Ali's POV
I watched as they drove away. Hopefully they won't bug me again. I unlocked the backdoor and went out to my horse. I had on a swimsuit under my clothes and was going swimming.Today was hotter than yesterday. Dusty went with me to the pond. I took off my top revealing my bikini surfer top. I took my jeans off showing my surfer shorts. I got back on Dusty and we plummeted into the pond.
Man this felt good. I let Dusty lead me around the pond then he got out. He took off running. The wind on my wet body felt good. I loved the wet feeling with the wind whipping through my hair.
We returned to the pond. I looked out into the distance. My boss was coming this way. Dusty decided more pond time and I didn't realize he was in the pond until I felt the water on my foot.
"Is it cold?" He asked. "Yeah." I said turning Dusty. He took his shirt and jeans off. Leaving his boxers. "Then let's not waste a minute. He got onto his horse and rode into the water.
Now my heart was beating fast and my breathing was hitched. Dusty went deeper into the pond. I let go of the lead and swam freely. I swam to my horse and got back on him.
He reared and took off out of the water. Next thing I knew Copper and Buck were right next to us. He had a genuine smile on his face like he hasn't smiled for a long time.
We pulled our horses to a stop. The view was beautiful. "Wanna see a better view?" He asked. I smiled and nodded. He led the way to a trail. We went up and up. When we got to the top I saw the entire ranch.
"There's a picture in my house that has this hand drawn." He told me. It was beautiful. The sun was lowering in the sky. I took a deep breath and scanned the ranch for movement. It was so peaceful up here. I saw the pond where we were swimming and our clothes on the bank.
"Better get back before dark." He told me jokingly. I followed him back looking around for landmarks in case I wanted to go back up myself. Buck is an incredible guy. We got back to the pond and got our jeans on. I pulled my boots on and got back on my horse.
"What have I told you?" He asked with a slight smile. I put my shirt on and started heading to the house. He caught up with me easily. "So I'm guessing you got a new truck?" He asked.
I nodded. "Yeah. The other went up in smoke and flame when it hit a tree." I explained but not completely. We rode back in silence to the house. I turned when we reached my house and I put Dusty out in his paddock.
I think I have a crush on my boss. I went in and got a shower. Then fixed myself some fish. "I could invite them to come over for some. I've got enough and can probably get more after a fishing trip." I said to Rusty. He barked in approval.
So I went up to the office at a run. Maggie and Joseph were in the office talking. "I'm fixing dinner tonight at my place your welcome to come." I told them. They nodded. "What time?" "About seven?" "Alright we'll be there and we'll tell the boys." They told me.
I grinned and went back to my place. I cooked and battered fish and hush puppies. Then got started on the fries. I made a pitcher of sweet tea and stuck it in the fridge.
Maggie and Joseph came in with a side of Mac and cheese. "The boys should be here closer to seven." I was told. Buck came in ten minutes to seven.
"Zach's passed out in his living room. He's missing a meal whiching is unusual for him." I shrugged. "More for us." Maggie said. "Wow I haven't seen fried sand bass in a while." Joseph said.
A stomach grumbled behind me. I tried not to blush. Yes he was standing right behind me watching as I cooked. I made him move when I had to take the fries out.
He was either eying me or the food.
Bucky's POV
First swimming and now she's cooking my favorite meal? I have to marry her. No not again what if she laughs at me? What if I screw up?She looked beautiful tonight. Her hair was pulled back from her face and those jeans fit her just right. I wish I could trust women but after my last girlfriend everything went downhill.
She laughed at me and made fun of me. Never again will that happen.
![](https://img.wattpad.com/cover/81378609-288-k555432.jpg)
YOU ARE READING
New Ranch Hand: book 2 of the triple R series
General FictionBucky is the oldest of the three brothers and is happy that his brother Colt found love. Now he wants it for himself but can't seem to find it. Ali is new to town and wants to get a job working on a ranch. When she sees a sign in the feed store for...