Priscilla and Aquila page 4 by ric gustafson
The steward led the two to the back garden. Senator Pudens villa was two stories with arched windows and fluted columns.
Benyamin looked at his nephew. " Where are we to put this awning?".
Aquila pointed to a copse of oleander and roses. " Up there".
After checking for measurements, Aquila set up a sturdy ladder. As he was climbing up the ladder with the awning, he noticed a female down below.
" Aquila".
He smiled as he walked back down the ladder. " Good day Priscilla".
She turned to Aquila's uncle. " Peace to you Benyamin".
Benyamin grinned. " Peace to you".
The two tried to put up the awning. It was a wobbly ladder.
Priscilla smiled. " Would you like me to hold up your ladder?".
Aquila nodded. " Sure".
As she steadied the ladder with her hands, the two quickly put up the awning.
Aquila came down the ladder. " Thank you for your help".
She began to walk away. " Your welcome".
As she walked down the street, Aquila kept staring at her. He could feel in his heart that something was beginning to happen between them.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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