A Wife for Jacob. Rebecca Kertz

A Wife for Jacob - Rebecca Kertz


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“Did everyone have enough to eat?” she asked as she rose. “There is plenty more on the stove.”

      When everyone claimed that they’d eaten enough of their meal, Annie left to retrieve dessert from the back room.

      “Fresh apple pie,” she said as she reentered the room, “with homemade ice cream.”

      While her family exclaimed their delight, it was Jacob’s slow, appreciative smile that set her heart to racing. “I’ve been eager to taste your apple pie,” he said.

      After preparing several servings, Annie watched Jacob enjoy his portion and experienced a rush of satisfaction. All too soon, he was done eating, and he rose.

      “Back to work,” he said. “The meal was wonderful, topped off by a delicious dessert.”

      He didn’t meet Annie’s eyes as he thanked her parents for having him at their table. Then he left, and Annie noticed that the house seemed different with him gone. She didn’t want to think about it too closely as she worked to put away food and clean up. As she was washing dishes, she thought about Jacob Lapp again and smiled.

      “Annie,” her mother said, “Preacher Levi will be coming for supper tomorrow night. What shall we make?”

      Annie thought about it. The preacher was a frequent dinner guest. “Fried chicken?”

      Mam nodded approvingly. “And make something special for dessert.”

      “Ja, Mam.” Maybe a cobbler, she thought. She could use a jar of the peaches she’d canned this summer. She mentioned it to her mother.

      “Gut idea, Annie. And let’s make some sweet-and-vinegar green beans to go along with the chicken.”

      Her thoughts returned to Jacob. The meal with him had been pleasant. In the midst of her family, she’d been able to relax and truly appreciate his company. He’d been polite, teasing at times, occasionally catching her glance with a look that made her feel warm inside. She recalled Jacob the boy and couldn’t help comparing him to the attractive man he’d become. She felt an infusion of heat. He was like a brother to her, she reminded herself.

       Or was he?

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