THE RANCH - CHAPTER 18

The following evening they headed over to Keenan’s place, Kimberly had moved in with him. As soon as they guys left to go fix the car that Keenan had rigged not to run, the girls got busy baking.

‘So everything is all ready for the party tomorrow, decorations are at the bar, some of the women are bringing the food and the cake is being made. So Luke doesn’t suspect anything?’ Kimberly asked Dorothy.

‘No, he’s totally in the dark. I told him we were meeting you and Keenan for a few drinks.’ She smiled as she licked the frosting off the spoon.

The cake was made and after it cooled off Kimberly placed it in the container and into the fridge just as the guys walked in.

The cake was made and after it cooled off Kimberly placed it in the container and into the fridge just as the guys walked in.

‘Something sure smells good,’ Luke commented.

Both women looked at each other, they had totally forgotten about the smell. ‘Oh, that’s just some muffins Kimberly was teaching me to make.’

‘Are you going to let us try one?’ Luke asked as he sat down, pulling Dorothy onto his lap and wiping the flour from her chin.

‘No,’ she said a little too quickly, causing Luke to raise an eyebrow suspect. ‘I mean you can’t have one because they didn’t turn out and we had to throw them out.’ Laughing nervously put her arm around his neck. ‘I might never get the hang of baking.’

‘That’s ok, you have other skills that you’re very good at,’ he said, winking at her. ‘It’s getting late, what say we head home.’

Saying their goodbyes they headed home, making arrangements to meet tomorrow night at the bar.

The night of the party: Dorothy laid out his clothes for him to wear, a new pair of jeans and a brand new white shirt. She herself had on a green dress, one she had bought the other day and she wore the necklace he had given her. Never having planned a party before was nervous as well as excited, she wanted everything to go smoothly.

Coming from the bathroom with a towel around his waist he looked at his clothes that were lying on the bed, then at her. ‘Why are we getting all dolled up? We’re only going for a couple of drinks with our friends.’ His eyes moved up and down her, she took his breath away and had the blood in his veins pumping. ‘God, you look absolutely breath-taking.’

‘Thank you,’ she answered as she brushed her hair. ‘I thought that since it’s your birthday we should dress up for a change.’

Putting the brush down walked over to him. Her hands went to the top of the towel and tore it off, leaving him standing there in all his glory. ‘Now get dressed, Keenan and Kimberly are waiting for us.’

Grabbing her wrists pulled her to him, his hands cupping her ass. ‘Take off your clothes and give me my present,’ he said, his mouth going to her neck and started kissing just below the ear.

Giggling she pushed him away.

‘If you’re a good boy I’ll give you what you want when we come back, late tonight. Now get ready, we don’t want to be late.’ Turning she walked to the door, stopping to look back at him. Her eyes moving down and seeing him standing with a hard erection almost had her giving in. Taking a deep breath she left the room before she could change her mind.

She had to admire him when she saw him coming down the stairs. He looked so friggin hot in the jeans that were snug on him, emphasizing his muscular legs and rear. His face was clean - shaven, and his cologne drifted toward her as he got closer, she loved the smell of it on him.

Placing his hat on he held his hand out for her to take. ‘Ok you little she - devil, the sooner we get there the sooner we can come back for my birthday gift.’

Parking the truck he got out and went around to her side and helped her down. Walking hand in hand he opened the door and they walked in. Everyone shouted happy birthday, taking him by surprise. He looked around at all the decorations and over at Keenan and Kimberly.

‘You guys, you didn’t have to do this, but thanks,’ Luke said, his arm going around Dorothy’s waist.

‘Don’t thank us, man, Dorothy organized the whole thing.’ Keenan said, a grin on his face.

Luke looked at her. ‘You did all this?’

‘Yes, and I baked you a cake. You wanna see it?’

‘You bet I do.’ With a beer in his hand that someone gave him, he followed her to the end of the bar. There was the cake, with chocolate icing, it was lopsided.

‘It doesn’t look very good but I think it will taste ok.’ She started at it, feeling a bit embarrassed about the way it turned out.

Taking her in his arms gave her a big smile. ‘You did a great job. I love it and I love you for trying.’

Feeling better she kissed him. ‘Now blow out the candles and make a wish.’

With everyone watching he blew them out.

‘Did you make a wish?’ she asked him.

Staring into her eyes he touched her cheek tenderly. ‘I already got my wish when you came into my life.’ Not caring that they were surrounded by people he pulled her close, his mouth coming down on hers and kissed her with a passion that had her moaning, wanting more.

Cutting the cake and dishing it out Luke took a bite, expecting it to taste horrible. He was pleasantly surprised to find it was moist and tasted good. He was so impressed with how far she had come from being lazy and spoiled, she was going to make a great mother and wife.

Putting her arm through his smiled at him. ‘Have a game of pool with me.’

‘Oh come on Luke, maybe you’ll get lucky and win.’

‘What are the stakes? What does the winner get?’ he asked her.

‘If I win I get to do whatever I want to you when we get home.’ She said, running her fingers down his chest.

Her touch was lighting the fire below. Even being pregnant she had so much sex appeal and could drive him mad with desire at a drop of a hat. ‘Ok. If I win I get to do whatever I want to your body. Either way, I win.’

Dorothy was doing good but then missed getting the ball into the last pocket. Putting her long fingernail between her teeth looked at Luke. ‘Oops, how in the world did I miss that shot?’

He shook his head, wondering what she was up to. She was way too good a player to have missed that shot and though maybe she was letting him win on purpose. When he went to take his shot she lifted her dress up far enough for him to get a glimpse of the black garter belt she had on, pretending she was adjusting it. She did it just as he took his shot, causing him to miss, so tossing the pool stick down smiled at her. ‘You little vixen, but as I said before either way, I win.’

Putting her stick down walked over to him and whispered in his ear not that no one else could hear. ‘I win cowboy, tonight be prepared to have your world rocked.’ Kissing his cheek she walked away and went and sat down with Kimberly and Keenan. He followed right behind, his eyes on her ass. The night was running smoothly, they danced, laughed and were having a ball.

At some point, Dorothy went to the lady’s room and coming out came face to face with Jerry who had a smug look on her face. When she tried to ignore her and walked past, Jerry placed her hand on the wall, preventing Dorothy from leaving.

‘Get out of my way,’ Dorothy hissed.

‘Why Don’t you give up this charade and go back to Daddy? Leave now before Luke finds out the truth about you. Save yourself the embarrassment before it’s too late.’

Pushing Jerry’s arm out of the way walked passed her, stopping to look back at her.

‘Just leave, move on Jerry. Can’t you understand that Luke and I are in Love? I am sorry you’re hurting but stay away from Luke, he’s mine and I’ll never leave him.’ Walking away she went and sat with Luke and the others, moving as close to him as she could get. Something in her gut told her there was trouble coming. Jerry looked at her with so much hate and anger it scared her.

Not ten minutes later Dorothy saw Jerry walking towards them. Grasping Luke’s arm she told him she was tired and wanted to go home. It was too late, she was there, standing at their table looking down at them.

‘Happy Birthday Luke,’ Jerry said. Bending down went to kiss him but he stopped her, this made her even madder than she already was.

‘Just leave Jerry,’ Luke said, feeling Dorothy’s grip on him tightening.

‘You heard him, go away. This is a private party and you’re not invited,’ Kimberly said as she glared angrily at her.

‘This is a public bar and I have every right to be here.’ She looked at Keenan. ’Really Keenan, what are you doing with this skank? You could do so much better.’

‘Shut up Jerry, don’t you dare talk about my woman that way.’ Keenan snapped at her. ’I always thought you were a good person but now I see you for what you really are, a nasty and cruel woman.’

Jerry rolled his eyes and turned her attention back to Luke. ’I have a birthday present for you,’ she said and reached into her purse, taking out an envelope.

‘I don’t want whatever it is you got,’ Luke told her.

‘Oh, you’ll want this.’ She dropped what she had in her hand on the table in front of him.

‘What is it?’ he asked, not picking it up.

Jerry looked at Dorothy and then back at Luke. ’Proof that your sweet little wife has played you for a fool. It’s a copy of her doctor’s report. The tramp you married is seven months pregnant, not six months. You didn’t even know her then so there’s no way you’re the father.’

When Luke went to pick up the envelope Dorothy stopped him.

‘Please, before you read that let me explain.’ Her eyes filled with tears and his whole body was trembling.

‘Is it true? Are you seven months pregnant?’

Looking into his eyes she saw the anger in them. But the worse part was seeing the hurt and betrayal in them. He looked at her disgust and she knew he would never forgive her and it was her own fault. If only she had told him the truth about the baby, she had plenty of opportunities to come clean about how she became pregnant then maybe he would have understood. But it was too late now. ’Yes, I am.’

Luke felt as though someone had rammed a knife into his heart and was twisting it.

Through misty eyes, he tore open the envelope. He hoped this was all a big mistake and wanted to see it in writing to be sure. After reading it he stood up, his hands balled into fists and he glared at Dorothy.

She stood too, standing before him placed her hands on his chest, tears falling down her face. ’Let me explain.’ She pleaded. She gasped from shock when he grabbed her wrists, removing her hands from him.

‘How could you?’ he growled.

‘Let her explain Luke,’ Keenan said but stopped when Luke held up his hand and told him to stay out of it.

Jerry stood back listening, a smile was spread across her face….