Today was a Valentine's Day disaster! I came in from my mornin' chores to find a beautiful vase of flowers on my desk in the den. The note attached said, "Miss Millie, Meet me by the pond at sunset." My heart skipped a beat because I just knew that Dusty in his shy way was tryin' to tell me he had feelin's for me...at last!v The day dragged on somethin' fierce. I passed Dusty once or twice durin' the day, but he gave no sign that we was meetin' later. I thought he just didn't want any of the ranch hands nosin' into his business. Finally suppertime came around, but I could hardly eat. I excused myself early to go freshen up a bit, then made my way to the pond. I don't mind sayin' my heart was all a-flutter. When I got to the pond, Dusty hadn't arrived yet. I was just considerin' whether it would be lady-like to skip a few stones across the still water when I heard a noise behind me. I turned around, fully expecting to see Dusty, but it was Lucky instead! "You sure look pretty standin' there in the evenin' sun, Miss Millie." he said. "Crud," I thought ,"Now, how am I gonna git rid of him before Dusty shows up?" "Did ya git my Valentine's gift, Miss Millie?" Lucky asked. I reckon I turned about 50 shades of purple before I sputtered, "Why, yes, Lucky, I did." "Well, I just want you to know I haven't forgot that kiss ya gave me at the barn dance." he said. "Lucky, I'm afraid I owe you an apology," I said, "I didn't mean to give you the wrong impression. I was..." Lucky interrupted, "Now, Miss Millie, don't you be embarassed by makin' the first move. I like my women fiesty." Before I could think of anything to say, I spotted Dusty headed our way. "I have to go, Lucky." I said. "But, Miss Millie..." Lucky started. "I have to go," I said, more firmly and headed off toward the ranch house. I didn't want Dusty getting any closer. He and Lucky don't git along anyway, no sense givin' trouble a chance to start. I passed Dusty on the path to the house. He said not a word, but the look in his eyes was dark and angry. I just kept walking. Once I got to the ranch house I went straight to my office. The flowers had lost a bit of their beauty somehow. It was then that I noticed a box on the corner of the desk with a note attached. It was a box of candy and the note said, "Happy Valentine's Day, Miss Millie from your Not-So-Secret Admirer, Lucky". So who were the flowers from???? <<<<< PREV DIARY ENTRY NEXT DIARY ENTRY >>>>> BACK TO DIARY INDEX