The Billionaire Cowboy's Love: A Billionaire BWWM Western Romance (3 page)

“Well, ok. Don’t worry as far as Blake is considered, I know you are mature enough to handle a stubborn man like you preciously have.” Sara’s mother giggled and pointed out the fact that Sara had previously also denied many men who came begging for her attention. The discussion came to an end and Sara smiled too by thinking
, “I don’t need to worry about him. I will handle him. That spoiled cowboy billionaire will never win me.”

CHAPTER 7

The next day, Sara was reading a medical journal when there was a knock on her door.

As she opened the door, she was surprised to find Blake standing in front of her. “What are you doing here?”

“I came here to give you something.” Blake spoke with a wide grin on his face.

“What?” Sara felt confused.

Blake held a box in his hand, which he handed over to Sara. “Well go on, open it” he instructed Sara politely.

“It’s a necklace” Sara spoke in a low voice as she glared at the beautiful necklace that was sparkling in its black velvet box.

“It’s a diamond necklace, I ordered it for you all the way from New York. I thought it would look amazing on your long neck, but I guess I was wrong because looking at the diamond and you together, I realize that its you actually who is making the diamond look prettier, not the other way around.”

Sara silently stared at the necklace and after a brief moment of silence; Blake asked in a hopeful tone, “Well, do you like it?”

“Blake I need you to leave right now.”

“What happened? Did you not like it?”

“Just leave and take your gift with you.” Sara spoke angrily.

“Wait, I don’t understand what your problem is? Is it that I am a billionaire?” Blake spoke angrily too, now.

“No.”

“Then why do you keep turning me down? I can help you with your life as well. Heck, you can be a doctor if you want! Just give me a chance.”

“Exactly I don’t want anyone’s charity.”

“It’s not charity if you help the one you like. But fine, if you don’t want me to help you in any way, that’s perfectly fine, I won’t help you but at least give me a chance. Be mine.”

“No, just leave.”

Sara felt angry and slammed the door shut without further listening to anything.

After a few hours, the doorbell rang again and this time it was George who stood in front of Sara’s door.

“Hello ma’am, how are you?”

“What is it now? Why don’t you guys just leave me alone!” Sara spoke furiously.

“Mr. Blake saw you and your mother walking home from the church yesterday and so he wanted to gift you a brand new car.” George pointed towards the maroon colored Benz Mercedes that stood in front of Sara’s small house.

Without giving any further reaction, Sara left her house while George stood there on her porch calling her name. Sara took the bus and went over to Blake’s house to have a final word with him. As she reached the house, she felt furious and stormed directly to Blake’s room without greeting anyone.

“What is all this?” Sara barged in his room and saw Blake standing by the window.

“What is what?” Blake asked as he turned and looked at Sara with a confused look on his face.

“I mean what is up with all the gifts?”

“Well it’s my way of saying: be mine, simple.”
      

“So you are trying to buy me over by showering me with your expensive gifts?”

“It’s not called buying. I am just looking out for you and giving you all the pretty things that an exquisite woman like you really deserves.”

“No. What I deserve is respect! And I find this very offensive that you consider me the sort of a woman who is materialistic enough to be bought by your gifts. Let me tell you, these gifts of yours mean nothing to me, Blake Nathaniel!”

“Sara, I assure you, I didn’t mean to offend you in any way.”

“Well you did. What you are doing makes me feel cheap and makes me realize that you think I am inferior to you. I need gifts and expensive items in order to reach your living standard, is that it?”

“That’s ridiculous, if you were so inferior, why would I come after you again and again. You, yourself are a gem baby doll. Anyway, if I have offended you so badly, tell me how can I make it up to you?”

“You really want to make it up to me?

“Yes of course. Anything to gain your forgiveness.”

“Well then, leave me alone.”

“What?”

“Yes. You heard me correctly”

“Sara, all this time I tried to win you but if you really want me to simply leave you alone then I will do that too but I request you to at least think about giving me a chance.”

“No. If you want to make it up to me, you need to stop all this and leave me alone.”

“Are you sure about that? Until now, I chased you because I like the thrill of the chase itself but I am a very egoistic man, Ms. Sara. If I leave, I will not come back until you loose and decide to come over to me yourself.”

“That will never happen!”

“Well then alright, I will stay away and don’t worry, I am a man of my word, I will not disturb you again.”

“All right great!”

“Well then, now if that’s sorted, you may leave my room right away.” Blake spoke in a grim voice and Sara stormed out of his room.

CHAPTER 8

The next day, Sara visited her best friend Mariah and told her everything about Blake.

“So you just stormed in there like that and made him promise you that he is going to stay away?” Mariah spoke in an offended manner.

“Yes. What else was I supposed to do. He was getting on my nerves.” Sara spoke as she drank her tea.

“Woman, are you insane!”

“Calm down Mariah.”

“I cannot calm down because my best friend is dumb enough to dump a billionaire who was head over heels for her.”

“Wait, isn’t that expression used just for ladies? I mean about the head over heels thing?”

“It works for both the genders. Now please, will you concentrate on what I am trying to say!”

“What, Mariah?”

“Billionaires don’t just come again and again in someone’s life you know. You should have availed this chance. I know I would have even though I am a married woman!”

“Yes. They don’t come again and again but one more important fact about billionaires is that they don’t stay hooked to one girl for too long and I am not the sort of a lady who would want to be a temporary fun house for a billionaire, Mariah.”

“Who said it’s bound to be temporary? Common, does he really like you?”

“No he does not. He is just trying to win me because I rejected him. I am like a price for him that needs to be won or a business deal that he needs to get done with.”

“Sara you always assume too much. At least give the poor man a chance.”

“Poor is the last word that you can call him.”

“Sara why aren’t you looking at what I am?”

“Yea. You are looking at his bank balance and net worth right?”

“No, I am looking at the fact that he tried to make an honest effort. I mean he could have backed away first when he realized that you didn’t want to be with him but despite your rejection, he tried to win your heart.”

“Yea, with expensive gifts.”

“So what? Maybe that was his way of expressing his love for you. Let me tell you his way of expressing love is much better than my husband’s who brings a $2 rose for me when he wants to get lucky with me in bed. In short, man express love according to their budget and well, Blake’s budget is boundless.”

“Ok, fine. Forget the gifts but what about my job? I need to be professional about this! I really need this job and cannot risk it for the sake of a flare”

“I don’t understand why you worry so much Sara. Mr. Mathew is satisfied with your medical expertise. Why would you lose your job if you dated Blake? And besides dating Blake would not be unprofessional because technically he is not your boss, his father is. Think about all the fun you two can have while you are in his house all the time.” Mariah smiled and winked at Sara.

“I don’t know Mariah, I don’t think I am ready for all this.”

“Ready? Oh God, do you know how long it has been since you dated?”

“One year.” Sara admitted in embarrassment.

“Yes, one year! Girl you need to loosen yourself up. Common, get naughty and have some sex with that dare devil of a man.

“Mariah!” Sara exclaimed and they both giggled.

“Hey I am serious. You better hurry or you are going to regret it for sure.” Mariah concluded and the ladies continued to chatter about Mariah’s married life.

CHAPTER 9

Few days passed and Blake did not bother Sara anymore. He did not follow her, call her or send over any gifts. In fact, whenever she went over to work at his house to look after his dad, Blake was locked up in his room for most of the day and even when they saw each other in the house, Blake did not talk to her.

“Is he really hurt that I did not give him a chance?”
Sara thought whenever she looked at Blake who always ignored her.

One day, Sara sat in a chair besides Mathew’s bed when Blake entered. Sara felt nervous as she looked at Blake but he continued to ignore her.

“Dad? Are you all right?” Blake spoke worriedly.

“I am fine Blake.”

“Oh, I got worried. I just went to ride some horses at the ranch when George informed me that you wanted to see me. I got worried about your health so I came here as quickly as possible.”

“Don’t worry Blake and yes, I sent George over to call you but it was about nothing serious. I just wanted to talk to you.”

“About what?”

“I think I should wait outside for this.” Sara spoke to Mathew and stood up to leave.

“No. That’s all right Sara. You may stay here.” Mathew spoke politely and Sara settled back in her chair.

“So Blake, I wanted to talk to you about your stay here.”

“What about it?”

“I think you should head back to your city life now. I mean how long will you waste your time here for me. Besides, I am all well now. ”

“Wait, where is all this coming from dad? I never complained about being here. In fact you know I love spending time in this town and around you and mom.”

“I know all that, but it has been weeks since you are here and I am worried about your business back in New York. Don’t you need to handle that?”

“Dad, I am not a small businessman whose business would make losses if I am not around. Your son is a freaking billionaire, you know. I can stay wherever I want for as long as I want.”

“But George said you have been cancelling all your meetings since you got here.”

“Yes, I have because I want to relax here with you guys.”

“What are you father and son talking about.” Jane entered the room and walked towards Blake and Mathew. “Are you guys planning something secretive?”

“No mom, dad is just being ridiculous. He thinks I should just leave and go back to New York so that I can take care of my business.”

“Honey please explain to him that I am right.” Mathew spoke to Jane.

“Dad please I really like being here and I mean that. Just because I live far from you, does not mean I will leave you guys alone even when you need me. You both mean the world to me and no business can be more important than you guys.”

“Mathew, Blake is right. Let him stay here, besides I like gossiping with him every morning”

“See, I told you” Blake smiled and grinned at his father.

“Look, Mathew just because our boy has grown up to be a successful billionaire doesn’t mean he is not our baby boy anymore. Blake and I understand that, so you should too.”

“Ok all right. I hate it when you both pair up against me. I always loose.”

“I don’t understand why even bother trying” Blake spoke and continued to smile.

“Yes. Over the years, you should have realized that you could never win from the powerful duo of Blake and I.” Jane giggled.

“That’s because I am left alone to argue against two very intelligent people. That’s it, next time I am involving Sara in my team. What is your say Sara?” Mathew spoke as he looked at Sara.

Sara smiled and said, “Sure Mathew. Next time”

“Well then, it’s decided, Blake stays for as long as he wants.” Jane concluded the topic with a graceful smile and headed out the door.

“My perception about them was wrong I guess. They are so sweet and are such a happy normal family. I always thought Blake was just a billionaire jerk but I never thought he could have such a sensitive side.”
Sara thought and smiled. She actually felt attracted to Blake and could not resist the sudden attraction she felt towards him. “
So, he has a heart after all.”