Can love be found

Chapter Twenty two

Jessica's POV

I woke up this morning and Jacob had already gotten up and had headed off to do his usual work. I needed to get up and do some things for work also. Now that Jacob had healed and was back to doing his thing, I had to get ready to get back to work. I hated it but I needed to get back into the swing of things, although Mr. Johnston said I could work from home as long as I needed. I sit down at the table and get to work on some contracts that were sent to me. A few hours later I hear Jacob come in. He walked over and kissed me on the temple

"Hey doll, I just wanted to let you know that Brad and I are headed out to the hardware store. We need to get some lumber and stuff to fix some of the fencing."

"Alright babe, see you when you get back. I'll fix some lunch for us later."

He heads out the door and I get back to work. Several hours later I hear the truck roll back in. I look out the kitchen window and see them driving down the trail, stop and start to unload the truck. I call him to see if they would like some lunch. He told me to give them about an hour and they would be in. ONce I started making sandwiches they had come in the door and had come in the kitchen to help me finish up. Once they are done eating they head back out to finish the fence.

Jacob's POV

I headed into the house to let Jessica know we were headed out to the hardware store, but it was not the only place we were headed. Brad and I climbed in the truck and headed out to the hardware store first. Once we were finished there with everything we needed, we headed to the jewelers to find the perfect ring.

"Good afternoon, gentleman, what can I do for you today?" the salesman asks.

"I am looking to purchase an engagement ring." I answer.

"Congratulations, do you have an idea of what you are looking for?"

"Well, my girl loves white gold, she likes simple and elegant."

"I think I might have some here for you to choose from." He pulls out several choices and I look at each one.

"These are nice, but I don't think they are her, man." Brad says shaking his head.

"Your right, I don't see any of these on her." I say.

"Wait, I think I have some in the back. Let me go get them." The salesman heads to the back after putting away the first selections. He comes back with two. "I think one of these may do."

I look at them and one stands out.

"I think this one will do. It is beautiful, just like her." I say with a smile.

"Your right, man. That one is perfect." Brad adds.

"Alright, let's get this rung up for you."

We pay for the ring and head home.

"Thanks for helping me. I really appreciate it. I think she will love this, now all she has to say is yes." I smile as we pull on to the property.

"You are welcome. I know she makes you happy, and I can see it on your face everyday." Brad says clapping my shoulder.

Jessica calls and asks about lunch. I asked her to give us about an hour. We get the truck unloaded and start to mend the fences. Then we head back to the house for lunch. After lunch we head back out to finish the fence, and later that evening we feed the animals and get them put up for the night. We then head back to the house and Jessica has dinner ready and is setting the table.

"It smells so good in here." I say as we walk inside.

Jessica's POV

He says as he wraps his arms around me and kisses my lips. I kiss him back and before it gets any deeper we hear a cough behind us. We look over and Brad is standing there shaking his head. We both laugh and carry the food to the table. We all sit down to eat.

"So Saturday is the day of truth. Sunday we are going to visit my mom. She has been asking me to bring you to meet her." Jacob says quietly.

"That sounds great. You will do great Saturday and I would love to meet your mom. She sounds like a wonderful woman, by the way you have talked about her." I say with a smile.

"It will be good to see you out there again." Brad adds.

"Will Crystal be coming Saturday, Brad?"

"No, we are taking a break. She said she needed some space."

"I'm sorry Brad. Don't give up on her. She is just not used to being in a relationship. I think she really likes you and is scared."

"I really like her too, and I am going to fight for her. I am going to give her what she wants right now."

The next few days pass rather quickly and it is time to head to the arena. We head over there in the morning so Jacob could be at the rider's meeting and find out which bull he would be riding. We wait outside until the meeting is over. Once they are finished he heads over with a smile on his face.

"What's the big smile for, cowboy?" I ask.

"I got the luck of the draw and got a good ride with Sampson this time."

"So I don't have to worry this time?"

"No, doll. I think this one will be in the bag."

We wander around the arena and watch some of the other events until it's time for him to get ready. I head over to the bleachers where he is to ride. Eventually he heads out looking hot in his gear. He goes to climb up the gate to get settled on Sampson.

"Our next rider is one that has been absent for a couple months with a major injury in Texas. He is one of the best out there. Here is Jacob Stevens. Let's see him ride!" We hear the announcer call out.

They open the gate and Sampson comes flying out doing his best to dislodge Jacob. He spins and bucks, twisting and turning. He rides the full eight seconds and loosens up and jumps off landing on his feet, the perfect ride. The crowd stands up screaming and cheering. I am standing clapping with tears in my eyes. Jacob comes running and climbs over the fence and runs to me picking me up in a tight hug and spinning around.

"I did it, doll! I did it! That was so awesome!"

"You did, cowboy! I knew you could!" He crashed his lips to mine and I could feel the happiness in the kiss.

"That was an amazing ride and we have the score for Jacob's ride and it's a perfect score. So Jacob Stevens is in first place." The announcer calls out.

"Congratulations, dude! You deserve it! That ride was awesome!" Brad says excitedly.

After all the formalities are done and a stop for something to eat, we head home. It was late and we all headed to bed. Jacob heads in to take a shower and I change into my pajamas and climb into bed. I hear the shower turn off and eventually I feel the mattress dip and he climbs in behind me and wraps his arms around me and nuzzles into the back of my neck.

"I am so proud of you, babe." I whisper.

"Thank you, doll. That means so much. I really needed to do that. I feel so free and like my old self again."

"You conquered your fears. There is no stopping you now. I love you so much."

"I love you too. Thank you so much for standing beside me. I couldn't have done it without you. You are my rock."

"Your welcome, babe. I said I will always be there for you and I meant it."

He squeezes me tight and kisses the back of my head. I kiss his hand and we soon fall asleep.