Free Faith Unseen by Leona Norwell Page B

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                  “What’s wrong?”
                  “What do I look like today?”
                  “Excuse me?”
                  “Nathan is on his way over, what do I look like today?”
                  “You look fine.” She said laughing “Jeans and a shirt. Go comb your hair and you’ll be fine.”
                  “Thanks” she said breathlessly as she turned to go upstairs. Outside in the shop, Leah was laughing as she went back to work on her projects. She may drive me crazy but this is fun to watch. My levelheaded, never going to date, sister is falling hard and fast.
                  Leah was finishing up for the day and walking to the mailbox as Nathan parked his car in front of her house. “Well, well Pastor Lindstrom, what can I do for you?” she asked with a chuckle as he exited the car and walked up to her
                  “You are enjoying this way too much for my peace of mind.”
                  “Count on it my friend.”
                  “Oh man.” He groaned
                  “Come in” she said as they walked to the front door. “Faith, Nathan’s here” she called as they entered.
                  “Hi” Faith said as she slowly descended the stairs
                  “Hi” Nathan answered watching her closely. She looks beautiful.
                  Leah laughed at them and told them goodbye as she went to the kitchen. Nathan glared at her and went to take Faith’s hand. “You look beautiful.” He said as they walked out the door.
                  “Thank you. Why was Leah laughing at you?”
                  “Never mind.” He chuckled
                  “UhHuh, I don’t get away with that answer so tell me.”
                  “She is still gloating.”
                  Faith was silent as they walked along. “Why is she gloating, she didn’t really have anything to do with anything?”
                  “She thinks her persistence yesterday was successful matchmaking.” He answered as they sat down on a bench at the park.
                  “Nathan, she has the wrong idea and maybe you do too. I didn’t do any of those things to get a “match” going between you and me. And if that is what you think, I’m sorry. I was only trying to be helpful. How did this get so messed up? How did I screw this up so badly? Oh, I know, I did it, that’s how it happened. It was just supposed to be a nice thing. I’m sorry, it won’t happen again. Leah can walk down here and get me if you tell her when you go back to get your car. I’m sorry.”
                  Nathan was stunned. “Are you finished?”
                  “Yes, I’m sorry. It won’t happen again. The hostess committee has the plan for the social and you have the flyer. Everything can be handled by someone else.”
                  “Stop talking and stop digging yourself a deeper hole.”
                  “Yes I’m sorry, just tell Leah to come walk me….” she was saying as he clamped his hand over her mouth
                  “You don’t take instruction very well.” He chuckled releasing his hold on her. “Now, are you listening to me?”
                  “No. Goodbye Nathan. I’m sorry.” She said strongly
                  “If you say that again, I will leave you here.” He said with mock fierceness “Faith, those were nice things you did for me. It was not messed up as you put it. I was..”
                  “I didn’t mean for you to think I was interested in you. I was only…”
                  “Faith” he interrupted “Stop interrupting, stop talking, stop explaining. Listen to my whole response.”