Wild Horses

Chapter 12

Chapter 12

Three weeks later

Rose's pov

Everyone was working so hard around the ranch. I felt so much love and respect for them. My father would be so proud. I know I'm not back to my old self just yet, but I'm just trying to take it day by day. Lee has been such a great support. Through it all he has never left my side. If it wasn't for him, I would still be lying in bed starving myself.

I don't know when or how it happened but in the middle of all this drama I fell in love with him. I was scared to tell him. I didn't want him to think that what I felt wasn't real. That I was just confused because of everything that had happened. I know what I feel is real. I think a part of me has always been in love with him ever since we were kids.

He's the one I just wish I would have realized that when my daddy was still here, so I could have told him. Then again, I think my father knew. He always knew things before anyone else did. I only wish I could have thanked him for bringing him back into my life. Knowing my dad, he's probably looking down on me saying I told you so. That was just the way he was.

I was excited for today because me and Lee was going to the county fair to sell some of our livestock. This was always mine and my dad's favorite thing to do. I'm glad Lee was coming with me because I don't think I could do this on my own. Plus, we got to spend the whole day alone together. I planned on making a date of it.

Maybe before the night was over, I could get the courage up to finally kiss him. Then maybe I could tell him just how much he meant to me. I was tired of just being friends. I wanted so much more than that. I wanted to settle down get married and maybe have a few kids. I wanted everything I swore to my father I didn't need.

One thing I learned from this is nothing lasts forever. You need to treasure the time you have with someone before their gone. I didn't want to waste any more time being alone. So, I guess today was going to be the day I made my move. I just hope he feels the same way I do. I will never know unless I take a chance.

We got to the fair and set everything up. We didn't have to stick around for the livestock auction since everyone knew me. So, me and Lee decided to walk around and have some fun. He kept buying things to eat and making me try them. I knew he was only doing this as a way to make sure I ate something. I loved how well he took care of me.

I told him I wanted to go on the Ferris wheel, so he agreed to go on it with me. I thought it would be a romantic place to kiss. Plus, it’s the same place we had our first kiss when we were younger. Maybe he would remember, and all those old feelings would come rushing back.

I waited for us to get to the very top then I looked him in the eyes and leaned in to kiss him. In that moment I knew no other man could ever make me feel the way he does. He is my one and only.