True Love, One Soul

Chapter 11
By Jocelyne

Cody and Jimmy were standing on the porch when they heard the exchange happen between them. When Sarah came out the door, she saw them there. She just glared at them. and continued toward the house. Cody said, "They sound as bad as Kid and Lou."

Jimmy looked at Cody and said, "I know but at least Sarah doesn't scream at him or hit him the way Lou dose when she’s mad. Sarah just walks away from it. I sure hope they work through this. Its bad enough when Lou and the Kid are going at it." Cody nodded in agreement.

As Sarah was about to open the door Kid grabbed her arm and said, "What happened? I haven't heard you two fight like that." With a quick turn of her head Sarah glared at Kid and tore her arm away from him. The glare sent a shiver down Kid’s spine and made him take a step backwards. Sarah went inside and slammed the door shut.

Turning for the door Kid didn't know what to think of all the yelling between them. Just then he spotted Buck coming across the yard. Kid stopped him and said, "What the hell happened between you two?"

Buck looked at him and said, "It’s the same fight that you and Lou always have. I almost wish Sarah would scream and hit me rather the just walk away. I told her that I didn't want her to go and she got mad. I don't know what to do."

Placing a hand on his friends shoulder Kid said, "Come on and sit down a minute. They walked over and sat on the swing. There’s not much you can do when they get this stubborn. What I try to do is first calm down and then try to get her to see that I love her too much to let her get hurt. And that I would never order her to do something. I know that you didn't order her to stay but that might be how she took it. You have to remember she grew up in a different world then you. You have to help her understand how you think. Just as you need to understand how she thinks. Now go in and talk to her and tell you that you would prefer for her to stay. It would make you feel better right?"

Nodding yes Buck said, "How come then this never works on Lou?"

Shaking his head Kid said, "You know Lou. She likes to butt heads with me. But I still try. At least your girl doesn't like to fight with you from what I can see. Now go on and talk to her."

Buck stood and knocked on the door. Not hearing an answer. He slowly opened the door. He walked in but he didn't see her sitting at the table. He thought that maybe she was in the parlor. As he entered the room he saw that she wasn't there either. Thinking, where could she be? Then he thought that maybe she was in her room. Taking a deep breath he made his way up the stairs. Reaching her door he knocked on it and said, "Sarah can we talk please?" When he got no answer he opened the door and walked in.

He saw Sarah sitting in the rocker next to the window looking out. He walked in further and closed the door behind him and said, "Sarah, honey, can I talk to you a minute?"

Without looking at him she said, "Why so you can order me to do something else?" Walking over to where she sat Buck knelt down in front of her and said, "I didn't mean it like that. What I meant was that if you come, I wouldn’t be able to concentrate because I will be worried about you getting hurt. I would really feel better if you would please stay here. "

Sarah finally looked at him. She could see the pain in his eyes. Slowly a smile crept across her face. He reached out and encircled her waist with his arms and buried his face in her lap. She reached out and started to stroke his hair. As she did this he looked up at her and said, " I’m so sorry that I made you mad. I want you to know that I would never order you to do something. The way I was raised the women did as she was told to. But I seem to forget that sometimes. I guess I will have to learn that you will not be ordered around. Please don't be mad at me. I couldn't bare it if you were."

Smiling through tears that she brought to her eyes, Sarah said, "I’m sorry too. I should have known that you would never do that to me. I guess I had too much freedom growing up. I should learn to trust you when you don't want me to get hurt. I guess we should find a middle ground somewhere. I was never mad at you. I was more hurt then anything. I thought that you were saying that because of what I told you in the barn. I will stay if you promise me that when you get back we can spend the day together and go riding and have a picnic."

Nodding yes Buck stood and reached to pick her up saying, "You know that I would do anything for you. If your father weren’t here, I would show you what I mean. He pulled her closer and whispered in her ear. I would love to spend the day with you when I return. I would also love to dance with you to show you how much I love you." Blushing Sarah nodding in agreement.

Placing her feet back on the floor they walked out to the yard. Everyone was mounted and waiting for Buck to join them. He walked over to his horse. Stopping next to his horse Buck turned to Sarah, kissed her and said, "I will be back in a few days."

Fighting the tears that threaten to spill she said, "I know you will. Stay safe and be careful. I'll be right here waiting for you."

He mounted up and leaned over to her and said, "I Love You."

Smiling up at him Sarah said, "I Love You, too." Stepping back Sarah said aloud, " Rider safe all of you." They turned and waved as they rode off.

Steven stepped up behind Sarah, wrapped his arms around her and said, "He'll be back. Are you going to be okay?"

She watched Buck disappear on the horizon. When she couldn't see him any more she turned to her father and said, "Yes, I will be fine. I know in my heart that he will return to me. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have chores to do." Then Sarah picked up the basket of clothes and headed into the bunkhouse to fold them and put them on the right bunks.

Chapter 12  in next week's issue!