The Billionaire Cowboy's Love: A Billionaire BWWM Western Romance (5 page)

“And what’s that?”

“You. It was you who was missing in my life. I am glad to have found you.” Blake spoke in a charming manner and wrapped his arms around Sara, who was blushing.

CHAPTER 12

Days passed and on a Tuesday morning, Blake sat in a café waiting for Sara to come. As he waited, his phone rang and he answered it.

“Blake?” Sara spoke in a rush.

“Doll where are you? I have been waiting for you at the café.”

“You need to come over to your house right now. Your father is seriously ill. Blake, please come soon.” Sara spoke in tone of urgency which made Blake worry frantically. He quickly headed home.

As Blake ran inside his father’s room, he saw his mother and everyone around her crying including Sara. His father was lying on the bed and he was not moving.

“What happened?” Blake stood frozen.

“Blake, we did everything we could but he suddenly got too ill and his heart just stopped working.” Sara spoke as she continued to cry.

Blake stood there silently and watched everyone cry. He slowly walked towards his father and sat on the corner of his bed. He knew his father was gone and there was nothing that Blake could do now, other than grieving on his loss. His mother approached Blake and hugged him from the back.

“Oh Blake, we both lost our best friend today.” Jane cried out loud and continued to hug Blake tightly. Blake knew he needed to be there for his mother first, instead of breaking down himself, which is why he stood up and hugged his mother back.

The next morning, Mathew’s funeral took place in which people from all across the town arrived to pay their condolences. Everyone consoled Blake and his mother upon their loss and after everyone left, Blake sat in his backyard, trying to fight with his tears.

“Blake?” Sara walked towards him. “Can I talk to you?” Sara asked politely.

Blake did not utter a word but silently nodded.

“Blake, few days back you asked me if I wanted to share something with you regarding my life right? Well today, I want to share something with you, if you don’t mind of course?”

“Go ahead.” Blake spoke without looking at Sara. She sat beside him, held his hand and continued to speak.

“Blake, my father’s name was Hector Cameron. He was my best friend and I lost him when I was very young. He died of cancer and for two whole years, I watched him suffer everyday while my mother worked day and night to pay for his medical expenses. None of the doctors could help him, but there was a nurse, named Elizabeth Gown, who took care of my father. She was a graceful lady and I think she was the one who truly helped my father go through his painful days. Looking at Elizabeth, I learned that it should be a priority to provide a patient with affection and love instead of just dozing them with heavy medicines, which is why; I chose to be a nurse. I wanted to do what Elizabeth did for my dad. Anyway my point was, we both have lost our best friends, so I know how it feels but what makes me glad is that our best friends received love even when they were taking their last breath. I wanted to tell you that, as your father took his last breaths, Jane leaned in and kissed him. She told him how much he loved her and I think I actually saw Mathew smile before he…”

Blake silently listened to Sara and before she could continue to say anything further, he turned to her and tightly hugged her. Sara thought that maybe what she shared might have lessened Blake’s pain because she knew that surely, it is painful to lose a loved one but there’s always a sense of satisfaction to know that your loved one received unconditional love even in their last moments.

CHAPTER 13

After a few days passed, everything had gotten back to normal. Sara and Blake had emotionally grown closer to each other after his father’s death because they were more open towards each other. One fine morning, Sara was in her room reading a book when Blake entered the room.

“Blake, what are you doing here?” Sara asked in a surprise.

“Sara I want to talk to you.” Blake spoke remorselessly.

“Sure. What is it?” Sara and Blake sat on her bed and she waited for him to speak.

“I am in love with you Sara.” Blake looked at Sara with soft eyes and spoke in a low voice.

Sara felt astonished and stared silently at Blake because she was not sure where he was heading with this. So instead of responding and jumping to conclusion, she waited for him to continue.

“I know I have never said that to you previously, but honestly, I have never used the word “love” for anyone other than my parents. So before using it for a third person, I wanted to make sure that I continue to say it to that person forever. Do you get what I am saying?”

“Yes I think so.” Sara continued to stare at him with wide eyes.

“Well, so I never really said I love you to anyone, but I am saying it to you and I mean it with all my heart. I Love you Sara Cameron and I promise to say it every day when we are on the road.”

“Road?”

“Yes I came here to ask if you would run away with me?” Blake leaned in and held Sara’s hand.

“What? That’s ridiculous.”

“It’s not actually. Look, I want to take you away, but not to New York because after my dad died, I just want some time off from that part of my life as well.”

“Then how could you be sure that you don’t want time off from me as well?”

“Because I want some time off from the insignificant parts of my life. You, on the hand are very precious to me and no matter what happens, I want you to be a part of my life.”

“I don’t know what to say.”

“Say yes please. Let’s just run away, far away from here. I thought a long road trip would be perfect.” Blake pleaded with soft intense eyes.

“I think it’s the grief talking because of your father’s death.”

“No, Sara, I am not a child. Grief cannot influence my decisions. I am sure about what I want, now more than ever. So tell me, is it a yes or no?”

“Well, if you have your heart set then I have only one answer for you” Sara spoke in a serious tone.

There was a brief silence between the two and Sara finally spoke with a smile. “Of course, I will go with you Blake.”

“Great, we head out tonight.” Blake concluded and stood up to leave.

“Blake?” Sara stopped him as he headed out.

“Yes baby doll?” Blake turned to look at her with a smile.

“I love you too and for your information, I have never said it to anyone as well other than my parents of course” Sara blushed and smiled happily.

Blake walked closer to Sara and before leaning in to kiss her, he said, “I am glad you didn’t”.

That evening the couple packed their bags and got ready to say goodbye to their family. Sara told her mother that she was following her heart, which belonged with Blake whereas Blake promised to keep in touch with his mother. They then sat in their car, smiled at each other and drove out of the town to spend the rest of their days together.

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