Sorry for the long wait everyone. I hope I still have some readers left. If there are any that is left, I would to say thank you for sticking with me and reading and commenting on my story. It means a lot to me.
This post is unbeta'd so bare with any mistakes.
This chapter is for Kayla. My love.
Rating G
Don't own anything except the storyline.
Chapter 29
Spencer's POV
I just want to go back to Ash's and mine room right now. I'm so nervous. This is the moment I've been waiting for since I was a little girl. Everyone in my family sitting in the stands cheering me on to victory. My family sure has changed a lot over the summer though.
I really do miss my dad. Not the one who kidnaped me for three days. No, I mean the one who would kiss my knee better when I scraped it, or the one who would just make a goofy face at me causing me to smile. I really miss him. Hopefully, I will get him back one day.
"Five minutes, Carlin" A guy with a clipboard shouted at me.
Panic aside that means I only have about seven minutes until I can see Ashley again. God what has that woman done to me? I use to think about horses and barrels twenty four hours a day. Not now. Nope now all I think about is Ashley. Naked Ashley is a wonderful sight.
"45 seconds, Carlin" The same guy with the clipboard shouted again.
It's time. "We can do this boy. It's all up to us." Stroking Thunder's neck, I ready myself for the race with the clock.
Ashley's POV
Waking up with Spencer in my arms after our nap was perfect. We did over sleep though, so we had to rush out the door to get to the stadium on time. I was in such a hurry that I missed Spence changing clothes. Damn that pissed me off.
"Spencer's next" Paula said. She's probably more nervous then Spence. Her leg hasn't stopped shaking, and it just picked up more speed.
"Calm down Ms. Carlin, She'll do great." Reassuring her of that is turning out to be a full-time job.
"I know Ashley, but this has been her dream for as long as I can remember. I want all my children to achieve their dreams no matter what." Looking at Paula, I could see all the love she felt for her children, and I've never been more jealous then in that very moment. Why can't my mother ever look at me like that?
"OUR NEXT COMPETITOR IS SPENCER CARLIN RIDING THUNDER!" The loud speaker boomed.
A flag dropped and Spencer and Thunder appeared through the gate in a full gallop towards the first barrel.
"GO SPENCER!" echoed on both sides of me. She's making great time.
Clearing the first barrel, they take off towards the next. Crouching down in the saddle, so she and her horse make the sharpest turn possible to shave seconds of her time.
"CUT IT SPENCER!" Paula yells out beside me.
Barely clearing the second barrel, she heads to the last. My heart is pounding as they approach the last one. Cutting it just as close at the last one, they come around it quickly before breaking into a full on race with the clock to the finish line.
"GO SPENCER!" We all cheer as she crosses the finish line. It's over. The only thing left is the time.
The loud speaker comes back to announce the time. "TIME FOR SPENCER CARLIN IS 17.39"