When Love Blooms in Summer: A Short Love Story

It was 1992, the summer of love when Teddy met Abby. Spring had come and gone and summer was in full bloom. The sun shone bright each day, however the heat was becoming unbearable.

Teddy was a young farmhand at a ranch in their province. He was as hardworking as they came and was never seen without a smile on his face. On the other hand, Abby was the new girl on the ranch, fresh out of high school. Even though this was her first job she seemed to take to farming like a fish to water, catching Teddy's eye right away.

One hot summer day, Abby and Teddy were working on opposite ends of a field, doing their usual work, when Abby spotted Teddy working under the scorching sun. Teddy wiped his sweaty brow with his forearm as he continued working. He thought about how nice it would feel to take a break from work and decided to walk towards Abby where the only shade is available. As he got closer to Abby he noticed how beautiful she looked, especially with all that sweat on her forehead. He couldn't help but smile at her and say hello. There it was, the sound of distant hooves against the soil and all he could hear was her, his heart beating fast as she got nearer. Her wheat-colored hair, cascading from underneath her bonnet bobbing left and right with each step she took. Everything just felt right. Abby returned his greeting and offered him a glass of homemade lemonade to cool him off. Teddy smiled at her, thanked her and drank it all in one gulp. His smile grew as he realized how sweet it tasted—and it was love at first sight for both of them.

As days passed by, they started talking about everything under the sun: their dreams, their families, their lives back home and so many other things that came into mind whenever they are together. When they talked, it was like they had known each other all their lives—like they were two old friends picking up where they left off. It was as refreshing as a spring breeze in the middle of spring. It was like fate had decided to intervene because they started talking and then eventually became friends.

Teddy had helped her with the farm for six months and he'd been a blessing from heaven - she had thought to herself many times. He did all the heavy lifting, took care of the chickens and the pigs and was always willing to do whatever was needed and never complained. She was especially happy when he walked her to her house after they finished working, every day. She looked forward to this part of the day as she hiked out in the scorching hot farmland, thinking about how wonderful it would be if Teddy asked her out on a date.

They grew closer over time and soon became inseparable. Until one day, Teddy asked Abby if he could court her and Abby happily agreed. Two years later, Teddy asked Abby to marry him. They've lived happily ever after in their farmhouse and are still married today.

They have been married for 40 years now, and there love is stronger than ever. It was love at first sight when they laid eyes on each other on that hot summer day. After all that they've been through, they're still together and married without any major issues. God must have something in store for them and their lives. To this day, a white picket fence encircles their farmhouse, providing a perfect home for the two of them. And it will be part of their story for the rest of their lives.

This short story is a product of my own imagination. I hope you enjoyed reading as much as I enjoyed writing it. If there's one thing that I've ever learned from doing this story, even though I'm still new, is that everyone has a story to tell. All you have to do is ask and you will eventually find someone who will be glad to share it with you. 

Thank you and keep safe always!