—Ruth—
The weather yesterday was favorable.
I was on the farm, transferring seedlings when a ding notification came up in my phone.
Cleaning my hand with a towel, I reached inside my pocket for my phone and scrolled to the notification.
It was a text from my best friend—Mabel, asking to see me.
Curiosity flipped my world upside down.
Instantly, I became worried for her and the kids. I texted her back, and a follow up text confirmed they were fine.
Surprises.
They make me giddy.
After she told me she'd a little surprise, I couldn't relax for the rest of the day until she came through the doors of the fanciful restaurant, and broke the news.
“What? Me?” I stuttered.
“Yes,” she replied. “I've been asked to come with a plus one.”
“...I'm a local girl, a farmer. I have no business
