Part 4

The fourth segment of the Mrs. Fox and the girls story. 

We left off sleeping soundly in Carol Myers cabin not sure what she had in mind for the coming day but after all i was in heaven just being with her. 

Sleeping soundly suddenly an alarm went off and we both jumped awake. She looked in my eyes and gave me a kiss good morning. Coming to my senses i asked “what time is it”. She was getting up already but turned to say “ 5 am … i cant be here” . My heart stopped and panic set in. I was about to bolt again when she grabbed me and said “ no everything is fine, you trust me ?”  I nodded yes as she gathered up the wine bottles and glasses and tucked them into a cupboard. Coming back past me with her things she stopped and sat beside me and said “ ok smart boy, pretend your sleeping but be ready to move, do as your told and keep your mouth shut, i will see you soon sweety”. With a kiss she was gone out the door and hearing her SUV speed away, I laid there wondering what the hell was going on or whats next but i had trust her. The only light in the room was from a small night light on thee stove but through my semi open eyes i spotted her bra on the chair. What ever was going to happen next having that there wasnt likely a good idea. Grabbing it i buried it under the mattress and laid back. Many thoughts, fears and questions rang through my head. Mostly where was she going and why couldn’t she be there?

Only a few moments later i heard two trucks drive up, doing as i was told i pretended i was asleep as the door burst open. I figured for sure there was going to be a fight or me being killed for sure peering through my mostly closed eyes. In the door stood two of the roughest looking cowboys i ever seen. Im a booming voice came the words “Get up boy its time to go to work! Follow us. “ as they turned towards the door. Thankfully i was awake enough and grabbed my boots and was on their heals going out the door. Getting in our trucks we drove down the lane about a half mile, coming over a ridge entering a valley i got my first glance at the main ranch and buildings, this what i kinda expected to see at a ranch, but where was i at that cabin. Were were soon parked and headed to the porch of the main house. Greeted by my beautiful red headed lover, everyone said good morning ma’am and got a cup of coffee. There was 4 cowboys and Carol and I on the porch. The days plans were set out. Since it was Sunday we were only moving a couple groups of cattle and should be done by noon we had to get it done before it got too warm. They talked about different pastures and gates and things that were i didn’t know anything about. Carol introduced me and explained i was there trying out for a job. A couple of the guys looked like they had came off the prairie ranches and would rather bite your head off. 

Carol came over to me and whispered “bra ?” My answer was “safe no issue under mattress”. She smiled and walked away. The quick coffee done we headed for the barn. 

I was instructed to feed and give grain to the horses we would be using today. A chestnut mare was the one i was assigned to and a saddle was pointed out. Everyone went about getting chores done and horses brushed and readied. Once all the stock was fed we reported to the kitchen for our breakfast. Of course all the shitty jobs they could think of were assigned to me once we got back. I just said “bring it on, im low man, whatever you need done”. As long as i was near Carol i didnt care but i avoided any looks towards her and just kept asking questions about work stuff and out thinking any of the boys. 

Breakfast was done we put our plates away and headed to the main barn. When i came around the front i looked up i seen the ranch name … Gold Bar Ranch … The Myers. 

Well holly shit now i knew where i was and who Carol Myers was. My first thought was i knew the reputation of their hired men. These were guys you didnt mess with, i started to recognize some for the local bar. They were some of  the best cowboys around too. 

I didnt know too much about the ranch other than it was only 10-12 years old they had bought up some smaller ranches and now run a lot of land and cattle for this area. 

Going in the barn we all saddled our mounts and readied to ride, i made it perfectly clear to all i knew how to ride but wasnt a cowboy.