I walked down the sage green path of grass and whimsy wildflowers. I slightly swung my basket filled with bread and jam for Mrs. Welland.

The sky was a harsh blue hue speckled with white, bouncy clouds.

Today I would see him, William Welland.

“Oh dearest Elsbeth, you are more beautiful each time I see you,” Mrs. Welland said with a sweet smile, grabbing the bread and jam from me.

I smiled. “Thank you. Is William around?”

I tired to hide my blush as I asked her.

She smiled so sweetly. “Yes. William!”

William walked in, his beauty striking me.

“Only a call away!” Mrs. Welland laughed as William and I admired each other.

He truly was only a call away.