Hanging on (Jessica Brodie Diaries #2) (44 page)

It took an hour and a lot of screaming before the ranch hand, doing a terrible of job of hiding the laughter, finally helped out.

After the bull was in, Lump handed over the wad of hundreds. Wyatt counted it, and we all shook hands. Lump pulled out a piece of badly typed paper that said he sold it, explaining that signing it would mean he couldn’t say we stole it. Adam’s advice.

He reluctantly agreed and off we went to Adam’s, where it would be stored until Christmas. Unfortunately, it meant I had to take care of the stupid thing. William was so lucky he was worth it!

As Adam and his ranch hand were unloading the bull, Adam whistled.

“What?” I said, hoping I didn’t just make a huge mistake.

“William’s got an eye for animals, I’ll say that.”

“Why? What’s awesome?”

“Look at this little guy. Good stock. I might have to get a free stud visit for helping secure him.” Adam grinned. Always the business man.

“Um. Okay. I’ll give him food and everything, then I need to get home and wipe the disgusting memories from my mind from that creepy old Wyatt.”

“You are a hell-uv-a negotiator, Jessica.”

“Is that...?” I listened for a minute with my hand at my ear. “Is that respect creeping into your voice?”

Adam laughed. “Maybe. I’ll admit to that, I guess. I might gotta take you along next time I need some cattle.”

“You might gotta?” I shook my head at him.

“You didn’t even see her hard ball, either,” Lump said with a smile. “She was trying to play a weepy role, but when she really wants something, stand back! I have seen her argue for a leather jacket in Mexico for half an hour, walking away with the best price of the day.”

“Of the day? Try century!” I acted like I was cleaning the dirt off my shoulders.

“You sure got a good price,” Adam said with a smile. “What are you going to do with your remaining $500?”

I hadn’t realized he knew how much cash I had. “Put it in the bank until it’s time to hand it over to you...” My voice was matter-of-fact. “Easy come, easy go.”

“Smart. Not like a woman,” Adam said, glancing at Lump for a reaction.

I punched him in the arm and he laughed as he moved away from me.

“Alright, git to work!” Adam said with a whoop. “High-heels ‘n all. You gotta get that bull situated before you leave here.”

“Yes sir,” I saluted.

Lump smiled and followed me, unbuttoning her pants so she had some breathing room.

A Wild Ride, Book 3

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