The Cowboy's Scars

rally told her it needed work done but she just hoped it would take her to where she needed to be today

should come with you, you know since you don't want

tion had promised to send someone over to Mr Charlie's place. Her mum had been persisting for her to take someone along with her to her job searches today which she had adamantly refused. She couldn't

let you know" she replied as the truck started moving. " Now go inside before

hat to expect and that made everything worse. On getting to the intersection that led to his ranch, she threw on a brave face and drove down there. Cutting the engine, she put on her brightest smile as she threw open the door. Stepping out, she looked across the large space and saw a small group of people a short distance away tending to a fence. She made to move there and inquire about Mr Connor. While moving, she couldn't help but admire the beautiful expanse of land his ranch was situated on. It seemed really big as she couldn't see the distant fences but only the one directly in front of her. The light sn

d then the men turned to look at the owner of

maintain her composure and walk towards him. The sun shining behind him made it difficult for her to see him but what she could see was pretty impressive. He wore a large brim hat that hid his face, a blue and white pla

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ys, who does that truck belong to?". The men all turned to face him as they were alerted of his presence and one of them , Arthur, replied him "here she is sir, she's walking towards here" and upon hearing that the visitor was a woman, he ensured his hat covered as much of his face as possible because women were known for being unable to keep their reactions off their face. Walking faster to meet her, he prayed she was only here to inquire about something so that the meeting would be over as quick as possible.Seeing her coming closer to him, he quickly took in her appearance. She wore a brown beanie that was pulled down to her ears, a light sweater, blue jeans and low boots. He couldn't see her face clearly yet and as he walked closer, he looked more closely at her to see if he could recognize her. She was really beautiful, he thought to himself. Her eyes looked to be green, her skin was pale a

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ng.The house was tastefully arranged, she noticed as she got in. It was simple yet felt so homely and warm. Even from outside, it looked very good. Dark roof, white paint on the woods, an ample porch and a dark wooden door. Chairs were arranged in the living room with a nice center table and wide windows were positioned to face the front of the ranch. " Please have a seat" he motioned toward the couches, she sat down gingerly because she was scared of getting his chairs wet. " I'll be back in a moment" he excused himself and she finally faced him but he had turned his back. He came out moments later with a towel and a cup of something in his hand." Use this to dry yourself off and drink this hot drink to warm you

emary Douglas,

ary, I'm Connor Mcjunkin but

I'm hoping to be employed in your household and or ranch" she rushed out " as a cook or

ing his mistake right on time and turning back to his original position." Oh, you don't have to cover your face, it's not a big deal to me." Immediately the words left

g just fine, so your services won't be needed around here." Her face went p

don't think any work on the ranch is fit for a lady except maybe combing the horse's flesh and harvesting" he said with what she thought to be a mocking tone " unfortunately my workers have no problem combing the horses and it's past time for harvesting so I don't know of any other job fit for you."At his words, she felt so much despair as she had held out hope for this particular position, " Mr Connor, please" she tr

l use. Secondly, you're only to clean the main house. The little rooms out back are for when some of my workers sleep over and they are responsible for that" he glanced at her to see if she understood what he wa saying and she nodded energetically. " And finally, for your pay, what do you think will be appropriate?" She didn't want to be greedy so she just mentioned an amount that was 3 times what she earned weekly at school and to her utmost surprise he said " that sounds fair enough, when will you be ready to start?". To say I'm surprised is an understatement but I quickly caught myself and answered him "