Cloud Riders(110)

‘I don’t know,’ she grinned, looking around at them all. ‘It’s your country. I’m sure each one of you has somewhere fun you want to visit.’

Woody stood with his arm around Jason. ‘Well, the guys and I have always wanted to go back to the theme parks on the Gold Coast in Queensland. We had a blast years ago when we were there. Maybe we could stay in Surfers Paradise and check out a nightclub. In the morning, while the ladies shop us men can hit the surf.’

Ethan butted in. ‘What about a road trip down to MargaretRiver to visit the wineries?’ Conor agreed with him.

Jason was just about jumping out of his skin by the time his turn came around. ‘Bullshit, it’s Sydney all the way. Staying at the Cross, gambling, and doing as many ladies as we can. I want some bloody fun for a change.’

Kayden put his hand up as they all started arguing over whose pick they would choose. ‘Okay, guys, we only have five days. However, if we leave now it gives us six nights. How about two nights in Surfers Paradise, two nights in Sydney and two in Margaret River. That way, you, my gorgeous bride, get to see a tiny bit of Australia. And the rest of you get a taste of where you’ve been nagging me to let you visit for a very long time now.’

‘What about you?’ Cassie asked Kayden a bit apprehensively. ‘I’m sure you’ll have somewhere in mind as well.’

‘I got the girl,’ he smiled. With that, Kayden told them they only had moments to get ready. ‘Guys, come on. If we want to be on a plane by late this afternoon you had better get moving. We have reservations to be made, gear to pack, guests to say goodbye to and Tremaine needs to be okay with minding the horses while we’re gone. If you want your girlfriends to come, tell them that what they can’t find upstairs in the wardrobe, we’ll buy for them. No time for anyone to be racing home first. I want us out of here in an hour.’

Woody dropped his arm from around Jason and took off with the others. Cassie smiled as she watched them jumping around, hugging each other.

‘This is going to be the best honeymoon and holiday ever,’ she said happily to Kayden once they were on their own again.

He agreed. ‘That it will be, my sweet and by the way, I saw you dancing and laughing with Woody before. You both seemed no different to the way you’ve always been. I’m glad there’s no hard feelings.’

‘He’s a good mate. He’s with Ella now and very happy.’

‘And you, Mrs Hunter, are you happy?’

‘Yes, Mr Hunter but it’ll be some hours before I get to show you.’

‘Bloody hell! A man does the right thing and gets married and his woman is already putting him on rations!’

‘My very naughty tiger man, we haven’t the time. You’ve only given us, well, half an hour now to get packed and on our way the airport. Behave!’

‘Bullshit, dream girl, I’ve got time. Lean up against me for a second and it’ll be all over. You look such a sexy hot bitch I’ll take what I can get at this point. Don’t tell me no!’

Cassie slapped his arm playfully. ‘Quit it and go get ready. Tremaine needs to be informed and I have to pack.’

Kayden laughed with her before ducking off to organise a sitter for their horses. Cassie went upstairs, amused by her mad-dick husband, knowing life from now on was going to be a whole new ball game. Kayden was really coming out of his shell and Cassie loved the new him. She quickly changed and packed enough clothes for the trip, still chuckling every now and then at how much fun the day had been as it continued to consume her thoughts. Once ready, she went back outside to say goodbye to the guests. News of them leaving had all but cleared the place out. The wedding planner already had the staff cleaning and the evidence of a wedding was barely visible. By the time Cassie left with the guys to go pick up Kayden at his ranch, the house was spotlessly clean and all that was left was to lock up.

She glanced back before getting in the car. It might look like nothing had gone on in there today but in her mind the wonderful memories of her wedding day would always stay as fresh to her as they felt right now.





United Amusement


She sat in the plane listening to Jason and Conor chat. They’d be touching down in Queensland around nine in the evening. It was roughly an hour’s drive to the Gold Coast. They’d book into the hotel, dump their bags in the room and hit one of the nightspots. They’d planned it down to the last detail as they always did, once a course of action had been decided on. To ensure all this went down smoothly they had insisted Kayden change into a dark suit before he left his house.