Diclaimer: I don't own anything related to the book.
Chapter 6: Lessons
It's been two weeks and Leah has already learned how to make big meals, wash clothes, and clean a house. She needs to learn how to make a clothes and plant a garden.
In two months, she will go to the church to be bapitized an Amish. She attends church know, but she is not quite finished with the lessons.
"Leah, first of all, you need to measure the person you are making th clothes for." Mary said.
"Then I go to the store and get the right length of material, right?" Leah asked.
"Yes, you are catching on greatly." Mary said. Ann was away again.
"It doesn't take very long once you know what you are doing. You will catch on soon enough. Besides, you and Ethan will have enough clothes to last untill the next spring." Mary said.
"I'm not trying to be rude or nosy, but why didn't you get married?" Leah asked treading her needle.
"It's a long story." Mary said.
"We have time, it is not like I have a big date tonight." Leah said.
"Alright. As you know, I am the youngest of three daughters and two sons. I was always watching my older siblings find their loves and planning marriage. I couldn't wait. When I was 18, I met this handsome boy. His name was Deacon, and he was English. My father was furious when I considered leaving the Amish world to be with him. I had to make a choice, I either had to choose love or customs I grew up on. I choose the Amish and I never saw Deacon again. Although I got a letter from him saying that he still loved me but moved. I found out that he married and has two kids. I never found anyone for myself again. But he was so handsome, like Ethan. He said that he would love me until the day he dies." Mary said looking up.
Leah was grateful she could become Amish to be with her love. She did miss her English ways, but she is going to do this.
Mary showed her how to sew. Leah's fingers were sore from the needle poking them. She sucked on them to ease the pain.
"You will get used to it. You are doing a very good job. Have you sewn before?" Mary asked.
"Only in Home Ec classes." Leah said. Mary looked at her strange and Leah explained "Home Ec is for students who want to learn how to do things at home, like cook, sew, take care of children."
"Doesn't the mother teach her daughters that?" Mary asked.
"This is both girls and boys. In the English world, mothers work and take care of their children. Some stay home and even fathers stay home." Leah said.
"That is very strange." Mary said.
Leah got ready for bed. She turned on the oil lamp and sat down on her bed and started to brush her hair. She remembered what Rebekah had told her while she was in the hospital. The Bible said a woman's hair was her glory and ever since she has been growing it out. She actually like the way it looks on her.
She finished and looked out the window. She saw the stars in the sky and how they sparkle. In town, she could bearly see them, but here she could just reach up and grap them. She went into a deep thought.
She was interrupted by a knock on the door. "Come in." Leah said.
"I came to say goodnight and give you this." Mary said setting a blanket on the bed and said "It is going to be cold tonight."
"Well, thank you. Goodnight Mary." Leah said and Mary left the room. Leah unfolded the blanket and placed it over her bed.
Leah turned her light off and settled into bed.
She was awaken early in the morning. She smelled food cooking. Mary must be making breakfast. Leah got up and went downstairs. She saw a man leaning over the stove.
"Hey. What are you doing?" Leah asked.
"Making you breakfast." He said. She reconized the voice.
"Ethan?" She asked.
"Yes, my love?" He asked.
"You, you are making me breakfast?" Leah asked. She was surprised.
"Yes, Mary was leaving when I came over. I asked her if you were up and she said no, and I asked if I could make you breakfast and she said yes." Ethan explained.
"You are so sweet Ethan." Leah said walking over and kissing him on the cheek. "Do you need any help?" She asked.
"No, you just sit and wait." Ethan said. She sat at the table and watched him. She saw the hot grease splatted on him, burning him.
"Ah!" Ethan yelled holding his finger. Leah rushed over to him.
"Let me see." Leah said looking at his finger. She she went to the cabinet and found the homemade oniment for burns. She opened it and spread some on Ethan's finger.
"How does that feel?" Leah asked.
"Better." Ethan said and "A kiss would make feel alot better." Leah smiled and kissed his finger, then she kissed his lips.
She helped him finish breakfast and then they sat down to eat, not before they prayed.
Leah went upstairs to dress for the day and Ethan waited for her. Then they went to get some water to wash the dishes.
They sat on the pouch swing after the finished the chores.
"What have you learned so far?" Ethan asked taking her hand.
"How to cook, clean, and sew, which I took in yesterday. My thumbs are still sore." She said looking at them and asked "How does your finger feel?"
"Good, since someone took care of it." Ethan said kissing her hand.
"I'm happy it feels good." Leah said and "Ethan, can I ask you dumb question?"
"Their are no dumb questions." Ethan said.
"Were you happy with Martha?" Leah asked.
"What do you mean?" Ethan asked.
"I mean, is that, you said that you were promised to her. Were you happy that you were to marry her or were you expecting something different, something to interfer?" Leah asked. She let him process the question.
"Things only happen for a reason, Leah." Ethan replied.
"So you think that you met me because Martha wasn't the one for you. That you were destined for someone greater?" Leah asked.
"Yes. I believe that I met you for a reason. When we met in the hospital, I thought that you were the most beautiful girl I ever laid my eyes on. I thought she would make the perfect wife, until I found out that you were English." Ethan said. That's right. She was English. Was. Right now she was between. She wants to be Amish.
"I be honest, I didn't like you when I first met you. You seemed to be a overprotective brother. You didn't even like when I gave Rebekah a hug. But know, who knew that I would be here?" Leah said.
"I am very happy that you are here. I get to see you everyday." Ethan said.
"Me too." Leah said wrapping her arms around him. He smelt good. Like he always did.
Etha stayed there when Mary gave Leah another sewing lesson. Ethan watched Leah's delicate hands do cross-stitch. Leah would catch him staring and laugh. Ann told them about her day and that they will be working on another dress for Leah. Already she had three and she will need more.Today she is wearing her old, English clothes.
"Ethan?" Leah caught him staring again.
"Yes?" Ethan asked.
"What are you thinking about so hard?" Leah asked.
"How good you are at this." Ethan said, but he wasn't.
"She is catching on fast and that is a good thing." Mary said.
"Yes, she may be done in less then three months." Ethan said.
"Really?" Leah asked. She didn't believe she could.
"Yes Leah. You caught on faster than I did. You should be very happy." Ann said.
"Isn't pride sinful?" Leah asked.
"A little pride is not bad, just remember that." Ethan said.
"I will." Leah said smiling at Ethan.
Ethan had to go home, he had been there all day. Leah walked him outside.
"Will I see you tomorrow?" She asked.
"Maybe, if my eyes get hungry to see you again." Ethan said jumping up in his buggy.
"Don't starve them." She said and they laughed.
"I will not. I may have to help Pa with the crops, but I will try to see you soon." Ethan said.
"How is your finger?" Leah asked. She had forgotten about it all day.
"Good, thank you for taking care of it." Ethan said again.
"You are welcome." Leah said.
"Keep up with the lessons. You are becoming an Amish lady quickly." Ethan said.
"Will you tell Charity?" Leah asked.
"Yes, she will be quite pleased. Goodnight Leah." Ethan said.
"Goodnight Ethan. See you soon?" She asked. He nodded and she smiled. He took off. She wrapped he arms around herself. I was nice to have his support. She walked inside. Ann and Mary were sitting down at the table.
"Leah, he is very in love with you." Ann said.
"How can you tell?" Leah asked.
"The way he looks at you, and they way he makes you laugh and smile." Mary said and "You two will be very happy together."
Mary, Ann, and Leah worked on her fourth dress. A gray one. Then they will be going to town to get more material for more dresses. They hope to replace Leah's old clothes.
"I feel bad." Leah said standing here as they pin pieces on.
"Why?" Ann asked.
"I haven't gave you any money for letting me stay here. You have boughten all my material. I feel I should help with the bills." Leah said spinning around.
"You just worry about becoming Amish and we will worry about the money." Mary said.
"Will I have to learn German?" Leah asked. She did take a foreign language in school, but it was French.
"Yes, but Ethan will help you. It takes awhile for you to learn." Ann said.
When they finished pinning on pieces, Leah took off the dress. She helped what she could.
"Do you think I would make a good mother?" Leah asked holding Mary's pin cushion.
"What is with all your question dear Leah?" Ann asked.
"But do you think I waould make a good mother? Please tell me?" Leah asked.
"As soon as you get used to making food for a family and clothes, you will be. Leah, you are a woman. Women have natural intincis. Your's are to your children." Ann explained.
"Many women in the English world, never marry, except to their careers and have no children. I just never understood why." Leah said. She surprised herself, she sounded Amish.
"I do not either." Ann said.
Leah was outside again. She started to write to her mother again.
Dear Mom
I still miss you. I hope you are happy. I love it here. Everynight I can see the stars so clearly that I could reach up and touch them. During the day, I learn new things. Two days ago I learned cross-stitching and today I learned a few things about making clothes. So far I have three dresses. We will be going to town later this week for more material. I've also learned how to make big meals and clean a house without a toilet. I want you to be happy mom, because I am going to stay here. I have made up my mind and will not be changing it.
Love your daughter
Leah
She folded it and put it in an envelope. She wrote her old address on it then her temporay one. She put a stamp on. She was going to send it out when they went to town.
Leah wore for the first time to town, her Amish dress. She blended in well and the other Amish people didn't stare at her. They went to the same store. Leah picked out some material and the sisters paid for it.
"I'll be outside." She said. They nodded and she stepped outside.
"Leah!" Charity called Leah turned around and saw her running up to her.
"Hello Charity." Leah said.
"Wow, you look very nice, Leah, I almost did not see reconize you." Charity said.
"Really?" Leah asked.
"Yes, I do not lie. You look very pretty. You are becoming an Amish lady very fast and I am glad. We will be able to spend more time together." Charity said.
"Well thank you. I can't wait to spend more time with you." Leah said to her friend and asked "Why did you come to town?"
"Ethan had to run an errand. I came with hims since I had finished all my chores." Charity said.
"Whenever I go past the building I used to ive in, I always think about our summer together." Leah said.
"So do I. Have you gone to the bed-and-breakfast you once worked at?" Charity asked.
"I have gone past it, but not in it." Leah said.
"I hope you come visit soon." Charity said.
"Yes, I will try soon, and we can make bread and cookies again?" Leah asked remember their baking experience together.
"Yes, but I will knead the dough and you can make the cookie batter." Charity said. The laughed.
"What is so funny?" Ethan asked walking up behind them.
"Ethan, do not do that. You scared me very much." Leah said turning around and placing a hand on her chest.
"Leah, you are sounding more like us everyday. Isn't she Charity?" Ethan asked his sister.
"Yes Ethan, but she is right. Do not scare us." Charity said.
"I am sorry." Ethan said.
"It is alright. But I will have to get you back." Leah said. Ethan pretended to look scared. Charity laughed.
"I suppose I should be nice or you will not take care of my finger again." Ethan teased.
"You are right. How is your finger anyways?" Leah asked.
"It no longer looks burned. You took care of it very well." Ethan said holding his finger up.
"That is good. I hope you do not do that again." Leah said.
"I will be back." Ethan said walking away from the girls.
"Has Jonah spoken to you lately?" Leah asked in a whisper.
"Yes, he told me about Martha and my brother. He is not happy, but he still cares for me." Charity said in a whisper too.
"Any buggy rides?" Leah asked remembering what they have told her about guys giving girls buggy rides.
"No, but I hope soon. I like him alot and want to marry him." Charity said. Leah smiled. Charity spoke with happiness in her voice.
"Leah, we should be going." Ann said walking out of the store.
"But I'm getting into talking with Charity." Leah said.
"Me and Ethan can take her home. It will not be to long." Charity said.
"All right. But do not stay here to long. Remember you have to work on your sewing skills and you still have to plan your sunday meal." Ann said.
"I promise Miss Stanley, she will be home before to long." Charity said.
"All right. I will see you at home. Bye Leah and Charity." Ann said walking with Mary to their buggy. She saw Ethan walk back to them.
"Ethan, do mind if we give Leah a ride home? She wanted to stay here and talk." Charity asked which sounded like she was begging.
"I do not mind, since it is Leah." He said smiling. He let Leah and Charity talk for a while and then they got in his buggy. Leah was between Ethan and his sister, but this time she didn't feel weird. She felt like she fit and so will be.
Ethan dropped Charity off first and then took off towards the Stanley home.
"Wouldn't had been easier to take me home first?" Leah asked.
"Yes, if I did not want to spend time with you, alone." Ethan said.
"I like spending time with you. You are very nice to talk to and are very sweet." Leah said putting her hand on his arm.
"You are too. I can not wait until you finish with your lessons. Then we can spend more time together." Ethan said.
"Yes, I can not wait either." Leah said laying her head on his shoulder. She thought about when they get married. They will have all time then. Leah closed her eyes and took a cat nap.
"Leah?" Ethan asked waking her up.
"Mmm. Did I fall asleep?" Leah asked opening her eyes and scratching her nose.
"Yes." Ethan said getting out and then walking over to her side.
"I am sorry. I know you wanted to talk to me and I fell asleep." She said.
"No, I like when yu sleep, you look very beautiful." Ethan said and "Come on." He held out his hands and she stood up. He lifts her out and sets her gingerly on her feet.
"Thank you for the ride home." Leah said.
"You are welcome. Can I ask you something?" Ethan asked.
"Yes, anything." Leah said.
"There is a barn dance next weekend, would you like to go with me?" Ethan asked.
"Would I like to go? I would love to go with you Ethan. I will go anywhere with you." Leah answered.
"Then we will go. We will have fun." Ethan said.
"Will we dance together?" Leah asked. She never danced with Ethan before.
"If you want." Ethan said.
"I really want to." Leah said smiling.
"Then we will." Ethan said and "I should go home."
"Can I have kiss goodbye?" Leah asked.
"Of course." Ethan said. He put a handon her cheek and kissed her softly. She went weak. He said "Goodbye Leah."
"Bye Ethan." She said watching him hop in his buggy and take off. Whn he was a small dot on the horizon, she turned and went inside.
"Hello Leah." Mary said working on lunch.
Leah made her first big meal and it was successful.
"That was wonderful, Leah. You are a very good cook." Mary said removing dishes from the table.
"Thank you." Leah said helping.
"I think you will be done sooner then expected." Mary said.
P.S. What da ya think? I hope you are liking this so far, because I plan to make this a long story.
Chapter 6: Lessons
It's been two weeks and Leah has already learned how to make big meals, wash clothes, and clean a house. She needs to learn how to make a clothes and plant a garden.
In two months, she will go to the church to be bapitized an Amish. She attends church know, but she is not quite finished with the lessons.
"Leah, first of all, you need to measure the person you are making th clothes for." Mary said.
"Then I go to the store and get the right length of material, right?" Leah asked.
"Yes, you are catching on greatly." Mary said. Ann was away again.
"It doesn't take very long once you know what you are doing. You will catch on soon enough. Besides, you and Ethan will have enough clothes to last untill the next spring." Mary said.
"I'm not trying to be rude or nosy, but why didn't you get married?" Leah asked treading her needle.
"It's a long story." Mary said.
"We have time, it is not like I have a big date tonight." Leah said.
"Alright. As you know, I am the youngest of three daughters and two sons. I was always watching my older siblings find their loves and planning marriage. I couldn't wait. When I was 18, I met this handsome boy. His name was Deacon, and he was English. My father was furious when I considered leaving the Amish world to be with him. I had to make a choice, I either had to choose love or customs I grew up on. I choose the Amish and I never saw Deacon again. Although I got a letter from him saying that he still loved me but moved. I found out that he married and has two kids. I never found anyone for myself again. But he was so handsome, like Ethan. He said that he would love me until the day he dies." Mary said looking up.
Leah was grateful she could become Amish to be with her love. She did miss her English ways, but she is going to do this.
Mary showed her how to sew. Leah's fingers were sore from the needle poking them. She sucked on them to ease the pain.
"You will get used to it. You are doing a very good job. Have you sewn before?" Mary asked.
"Only in Home Ec classes." Leah said. Mary looked at her strange and Leah explained "Home Ec is for students who want to learn how to do things at home, like cook, sew, take care of children."
"Doesn't the mother teach her daughters that?" Mary asked.
"This is both girls and boys. In the English world, mothers work and take care of their children. Some stay home and even fathers stay home." Leah said.
"That is very strange." Mary said.
Leah got ready for bed. She turned on the oil lamp and sat down on her bed and started to brush her hair. She remembered what Rebekah had told her while she was in the hospital. The Bible said a woman's hair was her glory and ever since she has been growing it out. She actually like the way it looks on her.
She finished and looked out the window. She saw the stars in the sky and how they sparkle. In town, she could bearly see them, but here she could just reach up and grap them. She went into a deep thought.
She was interrupted by a knock on the door. "Come in." Leah said.
"I came to say goodnight and give you this." Mary said setting a blanket on the bed and said "It is going to be cold tonight."
"Well, thank you. Goodnight Mary." Leah said and Mary left the room. Leah unfolded the blanket and placed it over her bed.
Leah turned her light off and settled into bed.
She was awaken early in the morning. She smelled food cooking. Mary must be making breakfast. Leah got up and went downstairs. She saw a man leaning over the stove.
"Hey. What are you doing?" Leah asked.
"Making you breakfast." He said. She reconized the voice.
"Ethan?" She asked.
"Yes, my love?" He asked.
"You, you are making me breakfast?" Leah asked. She was surprised.
"Yes, Mary was leaving when I came over. I asked her if you were up and she said no, and I asked if I could make you breakfast and she said yes." Ethan explained.
"You are so sweet Ethan." Leah said walking over and kissing him on the cheek. "Do you need any help?" She asked.
"No, you just sit and wait." Ethan said. She sat at the table and watched him. She saw the hot grease splatted on him, burning him.
"Ah!" Ethan yelled holding his finger. Leah rushed over to him.
"Let me see." Leah said looking at his finger. She she went to the cabinet and found the homemade oniment for burns. She opened it and spread some on Ethan's finger.
"How does that feel?" Leah asked.
"Better." Ethan said and "A kiss would make feel alot better." Leah smiled and kissed his finger, then she kissed his lips.
She helped him finish breakfast and then they sat down to eat, not before they prayed.
Leah went upstairs to dress for the day and Ethan waited for her. Then they went to get some water to wash the dishes.
They sat on the pouch swing after the finished the chores.
"What have you learned so far?" Ethan asked taking her hand.
"How to cook, clean, and sew, which I took in yesterday. My thumbs are still sore." She said looking at them and asked "How does your finger feel?"
"Good, since someone took care of it." Ethan said kissing her hand.
"I'm happy it feels good." Leah said and "Ethan, can I ask you dumb question?"
"Their are no dumb questions." Ethan said.
"Were you happy with Martha?" Leah asked.
"What do you mean?" Ethan asked.
"I mean, is that, you said that you were promised to her. Were you happy that you were to marry her or were you expecting something different, something to interfer?" Leah asked. She let him process the question.
"Things only happen for a reason, Leah." Ethan replied.
"So you think that you met me because Martha wasn't the one for you. That you were destined for someone greater?" Leah asked.
"Yes. I believe that I met you for a reason. When we met in the hospital, I thought that you were the most beautiful girl I ever laid my eyes on. I thought she would make the perfect wife, until I found out that you were English." Ethan said. That's right. She was English. Was. Right now she was between. She wants to be Amish.
"I be honest, I didn't like you when I first met you. You seemed to be a overprotective brother. You didn't even like when I gave Rebekah a hug. But know, who knew that I would be here?" Leah said.
"I am very happy that you are here. I get to see you everyday." Ethan said.
"Me too." Leah said wrapping her arms around him. He smelt good. Like he always did.
Etha stayed there when Mary gave Leah another sewing lesson. Ethan watched Leah's delicate hands do cross-stitch. Leah would catch him staring and laugh. Ann told them about her day and that they will be working on another dress for Leah. Already she had three and she will need more.Today she is wearing her old, English clothes.
"Ethan?" Leah caught him staring again.
"Yes?" Ethan asked.
"What are you thinking about so hard?" Leah asked.
"How good you are at this." Ethan said, but he wasn't.
"She is catching on fast and that is a good thing." Mary said.
"Yes, she may be done in less then three months." Ethan said.
"Really?" Leah asked. She didn't believe she could.
"Yes Leah. You caught on faster than I did. You should be very happy." Ann said.
"Isn't pride sinful?" Leah asked.
"A little pride is not bad, just remember that." Ethan said.
"I will." Leah said smiling at Ethan.
Ethan had to go home, he had been there all day. Leah walked him outside.
"Will I see you tomorrow?" She asked.
"Maybe, if my eyes get hungry to see you again." Ethan said jumping up in his buggy.
"Don't starve them." She said and they laughed.
"I will not. I may have to help Pa with the crops, but I will try to see you soon." Ethan said.
"How is your finger?" Leah asked. She had forgotten about it all day.
"Good, thank you for taking care of it." Ethan said again.
"You are welcome." Leah said.
"Keep up with the lessons. You are becoming an Amish lady quickly." Ethan said.
"Will you tell Charity?" Leah asked.
"Yes, she will be quite pleased. Goodnight Leah." Ethan said.
"Goodnight Ethan. See you soon?" She asked. He nodded and she smiled. He took off. She wrapped he arms around herself. I was nice to have his support. She walked inside. Ann and Mary were sitting down at the table.
"Leah, he is very in love with you." Ann said.
"How can you tell?" Leah asked.
"The way he looks at you, and they way he makes you laugh and smile." Mary said and "You two will be very happy together."
Mary, Ann, and Leah worked on her fourth dress. A gray one. Then they will be going to town to get more material for more dresses. They hope to replace Leah's old clothes.
"I feel bad." Leah said standing here as they pin pieces on.
"Why?" Ann asked.
"I haven't gave you any money for letting me stay here. You have boughten all my material. I feel I should help with the bills." Leah said spinning around.
"You just worry about becoming Amish and we will worry about the money." Mary said.
"Will I have to learn German?" Leah asked. She did take a foreign language in school, but it was French.
"Yes, but Ethan will help you. It takes awhile for you to learn." Ann said.
When they finished pinning on pieces, Leah took off the dress. She helped what she could.
"Do you think I would make a good mother?" Leah asked holding Mary's pin cushion.
"What is with all your question dear Leah?" Ann asked.
"But do you think I waould make a good mother? Please tell me?" Leah asked.
"As soon as you get used to making food for a family and clothes, you will be. Leah, you are a woman. Women have natural intincis. Your's are to your children." Ann explained.
"Many women in the English world, never marry, except to their careers and have no children. I just never understood why." Leah said. She surprised herself, she sounded Amish.
"I do not either." Ann said.
Leah was outside again. She started to write to her mother again.
Dear Mom
I still miss you. I hope you are happy. I love it here. Everynight I can see the stars so clearly that I could reach up and touch them. During the day, I learn new things. Two days ago I learned cross-stitching and today I learned a few things about making clothes. So far I have three dresses. We will be going to town later this week for more material. I've also learned how to make big meals and clean a house without a toilet. I want you to be happy mom, because I am going to stay here. I have made up my mind and will not be changing it.
Love your daughter
Leah
She folded it and put it in an envelope. She wrote her old address on it then her temporay one. She put a stamp on. She was going to send it out when they went to town.
Leah wore for the first time to town, her Amish dress. She blended in well and the other Amish people didn't stare at her. They went to the same store. Leah picked out some material and the sisters paid for it.
"I'll be outside." She said. They nodded and she stepped outside.
"Leah!" Charity called Leah turned around and saw her running up to her.
"Hello Charity." Leah said.
"Wow, you look very nice, Leah, I almost did not see reconize you." Charity said.
"Really?" Leah asked.
"Yes, I do not lie. You look very pretty. You are becoming an Amish lady very fast and I am glad. We will be able to spend more time together." Charity said.
"Well thank you. I can't wait to spend more time with you." Leah said to her friend and asked "Why did you come to town?"
"Ethan had to run an errand. I came with hims since I had finished all my chores." Charity said.
"Whenever I go past the building I used to ive in, I always think about our summer together." Leah said.
"So do I. Have you gone to the bed-and-breakfast you once worked at?" Charity asked.
"I have gone past it, but not in it." Leah said.
"I hope you come visit soon." Charity said.
"Yes, I will try soon, and we can make bread and cookies again?" Leah asked remember their baking experience together.
"Yes, but I will knead the dough and you can make the cookie batter." Charity said. The laughed.
"What is so funny?" Ethan asked walking up behind them.
"Ethan, do not do that. You scared me very much." Leah said turning around and placing a hand on her chest.
"Leah, you are sounding more like us everyday. Isn't she Charity?" Ethan asked his sister.
"Yes Ethan, but she is right. Do not scare us." Charity said.
"I am sorry." Ethan said.
"It is alright. But I will have to get you back." Leah said. Ethan pretended to look scared. Charity laughed.
"I suppose I should be nice or you will not take care of my finger again." Ethan teased.
"You are right. How is your finger anyways?" Leah asked.
"It no longer looks burned. You took care of it very well." Ethan said holding his finger up.
"That is good. I hope you do not do that again." Leah said.
"I will be back." Ethan said walking away from the girls.
"Has Jonah spoken to you lately?" Leah asked in a whisper.
"Yes, he told me about Martha and my brother. He is not happy, but he still cares for me." Charity said in a whisper too.
"Any buggy rides?" Leah asked remembering what they have told her about guys giving girls buggy rides.
"No, but I hope soon. I like him alot and want to marry him." Charity said. Leah smiled. Charity spoke with happiness in her voice.
"Leah, we should be going." Ann said walking out of the store.
"But I'm getting into talking with Charity." Leah said.
"Me and Ethan can take her home. It will not be to long." Charity said.
"All right. But do not stay here to long. Remember you have to work on your sewing skills and you still have to plan your sunday meal." Ann said.
"I promise Miss Stanley, she will be home before to long." Charity said.
"All right. I will see you at home. Bye Leah and Charity." Ann said walking with Mary to their buggy. She saw Ethan walk back to them.
"Ethan, do mind if we give Leah a ride home? She wanted to stay here and talk." Charity asked which sounded like she was begging.
"I do not mind, since it is Leah." He said smiling. He let Leah and Charity talk for a while and then they got in his buggy. Leah was between Ethan and his sister, but this time she didn't feel weird. She felt like she fit and so will be.
Ethan dropped Charity off first and then took off towards the Stanley home.
"Wouldn't had been easier to take me home first?" Leah asked.
"Yes, if I did not want to spend time with you, alone." Ethan said.
"I like spending time with you. You are very nice to talk to and are very sweet." Leah said putting her hand on his arm.
"You are too. I can not wait until you finish with your lessons. Then we can spend more time together." Ethan said.
"Yes, I can not wait either." Leah said laying her head on his shoulder. She thought about when they get married. They will have all time then. Leah closed her eyes and took a cat nap.
"Leah?" Ethan asked waking her up.
"Mmm. Did I fall asleep?" Leah asked opening her eyes and scratching her nose.
"Yes." Ethan said getting out and then walking over to her side.
"I am sorry. I know you wanted to talk to me and I fell asleep." She said.
"No, I like when yu sleep, you look very beautiful." Ethan said and "Come on." He held out his hands and she stood up. He lifts her out and sets her gingerly on her feet.
"Thank you for the ride home." Leah said.
"You are welcome. Can I ask you something?" Ethan asked.
"Yes, anything." Leah said.
"There is a barn dance next weekend, would you like to go with me?" Ethan asked.
"Would I like to go? I would love to go with you Ethan. I will go anywhere with you." Leah answered.
"Then we will go. We will have fun." Ethan said.
"Will we dance together?" Leah asked. She never danced with Ethan before.
"If you want." Ethan said.
"I really want to." Leah said smiling.
"Then we will." Ethan said and "I should go home."
"Can I have kiss goodbye?" Leah asked.
"Of course." Ethan said. He put a handon her cheek and kissed her softly. She went weak. He said "Goodbye Leah."
"Bye Ethan." She said watching him hop in his buggy and take off. Whn he was a small dot on the horizon, she turned and went inside.
"Hello Leah." Mary said working on lunch.
Leah made her first big meal and it was successful.
"That was wonderful, Leah. You are a very good cook." Mary said removing dishes from the table.
"Thank you." Leah said helping.
"I think you will be done sooner then expected." Mary said.
P.S. What da ya think? I hope you are liking this so far, because I plan to make this a long story.