My Billionaire Cowboy

Chapter 6

When they returned home to Kate’s house, Bruce shifted the car in park and sat idle in the driveway.

“I want you to come in for a minute.”

Bruce turned off the ignition and followed her to the front door. As soon as she opened the door, she wrapped her arms around Bruce’s neck and the kiss was all consuming. He pushed the door closed, careful not to let go of her body.

The sensation was so sweet. Kate relaxed, right there in his arms, and fell fast asleep.

*****

Blinking her eyes, she tried to figure out where she was. Kate remembered she was at home in bed. She felt around on the sheets to see if her beau was next to her. He was there, wrapped in the blankets, right by her side.

“You’re awake.”

Kate, stretched, purring like a kitten.

“I am. What time is it?”

“A little after midnight.”

“Hmm.” Kate shifted a bit and wrapped her arms around Bruce as she lay on his chest. Listening to his breathing, she felt calm and satisfied as if she could stay in the space forever.

“If you don’t have to go, can you just stay a little while longer? I know we’ve been together all day, but just a little while longer is good.”

Bruce gently stroked her hair, and with a sigh, held her tightly close to his chest.

“I can stay a while longer. As long as you’d like.”

“Good.”

When she opened her eyes, he was there gazing at her with passion and desire.

“What?” she asked playfully.

“Nothing. You’re so beautiful. I’m just trying to figure out how I got to be the luckiest man on earth.”

“Pure luck. That’s all. Pure luck. Well, and the addition of being fashion challenged.”

He chuckled. “I have to tell you that I love how you styled me for the gala. It was a different experience for me. I’ve never really let anyone be in control of me like that.”

She leaned up on one arm. “In control? Is that how you saw it?”

“No. Not like that. I just meant that I never let anyone that close to me to make decisions for me. It was not easy to hand over the reins to someone else.”

She patted him gently on the chest. “Trust me. It should have been easy. Your fashion sense left a lot to be desired.”

“Wow, why don’t you just admit to taking pity on me?”

“I did not take pity on you,” she laughed. “I love a challenge.”

“So you see me as a challenge?”

She tucked her hair behind her ear. “I do. As a matter of fact, I’ve never met anyone like you. You take life by the reins and just go for it. I like that. I could use a lot more of that in my life.”

“A lot more spontaneity? I can give you that. I just don’t want you losing focus on your career.”

“Not at all. I would never lose sight of all that I worked so hard for. There is no way I would let anything get in the way like that. I’m just going to find the balance between relationships and career.”

“Relationships?”

“You know. Not just being with you. I also mean spending time with friends. Doing more leisurely activities and things for myself.”

“Very smart of you. It is necessary to have that balance. And how do you see me fitting in to the grand scheme of things in your life?”

“Actually, I’m not sure yet. I’m willing to take things day by day. But what I am sure about is that I want you in my life.”

Bruce was silent for a moment before he spoke again. “I have something I want to tell you.”

Kate pulled the sheet up tighter around her chest. “Okay,” she replied nervously. She was not sure what he would need to confess at this time of morning.

Her mind started to race. Was he married? Was he a serial killer? Maybe he was going to say that he was not ready for any type of serious relationship. She agonized over what he could possibly have to tell her.

“It’s nothing detrimental. You should see the look on your face right now.”

“That does not really calm me. I won’t be calm until I know what it is that you are going to tell me.” She spoke, practically on edge. How could things be going so well and then potentially be ready to crash so suddenly?

“You know I told you that I had a career as an accountant?”

Kate nodded and listened.

“Well, I still work as an accountant from time to time. Hence the galas and the black tie events.”

“That makes sense. I figured out that much.”

“Well what I didn’t tell you is that I’ve made a lot of money consulting. After I stopped working accounting full time being employed by someone else, I began working for myself, consulting with individuals and firms. I did it full time for a while, but then backed off to part time. So I enjoy a pretty lucrative career as an accountant.”

“I like it. But you say all of this like it is a problem.”

“That’s not all.”

“Oh. Okay.” So far, Kate had not heard anything disturbing. He was hard working and loved what he did.

“I may as well come on out and say it. I’m rich. A millionaire to be exact.”

The words were not properly processing. “What?”

“I don’t want that to change things between us.”

“Wait,” Kate exclaimed sitting up. “What are you talking about?”