EMILY'S PRAYER

Sweet western romance. Short Story.

Emily Jackson was devastated when her grandpa passed away leaving her all alone. No one cared about her and she had to bury her beloved grandfather by herself. Heartsick, tired, and lonesome, she fell asleep wondering if Brody Parker would live up to her grandpa's expectations and arrive to marry her and fulfill the dreams he had for the farm.

Brody Parker knew he was too late to see his old friend, Buck, when he arrived and saw the mere slip of a woman sitting on the porch steps with her head on her arms asleep. He saw the newly dug grave and felt heavy at heart that he didn't get to arrive before Buck passed. Determined to honor Buck's wishes, he forged ahead taking matters into his own hands, praying with all his heart that Emily would fall in love with him and that they would build a life together like Buck wanted.