Love Endures All - Amish Romance

By Hannah Miller

Ezekiel "Zeke" Miller, sharp blue eyes, black hair, full beard, doesn't like war. The thoughtful Amish man hates it so much in fact that he's willing to defect to Canada to escape the draft. When his number is called up, however, there's no time to get away and he's drafted into the Army. He has loved Rebekah for as long as he can remember. The summer of 1942 was to be their summer. Margaret and Benjamin Miller are his parents. Zeke is an only child. 

Rebekah Beiler, honey colored eyes, mahogany colored hair, has wanted to marry Ezekiel Miller for as long as she can remember. The upcoming summer of 1942 was supposed to be their time. The war throws a wrench in their plans, however, and neither of them really knows where God wants them, let along what he expects of them. Can they trust God's will in their lives, or will war tear apart more than two countries? Gabriel Beiler is her brother. Gideon and Adelaide Beiler are her parents. Mary Yoder is her annoying peer. 

A standalone short story, with no cliff-hangers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sweet Clean Romance Club
• Release date: Nov 15, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386672982

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Love Endures All

Chapter One: Called Up

Ezekiel Miller woke up just before the rooster crowed outside his window. Still dark, he padded around his room by memory. He left his bedside candle dark and waited patiently for the sun to rise. He dressed easily, having memorized his room long ago. Ezekiel, who often went by Zeke, knew everything by heart.

He made his coffee by candlelight, when he made it to the kitchen and was out the door to start work just as the sun was streaking its purples, pinks, yellows, and oranges across the sky. Goedemorgen Ezekiel Miller.

Goedemorgen, Zeke called, waving to Isaiah Bontrager. They were both headed for the same place, but took different paths. Zeke walked down by the Beiler land to see if Rebekah Beiler wanted to walk over to the barn raising with him.

Goedemorgen Rebekah Beiler, Zeke said, adding a smile for her. She was beautiful in a soft way. Her long mahogany hair flowed long and curling down her back. Unlike English women who often cut their hair short or used different styles for their hair, Zeke found that leaving it long and loose was even more alluring. Not that he minded when she wore it up in a bun covered by a prayer cap. He found though, when she left it loose that it made her beautiful eyes even more stunning.

Goedemorgen, Ezekiel Miller. She joined him on the pathway and began walking. I’ve heard through the grapevine that you’re thinking about your own barn raising.

It’s time, Zeke said, giving her a sideways glance. I want it well done before I marry.

And is there a girl you have in mind who might marry you?

I have a woman in mind, if that’s what you’re asking.

Do I know her?

Fairly well as it turns out, Zeke said, chuckling. It won’t be too long now Rebekah.

I should think not, especially when my father has already given his permission.

Zeke and Rebekah went about their individual tasks at the barn raising. They were putting up a new and much needed barn for the Troyer family. Josiah Troyer had taken a wife seven years ago and had put up his first barn at that time. Now, with three little girls running around and his wife Rachel, expecting their fourth, the extra space would be needed to house the grains they harvested. Not to mention their cattle would need a new milking parlor fairly soon.

RUMOR HAS IT THAT EZEKIEL Miller is due to have his own barn raising soon. Rebekah heard this from Mary Yoder, a close neighbor of her parents.

Is that so? Rebekah asked, playing coy.

That’s what I’ve heard. Although if I’m taking my guess I’d say it’ll be a while yet. He hasn’t even shown a particular interest in any of the young women around here.

Hm. Rebekah smiled. Mary Yoder was a town gossip who had the unfortunate idea that she knew everything there was to know about everything. Fortunately for Rebekah, Mary Yoder didn’t know anything about anything. Rebekah fully expected to be Mrs. Ezekiel Adam Miller before the end of the year.

With the weather turning nice, it’d be