Carnations in January
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Elliott’s grin grew. “I’m sure we will be. Thank you.”
As the best man waved at him, Pastor Carson took his place at the top of the aisle.
“That will be us one day,” Grace whispered. She leaned against Elliott, sighing happily, as he slid his arm around her. She’d finally come home.
~*~
May 2
Grace stood still as Elliott tied a scarf around her face. She’d caught a glimpse of Joel standing in the street with a camera and had a sneaking feeling she was finally going to be allowed inside her house. Sure, she’d watched the outside go up, but she hadn’t been allowed inside at all. And whereas it looked the same from the front, the inside was promised to be vastly different—it had a conservatory and attic room for a start.
Elliott led Grace from the shop. “No peeking.”
“I can’t see a thing.” She stumbled on the curb, gripping his arm tightly. “Just try not to kill me en route.”
“I’ve got you. Step down.”
She took tiny steps, trusting him to guide her safely. “Where are we going?”
“Not far. OK, now step up.” He removed the blindfold.
She looked at him. “It’s finished?”
“It’s finished.”
Her emotions did that excited nerve tingling jump up and down. Her breath caught and she almost squealed as she tore free from Elliott’s hand. She dashed down the path and peered through the bedroom window. “Oh, wow, look…”
She playfully punched his arm as he appeared beside her. “You really did paint it magnolia…you brat.”
Elliott chuckled. “Come here, woman.” He swept her off her feet and into his arms.
“Oh…” she gasped. “Elliott…”
He kissed her. “I’m doing this properly.” He carried her down the path. “Door key is in my shirt pocket.”
She reached in, his chest firm under her fingers. Pulling the keys out, she unlocked the door, and then leaned against him as he carried her over the threshold.
“I was thinking,” his voice rumbled over her head as he carried her from room to room. “Maybe we’ll live here once we’re married. Let Joel take over my place.”
She looked up at him. “Really?”
“As I built it, I had both of us in mind.” He winked. “It’s magnolia throughout, but we can decorate it gradually. And you can choose the colors—within reason. No lime green and orange.”
Grace pouted. “You drive a hard bargain. OK, no lime green or orange, but I do have one condition. We grow carnations in the front garden. It’s kind of fitting after all.”
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