Chapter 15

The next morning Ty and Amy slept in, sorta. Ty had awaken at about 6:30 and just laid on his side. He was watching the most beautiful woman sleep next to him. His whole being was thankful. He reached over to gently remove a strand of hair off her face when without opening her eyes Amy said, "You're watching me in my sleep again, Ty."

Ty leans over and whispers softly in her ear, "I can't help myself," then starts kissing her neck and nibbling on her earlobe. Needless to say, they stayed in bed a while.

When they did get up they packed up their things. Hedi and Tara were going to staying here for the night. Ty and Amy would move in with other family members for the night in Joanna's place. It was to be quite the caravan coming from Heartland. Grandpa had his truck pulling Spartan and Harley in the red trailer. Tim was coming pulling a flat bed with the rest of the panels, PVC pipe and the roll of landscape fabric they called it. Then last but not least was Lisa, Georgie, who promised to run away if she didn't get to come and then there was Amy's students. Caleb wanted to come but since he owed so many favors to Jack decided it was best to stay and take care of things at the ranch.

Ty and Amy are sitting on the porch of Joanna's Bar n Grill when she looks at her phone to check the time. She had a message from Lou she told Ty and opened it up. "SUPRISE COMING NO WORRIES" it all it said. They looked at each other and wondered what it meant. Just then the caravan started to arrive. They had to park back by the church which had a big area to turn around in. Ty and Amy walked over to meet them. Out of the corner of her eye Amy noticed another vehicle approaching them. It was a black SUV the type Ahmed all way leased. Amy gasped and grabbed hold of Ty's arm. He turned and with his arm gently placed Amy behind him.

Georgie ran over and told them it was okay. No one had gotten out of the SUV by the time grandpa had gotten to them. "Georgie would you take Spartan and Harley out of the trailer and take care of them Please?" Amy asked her

"Amy there is someone in that SUV that has something you will want to hear. He came to the house late yesterday with Mr. Williams and Detective Kelly. He has something to say to the both of you actually." Jack told them.

"Do I know him and is it"

Amy never finished before Jack told her it wasn't Ahmed. "Are you ok with this Amy?" Jack asked and Amy nodded her head yes. Jack motioned and the man came out.

"Akeem," Amy said and smiled. "Ty he was on the team."

Akeem walked over and introduced himself to Ty first. "Mr. Bordon, believe me when I say it is a pleasure to meet you." He tells Ty as they shake hands.

"Ms. Amy, it is an honor to see you again. I have a few things I wish to discuss with you and Mr. Bordon could we sit at that bench over there under the tree?"

They walked over while everyone else went into Joanna's. Ty and Amy sat but Akeem stood, "Ms. Amy, The Council of Elders have sent me here to ask for your forgiveness for what Ahmed did to you. He embarrassed his whole country by his actions. The team also Ms. Amy asks for your forgiveness. We saw what he did to your clothing and did nothing to stop him. We all left him here and went straight home. Once the Council heard what he did they called him home. He has since be removed from the team ,he will not now or ever be my country's King. His passport has been taken away and he cannot leave the country under any circumstances. His privilege to own a horse has also be taken away."

"That last part is kind of harsh isn't?" Ty asked.

Maybe to you Mr. Bordon but not in my country. Ms. Amy, The Elders want you to know that they were against having you as head trainer. They didn't think you were qualified for the job. You proven them completely wrong. I have here an official letter from the Council Thanking you for your expert service as head trainer. I also have a letter signed by every member of the team Thanking you for all that you taught them. You see Ms. Amy you have made a tremendous impression on the team and my country. You took us from a last place team to second in the world in a matter of 4 months. The joy my country now has in the team is so great the only way we know how to repay you is this, as he hands Amy an envelope. Please wait till I am gone before either one of you open the envelopes. Mr. Bordon this is also from my country and places one in Ty's hand. We know what you meant to Ms. Amy before she left, that is for our thanks in sharing her with us. We know it must have been hard. I have one more request from you Ms. Amy, Akeem started to say but when he looked at Ms. Amy she was fighting back tears. I didn't mean to upset you Ms. Amy"

Ty answered. "She's not upset Akeem. Her heart is just grateful to The Council, the team and you for coming all this way to say these things."

Amy regained some composure, "What Ty says is so true Akeem it does mean the world to me that you'd come all this way to say those things."

"Well Ms. Amy there is one more reason for this visit. Do you remember a young trainer named Aysha?

You said once that she has great potential. The Council and the team would like to know if you would be able to train her also. I see we are late to the game but it doesn't hurt to ask." Akeem said with a smile. It doesn't hurt to ask was a phase Amy would tell the team a lot to get them to open up.

"Akeem, I would be honored to train Aysha." Amy told him as she got up and stood in front of him. "Can I give you a hug? Amy asked and he obliged.

"I believe $5,000.00 a month is the going rate plus room and board. He reaches into his pocket and hands Amy $42,000.00 cash. If this isn't enough please let Aysha know. Ms Amy. I need to get back to Dubai. I'll get Aysha and be off.

Amy and Ty were speechless. Amy gave Ty the money and envelopes to put in his coat pocket. They went to welcome Aysha who had been in the SUV this whole time. "I am very happy to see you Ms. Amy." Aysha told her.

Amy waited until the SUV left before she talked to Aysha. "It is wonderful to see you too Aysha but please while you are here you need to call me Amy. No Ms. first okay. We are very informal here and back at Heartland. Come lets go inside so you can meet everyone.

Will arrived as the introductions were going on. It was a festive time for all. Ty was watching Amy and his heart was elated for her. She looked so happy as she chatted with her friends that were now her students.

Ty could see there was something in Amy look that told him to go to her. As he reached her, she broke down into tears. Everyone got to their feet wondering what had just happened. Edith who was a few tables away walked over and said, "I believe I saw what Ty saw in Amy. She just realized that her nightmare with Ahmed is over and it overwhelmed her." Edith then introduced herself and Tom to everyone. They put another table together so Edith and Tom could join in.

Lisa and Hedi asked Joanna if they could help in anyway. Hedi set the table while Lisa help cut up some potatoes. Amy told Ty she needed some fresh air and asked him to come with her. They walked over to check on Spartan and Harley. Both horses nickered when they saw their owners. Amy and Ty went and sat on the bench resting up against one another. Hearing foot steps Amy turned to see Matt walking their way.

" Ms. Fleming my I have a word with you." Matt asked

"Sure. Matt this is my partner Ty Bordon. Ty this is Matt Pincher, Will's neighbor. What can we do for you Matt?" Amy asked

" I came to apologize about my rudeness the other day. I was way out of line. It also seems you do know what you are doing with horses. I looked you up on line and I must say I was very impressed. I'd like to join in on the training. I know I'm last to the game but I could use a couple of good stock horses." Matt asked and seemed humble.

Amy and Ty both get up and offer their hand to seal the deal so to speak. "Saturday morning we will start. I will show everyone what a join-up is and set the schedule, which is a 2 hour session per day. You will either have morning or afternoon to chose from. We have 2 round-pens which will be used. After that there will be a barbecue and lessons will start on Monday. Are you agreeable with that?" Amy asked and Matt agreed.

At the dinner table Joanna asked the 3 young girls what kind of foods they liked. Of course Joanna hadn't heard of any of the dishes she was told. Aysha was more a vegetarian, she like steamed veggies more that raw veggies. Hedi was more a fresh fish or shell fish eater and Tara like her meat and potatoes even though she barely weighed 100 lbs. Lisa took note so she could relay that to the cook at Fairfield. They all agreed eggs for breakfast was their favorite thing.

As the meal was winding down Tim asked Jack about the sleeping arrangements. "This is Amy show Tim ask her or Ty." Jack told him with a grin.

"Amy, honey what is the sleeping arrangement for tonight?" Tim asked still thinking about Jacks grin when he asked that question to him.

"There are many options. Will has 2 rooms that will sleep 4. There is the motel room which Ty and I have been sharing and there's Joanna's place where we stayed that one Christmas. One thing is some one or maybe grandpa and Lisa need to take Spartan and Harley to Will's place tonight. We had planed to put Tara and Hedi at the motel and Ty and I and Georgie were going to stay at Joanna's. We didn't know about you or Aysha so Georgie and Aysha can share a room, you can have a room and Ty and I will share the other." Amy told him point blank

Tim now understood Jack's grin. "Why do keep having you and Ty staying in the same room?" Tim asked.

"Because that is the way it will be." Amy told him in stern way.

Jack slaps his hand on the table and said, "Well said Amy. Now how about some dessert and maybe a drink to go with it."

Tim knew not to press it or he be sleeping in his truck.

To be continued