PT.12
“They Speak Without Words”
All was quiet.. Ruby was sitting by the fire.. Making coffee.. then sudden, she heard a deep but soft voice..
Morning!…smells good.. mind if I join you? Ruby looked up.. ahhh, sure.. come sit…are you sure you should be up walkin’ round just yet?.. With a slight smile, ah, I won’t tell if you don’t? Ruby, handed Kitty a hot cup of Coffee… How you feelin? Oh, felt better.. sore, but I’ll be fine.. Kitty replied.
I guess I owe you Thanks? Nah, I didn’t do all that much.. Matt did most of your tendin’… he was real good with you..! You’re a lucky woman.. you know that don’t you? With a raised brow, wondering where Ruby was going with this… I am? …Oh, Kitty.. It is Kitty right? Yeah that right..
You don’t have to pretend with me… I’ve been around a long time… I know a man in off the market
When I see one…..Oh is that so?.. Kitty replied. Honey I watched you two… and you two say more with your eyes…then…Well? I think you get my point! But, I noticed.. neither of you are wearing a ring?
Kitty began to laugh…Now that is one I’ve wonder about ..probably ..more then anyone ever has!
I’m sorry I don’t know your name?… Oh, I’m Ruby.. Ruby Keller.. Well, Ruby…no Matt and I aren’t Married.. not in that sense… We’ve known one another for ..well many years.. over 20, …but, he is your Man right? Ruby ask. Smiling.. at Ruby…beside the legalities…yeah.. in every way that matter!
Matt and I have been through Hell and High water together… Ruby just smiled… I think I knew that when I saw the way the two of you looked at one another…it’s like you speak without words!
It hasn’t always been easy… it’s caused Matt a lot of concern… many outlaws have choose to use me to get to Matt.. over the years.. But, you stayed with him anyway.. Ruby added. I guess The Heart ..wants what it wants… you say over 20 yrs. huh? Smiling again.. Kitty looked at Ruby.. Yeah, I guess you could say..
I’ve Loved This Man better than half My Life! So I’m not going to stop Now….then the tapped their cups together….
Matt woke , startled.. finding Kitty gone…! Slightly in a panic, he was calling her name….Kit! Kitty!
Matt!…Cowboy!.. over here.. Kit you gave me a scare. I’m sorry.. I didn’t want to wake you?
Ruby and I were just having coffee and talking… you ok? He ask. Yeah I’m fine … a bit sore, but fine.
Ok, I’m going to go wash up by the stream…OK? not going anywhere cowboy!…as she laughed.
As he walked to the stream Lucy, Tess and Sarah.. Followed him… watching him…. He had no idea they were there… Sarah decided not to stay…you two can stay but… your wasting your time… Ruby’s right you know…Whoever this Kitty woman is?… she is Important to him! Go then…more for us! Tess said.
When Sarah came back to camp…she saw Ruby and Kitty cleaning up…Sarah?.. where are Lucy and Tess?
Sarah lowered her eyes… Kitty found this odd… She looked over to Ruby,.. Is she OK? Sarah?
Oh, Ruby.. they followed Matt to the stream… Kitty looking surprised…with her raised brow…OH?
I’m Sorry Ruby.. And Miss … My Name is Kitty .. Kitty Russell… Miss Kitty… They wanted to watch him… They what? Ruby looked at Kitty,…Kitty, Dear I’m Sorry.. I’m afraid the girl have a crush…on
Matt! Well Now? I’ve tried to tell them.. Does matt know… Sarah quickly said ..oh, he don’t know their watching… Kitty tried not to laugh… Sarah will you show me where this stream is? Kitty ask. I, I…
Go on Sarah.. Ruby added. Kitty should I join you…. Oh, I think I can handle this? Smiling at Ruby.
As Sarah led Kitty to the Stream.. she was embarrassed.. and apologizing ..I told them both ,..they were wasting their time. That he wasn’t interested. That’s fine.. Sarah. Go on you can go back…
Kitty stood by watching the Tess and Lucy…. They had taken Matt’s clothes… and were sitting laughing knowing he couldn’t come out of the stream… then they were just about to undress when Kitty, spoke up:
Just a Minute Ladies…. Both had a look of shock on their faces! Not to say the the look of shock on Matt’s Face!? KITTY! You came just in time!…. Is that right Cowboy? Kit! She was holding back the laugh. Girls I suggest you hold back from disrobing … Then Lucy.. Said ..But why?.. Matt invited Us to join him… I did no such thing!.. Matt shouted! Cowboy I know that… Now Lucy ..is it.
Come ere’ Let me say this sweetheart… I’ve known this man a hell of a long time,… and if he were going to invite a woman to swim with him… I do know he would invite a grown woman.. NOT A CHILD!
Now , she leaned into Lucy and Tess very close, as to whisper to them, then said: Matt is a very gentle kind-hearted man,…Me on the other hand.. I have an awful temper.. especially when someone messes with My man!.. Now before I show you what happens when I lose control of that temper… I suggest you gather your things and get yourselves back to camp!…. And from this point on…steer clear of Matt! Then she gave them both a cold glare…. Quickly they looked at one another …then gather their things and ran off!
Now Cowboy!…as for you? I understand you needed company? He flashed her his boyish grin….
Yeah.. I mean Yes Ma’am… slowly she began undoing her garments…and walking into the water…
Ahhhh!…Cowboy this is cold!…com’ere woman!…let me see what I can do about that…both began to laugh! Swirling around in the stream….. Burying his face in her neck. Ummmm, Ahhh …
Unbeknown, to them ..they were being watched……
TBC
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