“I know you had your whole honeymoon planned out and would not let your Grams and I help you with anything so this is our gift to both of you. I want you to open it now before you leave. ”
Emma was standing there ringing her hands like she was nervous as hell.
Gunner took the envelope and opened it. It looked like a bunch of legal papers, a check and was that a deed to something? Gunner’s face dropped as he handed me the check and looked at his grandfather.
I looked at the check and almost fell over. Was I reading that right? $550,000…. .
“Gramps what are you doing? You can’t afford to give us this kind of money. I won’t take this. ”
I looked up at Emma and Garrett and they both looked pissed. I took a step back.
“Drew, don’t you ever again tell me what I can and cannot afford to do young man. That house you lived in for four years in Austin, well I had a gentleman call me four months ago asking if I wanted to sell. I told him he could have the house the moment you and Jeff graduated and moved out here to the ranch. I sold it to him six days ago with the agreement that he give you until July 15 to move out. The money is from that house. Emma and I want you and Ellie to start right away when you get back from your honeymoon on building your home on the ranch. Anywhere on the ranch you like. That deed son, that deed is for the entire ranch. It is now yours and Ellie’s. ”
Oh. MY. GOD…I had to sit down before I passed out. I looked up at Gunner who now had tears just rolling down his face. He walked over to his grandfather and hugged him. They exchanged a few more words to each other and then he hugged Emma. I couldn’t think straight. The ranch was ours?
“Gramps, Grams I don’t even know what to say? Are you sure you’re ready to turn it over to me to run? What if I fuck it all up?”
Garrett laughed. “Drew, I will be here every step of the way to help you. ”
Gunner turned and took my hand to help me up. We kissed Emma and Garrett goodbye again; thanked them again for the incredibly generous wedding gift and made our way to the truck.
As we pulled away I started to get excited. Gunner looked over at me and took my hand and kissed my rings.
“You ready sweetheart?”
I smiled at him and felt so nervous. I felt like it was my first time all over again!
“I’m so ready you have no idea! Can you possibly speed just a little? I’m not sure I can wait another three hours to be with you!”
Gunner threw his head back laughed as he drove just a little faster.
Chapter SIXTY TWO
Gunner…….
“Ellie baby wake up, we’re here sweetheart. ” I bent into the truck and started to life her out. She opened her eyes and looked over at the valet who was waiting to get in and park the truck.
“Ummm, where are we?” Ellie asked all sleepy sounding. So fucking cute!
“We’re at the hotel baby. You fell asleep. ” I carried her into the lobby of the Driskill hotel. She looked around and smiled.
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sp; Ellie giggled as she whispered big spender in my ear. Her hot breath against my face almost brought me to my knees.
“Only the best for my wife, only the very best for you sweetheart. ” I said as I kissed her nose.
I walked up to the counter and set Ellie down and told the receptionist I had a reservation for Mathews.
“Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Mathews. Mrs. Mathews your wedding dress is absolutely breathtaking and I LOVE the cowboy boots with it!”
I smiled as I picked up my dress some and showed off my silver gray jeweled cowboy boots. Ari bought them and I almost killed her when I found out they were $350! She claimed they were a wedding gift from her parents. I did love them though!
“Thank you so much!” I said as I willed her to hurry the fuck up! I just wanted to get out of this damn dress and….
“What are you thinking about baby? You’re blushing…. ” Gunner said against my ear.
I threw my hands up to my cheeks and smiled. Busted…. . . so totally busted.