Infamous Chapter 6
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Amy and Ty both were beaming as they walked slowly into the Ranch the next morning. Clint came running up to them. Amy slid off Goliath and hugged her father.
"Darling where were you? Is Justine ok? What happened?" Clint said
"It's alright father. Justine went lame when she got spooked. We had to make camp for the night. "Amy explained. She tried not to yawn, she didn't get much sleep last night, and neither did Ty. She did her best not to blush.
"Come in, you must be tired. Go sleep" Clint said and pushed her to the house. He turned to Ty. "Thank you for seein that Justine was ok. I'm sure she enjoyed the ride" He walked off.
Ty sighed and lead the horses into the barn. He waited for the guilt to settle over him that came with being with a woman like last night, but it didn't, not over Amy. What did I just do? He sighed you let your emotions control ya a voice said. Ty shook his head and tended to Justine.
For the rest of the day the hands showed up that were in town and they got back to business. Ty and a couple guys rode out and checked the cattle. Clint told them that they were going to drive the cattle to the railhead the next day to sell them. It would be a three day trip. The hands went to get things for the trip.
Amy was standing on the porch watching the sun set that night. She sighed and thought about the next three days. She would miss Ty a lot. They saw each other every day and joked around. She didn't know what she would do. Maybe I will go see Jessica she thought I can talk to her then an arm wrapped around her waist and pulled backwards while one clamped over her mouth. The person drug her off the porch and into the shadows. Amy kicked back at the person and tried to get free.
"Ouch! Darn it girl that hurt!" A voice said. He held her against him "It's just me Amy" He let go of her mouth but kept his other arm around her waist. Amy turned around so she was facing him.
"What was that about?" She snapped but when she was the mischievous grin on his face she quieted
"Shh Darling, we don't want all the hands to know I have a thing for you" Ty smiled still holding her close "I just didn't get my goodbye kiss yet" He grinned.
"Oh really? Well goodbye" Amy kissed him and Ty drug his other hand through her hair. He kissed her so softly and gently, it made Amy melt into him. When the kiss ended Amy put her head on his chest for he was a good four inches taller than her.
"I'm going to miss you Ty" she whispered breathing in his scent hoping to keep it with her.
"I am too" Ty said resting his chin on top of her head. He was worried about the Gang getting her. Clint had told him that he would protect her and keep one hands back to guard the place. Ty wanted to do it but Clint said it would be better if he was not her and Clint could just tell him that Ty didn't work here, that he fired Ty yesterday. Ty agreed. He didn't have many personal belongings and he would take them with him so the Gang couldn't know if he really worked here by looking through the hands stuff. Ty looked down at Amy again. The sun had set now and her hair almost glowed. He ran his hand through it.
"I'll be back in three days" Ty pulled back and kissed her cheek. Amy watched him walk through the shadows to the bunkhouse. She walked back into the house, her heart heavy.
Ty rode with the hands. He pushed a cow back into the herd absentmindedly. His mind was on Amy. Yes, I do love her, I miss her so. Ty thought over and over again. He counted the days to when he would see her again. Ty looked back and thought I will be home soon my darling Amy.
Amy was riding to Jessica's house. She had known Jessica since they were little girls and were best friends. Amy dismounted in front of the house and toed up her horse. She walked up to the door and before she could knock Jessica opened it and hugged her.
"Amy! How are you? What are you doing here?" Jessica asked smiling. Amy laughed and followed her into the house.
"I wanted to talk to you" Amy said
"Here have some tea and then we can talk" Jessica said and set tea on a table. Amy sat down on the couch and took a sip. Jessica sat down next to her and smiled
"It's about a guy right?" Jessica grinned. Amy smiled; she and Jessica knew everything about each other. They could be twins.
"Yeah." Amy blushed and leaned back on the sofa. She looked at Jessica.
"What about him?" Jessica probed. She was already married to Jared Barclay and loved to see that Amy had found a guy
"Well, he's one of the guys that kidnapped me" Amy said softly
"What? I thought you would kill any man that was in that gang if you saw them again. Is he the guy that was your date to the dance?"Jessica was shocked
"Yeah but he has changed! He's totally straight now! He works for my dad." Amy defended Ty.
"He works for you? Oh gosh" Jessica held a had to her head
"I forgive him! I really do. He's great Jessica but he's gone with the others to take the cattle to railhead and I miss him so much. He's kind and caring. He respects me and is such a gentleman. I know you're in love with Jared and know what love is... I don't know what I'm feeling... I came to ask you if I am in love with him" Amy spit it out so quickly Jessica didn't have time to talk.
"Well honey," Jessica sighed and turned so she could see Amy more. "Do you think of him all the time?"
"Yes" Amy said. "I think of him while I'm eating or while I'm cleaning...all the time."
"Ok, what do you feel when you look at him?" Jessica asked
"The pit of my stomach gets warm and I fell like an idiot." Amy said thinking of the time she kissed Ty. "I also feel tingly and dizzy when he kisses me"
"Hmm." Jessica smiled at Amy "how's your father about this?"
"I think he knows but he never mentioned it to me. Ty and I have gone ridding together but he never caught us kissing" Amy said
"Would you mind if he did?" Jessica asked. Knowing Clint be problem knew for weeks but didn't tell them.
"No, I think he would like it. He likes Ty" Amy shrugged "he doesn't seem to mind that I spend time with Ty"
"I think you are in love Amy. Don't let Ty get away." Jessica smiled. Amy smiled and hugged her
"Thanks Jess, you're the best" Amy said. They caught up for the rest of the afternoon and then Amy rode home wishing Ty would be there to greet her.
Days went by slowly for Ty and Amy. Each night they would lay awake and look at the stars wishing that the other was here with them. Amy woke in the morning and quickly dressed. She made breakfast in a hurry and ran to her father's room
"Breakfast!"She ran in and set it on his lap "I'll be on the porch!" she raced out of the room and back down the steps to the porch where she would wait. Clint laughed, today was the day the boys would be back. He knew about Ty and his daughter and was glad for them. It was time Amy found a husband and Ty was perfect for her. He ate happily.
Amy sat on the porch sewing. She would look on the horizon every five minutes to see if she could see the hands coming. She was sewing a shirt for Ty. She hoped it would fit him. Hours passed with no sign of the hands. It was noon now and when she went into get lunch she had finished Ty's shirt. She came out and saw the hands riding in. she picked out Ty's black stallion quickly and her heart raced. She stayed on the porch watching him ride towards her. The hands rode into the yard and Ty slid off Goliath. He smiled and walked up the stairs to the porch. He hugged Amy and Amy buried her nose in his shoulder.
"I missed you" Ty whispered in her ear
"I did too Ty'
Amy said and pulled back. Some of the hands were chuckling at them. Clint opened the door and Ty quickly let go of Amy.
"This is your money Boss" He gave Clint a pouch. Clint smiled at them and took the pouch.
"Thank you Ty now go and take care of the horses. We have to move the rest of the cattle tomorrow" Clint said. Ty nodded and then looked at Amy quickly before running back down the steps.
"Don't think I'm blind girl" Clint said to Amy. Amy turned around to look at him. She opened her mouth to speak "now shush, I know what's going on between you and Ty. I'm glad Amy. Just don't keep it from me" He turned and walked back into the house. Amy blushed and started on supper for the hands.
That night Ty slid out of the bunkhouse and walked over to the porch where Amy was reading. He stepped up onto it and Amy looked up. She smiled and set down the book.
"Oh Ty I made this for you while you were gone." Amy handed him the shirt. He looked at it, a smile lighting up his face.
"Is great Amy, thanks" he took off his other shirt and slid this one on. He rolled his shoulders and looked down at it "it's perfect"
"Thanks" Amy said. They sat silently for a couple minutes. "Dad knows about us"
"What does he think?" Ty seemed unfazed.
"He said he's happy or us" Amy said looking at Ty. Ty nodded and smiled. He stared into the darkness." Ty what's wrong?" Amy asked laying a hand on his arm.
"I missed you too much. Missed this" Ty pulled her close and kissed her. Amy had yearned for his kiss for days and she pressed closer to him. One of Ty's hands caressed her nape while the other wrapped around her back. Amy kissed his back and Ty turned his head and took the kiss deeper. Fire rage though him, this was Amy, sweet beautiful Amy that had forgave him for all his wrong doings and made him feel at home in her arms. Amy pulled back and gently kissed his cheek. She sat next to him with her head on his shoulder as they watched the stars come out in the night sky. Everything was right again
Three weeks later Amy stood on the board walk outside Doc Garcon's office in town. She laid a hand on her stomach and bit her lip. What will I tell Pa and Ty? The whole town will know of my disgrace. Papa will be mad and disappointed. He will send me away far from Ty for I have no husband. What will I do? Amy walked out to the wagon where the supplies were loaded. One of the hands was with her. Everywhere she went she had to have a hand with her now. Amy was deep in thought on the drive home. I will not tell them until I have to. I have to keep my baby safe.