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at all.  How are you today?”  I tell him about my morning and then he proceeds to tell me about his morning. Grant becomes silent for a moment.  “Avery, are you upset with me?”  “No.  Why do you think that?”  You were so distant after dinner last night.  I first thought maybe it was because of our rude dinner guest.  After I dealt with Coy, I was surprised when you didn’t want to spend some time with me.  You were so eager to leave.  What did Coy say to you?  I lie.  “Nothing.  I was just a little overwhelmed and tired that’s all.”
    I really need to get back to work Grant.”  “Avery wait.  Why do I have the strangest feeling you are not being honest with me?”   This guy is good .   It’s now or never.  I don’t think I will see him again anyway.  “Grant, I really like you.  I have truly enjoyed being with you but let’s face it, this was a short term thing.  You’re back in New York now and I probably won’t see you again.  I know I’m just a fling to you and that is ok.  I would rather have spent a little time with you than none at all.” 
    He is silent for a moment.  “You think this was just a fling for me?”   Oh shit!I pissed him off .   “Avery, do you think I’m some kind of asshole?”  “No.”  “You think I’mjust using you don’t you?”   Damn !   This isn’t how I thought this conversation would go.  “I’m sorry Grant. I don’t know what to think.”  “You are not fling for me!  How do I make myself anymore clear? I’m crazy about you!   You need to start being more honest with me and quit assuming the worst.” Grant snaps. 
    My heart swells with joy.  It’s not a fling for him.  “Avery was I just a fling for you?”  “No Grant,of course not.  I just don’t want to get hurt.”  “Is that why you were crying on the way home Saturday night?”   What! He knew I was crying.  I could kill the driver for telling him that.  I can’t lie about it now.  “Yes.” “Avery, the last thing I want to do is hurt you. 
    Listen, I will be back in three weeks and I would like for us to spend as much time together as possible.  I think we deserve to really get to know each other better.”  “Grant, I’m looking forward to you coming back.”  “Avery, I need to get some work done.  Can I call you later?”  “Sure.” “Bye Avery.”  “Goodbye Grant.”  I’m so happy.  He wants to see me again.  My heart is smiling.
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    My week is hectic but they always are.  Thursday rolls around and things are so busy around the ranch.  I don’t call it a day till almost midnight.  I climb into bed but I am unable to sleep.   I can’t stop thinking about Grant.  We have talked or texted each day. 
    I become so restless I climb out of bed and walk out on to my balcony.  I hear a commotion coming from the training stables. It’s Sapphire. I see security running toward the stables.  I get dressed in a panic.  I fly down the staircase and run out back. 
    I find Buddy standing on the porch talking to one of our security guards.  “Buddy what’s happening?”  “Someone tried to take Sapphire.  You should go back inside Avery.”  “No Buddy!”  “Ok.  I won’t argue but just stay here.”  Buddy and the security guard take off toward the training stables.  I’m watching the ranch hands and security search the area for whoever is responsible. 
    I am distracted by noises coming from my stables.  I hear Blue.  He sounds agitated.  As I make my way toward the stables, I start to see a red glow coming from inside.  “No!  Oh No!” I scream.   The stables are on fire ! I run as hard as I can to my stables.  By the time I make it to my stables the smoke is getting thick.  I manage to get Tilly’s and Beau’s stall doors open and I run them out.  I finally make it down to Blue.  The gate on Blue’s stall is jammed.  I struggle to get it open.   I nearly fall down when I’m able to