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bull rider, but he would be riding a professional rodeo circuit. He might live fairly close to Tucson, but he wouldn’t even be around much. That just wasn’t for her.
     

Chapter 5
    After a day of rodeo and spending time with Becky and Theresa, Anna returned to Mike’s suite. Becky was staying at her cowboy’s place again and Theresa was already headed to the airport to return to New Jersey.
    The key card was in her purse so she dug it out and let herself into Mike’s room. When she opened the door, Mike was on the sofa, holding a can of Sprite and his feet up on the coffee table.
    He smiled. “Hey.”
    She unwound her scarf from around her neck offering a smile but holding a part of herself back. “Hi.” She ditched the rest of her cold weather apparel, putting it all into a pile by the door to take care of later.
    “Something wrong?” he asked as he studied her.
    She put her hands on her hips. “Why didn’t you tell me you’re a bull rider? You said you were self employed.”
    He lowered his feet from the coffee table and set his drink aside. “I am self employed. And, I don’t go around saying I am the world champion bull rider. You see all the buckle bunnies around who are infatuated with someone famous. That’s not what I’m looking for. I love that we met and talked and we got together because you were attracted to me, not for something I have attained. I wasn’t trying to deceive you. Would it have mattered if I told you?”
    “Yes, it does matter.” As she walked toward him she put her arms across her chest. “I don’t do relationships lightly. I thought that perhaps you and I would be able to get together because you don’t live that far from me. Now that’s changed.”
    “Nothing’s changed.” He got to his feet and walked to where she was standing. “We can still get together. I want to see you again.”
    “I loved a man who lived in New Mexico.” She searched Mike’s gaze. “He found someone else who lived in Albuquerque, too. So I don’t do long distance or even part time relationships.
    You’re a pro, Mike.” She looked down at her feet for a moment before her eyes met his.
    “You travel on the rodeo circuit so you’re gone a good portion of the year. And it’s a dangerous sport. I would always worry that something might happen to you.”

    “Not only are you a pro,” she continued before he could respond, “but you’re the world champion. That has to bear some responsibilities, too.” Mike reached out and rubbed her upper arms with his palms. “We can make it work.” He put his forehead against hers. “Cowboys get old fast riding bulls. I can’t do this forever.
    Give me a chance.”
    She closed her eyes for a moment before she said, “It won’t work.” When she raised her head, he brought her into his arms and kissed her.
    His kiss was amazing, making her feel passion that she had never felt with another man.
    Despite her protests against having a relationship with him, she wanted him more than ever.
    Maybe she couldn’t have a permanent relationship, but she could have him tonight.
    When he drew away, he placed a kiss on her forehead. “For this moment, let’s just take a little at a time. And right now, I would like to enjoy the night with you. Why don’t we order in some pizza and watch a movie?”
    Even though she was facing the end of a relationship before it even really started, she smiled. “All right.”
    He called a pizza delivery service while she changed into more comfortable clothing and hung up her winter garments. They talked as they waited for the pizza to arrive while she drank rum and Coke and he went with Jack Daniels again. She asked him questions about the rodeo and he explained in more detail some of the nuances of bull riding as well as other categories like barrel racing and steer wrestling.
    While they talked, she felt a little sadness that this couldn’t continue. She pushed those feelings aside and concentrated on enjoying their