My Cowboy

Chapter 4

Today means i only have one more day to decide if i will marry Michael or not! Nervs were eating away at me as i got dressed for the day. Yesterday Michael had introduced me to his men and head hand James. They were very nice and polite men, but thy also had humor and i found myself laughing quite often. He had about three hundred head of cattle he was taking back to add to his herd of 3,000 on his ranch up in Wyoming. Needless to say he wasn't a poor man.

I had no idea what we were doing today. He'd told me to dress simply but pretty and to meet him outside at noon. It was nearing noon now.

I found him outside sitting on a tall buckskin mare. Behind him was a basket. He held his hand out to me and i allowed him to pull me up in front of him. After situating my skirt i felt as Michael kicked his horse up in an easy lope. It wasnt long before we were out of town.

I tried sitting up straight but it was impossible with the sway of the horse and how close we were. I found myself leaning back against his chest comfortably. His hands were on either side of me. One held the reins while the other rested on the saddle horn. I felt protected surrounded by his arms and broad shoulders. They were twice the width of mine before they came to a slim waste.

The sun was shining bright as we rode. I had no idea where we were going so i just watched the landscape pass by. Tall grass blew in the breeze and birds flitted from tree to tree that were scattered around. Clouds covered the sky causing the blarring sun to be obscured so it was decently cool outside.

I was so engrossed in the landscape that i wasn't aware we'd stopped until i heard Michael's voice right by my ear, "are we going to sit on this horse all day?" I jerked at the closeness of his voice causing him to chuckle. Annoyed with him i brought my elbow back connecting it with his stomach.

He grunted and i smiled. I waited on him to climb off so i could get off as well. Instead of letting me climb off he pulled me dpwn before his arm slipped under my legs till he was holdin me bridal style. My hands were around his neck in fear that he would drop me.

"Relax Allie i'm not going to drop you," he said as he carried me over to a tree and sat me down on some of its roots that were abover the ground. I watched as he pulled out a blanket in the shade of the tree and spread it out on the ground before retrieving the basket.

Once it was set on the blanket he came over and picked me back up before sitting me on the blanket. "I can walk you know," i said in an amused voice as he sat me down. He smiled playfully at me, "you can? I didnt know that?" I slapped his arm playfully and we both laughed.

We fell into an easy silence as i began pulling the food from the basket. Luke warm chicken with bread for sandwiches and several different sides including potatos and vanilla pudding for desert! My mouth watered at the smells, but i made him a plate with a generous helping of everything first. Once he had his plate i made my own.

I was too busy eating to have a conversation and when i looked over so was he. I laughed when he took too big of a bite of his sandwich and some stuck out of his mouth. He covered his mouth embarrassed and i laughed still. His eyes narrowed at me. I slowly got up and backed away from him as he got up. I took off running as he chased me. I was laughing the whole time and i could hear him laughing as well.

My skirts kept tangling around my legs making it harder to run, but even so it still took him a moment to catch me. I felt his arms wrap around my waist before i felt myself lifted off the ground as he spun me around. I was still laughing as he lost his footing on the slippery grass and fell with me on top of him. I felt his chest vibrating with laughter and i looked down at him smiling.

I got lost in the deep green of his eyes as he slowly set up and the laughter died on his face. He starred at me and i studied his face. I was so lost in my studying that i didnt realize how close his face had gotten. His eyes were studying my face as well and they kept darting to my lips. Was he going to kiss me? I felt excitement fill me, but also fear. I'd never kissed a man before. What if i messed up?

My eyes darted to his lips and as his face got closer my eyes slowly started to close. The kiss was simple and chast, but it meant so much more. His hand had come up to cup the back of my neck and his lips were soft against mine. I was just melting into the kiss when he pulled away. His lips held a smile and so did mine.

He stood up pulling me with him. He smiled down at me for a moment before he knelt down on one knee. I looked a him with wide eyes as he took out a small box.

"Allie i know you feel like your being forced into this, but after this past week i hope you feel otherwise. I'm not very good at expressing how i feel," he chuckled as he looked up at me. "Allie Spencer i believe i'm in love with you. Will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"

He opened the box to reveal a silver band with three diamonds. The diamond in the middle was blue.. It was absolutely beautiful! he looked up at me with worry. that look helped me with my decision. it was my choice and he understood that. he wasnt so selfassured in himself that he knew i would say yes. I couldnt seem to talk so i held my left hand out to him. A huge grin spread across his face as he slipped the ring on my finger. He kissed my hand right above the ring before he stood up and pulled my lips to his.

This kiss was demaning, but gentle as his lips moved over mine greedily. When he finally pulled away i was breathing deeply. I smiled when i noticed he was too. I felt myself blushing as i gazed at his lips wanting him to kiss me again.

**Michael**

I felt a large rush of relief as i out that ring on her finger. I couldnt stop myself from kissing her again. Her lips were soft and i felt excitement and pride at her obvious innocence. Nowadays women were becoming more knowledgeable in the art of seduction and kissing. Many used themselves as pawns for their fathers gain. It's why i didnt choose women from where i lived.

I smiled as i saw her blush and gaze at my lips longingly. I couldn't help but give her what she wanted, what we both wanted. This time as i kissed her i ran my tongue along her lips. I felt her stiffen but she didnt pull away, encouraging me to go on. I slowly parted her lips only to reach her teeth. I ran my tongue along them hoping she'd open up but she didnt. I pulled away frustrated slightly before saying, "open your mouth." I barely got the last word out before my mouth covered hers again. This time i had no barrier and i greedily claimed her mouth.

She tasted so sweet and i couldnt get enough of it. I sought out her tongue, but when mine touched hers it jerked back. When i felt her lips tilt up i knew she was just playing. i smiled against her lips and chased her tongue around. It was a while before i came up for air.

I was the only thing holding her up as she leaned into me breathing deeply. I was going in for another kiss when i heard a horse ride up. I jerked my head up to find James sitting on his horse smiling at us. "I take it she said yes," he said laughing.

I felt it as Allie moved till she was hidden behind my back in embarrassment. "Yes she did. Please go alert her parents and prepare the wedding," i stood proudly as i smiled up at my best friend. He lauged again before pulling his horse around and taking off.

I turned around to find Allie blushing a beautiful pink as she looked anywhere but at me. "Allie we are about to be married by nightfall. Married couples kiss. Engaged couples kiss. You have nothing to be embarrassed about," i said looking down at her. She didnt say anything, instead she laid her head on my chest. I felt my heart tighten as i put my arms around her. She'd already stolen my heart in less than a week.

"Come Allie. I need to get things ready for the weddind and you need to see your parents and prepare," i said as i packed up the picnic and helped her onto my horse. I was about to climb on when i felt her hand on my face. I looked up only to recieve a kiss. I smiled up at her, "what was that for?"

"Engaged couples kiss remember," she said before she turned away blushing again. I smiled wickedly. It's safe to say i was more than happy with my soon to be wife. God had really given me a gift in finding her in that alley. She was perfect.