I kept away from Rhubarb for the rest of that day.
He became very upset and excluded, so I finally decided to talk to him. I took a deep breath and trotted over.
"Hi." I said uncertainly.
"Oh. Hi Sadie." He replied sadly.
"I'm sorry I ignored you all day. I-I wsn't feeling too good." I said. It was half true!
"It's okay." He answered.
"So what's wrong?" He asked.
I couldn't tell him here! Other horses were here.
"Erm…can we talk somewhere else?" I whispered.
Rhubarb nodded.
We walked to the back of the field where no horses were.
"Okay, so what's this big dark secre you're hiding?" Rhubarb joked.
"It's not funny-this is serious!" I replied in despair.
Rhubarb looked serious. "what is it?" he asked, shocked. "Has someone upset you? If they have, I'll…"
"No Rhubarb! I…I'm pregnant." I whispered.
His eyes widened.
"Who is he? Did he hurt you? I'm going to get him for this!" Rhubarb hissed to himself.
"Roo! You're the father!" I replied, sighing. Honestly, he was so simple-minded sometimes!
Now he really was shocked!
He didn't talk for a while.
"How do you know?" He said at last.
"The vet was checking me for injuries after the fire. He found out, and I'm five weeks gone!" I replied, lowering my voice.
Rhubarb grinned and threw his head over the neck. Then it dawned on him.
"I'm not ready for this." He said.
"Oh what? And I am?" I asked sarcastically.
I walked away.
"Sadie, what are we going to do?" Rhubarb asked.
I shook my head.
"I don't know," I replied, feeling foolish. "I really don't know!"
He followed me to the fence and I just stared into space.
"I'll be here for you Sadie, and your friends will be, too." Rhubarb smiled.
I hoped he was right.
