A Cowboy In Love
Chapter 36

Two weeks had passed since the two friends had left the ranch, and they still hadn't given a return date. Megan attended meeting after meeting, but even when she was too busy she kept calling the ranch, the one thing she didn't do was talk to her husband, not thinking she was ready to hear what he had to say. But that didn't mean her grandmother didn't keep her up to date on everything Jack was doing, like, for example, the man had stopped eating dinner at the table and most of the time he was in a bad mood. Grisell would comment on whether she had asked about him on some of the calls. Until one day her grandmother got tired of it and confronted her about why she was avoiding her husband.

We have nothing to say to each other, Grandma. was Megan's response.

But he's your husband, you haven't seen each other for weeks.

Well, Grandma, some marriages are not what they seem.

Her grandmother didn't press the issue any further because she knew her granddaughter's temperament very well, and the last thing she wanted was to fill her with more stress than she already had.

Jack was frustrated in the same bed he had often shared with his wife, and he had to admit he missed her like hell. And every time he thought she didn't ask for him, the more frustrated he became. He sat down on the bed and suddenly an idea occurred to him, it didn't hurt to try. He went down to his office, picked up the phone, dialed Megan's home number and waited in agony until they finally answered.

Good evening, Blake residence.

Good evening please, Mrs. Manson.

Excuse me, who?

They didn't know her by her married name, that was a surprise to Jack and at the same time a warning voice stirred in his head.

Mrs. Blake.

Oh yes! Who's calling?

Tell her Jack Manson, her husband.

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line, that was for Megan to learn.

Just a moment Mr. Manson. The wait took forever for Jack, she didn't want to talk to him.

Hello. His wife's voice sounded like a beautiful melody to his ears.

Hello Megan, how are you?

Well Jack, it's pretty late, did something happen?

No. I just wanted to talk to my wife. Every time you call you never ask to speak to me, and I want to know why you avoid me.

What can we talk about, the baby is fine, my grandmother should give you all the details.

That's not what I mean, you're my wife, don't you think we have things to talk about?

I don't think so Jack!

The cowboy was starting to lose patience with his wife... she was giving him a hard time.

Damn it Megan, you're still mad because I couldn't go with you. You know why. Besides what's this about nobody knowing you're Mrs. Manson?

Well that's what you get for not coming and making yourself known as my husband, don't blame me.

That's the biggest load of crap I've ever heard. You know how much work there is on the ranch.

You know how much work I threw away here, to stay there and please you. You couldn't return the favor!

I'm sorry Megan, I really am, but you know how long you've been there.

And I was able to sacrifice months.

Most likely she was right, he should have accompanied her and supported her on that trip as she had done with him.

Next time it will be different, I promise.

I just don't know if there will be a next one.

What do you mean? A bead of cold sweat rolled down his forehead.

I don't know yet Jack, but I'll let you know when I do.

He didn't like the tone in which she said that at all, apart from that she spoke very coldly to him.

Explain it to me now! he demanded in annoyance.

I'm exhausted and it's too late to have this conversation with you.

What the hell does the time matter, you can't leave me like this. I had already lost my patience completely.

And why the hell haven't you come to see us? All this wouldn't be happening if you would stop being so selfish and such an idiot. I'm tired, I'm going to sleep. I yell at him and slam the phone down.

What he thought would ease his tension didn't work, because he felt worse than before. He was even more worried. The call had indeed been a mistake, because things had gotten worse between them and this time deep down he felt that she was getting further and further away from him. All in all, he wouldn't sleep a wink all night.

If you continue like this you will lose her forever. Grisell said, pouring him a cup of coffee.

I think you're right, she's so upset, I think she wants to get away from me.

Don't say that, I believe that there is still time for both of you. You just have to show her how you feel Jack.

I just don't know how, I'm so gross at these things.

Just be you, the way you are with her when you're alone. Show her that you love her. She just needs that boy, go get her.

He'd been such an idiot, he loved her, and he'd never told her or shown her. What was he thinking? Of course she was furious, she had every reason in the world to be. He had to talk to her again before it was too late. In the evening as usual she was on the phone talking to Grisell.

Grisell tell my wife we'll talk when you two are done talking.

You heard my child.

Yes, Grandma, don't worry.

Of what would Jack want to speak with her, the less that he wanted was to have a telephone discussion. She was tired of so many meetings at the office, she spent too little time with her son and feared he was becoming his own father. On top of that, there was the fact that she had to deal with an angry husband who showed no signs of missing her.

Hi Megan.

Hi, Jack, I'm really tired and...

When are you coming back?

Oh my god Jack, I've already told you...

I need to know when my wife and son are coming back.

I don't know Jack.

I miss them very much, both of them.

I doubt you'll miss me.

Why do you have to talk like that? I said I miss you Megan.

Jack maybe we should separate, at least for a while.

I knew it, I knew she was going to drop a bombshell like that.

Do you want to get a divorce?

I'm not sure I do. But I do think it's best if we stay the way we are now. Jack you don't love me, I've tried to make you see this marriage differently but you don't see it, you've been so selfish with me. And, me, I'm tired of it.

It doesn't have to be like this Megan. I won't give you a divorce, I don't want to be separated from you.

Don't make it harder on yourself, will you.

Megan I...

I don't want you to say anything to me for the simple fact that I'm asking you to separate, you wouldn't be thinking rationally, better not say anything to me. I gotta go Jack, the baby needs to feed. Megan wait don't hang up...

But she had already cut the communication, Jack in an attempt of desperation dialed again but nobody answered.