Prairies of Heart

Chapter 11

It was near midnight when they reached the train tracks. The horses neighed at the loud sound of a train horn and it awoke Summer up

Morning; Henry said

Where are we; Summer asked looking at the mountains

Colorado. Passed a town called Flane; Henry said

We are almost there; Summer said and sneezed

Bless you; Henry said

Can we stop for a little. Have to use the ladies; Summer said

Sure, sugar; Henry said and the horses halted

Summer ran off and went behind a tree then went back to the wagon to grab the kids. She left them to go on their own for a while she got them food. Scarlette left them with bread, stew and water. Enough to fill them. Summer placed a quilt on the ground as everyone gathered around and feasted but before she feasted she got two bowls out of water for each horse

Henry your bleeding!; Summer shouted and quickly got to him

Its nothing; Henry lied

No more driving, Ill do it; Summer said and got the bandages out to clean the wound. Henry hissed at her as alcohol rubbed in. Madison and Mason went to go play in the wagon with their books after eating and Henry sat down to talk to summer

Why did you say you love me; Summer asked

When; Henry asked

Don't be a fool. I heard you at the ranch; Summer said and heard Henry sigh

Its been a long time since I loved someone. Haven't loved someone since my mother and father passed. Lucille, she never gave me time or day to love her so I gave up on it till you came along; Henry said pulling a shirt down

Why do you; Summer asked looking at the kids who were laughing and playing hopscotch

Truth is, the first day I saw you were something different and when I kissed you, I knew you were it. My destiny. Now I don't mean to talk your ear off as I am a man and shouldn't be discussing girly subjects; Henry said

Girly?; Summer said with a smirk

Yes; Henry said

Girly? Oh really, love is girly; Summer said