Finding 01 Finding Kaden by Jean Reinhardt

Author:Jean Reinhardt
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

As soon as the aircraft’s door opened a rush of hot, dry air filled the cabin. Even though the rainy season was on its way, the weather was still warm and dry in Mexico compared to Illinois. The Brubaker family with their guest in tow, stepped from the plane onto a small runway, where a vintage white Mercedes was waiting. The driver opened the doors for each of them and the two girls giggled, feeling like celebrities.

The ranch was only a short drive from the private airstrip and as the entrance came into view, Megan’s excitement escalated. Her grandfather spoiled her and she knew he would have a big surprise waiting, being the generous man that he was. The car pulled up outside a terracotta coloured, adobe house. The villa blended nicely with the surrounding landscape.

Megan jumped out almost before they had come to a halt, running into the arms of a tall, tanned white-haired man.

“Pops, it’s been ages. Why don’t you ever come visit us?” she said.

Her grandfather laughed and squeezed her tight.

“Oh you know I’m not a city person. Besides I have to look after the ranch - now that I have something very precious belonging to you here.”

“What is it, can I see? Come on Amelia.” Megan grabbed her friend’s hand.

Lydia frowned at her husband, but he just shrugged his shoulders.

“Don’t look at me, I didn’t have anything to do with it. You know how he likes to buy her stuff,” Grant said as he helped the driver carry their luggage from the car.

Waking through the large house on the cool marble floor, Amelia remembered how much she had enjoyed her last visit. She had particularly liked swimming in the huge pool and picking flowers in the beautiful gardens. As they reached the back patio, Megan could see her grandfather’s ranch hand outside, holding onto a handsome black stallion. His jet black coat glistened in the sun.

Henry Brubaker smiled as he kissed the top of his granddaughter’s head.

“He’s all yours, Megan.”

Lydia held on tightly her husband’s arm.

“Do something about this, Grant,” she hissed. “She’s not ready for a horse like that.”

Stepping forward and easing his way between Megan and her grandfather, Grant rested his arms on their shoulders.

“Well, Father, you surpassed yourself this time. He’s a fine looking animal, I’ll give you that. When the time is right and you can handle him, it will be a pleasure to watch you ride that horse, Megan.”

The girl smiled up at her father then glanced over at her grandfather, who was scowling.

“Dad is right, Pops. My riding instructor back home would go mad if I even sat on that horse right now. But I love him already and I am so grateful for such a wonderful gift. Please keep him for me until I’m a better rider. I promise to work really hard to improve.”

This melted the frown from her grandfather’s face.

“Okay, sweetie pie. I don’t know what I was thinking, but he is so amazing to watch in a gallop, I got carried away and bought him.

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