Gotta Have You, Cowboy (Ford Brothers Book 2)

Chapter Five: Nathan

  Waking up this morning, I could not help the grin that took over my face. Lottie sent me a text message last night. She could not wait for our date, and I am just as excited. I have dreamed of that woman for so many nights. I cannot get her out of my head, no matter what I do. I could not shake my thoughts away from her.

I have been up since five and this smile still has not left my face since reading Lottie's message. Ideas running through my mind producing date plans to last years. All the things we could do, all the places we could see. Hoping that we will have more than this one date.

I can see my whole future playing out when I am gazing into those deep brown eyes. From getting married to having little ones running around the house. Growing our family and our love. Falling more in love each day with the woman of my dreams.

"What's that grin about?" Jackson huffed, leaning against a stall door, and arms crossed. I could not keep the smile from growing.

"Just thinking."

"Don't let him lie to you. He's thinking about a certain woman." Lucas called out. I watched as Lucas came through the door with Grayson following behind him.

"What's he lying about now?" I heard Ryan ask. Him and Aidan coming through the other door on the opposite side of the barn. Ryan had a smirk while Aidan had a scowl on his.

"Fine, y'all caught me. I was thinking about my date with Lottie." I confessed to my overbearing, loving brothers.

"Who's Lottie?" Jackson asked. Glancing around at my brothers, I could see the confusion in their eyes. Oh, that's right. I have never told them about my nickname for her.

"Charley, I gave her a new nickname."

"Of course you did, Nathan." Lucas laughed, slapping me on the back.

"Last I heard you were supposed to get your answer today." Grayson teased. Bella has more than likely already told him.

"She messaged me last night saying that she can't wait for today." I could not keep the smirk off my face.

"Did you get everything done or do you need help?" Lucas asked.

"I got most of it done. There are still a few items I have left."

"We can help you." Jackson offered.

"If y'all don't mind." I replied, sighing in relief for the help.

"We don't mind." Ryan assured me.

"I mind." Aidan grumbled. "I have places to be too, and no one offers to help me out."

"What are you talking about?" Grayson asked. He looked just as confused as I felt.

"Yeah, you haven't talked to us in over a week. How are we supposed to know what's going on with you if you don't talk to us?" Ryan questioned him.

"You have got to talk to us, brother." Lucas added, trying to keep everyone calm.

"Whatever." Aidan huffed out, storming towards the exit.

"What's his problem?" Ryan questioned, glancing around at us. Waiting for someone to answer him.

"I don't know. He will come to one of us when he's ready to talk." Lucas responded, shaking his head.

"Let's get to work so, Nate can see his woman." Grayson took charge, smacking me on the back, and heading for the door.

The rest of us followed behind him to get back to work. My thoughts kept wandering to Lottie as I walked. That woman has me all twisted up and for once I do not mind.