“Good morning, Skylar. Any plans today?” Ryan’s voice came through clear and bright, already fully awake.
“Not a thing. Just me, Cosmo, and this empty house.”
“You don’t have to write?”
“I finished one last night.” Skylar grinned when Ryan gasped dramatically at the other end.
“Can I read it?”
“You know you can. I’ll email it to you later, once I’ve had a second cup.”
“Thank you. I can’t wait for this story.”
“You say that about every story,” Skylar said, tracing the rim of her mug with her fingertip.
Ryan laughed. “Because it’s true for every story, and I love your cowboys.”
“You have your own cowboy, but you’re the best, you know? So, what are you and Seth doing today?”
“We’re spending the day with his family. I am hitting the pool. Oh, and his mother’s making that roast I told you about. We’ll probably be there all day.”
“I’d love to ride one day soon. Feel the wind in my hair again.”
“Well, come out and ride. We’ll be gone, but one of the guys will be around. I still cannot believe you and Cull didn’t get together!”
Skylar burst out laughing, nearly spilling her coffee. “I know. You tell me constantly. Don’t get me wrong, the man is gorgeous, with those blue eyes, his smile, great sense of humor, wonderful personality, and not to mention, just a real nice man, but we knew there wasn’t anything there. I mean, we hit it off as friends right away, but that’s all it will ever be, and we are both fine with that.”
“Well, I’m not,” Ryan said with a laugh.
“I’m sure there’s a good woman out there for Cull. It’s just not me.”
“I know. I’d love to see you both find someone. That’s why I was hoping…”
“Let me ask you this, when you first met Cull, you found him attractive, right?”
“Well, yes, but most women would.”
“But you weren’t interested in him,” Skylar said, with a grin.
“That’s true. I was too attracted to Seth.”
“So, you understand my point of view, right?”
“I do. If it’s not meant to happen, it won’t. He’ll find a good woman one day.”
“Yes, he will. Besides, I saw the man of my dreams last night and didn’t even get to talk to him. I have done nothing but think about him since last night.”
“What was his name again? I’ll ask Seth if he knows him.”
“Rawley Bowman.”
“Girl, you didn’t even hesitate.”
Skylar laughed. “It kept going through my head all night.”
“I’m sure. I bet every time you closed your eyes; you saw him.”
Skylar sighed. “I did. Ask Seth when you get a chance.”
