What Knot

4

   The next morning I wake up early. I go downstairs to the kitchen to start breakfast. Reba had told Geoff and I that breakfast is at six-thirty. It is five- fifteen now. I can get some biscuits started for her.

  As I approach the kitchen, Anthony is already there fixing coffee. "Good morning! Can I fix you some breakfast before you go?"

  "Good morning beautiful! You don't have to. I usually eat cereal when I have a long day of riding ahead of me."

  I blush at his comment. "I can whip up some eggs and ham or bacon. It isn't a problem. Unless there is no eggs, or ham, or bacon."

  We chuckled and he agreed to eggs and bacon. We talked while I cooked. It seemed very domesticated. He quickly ate the breakfast as I start on the biscuits.

   "I really wish that I could stay and taste those biscuits, but if I don't get outta here now, it will be a longer day. I will see you late tomorrow if nothing goes wrong. Here's my number, call if you need me."

   "I won't disturb your work. Here's a snack for the ride." I handed him an egg on toast. "Be careful."

  "You're the best! I'll see you when I get back."

   "I'll be here! Be safe!" I told him.

  He kissed my head again and left.

  Ten minutes later I put the biscuits in the oven as Reba walked in. "Sierra! I didn't realize that you would be awake this early. I'll get breakfast started as soon as my first cup of coffee kicks in." She poured herself a cup of coffee then fixed another pot.

  "Good morning, Reba! I have the biscuits on. Anthony has already eaten and left. Plus he has a snack for later. What else would you like with the biscuits?"

  "You fixed Anthony breakfast and a snack? Aw hell, now you must stay! I'm adopting you just for taking care of Anthony. He never waits on me to get up, before he's gone again. Thank you dear!" We talked as we fixed breakfast.

  After everyone ate, Gage, Drake, Geoff, and I went for a three hour ride. I was given a buckskin mare that has an easy, smooth gate. The views are so serene and amazingly beautiful. I take a lot of pictures.

  I also noticed how Drake and Geoff stayed close together,  sometimes whispering and laughing. Now I'm convinced that they are, or have been lovers.

  We ride out to a stream that ran into a man made stock pond. We dismount and let the horses drink. As we return to the house Geoff and Drake take off in a race on horse back. "You know that they are lovers, right?" Gage asked from beside me.

  "Yeah, I kinda figured that out. It kinda threw me for a minute. I have known him since the ninth grade and he has dated all females as far as I knew. I also know that I haven't seen him interact with anyone like he does with Drake. If he's happy, I'm happy for him."

  Gage looked for something in my face. Apparently he found it, because he smiled and nodded his head in approval. "I'm glad that you feel that way. I want my brothers to be happy." We finished the ride in ten minutes laughing and talking. All of the family is so easy to talk to. I feel so comfortable and welcome here. But my real life is waiting for me back in Texas.

  I brush down my horse, Angelique, and give her some hay and feed, as I was instructed. The day continues with watching the horses and helping where I can. I met Martin and Jordan, Reba's  husband and oldest son. Out of all the huge brothers, Jordan is the sexiest. Gage is a close second. Drake and Anthony follow. They all have certain things that set them apart. With Jordan, it is his kind, grey eyes that sparkle with interest and intelligence.