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BEFORE THE GROUP LEFT FOR town, John requested for Belle to ride with Josiah on his horse. Although John was travelling in a wagon, he had many supplies stored in it so believed it was best for his daughter to travel with his most trusted regulator.
John prized his daughter over anything he had ever received in his life. If anything were to happen to the young girl, he would not rest until the consequences were dealt with. John loved her greatly and never wanted to see her get hurt, so when he saw her growing closer to Josiah, a massive weight lifted from his shoulders.
If there was any man he thought was worthy of his daughter, it was Doc Josiah Scurlock.
That was part of the reason why John asked Belle if she could ride with Josiah for the night instead of himself. He saw how difficult the two were being with their affections for the other, so he thought it best to give them both a nudge in the right direction.
Belle's arms were linked around Josiah's waist as she sat behind him on his horse. "You doin' alright back there, little missy?" Josiah asked as his horse picked up the pace.
"Better than ever," Belle laughed as the wind thrashed her hair behind her head.
Josiah's horse slowed down at the edge of the town centre where the music was loud and the atmosphere was lively. Josiah hopped down, opening his arms out for Belle to jump down with his assistance.
Belle placed her hands on his broad shoulders as he planted his on her waist. Belle leapt off of the horse, landing in front of Josiah. "Thank you, my dear, now, are you going to dance with me or do I have to go find another gentleman willing to dance with little ol' me?" Belle asked with a grin.
Josiah laughed at her question. He took a step back, extending his arm out for her to take. "Miss Belle, could I have this dance?"
"Why, Master Josiah, I thought you'd never ask," Belle laughed and slid her delicate hand into his. Josiah brought her hand to his mouth, pressing a gentle kiss to the back of it, before spinning her around energetically. Belle laughed and flushed red, landing into Josiah's chest.
"Did I mention that you look beautiful, Miss Belle?" Josiah commented with a lop-sided smile.
"You may have mentioned it before we left, and every day for the past 5 years," Belle laughed, hauling the blonde man to the centre of the dance area, slotting her hand back into his hand and the other on his shoulder, guiding Josiah to place his free hand on her waist.
"It seems that you grow more beautiful with each day, I'm a very lucky man for you to even consider me your dance partner for tonight, Miss Belle," Josiah commented.
