Chapter 12

Back at Heartland, Lisa had just returned from Fairfield. Jack and Lou were eating pj sandwiches for lunch. When Lisa saw that she chuckled and told them that was what she had for lunch at Fairfield. Lisa made herself a cup of tea and sat to join them. "Is Ty coming to dinner?" She asks.

"I don't know Lisa. Is there a reason for you asking? You have a look of concern." Jack replies.

"While I was making my pj sandwich a breeder I know from France called. He had sold a troubled horse named Midnight at action about 3 months ago. He had given up on the horse and knew of no one that could fit him. He saw Nick Harwell win a competition on him this past weekend. He asked Nick how he came to have Midnight so Nick told him about Amy. To say the least he was impressed. Nick also told him that I was part of Amy's family. He wants for me to ask Amy if she would train one of him best young trainers how to do what she does. He doesn't want to lose anymore potential great horses because of behavioral issues. Zeus was also one of his horses. He is willing to pay her $5,000.00 a month plus room and board. He would like her to stay at least 2 to 6 months. I told him I get back to him as soon as I could talk to Amy."

"Where would she stay? This place is full up!" Jack says shaken his head.

"For that kind of money Jack, I'll hire a cook, house cleaner and she can stay at Fairfield." Lise tells him.

"Do you think with all those horses and teaching someone that would put to much pressure on Amy?" Lou questions.

"Let me call Ty and run all this by him. I think he'd have a good idea if she's up to it." Jack says and pulls out his phone.

Ty thought Amy would enjoy it, but wanted to make sure that her trainee really wanted to learn. Ty's way of thinking is Amy will be teaching in an environment not as fancy as their might be accustom to. He was right with that line of thinking. The girl will be exposed to a wild herd of mustangs. They won't be the high end horses she'd be used to. Ty said he'd love to come to dinner and they could discuss it further. Ty did ask if Amy and he talked before dinner if he could mention the girl to her and Jack said of course.

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After their tea Amy excused herself. She wanted to send a text to Ty. As she walked to the church Amy felt truly blessed. She hadn't felt this good about herself in along time. Her text was simply, I love you. Not 30 second later her phone rings . It was Ty. "Hi Ames, are things good with you?"

"Yes Ty they truly are. Is work going well for you?"

"Yes. Amy , Jack called me about an hour ago and it seems a horse breeder from France contacted Lisa about you. He was the breeder who sold Midnight. From what I understand he also was Zeus's breeder.

He saw Nick Harwell win on Midnight this past weekend. After learning from Nick that it was you that bought Midnight and fixed him. Nick proceeded to tell him about Zeus and that you were the one Ahmed had fix him as well. Its seems Ames, he has a few other horses that have the same type problems. He wants you to teach a young trainer of his, your methods. He is tired of loosing money on winning horses. He is willing to pay $5,000.00 a month plus room and board. He'd like her to stay 2 to 6 months."

" Wow Ty. I never thought of myself as a teacher."

" Look at it this way Ames, its like doing a clinic but with the same person every day. As long as the girl is meek and willing to learn, I know you can do this."

"Did you say a young girl, Ty?" Amy asked with a questioning look on her face.

"Yea. Why?'"Nothing, I had meet a few female trainers while in France. One of them was one of the reason Ahmed got mad it me for working with her. I had seen her and another girl trainer at functions the teams had to attend. Those were the only times when I was allowed to talk about horses with someone not on our team. I was just wondering if it might be one of them."

"You think on it Ames. No pressure."

"I will Ty but have Lisa talk to her and make sure she knows about the mustangs and that it will be nothing like she is used to. Okay. I love you Ty."

" Love you to Ames. We'll talk tomorrow night after the meeting and good luck with that. I love you. Bye?"

"Bye Ty."

That blessed feeling Amy had before that talk, started to weaken. Her thought went straight to the her other lock box. I don't need this right now. Amy said to herself on the way to Joanna's.

As Amy walked in she saw Edith ,Tom and Joanna sitting and laughing at a table. They motioned her over."How's your afternoon going Amy?" Tom asked

" Fair to midland I'd say. Looks like the three of you are enjoying, yours." Amy replies with forced smile. "Can I chat with you outside for a minute Edith? I have a question that I need answered before it festers."

" Sure Amy." Edith could tell something had happen in the last hour to have Amy act this way.

Once they got out of earshot and by the river Amy turned to Edith. "I think my other lock box will be here in a week or so. If you have time tonight I'd like to share with you whats in that box. I know what I want to do but would like your motherly opinion."

"Okay Amy. Like I told you I'm here for you. Now lets go have super, I saw Will drive in a minute ago."

Amy felt sure about what she needed to do. At dinner she was calm and relaxed. She was confident. Edith could tell Amy had made up her mind and was happy for her. Doubt, worries and fears are not what we should be carrying in your minds or thoughts. Life is to lived.

"Will, are you looking forward to tomorrow nights meeting?" Tom asks.

"I sure am. I've located 10 more panels Amy."

" Good. Do you think you'd be available after breakfast tomorrow? I like to run by you my layout for the holding pens and the round pens. Also while I'm thinking about it. Do you think a few of my team can stay out at your place? It sure would save time if we were right there."

" Yes, on all those questions." Will said, with a smile.

After diner Will and Tom decide to play a game of pool. Joanna went to clean things up. Amy and Edith went to talk.

They sat in a place that was getting common to them. The big rock by the river. " Are you sure Amy, you want to open that box?"

"Yes", and she started. "While in Europe I met a couple of other young female trainers. One I grew to know more than the other. Tara and Hedi were their names. Tara was having trouble with a horse at this arena Ahmed and I were at and I went to help. Ahmed was offended because she wasn't on our team, so I had to stop. Tara and Hedi were at many of the functions I had to attend, so we all became friends. Tara and I had exchanged phone numbers and had talked at night when we were missing your families , men or just needed to talk. We talked twice a week for awhile. Ahmed was in one of his moods and was putting to much pressure on the team and the horses that everyone was on edge. I suggested a few days rest for everyone and he agreed. Ahmed told me he was going home for a couple of days and I was to relax myself and not to work. That night I called Tara and told her I had a couple of days off. I asked if she wanted to do something together.

She suggested this hotel she knew about that had a jacuzzi in each room. She said we could share a room to save money cause the place was high end as she put it. I agreed and she picked me up at 8 the next morning.

Amy paused and Edith knew she was getting somewhat apprehensive. She was rubbing the palm of her hands back and forth on her thighs. Amy takes a deep breath and continues. " We stopped at a local market and got a few things to munch on while in the room and Tara got herself some wine. The room was beautiful. As soon as Tara put her bag down she went to turn the jacuzzi. I went to see if the view was as beautiful as the room and it was. When I turned around Tara was walking to the jacuzzi naked. She called to me a few minutes later to tell me to get in and relax. I went and undressed but put on one on Ty's old t-shirts I had brought with me. The heat and the jetting water was more relaxing than I imagined it would be. I closed my eyes and slide down to where only my head was exposed. Tara mentioned to me that I would be more comfortable without that t-shirt on and when I sat up I realized that it was heavy from being soaked. I stood with my back to her and was struggling to get it off when she got up to help. She saw the bruise on my back and asked what had happened. I explained and she said she had some cream that would help with the soreness. She got out and dried off and told me to do the same. When I came out she motioned me to the bed. I lay across the bed with a towel wrapped over my backside. I felt her get on the bed then straddle me. The jacuzzi had relaxed me quite a bit but nothing like Tara's hands. She knew what she was doing and I felt as limp as a noddle. It wasn't until she got to my bottom side that I started to get aroused. She never touched my private part but was close. When she had finished my backside I thought she was done and started to get up. She stopped me and flipped me on my back. It was then that I notice Tara was nude. I sat up quickly and grab for my towel and walked to the bathroom. Realizing I had no cloths in there to put on I grabbed a complementary bathrobe and put it on. Tara had put on an old tank top and was going through the movie listings on the tv at the foot of the bed. I laid on my stomach and closed my eyes. She turned off the tv and came and laid down beside me. She said she was sorry if she offended me in any way and I told her it was all my fault and not to worry. She asked me to explain so I did. As I was explaining to her what I was feeling she reached over and gently moved some hair off my face. Her touch set heat waves through my body. I had been staring at her lips this whole time but her touch caused me to look into her eyes and we could see each other desires and we kissed. We kissed until we each know what would happen if we went any further. She got up and went to take shower. I laid there and masturbated. We cuddled the rest of that day. The next day we both acted like nothing happened. When she dropped me off at Ahmed's I kissed her on the cheek and told her thanks. She winked and said anytime.

Amy looked exhausted. She had opened that box and from what I could tell spilled her guts. I was grateful for her honesty. "Do you feel the need to tell Ty this? Do you feel that some feelings will come back to you once you see Tara again if thats her that comes. Do you feel guilty because you kissed a girl? Why is it you think this box should been opened to let others know?"

"I want to be honest with Ty, not hide anything."

"I agree with the honesty part, Amy. However, what will be gained in your relationship with Ty if you do open that box with him? Certainly Amy, you have been aroused before in your life. I'm sure that's not the first time you have masturbated. So you kissed a girl, were aroused by that, masturbated, you were nude with a girl, all that doesn't mean you have to share that with him. It is not like you are a lesbian or that you slept with a man. You should not feel guilty. Now if, when you see Tara and strong feelings come back and you want to be with her then. you might want to open that box. But with her first, see what she is thinking. I don't think you will have any problems at all. I believe your love for Ty is to strong. Since that time Amy, when you see an other woman that you think is attractive , do have desires to kiss or touch them in any way?"

"No I don't!" Amy said point blank.

"Then I don't feel you will have a problem. You have time to think about what I've said. Don't allow this to fester. Just like you did when you two separated after that weekend, put it out of our mind. Keep it in the box."

They sat in silence. Edith trying to get a read from Amy's body language. It was to dark to really read her facial expressions. She felt she had laid it out for Amy enough that the chance of a fester were gone.

To be continued