off to Nappanee to be with Ethan and become Amish." Leah said.
"What about your things?" Her mother asked looking around Leah's room.
"I will take what I need. The rest you can have. You can also have my car. Since it was something Neil gave me." Leah said walking around her room.
"So you want me to take you to Nappanee?" Roberta asked.
"That would be nice, but if you don't want to, I can take the train or bus." Leah said sitting back next to her mother.
"I'm losing my little girl to the past." Roberta said putting her arm around Leah's shoulders and letting Leah's head fall on her shoulder.
"I will always be your little girl, but it's time for me to become a woman and make my own decisions." Leah said sitting up.
"Yes. Anyways, we should plan your graduation party. Since you only graduate from high school once." Roberta said standing up.
"Of course." Leah said following her mother out of her room.
Dear Ethan
I'm so happy I can be with you now. My mother and I had a little argument about my decision, but do not worry, we got though it and she is happy now. I will be graduating on May 23th. I will also having a party and would like for you to come if you want. I was wondering if I should bring any of my belongings with. Their are a few things I would like to bring. Just tell me. I miss you too, Ethan. Awhile longer and we will be together.
Love,
Leah
Leah sent the letter of and hope that Ethan will come.
P.S. What da ya Think? This chapter is longer, hope you like it.