Rodeo Hearts

Chapter 9

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By the time we came out of the restaurant it was almost sunset. I knew we would have to hurry if we were going to make it in time. I had a little surprise planned to end the night. As the date went on I found myself more relaxed. This was the first time I've really felt happy.

On the way to our second destination for the night I stopped at 'Moe's General Store'. It was a cute old -fashion general store located on Main Street. I told Brayden to wait for me. I knew if he had came in then part of the surprise would be ruined. I stepped into the General Store.

The whole store's interior was dark stained wood. It had such a warm rustic feel about it. The merchandise was an array of color and that sent cheerful vibes around the whole place. As a child it was always my favorite store. I hadn't been her in years, but the signature scent of Moe's hasn't left my memory.

Candles of all sorts were lined on a large section of shelving. You could find almost any scent you could think of like; Passionfruit, Sandalwood, Fresh Cotton, Cinnamon, Very Berry, and hundreds more. My favorite has always been Cinnamon, because it reminds me so much of fall-my favorite season.

I looked around the store and soon my eyes landed on the section I needed. I hurried over and grabbed what I needed before paying. I carried my two bags in both hands as I walked to the vehicle. Brayden jumped out to help.

"Could you open the door?" I asked.

He jumped into action and soon I had the bag securely placed in the back seat.

"Thanks." I said.

"You're welcome." He replied.

I drove out of town a few miles before turning onto a dirt road.

"I see how this date is going to end." Brayden spoke up.

I glanced over at him puzzled.

"How's it going to end? " I asked confused.

" You're taking me out in the middle of no where and then you're going to kill me."

I laughed at his statement.

"I'm not going to kill you. Not yet anyways." I told him teasingly.

He looked at me with a playful smile before turning his attention back to the night scenery.

I drove a couple more minutes before coming to a large clearing. I smiled before cutting the engine.

"Could you do me a favor?" I asked Brayden.

"Yeah. What is it?"

"Could you stay in here until I get everything set up?"

"Yeah if that's what you want." He said.

I quickly got out and took the supplies that I needed from the back seat. I looked up to the sky and saw the stars were beginning to appear. I let the tailgate down and spread out a blanket leaving one to the side for protection against the night's chill. I set the turquoise box from the Blue Jay Bakery down. Then I sat the bags from Moe's down before going to tell Brayden he could get out of the truck now.