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CHAPTER
NINE
Isabella stretched languidly. She was exhausted. They’d made love over and over the night before. After his endearing display of linguistic skills at the restaurant, Isabella had taken him home and taught him a few essential sex words. After she’d shown him how to slip his el pene in her la vagina, they’d hacer el amored all over the place. To her utter delight, Bull was insatiable when it came to her body, but that wasn’t the best part of being with him.
She enjoyed him.
His sense of humor was spot-on, he kept her laughing. They liked many of the same things, especially old westerns and anything they could do outdoors. They shared a love of animals and their knowledge of ranching and the cattle business complimented one another.
Isabella loved taking care of him too. She’d spent some time in the garden and spiffing up his house. Everything looked taken care of now, especially him.
The man was satisfied and Isabella knew that she had given this to him.
As much as she loved Terra Dura, she loved him more. The day she found her red stiletto hidden in the back of his underwear drawer, she’d cried. Sentimental giant. She would be happy staying here with Bull for the rest of her life.
If only he wanted the same thing.
She knew her days with this incredible man were drawing to an end. They hadn’t officially discussed her return to Mexico, but he hadn’t asked her to stay either. Isabella was very afraid he’d just end things with her one day, leaving her broken hearted and longing for more.
“No, no, no. Stop it. You’re still here. Be thankful and enjoy it.” She rose and grabbed her robe, heading for the shower. “After all, you might be able to change his mind. Anything could happen.”
Yes, she was determined to be optimistic.
After her shower, she ran downstairs and out the door. After their marathon lovemaking session, he’d let her sleep late. She knew he hadn’t lingered in the bed, he never did. When that damn alarm went off at six am, he was wide awake. Several times, he’d awakened her to make love, but sometimes he just let her sleep. This morning was a case in point. One thing she’d learned about Mr. Redford, he could be a workaholic. Isabella managed to distract him, occasionally, but he seemed to thrive on two things – working and pleasing her.
She really liked the ‘pleasing her’ part.
“There you are.” She found him next to a loaded stock trailer, giving one of his men some last-minute instructions.
“Hey, pumpkin-pie. Give me a kiss,” he said, holding out his arm to draw her close.
She gave him a quick kiss, very aware of the several sets of eyes watching them closely. “Where’s the rodeo?”
“We’re sending a load to Midland-Odessa for this weekend.”
“Are you sure you don’t want to go?” she asked, thinking she’d heard him mention this rodeo. “Isn’t this the event where you’re planning on debuting Hurricane?” Isabella knew he’d purchased the bull who had cornered him behind a barrel.
“Something’s come up.” He finished up with his men, waving them on their way. When they were gone, he took Isabella’s hand. “We’re going to have to postpone going to Tebow too.”
“What’s wrong?” Isabella was beginning to be concerned.
Bull couldn’t contain his smile. “Luke’s coming. Carol called and offered to let him come visit.”
“That’s great!” She could see the happiness shining in his face. Isabella ignored the niggle of apprehension she felt. Meeting Luke wasn’t what she dreaded.
Carol was a different story.
“Come on, let’s go back to the house. I want to get ready. I want everything to be perfect.” He squeezed her hand. “Luke hasn’t been back here, not since Carol left me almost a year ago.”
Carol. Carol. Isabella narrowed her eyes. She wished she had a voodoo doll and some straight pins. She dreaded meeting the woman Benedict had once loved enough to marry.
Isabella wished he would choose to marry her.
“How long can he stay?”
“Over the weekend. She’ll pick him up on Sunday.”
“Good.” Isabella patted his chest. “You’ll get to have a really good visit. Do you know what his favorite food is?” Since she’d been here for the last couple of weeks, they’d restocked Bull’s pantry and freezer.
