"I can't do this anymore! You are so hopeless! I'm leaving for good this time! You know, you were right when you first called yourself a washed-up old bull rider because that is exactly what you are and all you are! You have no respect, no forgiveness, and you are certainly not caring! I can not believe I ever gave you a second of my time never mind married you. You will be hearing from my attorney, you jerk!" Sophia screamed as she slammed the door to their bedroom and stormed away from Luke. "Wait! Sophia! I'm sorry I know I was wrong to speak to you like that! I know I've been trying to relive some of my bull riding days lately but there's more to me than just the bull riding side and you know that. I know you still love me. Please don't go. We can work this out. It's going to be okay." Luke pleaded. "No! I'm done! It's not going to be okay because I'm not coming back. I'll send someone to pack my things so I won't have to see you again. Good bye Luke." "No! Please don't leave me! I Love you Sophia! I love you!"
"Luke! Luke! Are you okay?" Luke opened his eyes to see his worried wife laying next to him. Confused, he asked, "Why are you here? I thought you left?" "What? No, I've been here all night. You just started screaming 'I love you please don't leave me!' Were you having a bad dream?" "That's what it was! I'm so glad you're here." Luke said, sounding relieved. "Well what happened? Why were you so upset?" "I'm not really sure what was happening during the dream but you were screaming at me that I was nothing but a washed-up bull rider and that you were done and you were never coming back. And I kept begging you to stay but you wouldn't and you wanted to divorce me and..." His voice wavered. He didn't want to have to relive it anymore. "Oh Luke it's okay. I'm not going to leave you and you are so so much more than a washed-up bull rider." She reassured him between the kisses she was lightly planting all down his jaw line and neck. He couldn't stand it anymore and rolled on top of her, kissing her passionately. He was so glad she wasn't leaving and that he could kiss her anytime he wanted to because she really did love him. All of him.
The next morning, Sophia staggered out to the kitchen where Luke was eating breakfast. "Where's the coffee? I barely slept last night." She said with a slight smile. "Well I don't know how you would have, babe. I'm just so irresistible." He said teasingly as he poured her a steaming cup of coffee. "What are you doing up this early? You aren't usually up until 9:30. You do know it's 6:30, right?" He questioned. "Yes, sadly I am up at this time on purpose. I have a lot to do since we are moving tomorrow. I need to go up to the property and finish up on the museum. All of the pieces are getting delivered later today. And most of the furniture and decor is being delivered for the house. Then I'm meeting some old professors and museum curators from the area to discuss the museum and plan the opening event. And Marcia and Mitchel are coming over for dinner tonight. You remember you're cooking out for that, right?" "Yes, I remember. I'll pick up the steaks this afternoon. Why aren't we waiting to have them over until we are moved into our new house?" "Because they will come over then, too but I really want to meet Mitchel and me and Marcia have a lot of catching up to do. Anyways. I really need to get going if I'm going to meet Bonnie at the property by 7:30. So I'm going to shower. Thanks for the coffee." Sophia said, rinsing out her cup and kissing him on the head as she walked towards their bedroom. "Wait. Are you planning on taking your car?" "I don't have anything else to drive. You need your truck today." "Okay I'm going to go take a look at it now. What car do you want? I might go buy a new one today. I really don't want you to be driving that old thing around anymore." Luke called. "Let me give it some thought. I really would like to be able to look at some different options instead of just buying a car. But if you think you can fix it before I have to leave, be my guest." At that, Sophia got into the shower and Luke went outside to look at her car. Twenty minutes later, Sophia was running around making sure she had everything she would need for the day. When she walked outside, Luke was taking her car apart trying to fix it. "Babe, I need to leave. I'm already late. Why couldn't you have done this later? Now I don't have a car to take!" "I'm sorry I just think I know what the problem is and I almost have it fixed. You should be able to leave in a little while." "No I have to leave now! I'm so late and I really need to be on time to that lunch." She paused to think about it. "Okay I'm going to call Uber and get a driver to take me to the property. That way you can keep working on my car and I can maybe get there kind of on time. Oh and by the way, I want a blue Honda Pilot with tan leather heated seats and a sunroof. I was also thinking that we need to get a dog. I want a family pet." "Okay I will go look at cars and dogs today. You'll do great at the lunch I promise. These people look to you. You are more powerful than they are and very respected. Knock 'em dead." Thanks. Love you!" She said as she kissed him goodbye and ran out to the Uber driver that had just pulled in.
Luke smiled when he looked at his ringing phone to see Sophia's smiling face. "Hello, beautiful." He answered. "Hey Luke. What have you been up to?" "Well I have a few surprises for you when you get home and I am going to heat up the grill soon. How has everything gone with you today?" "Great!
The lunch was very successful and I got an opening event planned with a very very low budget that you need to approve. I finished setting up the museum and the trucks with the paintings are about ten minutes away. So dinner will be in about three hours. I've already told Marcia. I'm going to try to be home in about two hours so we have time to talk and get ready. We also need to finish packing because we are starting bright and early tomorrow." "Okay sounds like a plan. Let me know when you're on your way home and then I'll heat up the grill. And you let me know if you have any issues with the paintings. They better take care of you or they will have me to deal with. And you make sure they know that." "Okay I will. Oh the trucks are pulling in! I'll see you soon! Love you." "Love you, too." He hung up the phone and went to finish up working on her car.
Two hours later, Sophia pulled into the driveway and was greeted by Dog and Luke. "Well how are my two favorite guys? Huh?" he asked, greeting Dog with a pat on the head and Luke with a long kiss. "We're great. Got all the paintings set up?" Luke asked. "Yep! And the security system, was installed as well. You know, I'm really gonna miss Dog. Too bad he can't come with us." "I know, but my mom needs him here. And this is his home. Are you ready for your surprises?" "I'm always ready for a surprise. Where to?" Luke covered her eyes with one hand and guided her with the other. "It's just around the corner." He whispered. They walked around the corner of the house and he uncovered her eyes, When she opened them, she saw a brand new blue Honda Pilot and Luke standing in front of it with the keys in his hand. She ran and jumped into his arms and kissed him passionately. "Thank you thank you thank you! It's my dream car! I can't believe I actually own a brand new car! I love you so much!" Luke set her down, laughing. And handed her the keys. "I love you, too. Anything to please my amazing wife. Now why don't you take her for a spin?" She took the keys and ran to the car. "Hop in! Let's ride." He hadn't seen her this happy in a long time. Her smile was so big, it looked like she would never be able to stop. She started the car, turned on the radio to their favorite country station and blasted the volume. Then, she opened the sun roof and put all the windows down. "Let's go!" She yelled and she sped off the property. The car may have not been some expensive Porsche, but it could certainly get up to speed and she had never loved driving a car so much. As they wound through the old country roads, they sang along to the music at the top of their lungs and enjoyed the sweet mountain air being blown in through the open windows. After a little while they returned to the ranch in order to get ready for dinner. When they got out of the car, Luke said. "There is one more surprise in the house so close your eyes." She did as she was told and he once again guided her into the house. As soon as she opened her eyes, she found a tiny German Shepard puppy laying on a blanket in the kitchen, wagging its tail. Sophia squealed and said, "How did you know this is my favorite dog? Is it a boy?" When Luke nodded, he walked over to Sophia who was now sitting on the floor holding the puppy and said, "And you get to name him whatever you want. "Wow. That's a lot of pressure. How about Levi?" She asked, looking up at him. "That's a great name. I'm going to get the grill going if you want to start getting the food ready. They should be here soon." "Marcia is going to love him! Are you cooking all of the meat?" "Yes ma'am." He called as he walked out the door. Sophia could not believe she had a dog!
An hour later, Marcia pulled up to the house and honked her horn. Sophia walked out on the porch to greet them. When they came up, she hugged Marcia and shook Mitchel's hand, introducing herself. "Luke is in the back with the burgers, if you want to go meet him, Mitchel. Marcia, wait until you see what Luke got me today." They went inside and Marcia froze immediately. She could not believe how cute the puppy was that was now sitting at her feet. "What is his name?" She asked. "Levi." Sophia stated proudly. "You better watch it, or I might steal him tonight!" She exclaimed, picking him up and following Sophia into the kitchen. "Do you want a beer, Mitchel?" Sophia called. "Sure." When she brought it to him he thanked her and walked out back to meet Luke. "Do you want beer or wine?" Sophia asked Marcia. "Um. Maybe start with some wine. Thanks." Sophia nodded and poured two glasses of Chardonnay. They stayed in the kitchen and chatted while Sophia prepared some other food. Than, they all sat at a picnic table outside and enjoyed each others company. Luke and Mitchel really hit it off and Sophia and Marcia were already joking that their bromance was too hard to compete with. When dinner was over, they all help carry everything inside and clean up. "I have a great idea! Let's go to one of those country bars and dance!" Marcia said. "That sounds like so much fun! Would you be up for that?" Sophia asked, turning to Luke. "I don't know I'm kind of tired." He mumbled "Please!" Both girls chorused. "Okay. Fine but you better be prepared for my fantastic dance moves. I might need to get a little drunk first, though." Luke complied. "Agreed. I don't think I have ever danced any kind of country dance before." Mitchel added. "Well I think we will all get drunk and have fun. It's nice to have boyfriends this time instead of frat guys, isn't it Sophia?" Marcia said. "Definitely. I love never having to worry about that." Sophia replied looking at Luke lovingly. "Then let's get going." Luke said. They all piled into his truck, him and Sophia in the front and Marcia and Mitchel in the back, and headed to the bar.
What did you guys think of Mitchel? should I keep putting Marcia in the story? Kepp giving me ideas for what to write!