Page 82 of Her Cowboy Blind Date

“I honestly don’t know.” She cuddled closer to Sam. “A year ago, my life was in chaos. I thought a year away from Australia would help me work out what I wanted to do.”

“Has it?”

“Sort of. I was lost when I arrived in Gilead. My therapist has helped, but I don’t know. I didn’t plan on meeting you.”

He chuckled. “That makes two of us. But there’s something I do know.”

“What’s that?”

He cupped her face, his gaze intent. “I love you, Becky Montford. I want our relationship to work.”

Her heart swelled and overflowed with love. He loved her. She loved him. “I love you, Sam Williams.”

Becky lifted her head and met his lips, their sweet kiss full of promise and hope for a future together. She wound her arms around his shoulders, loving the tender way he showed her how much he loved her.

She rested her head against his chest, content to stay within his embrace and listen to his heartbeat.

He pulled back and looked deep into her eyes, his gaze steady. “I’m open to discussing different options.”

“Are you willing to visit Australia?” She hoped and prayed he’d provide the answer she wanted to hear.

“Of course.” He squeezed her hand. “My first trip outside North America.”

“That’s exciting. Traveling is fun, and I need to go home in June.”

He nodded. “I’m curious to meet your family and see the places where you grew up.”

“We can video call with Mum tonight.” She pulled her phone out of her pocket and shot Mum a short message. “It’s Monday morning in Australia.”

“I don’t know how you keep the time zones straight.”

She waved her phone. “I have an app and use calendar reminders.”

“Good idea.”

“Dad would like to meet you. That will need to happen in Australia.”

“Why’s that? Does he travel?”

She nodded. “His hospital job is too busy. When do you think you could visit me in Australia?”

“Not until later in the year.”

“What have you got lined up?”

“Selling my Gilead house and moving here. Summer at the ranch is busy and also a busy time for farm mechanic work.”

“Can you continue doing farm mechanic work in Colorado?”

“Maybe. My employer might arrange a transfer, if there’s work available.”

“That sounds like a good option.”

“Yes and no. I’d like flexibility to work on the ranch as well.”

“Can you work for yourself? Set up a business.” That could give Sam the best of both worlds.

“It’s a possibility. I’d have to research and see if it’s viable.”

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