Chapter Thirty-four

“She’s a knock-out!” Said Jonah, when they reached the stable. “She looks way more beautiful in person than she does in her YouTube videos.”

“Stop gushing over my woman, Jonah. You’re a married man, remember?” Derek laughed. “Any yes, you are right, she is beautiful.”

“Jeez, I never thought that the day would come when you will refer to any woman as your woman. My dear friend, I think you are smitten!”

Derek smiled. “Maybe I am,” he said. “To be honest, I have never felt this possessive with any woman before. Rachel is simply different.”

“I can tell,” said Jonah with a grin. “And I can also tell that she’s in love with you.”

Derek sighed. “Yeah, I know. She told me two days ago.”

Jonah gasped dramatically. “And what did you say?”

“That it was the most beautiful thing ever,” said Derek, embarrassed. “I know that’s a lame response, but I didn’t want to lie to her.”

“What do you mean? It wouldn’t have been a lie if you’d told her that you loved her too, man. Look at you, you’re beaming l