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“Smartass. Tonight.”
“I’m thinking jeans and a T-shirt. I know I’d be more comfortable.”
“I’m glad you decided to go.”
“Me too. As much as I hate to admit it, I want to see Ian. Even though he won’t talk to me.”
“I wish I knew what to tell you to do.”
“I wish you did too. Hey, I’m going to grab a shower.”
“Okay, I’ll come over around seven. I’m hungry too.”
“Me too. Okay, see you then.” Eden disconnected and tossed the phone onto the bed.
After finding a pair of jeans and a T-shirt, she placed them on the bed, got clean panties out, along with a matching bra, then entered the bathroom to shower.
As she stood in the stall, she thought about Ian, and tears filled her eyes. She’d been in relationships before, but just being with Ian once was enough to make her see those other men didn’t mean a thing. All she thought about was him.
A tear rolled down her cheek and she angrily wiped it away. She had to leave him. Her life wasn’t here, and his wasn’t there. She wished she’d never come to the Bur Oak ranch.
****
Ian had no plans to go to the dance tonight. He didn’t want to see Eden.
“Who the hell are you trying to kid? You see her every time you close your eyes,” he said.
There was no way he was going to that dance tonight. It wouldn’t be the first time he stayed home, or he could go to Dewey’s. He always had a good time anytime he went there.
With his mind made up, he headed for the bathroom to shower, then he’d head to Dewey’s and have a few beers.
At eight o’clock, he entered the barn and swore under his breath that he had no fucking willpower where that woman was concerned. Heshould be in Dewey’s having a beer and maybe talking to a pretty woman, but no, his truck drove him here. He huffed a laugh. It wasn’t the truck’s fault.
He leaned against the doorjamb of the barn and glanced around. It looked like a lot of the guests were here tonight. He hadn’t seen Eden yet though. He did, however, see Bonnie heading for him. He straightened up when she reached him.
“Hello, Ian.”
“Ma’am. Are you having a good time?”
“I’d have a better time if you’d dance with me.”
Ian shook his head. “I’m not much for dancing.”Liar! He’d love to hold Eden on the dance floor.
“I’m leaving tomorrow,” she said, as she tilted her head and smiled.
“I’m sure you’ll be glad to get back home.”
“You could make this a memorable night for me.”
“Ma’am—”
“Bonnie.”
Ian sighed. “Ma’am, I’ve done everything I can to let you know I am not interested.”
“Fine, but I know you were with Eden. I saw you go into her cabin last week.”
“And?” Ian raised an eyebrow.
