Chapter 153

Acacia Point of View

When I make terrible amount of hefty money, the first thing I'll do is to buy a place like this.

Although I've been to a couple of ranches, I had always gone there for business and it was always the ranch house I visited to talk about work.

Now that I finally had the opportunity to walk around such a large ranch, my heart is filled with itching happiness.

"I totally love this place." I gasped softly as my eyes took in the beauty of the green around.

If Igses was here, he would've rolled around the place. That little man loves such places with greenery, livestock and that which is close to nature to core.

"As long as you are happy! Come, Eblilis, look at the catalogue, the first display of plants should be there." Jerk pointed his hand towards a certain place where it is livelier than other places.

He unconsciously - or maybe intentionally - held my hand and pulled me towards the display area. I didn't understand how I felt at this moment but one thing is for sure; I did not feel the repulse I used to feel in the past.

Also, seeing that the ranch is full of visitors, I did not make it a point to take my hand away from his.

The moment my eyes landed on the neatly arranged pots of small plants and the rows of small trees behind them, I almost had my eyes out of their sockets, ready to spring towards the green babies and take whatever that my eyeballs meet.

Oh my God! I absolutely love this place!

I have to work hard, buy a large ranch, plant a forest of my own and build a house with the best scenic view. There will be no polluted air, no city noise, no blaring electronics then; there will only be fresh oxygen, birds chirping, sound of waterfall, cool breeze, a convenient life with just the right amount of electronics and nothing more.

Thinking about such a life, I can even smile in my dream.

Looking through the pots of plants, there was a small board in front of each of them on which the name, type and the location it was from was written.

Without thinking about much, my other hand which was not held by him, clutched his shirt pulling it lightly to gain his attention.

"Hey, is it just an exhibition or do they sell them too?" My attention was on a cluster of flower plants placed in the second row and did not look at the person who was holding my hand.

Jerk coughed drily a couple of times before answering me with a tone that dripped the excess happiness out of his throat and almost flooded the place.

"Not all of them. The catalogue has a list of those that are up for trade while many are just for showcasing purpose."

Please let these flowers come to my home!

Please let this bunch of green friends be available for trade!

"Then what about that bunch in the second row?" I pulled his shirt gently again.

"They can be bought but since they are not common plants, they are limited in stock. I will ask them to reserve them for us. We can pay and take them when we finish looking around." I nodded with a huge grin and continued to look around.

Good thing that Winters' residence has a good size of garden with some vacant space. Houses with big gardens and lawns are still the best than those penthouses with only luxury but no greenery.

This Jerk has done a good job by giving such a nice villa to mom and dad. Seems like he can do sensible things every now and then! Not bad!

Jerk immediately took out a card which looked like a membership card of sorts and used it to reserve the bunch of flower plants.

"When this fair was being organized, few VIP cards were issued and one of them was given to me. People with this card are given the first priority." He must've seen me looking at the card curiously so he explained. I nodded with a smile and this time, it was me who pulled him around the place happily.

This is truly a paradise and the more I see it, the more I found Jerk pleasing to my eyes.

An hour of strolling around the stall where first batch was displayed, he took me to a place where refreshments and food was sold. We had light refreshments before he took me to the second booth.

Each booth has the plants and trees that come from same location so booths are divided based on the location.

"How many days is this exhibition up for?" I looked up at him, eyes lit up and a constant smile on face.

"Three days. Today is the opening." Great! I can ask mom and dad to bring both the kids for a walk here.

I nodded excitedly and went on to look around and if there's anything really amazing, I just reserved them. If there is no place in Winters' lawn, then I can as well temporarily put them in the Jerk's lawn. When I get a ranch, I will take them out and transfer them there.

Acacia, you now have a clear goal; you need to work hard and achieve it.

Yes, ranches in the country - here I come. See you soon!

"Alright, stop now." He stopped me from walking forward as we came out of four hut stall. "We still have time to go around to other stalls. You must be tired from walking for long time, let's buy some drinks first; there is a stable here, let's ride a horse for a while before continuing to stroll about."

I almost pulled out a pout that I never did before. I don't pout but hearing his words, I nearly pulled one in displeasure.

However, I know what he said is right. My legs are indeed killing me. So with no other choice, I went on with his plans. We bought some drinks and went to stable to choose a horse.

I'm not a talent in choosing them so Jerk, who has been living in the backward era for centuries and who knows about these rides more than anyone else, chose one.

But the thing here is - he chose only one horse out of many there.

"There are two people here. Aren't you going to ride one?" I frowned in confusion and looked up at him.

"I am obviously riding this." He gave me a mysterious lopsided smile.

"Then what about me?" Hey, didn't you say you were giving me a rest?

"Do you know how to ride one?"

"I did a couple of time back in your kingdom but there was always a person who guided the horse from the front. The beast was basically walking at that time." I had to accept the fact nonetheless.

I was there for two long years and did many things but how come I never had the idea of learning horseback riding?

Ah, right, it is not conventional for a woman to ride a horse!

"You have the answer there." He said with a huge grin. He first climb on the standing horse so easily that - cough - it felt a little, tiny winy bit, charming.

"Come on." From the top of the horse, he stretched a hand for me and arched his head to the side, gesturing me to take the hand.

I raised a brow as I gazed at him in - What-do-you-mean-by-this look. He, on the other hand, waited patiently for me with a wide grin and sparkling eyes.

Alright, you win! Only this time!

With my drink in one hand, I took the stretched out hand carefully. He pulled me to the top of the beast effortless and so smoothly that the drink in my hand was safe and sound.

I sat on the front and behind me, closely touching my back was his front. Wrapping his hands around my body, he took the reins and pulled them causing the horse to rush out with a loud neigh.

Fresh cool air slapped my face which was not painful at all; on contrary, it was absolutely exciting.

After circling around riding facility for three rounds, Jerk proceeded to take me on a ride around the grassland surrounding the stable and the riding facility.

"You like it?" I felt hot breath over my left ear and my smile froze instantly. I slowly turned my face and saw that he was bending towards me and gazing at me weirdly. "The wind was loud so -" He cleared his throat and said hurriedly.

"Huh? Ah, yes. Yes it was fun. I like it." I immediately turned around and sat stiffly. Jerk continued to ride in speed convenient for me.

Although I did not express it too openly like before, I still was having fun. The view was great, the ride was great, the drinks were great, the smell was great and most importantly, my legs are not aching so much anymore; I felt like life is happening to me!

And such life is amazing!

"Careful. Hold it tightly." An arm was wrapped around my waist and I was pulled back into hard broad chest. I held the short reins tightly while Jerk held me tightly.

With one arms around me and one controlling the reins, he showed me around, this time the ride was neither slow nor too fast.

It was comfortingly paced!

However, for some reason, for the first time in my life, I felt like I have a dirty mind when the whole horseback riding situation kept playing in my mind.

And worst of all was; I fudging felt tingles in my stomach!

And this is so not done!

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Hello Sweeties,

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