RaykaI feel sad that my mother hates me, and I only hope that my father is at least proud of me.“Rayka, my princess.” My father speaks in a low tone, and I hold the cell phone close to my ear. “You shouldn't have risked yourself like that, and I know you know that what you did was very irresponsible.”Of course, I know, I just didn't expect you to be upset about what I did.“I do know that.”“Princess I know that tone of voice and you shouldn't even think I am mad, how could I be if you did what you did just to defend me, defend the PBR, which was a dream that I realized with so much joy. But the PBR is not the legacy that matters to me, you are my princess who is, I am proud of your attitude, because today on that stage I saw the girl I raised with so much love acting with determination, defending what she believes and teaching what really matters without at any time needing to offend her opponent, you became the woman I knew you would become and that is what really matters to me,
RaykaAs soon as we get to them, I turn to the side and see Kaleo and Kaneki at a distance, I realize that Kaneki is holding his brother's arm, probably because the asshole wants to come here to make some fun or maybe take satisfaction for what Bryan said about my dating.But as they say, he who makes the first move, controls the game, and if I was able to take on Richard in front of all these people and ride a deadly one-ton bull, I can take on my ex's suitcase too.“Guys, before we go eat, I need to talk to Kaneki, I will take advantage of him being there and go talk.” I speak.” Rayka, are you sure you want to do this?” Ness asks.Kaleo took me by surprise in the park and took advantage of it to shake me, but this time I am prepared.“I sure am.”“Then we'll all go with you.” Bryan is serious.He annoys me most of the time, however in serious moments he leaves the jokes aside and takes care of me like a big brother.“It's all right.”“Rayka, before we go I need to ask you something
RaykaIt's good to know that my bull will be in a quieter place, and I can enjoy the party more peacefully.“Rayka, so what are your plans, do you intend to enter him for this year's championship or wait for next year's?”“Not at all Kaneki, Sovereign will not compete in rodeos, tonight was his last official ride.”“This is crazy Rayka.” Kaleo interrupts me. “You can't do that.”“What you can't do is get involved in a conversation you weren't invited to, and what's crazy is you thinking you have the right to have any say in my life.”I see your little smile fade as you see me speaking firmly.“Anyway, as I was saying, Kaneki, I want Sovereign to go to Dalhart and stay there in his own enclosure with access to the dam, he will undergo all the necessary tests to ensure that he has no health problems, and if everything is fine, I want him to collect the semen.”“I see, do you want his children to compete?” Kaneki asks.Although I have never done any study for genetic engineering, I learn
RaykaAs I think about how to get out of this situation, Gael quickly goes around me, and I see that he holds Kaleo's wrist and with his other hand he takes him by the collar.I feel the grip on my arm disappear and Gael pushes Kaleo backwards who staggers a few steps before stopping.“Don't you ever dare touch her again without permission.” Gael says angrily.“Just because you're fucking her, you think you can touch me like that?” Kaleo retorts.He comes at Gael who gives him a blow to the throat, making Kaleo fall to his knees with his hand on his neck, he seems to have difficulty breathing. I can't allow this situation to escalate into a physical assault issue.“Gael, please stop.” I grab his arm and he turns to me.“I am sorry Rayka, I am not violent, I just lost my mind with the way he acted towards you.”I like his gentle way, I see that he thinks that my request was for fear of the violence he acted, when I just don't want him to have problems for defending me or that because o
RaykaI would just forget about Kaleo forever, but I don't think that's possible.“And he still had the nerve to approach Rayka today, is this guy insane?” Charles asks.He has a point, Kaleo had a lot of guts, and while he can claim I went up to him earlier, he can't say the same for the park.“He must have seen it as a neutral area since he didn't go all the way to Boston or Amarillo after me.”“That's ridiculous, the place doesn't matter, it's the fact that he disturbed you.” Sarah says.“We know that, but you forget that men usually use their heads to think, not to mention that they get carried away easily when their ego is shaken.” Ness speaks up.“Hey, please don't generalize, I am not like that.” Gael asks.“Relax, we're not ones to generalize.” I smile to calm him down. “If I were like that, after growing up with Bryan around, I would be terrified of men.”“Here you go again.” Bryan complains.“But this time it's not because you're gay, it's because you not only went out with
RaykaWe arrive at the food-truck, there are three people in front of us in line, Gael stands next to me and turns to me.“You know when Bryan was telling me about your dad and Kaleo, it seemed to me that your dad is very jealous of you.”I control myself not to laugh, because it seems that he is afraid of the old man.“He is a little, but I think every father should be like that, and since I am an only child, he's become more protective than usual.”“It could be, I have three sisters at home, my father was never very protective, he said that disappointments are part of life.”“He's not wrong, my dad is protective, but he's never stopped me from living my life.”“He only tends to threaten his exes after they break up.”“Remember what I said about not generalizing?” I ask and he nods. “Your turn not to do that, I only dated Kaleo seriously and I don't think anyone can blame him for what he did, not least because he didn't do anything that terrible.”“Rayka calm down.” Gael asks, huggin
RaykaI hear the food-truck whistle that an order is ready, I turn around and see it's ours.“Our order is ready; I will go get it” I say getting up.“I will help you bring it.” Gael says getting up too.This is not surprising, he has been with me all day, I like his company, because he is kind and I also liked the moments of complicity, besides of course the wonderful kisses we exchanged.However, now I am worried that he will try to defend his friend and that will cause an annoying atmosphere between us. Gael takes my hand, and we walk to the food truck, he waits until he is some distance from the table to speak.“Rayka, about Hillary's call, I hope she didn't think she and I have anything besides friendship.”I expected him to want to talk, but I am relieved that he doesn't want to talk about what I thought about her tastes.“I won't deny that at first I thought you were in an open relationship, but then you said she's your friend's wife and you respect that. Then I saw it was no
RaykaWe eat in silence, I am finishing the potatoes when my cell phone starts ringing and I see its Kaneki, I imagine he has some news, by now he must have managed to board the Sovereign to take the farm. I hope he took my threat seriously and it's not Kaleo on the other end of the line.“There you go.” I say as I pick up.“Hi Rayka.” Kaneki speaks. “We just loaded Sovereign on the truck Paul sent as soon as he's settled at the farm I will let you know.”“That's right Kaneki and thanks again.”“Help yourself if you need anything just ask.” Speak and hang up.They were pretty fast, but it's no surprise, when Powell's name is in the conversation, everything happens at lightning speed. At least now my boy will be in a safe and quiet place and will soon meet his new home.“All right, Rayka?” Ness asks.“Yes, they are already taking Sovereign to the farm.”“Rayka, I know this is none of my business and you don't want anyone getting involved, but can I ask you a question?” Allan asks.I im