Black Eyes (editing)

Chapter 5

Abigail sat with her arms crossed watching Coleman pack his clothes. He has been real different since he ran into the savage woman and she didn't like it one bit.

He used to offer smiles sometimes and kiss her when she wanted and now he is always fleeting to get away from her. She loved Coleman Jacob Murphy and she deserved to be loved back before they married. She was d*mn sure she was going to get this man to love her and ONLY her. Her fiancé isn't a negro lover. That was a stupid thought that even made it in her head.

"Coleman." She asked calmly. "Yes?" He sighed and looked to her with disinterest. He looked so distant as if he was thinking about something else. "Do you love me?"

Coleman scratched his head and walked to Abigail giving her a chaste kiss. "Why else would I be marrying you?" Poor Abigail too prideful to understand that wasn't a real answer.

Abigail smiled widely. She knew she was prettier than that wh*re. Coleman would never massacre his reputation with someone as lowly as who ever they had locked up.

She almost laughed at the fact that she believed she had competition. With someone not even in her status nonetheless. She was being silly there was no one who could compare to her.

Abigail knew she was going to be the lucky girl who married Coleman. The lucky girl who gave him his first child. The lucky girl swept up by the most eligible bachelor in the west.

"Abigail hand me my holster would ya?" He asked as his stripped himself of his shirt to put on a different one.

She handed him his holster before jumping into his arms and giving him a long kiss. Coleman couldn't deny Abigail was beautiful. Because she was.

But she wasn't Haseya. He tried to make it as gentle as he could pulling Abigail off of him. But clearly Abigail didn't appreciate the gesture seeing as she slumped back into her seat irritated. "We never have sex Coleman."

"I have to leave this isn't the right time to anyways." He exhaled. Abigail huffed and crossed her arms.

Coleman sighed before kissing her cheek to lift her spirits. He didn't want to leave her on a bad note because the woman was a riot.

"Alright abby I'll see you soon. Be a good girl for me." He winked making her lighten up.

"Yes sir." She smiled. Coleman's teasing grin faded instantly once she was out of sight. "Finally!" He groaned walking to Maroon. It was a bit dusty outside. He filled his canteen with water outside and saddled up.

He couldn't wait to go see Malcom again. These past few years have been torture. As a real man not being there for your child tears you a part in side. The only thing that kept him sane was his endgame.

Haseya may not believe him. But Coleman knew what he was doing. It cost her a lot of tears and heartbreak but in the end it was going to all be revealed and the heart break would be worth it. At least that's what he hoped. He really really hoped she would understand in the end and they could be a family again.

He strapped up with his magnum, his rifle, and his shotgun. He knew Haseya liked to use the rifle so just incase she got tired of that bow she could use it.

Coleman walked to the stable to free Maroon and lead him to the pantry where he packed a bag of meals. "Hey Roonie. It's time to go." But horse let out a snort making Coleman laugh. "I know."

"Sheriff I don't know if we can support this trip." Stu crossed his arms with some more of the county men behind him.  Coleman could not stand this piece of sh*t. But he would cope and play nice. "I know it's inconvenient but this is important matters that need to be dealt with before it ruins Cheyenne county."