It doesn’t have everything on your wish list, but you can always put up a white picket fence if you still want one.
I’ve attached pictures. Let me know what you think.
Mia
She clicked on the first thumbnail. A small home with a sloping roofline appeared on-screen. The front of the house boasted a wide porch. The porch was empty but looked perfect for a few rocking chairs, maybe even a porch swing. The next photo showed an open floor plan living and dining room. In the living room were several built-in bookshelves. A few more photos featured the two bedrooms and kitchen area. There wasa small patio out back just waiting for a charcoal grill and some lawn furniture.
She loved it.
Not bothering to reply to the email, she called Mia right away.
“Sold!”
Mia laughed. “I guess you got my email.”
Ava stood and paced. “I did get it. I can’t believe there’s something available so soon, and in my price range.”
“God always takes care of us,” Mia said. “I’m learning to trust Him with all my life.”
“Same.”
“So, what do you think? Do you want to put in an offer?”
Ava looked out her window. The brick wall of the building next to her looked back. “I absolutely do.”
“Okay. I’ll get the paperwork in motion.” Ava could hear papers shuffling on the other end of the line. “What does your editor think about you moving away?”
A pang of fear gripped her. What if she’d come this far only to have it fall through again?
Being on the phone with Mia reminded her of the verse Mia had quoted, the one about delighting in God and Him giving you the desire of your heart. She was working on the delighting part.
She sighed. She’d just have to leave the desires of her heart in God’s hands. “I haven’t talked to him about it since getting back. He agreed we’d discuss it sometime, but I haven’t had the heart to do it since the other house fell through.”
“Not to mention everything that happened with Zach,” Mia said.
Ava’s gut clenched. “Um.”
“Sorry. I shouldn’t have said that. Small town. We hear all the good news and the bad. I just feel like we could be friends, and Ijumped way over the line.” Mia’s voice brightened. “At least this house is good news. I’ll keep you posted on the paperwork.”
“I think we could be friends too. If this offer goes through, you will have earned yourself a commission and a new friend.” Hopefully she heard the tease.
Mia laughed. “It’s a deal. I’ll try not to stick my foot in my mouth too often.”
“As a food critic, I can tell you there are better things to eat out there.” Ava’s heart lightened with the exchange.
They hung up, and Ava flopped onto the couch. What would she do if Judson wouldn’t let her work remotely?
She sat up with a sharp intake of breath, her spine straightening, and squared her shoulders. What if she just left her job altogether? She wouldn’t have to rely on Judson’s goodwill. Maybe Doug’s Market was hiring.
Although, stocking shelves probably wouldn’t pay the mortgage. She slumped back against the couch.
Her phone chimed.
Emily
You’re famous!
She rolled her eyes. Emily had a flair for the dramatic.
