Angel in white

FIVE

The next morning James woke up with Merilize nowhere in the house.

He looked outside but didn't saw her running. He wanted to surprise her so bad by jumping back into his western clothes so he decided to go to the stabbles.

He look around and almost looked passed her that was on her knees, butt in the air looking for something under the table.

"Merilize?"

She gave a fright and when she wanted to come out she accidentally bumbed her head.

"Owww."

She rub her head and get out sitting on her knees sitting back for the good of her back.

"Are you looking for something?" He asked her as she don't even dare to look at him.

"Yeah. But I can't find it." She replied and use the strength she has left to stand up. She turn around to him and froze speechless like she forgot how to move, breath and react.

She scan him from his hat down his clothing over his jean to his shoes then back to his face.

"Oh." Is all that slips out of her mouth. Her horse, Goldie kick against the wood drawing their attention. "Goldie."

Merilize walk to the horse slowly and look back at James in impression.

"So, what's on your doing list for today?" James asked scanning her from head to toe. She was wearing a nice blue jean and a white shirt with a brown hat and brown boots

"Probably getting a few things done. How about you?" Came the reply.

James look down then back up at her.

"Hanging around like in the old days." James replied picking up the toolbox placing it on the table.

"Okay I'm totally gonna leave it to you." Merilize said immediately when he started going through the tools.

"What needs to get fixing?" He asked raising an eyebrow.

"Listen, I don't want to change the subject but a friend of mine has invited us to go to Bob's den tonight. I was wondering if you'd like to go." Merilize said biting her lip.

"I'd love to. But I need answers. What needs fixing?" James responded as Merilize gave a smile filled with revenge.