Hey y'all. So I've got a couple of things to say. 1st off the person who said that all the accidents made the story seem fake. I just wanted the story to be interesting. I know this wouldn't happen in real life unless the person had really bad luck. It is going to calm down some and then get back up to the drama. 2nd the other person who said that it was hard to read because I only updated every month. I'm sorry I haven't updated in awhile. I've been super busy but I hope to update every week. I will really try, I promise! Ok so thats all I needed to say so thank you for your criticism and comments I will try to do better I swear!
When I woke up I saw my friends starring at me with worried eyes. I sat up straight and felt a sharp pain in my head. Then I remembered about Lexington spooking and me falling off. Everyone in the room seemed to be waiting for me to speak. I didn't want to speak, I didn't know what to say. I looked around the room, one of the bigger ones in the infirmary ,and saw bare white walls,making the room seem big even thought it was about the size of my dorm. I then looked at the people who were in the room with me. Heather,Alison, and Brit were on my right side and Callie was at the foot of the bed. On my left was someone who I wouldn't expect to come.
"You came?" I said to Jacob.
He nodded and cleared his throat. "Sasha, even thought we had a fight, I still care about you. Of course I showed up." I saw Heather walk out of the room and walk to the front desk. She walked back in along with one of the nurses. She was a older women with brown hair that had a few grey strands. She approched me with a warm smile.
"She wanted me to tell her when you woke up." Heather told me.
"Guys, can you please wait out in the waiting room while I talk with Sasha." The nurse told the group. The all nodded and shuffled out of the room.
"So Sasha how do you feel? I'm Ms. Walker, by the way."
"I'm feeling all right. My head hurts a little. How long was I out?" I questioned. I wanted to ask about Lexington but I doubt she knew anything.
"Well you woke up when you first got here. We put you on some pain medication and it made you drowsy so you feel asleep again. You've been asleep for 2 hours. We will be monitoring you for a few more hours and if the pain goes down you will be able to go home tonight. As for classes and riding, I want you to stay home from classes for tomorrow and stay on the ground for a 2 days." Ms. Walker said as she checked my temperature. I hold back a yawn and realize how tired I still am.
"Thank you." I say to the nurse. "How bad is it?"
"You just got a bad bump. You didn't get a concussion thought, but the impact caused you to get knocked out."
"Ok... may I go back to my dorm."I pleaded.
"Fine. But if you get even a headache come back. Understood?" I nodded and got out of bed. I was still a little dizzy but I hid it. I walk out of the room and saw my friends.
"Hey I get to go home." I said. Brit and I went back to our dorm and I immediately went back to sleep. I didn't have to go to classes tomorrow so I would spend the day with Charm.
The next day I felt a little dizzy but it wasn't so bad,so I grab a granola bar and a apple and went to the stables.
"Sasha, what are you doing here?" Mr. Conner asked.
"I just came to see Charm. I got excused from school for the day. I am just going to walk him a bit." I said.
"Alright, take it easy and be careful. I don't want either of you over doing. Also, I talked to the vet and Charm can start being ridden Friday."
"Thank you so much! And we will be careful!" I say. I almost run to Charm's stall.
"Guess what boy!? You can be ridden on Friday!" I saw Charm perk up. I grabbed his lead rope and hooked it to his halter. I guided him out of his stall and onto the trail.
When we got to a clearing I laid down on my back and let Charm graze.
"Boy, when you get back to be ridden we are going to have to be on! We have a 3 day event soon. I want us to be ready. I do think we can do it! We can be on top boy." I say to my horse. Charm moved over to me and grazed right by my head. I hugged his head. I loved my horse. He was always there for me when I needed him. I couldn't ask for a better horse. I got up and began rubbing charms back, massaging it. He always liked when I did this. I looked at Charm's wound and saw it was almost healed. I spent another hour with him. Just spending time with him and bonding with him. I lead him back into the stables and put him cross ties. I grabbed my brushes and began with the curry comb, loosening any dirt on his coat. I then took the dandy brush and made his coat shine.
"Such a pretty boy."
"Hey Sasha." I heard Julia say to me. I looked at her ,not knowing what to say.
"Hey Julia."
"I just wanted to say. I am sorry what happened to Charm. He is really a sweet and awesome horse. I hope he gets better."
"Thanks. He is getting better. I can ride him next week."
"That's good. I better go get ready for my lesson and Heather should be here any minute."
"See ya around." I called after her. Maybe Julia wanted to be friends now that she was back. I finished up grooming Charm and put him back in his stall. I gave him a big hug and walked out of the stables. I saw Jacob walking to his dorm,classes must have just got out.
"Jacob!" I called. Jacob turned toward me and walked over.
"Hey Sasha. I've been meaning to talk to you."
"Want to now?" I said pointing toward the park bench. Jacob nodded and moved over to sit on it. I sat down beside him.
"I am so sorry I accused you of wanting Eric back. I don't know what got over me. I'm really sorry and hope you can accept my apology."
"Of course I can Jacob. I am sorry to." I said pulling him into a hug. "Are we ok?"
"Yeah we are ok." He said to me. We both got up and headed to our dorms. We both had work to do. When I got to my dorm Brit was changing for her riding lesson. I changed,as well, I a loose fitting T and PINK sweat pants.
"Hey where have you been?" Brit questioned me.
"The stables, I was spending quality time with Charm. Did you get my make up work?" I had asked Brit to get my work today so I could do it for school tomorrow.
"Sounds fun and yes I did." Brit said as she handed me a stack of papers. She left for riding and I got to work on the makeup work. It was a lot, class work and homework. I turned on the radio and got to work. I had just finished when Brit showed up.
"Hey,let me change and we can go to dinner." Brit said.
"Sounds good." Brit changed into a long baby blue t shirt and legging. I slide my feet in flip flops and grabbed my stuff. Brit did the same and we walked out the door to the caf.
When we got there Brit and I got in line. I got potato soup and Brit got a sub sandwich. We went our usual table, where Alison and Heather sat. I saw Julia talking to them. I gave Brit a look as we walked over.
"Hey guys." Brit said as we sat down. "Hey Julia."
"Hey. Can I sit with you guys." Julia asked.
"Sure you can." Brit said, getting a death stare from Heather. Julia sat down next to Brit and across from Alison.
"So..." Alison said. It had just gotten awkward.
"Oh, I got good news today. Charm will be able to be ridden on Friday! I am so excited!" I exclaimed.
"Wow! That is cool! I have also got some good news. Mr. Conner told me tryouts for Y.E.N.T is coming up and he wants me to try out. I think I am. 3rd times the charm right?" Alison said.
"You are totally going to make it this time." Julia spoke up. "Your a talented rider Alison and if you don't make it this time around. Mr. Nicholas is just stupid." Julia joked.
Brit,Alison, Julia, and I had a good time talking. Heather only said a few things here and there.
After dinner Brit and I went back to the dorm, we both shower and got ready for bed. I crawled into bed. Ready for this week to be over.
Friday finally rolled around and I could finally ride Charm! I could barley sit through my classes. I had just gotten home and was changing for my lesson.
"I can't wait!" I screamed. Brit laughed along with me. All week long I had been riding Lexington and we did great. But now that I had Charm back, I wanted my full focus to be on him.
Brit and I walked into the stables and went to the tack room. I scooped up Charms tack in my arms and walked to his stall.
"Today is the day boy!" Charm lifted his head and almost knocked me over getting to the cross ties.
I ran the body brush over his body. He wasn't that dirty so I moved on to his hooves. I picked out each one, careful not to his the frog. I took extra time getting the tangles out of his mane and tail. He needed to look spotless today.
I began to tack him up. I grab his purple saddle pad and placed it on his back along with his saddle. I gently tightened up the girth and put on his bridle. I grabbed my helmet and snapped it on.
"Lets go boy!" I told Charm as I led him into the indoor arena. We were the first in the arena. I mounted Charm and walked him on the rail. I started to warm him up. I guided him in spirals at the trot and asked him to pick up a canter. I saw Heather,Brit, and Callie enter the arena and began to warm up. Shortly after Mr. Conner walked in and we lined up in front of him.
"Hello everyone. Today we are going to focus on dressage. I will give you movements to perform. Sasha you are up first, since it is you first day back on charm it will be simple."
I nodded and went over to were Mr. Conner had set up dressage markers.
"Enter at a trot to X and salute." I pushed Charm into a walk and halted at X and saluted. I waited for further instructions.
"20 meter circle to H." Mr. Conner called. Charm and I performed it well along with the rest of our test. I don't think I have ever been so proud of Charm in my life. He did SO good. I wrapped my arms around him and everyone clapped. He and I got back inline and waited for the others to finish. It was Heather's turn. Her test was more difficult then mine had been and her an Aristocrat had done wonderfully. Brit and Callie did great as well. After that everyone walked their horses to get them cool. I kicked my feet out of my stirrups and let my reins loose. I walked Charm in lazy circle next to Brit.
"You two did great today!" Brit told me.
"Thanks. I'm glad he didn't suffer a lot from his break. I can't wait to jump him but I don't want to rush him."
"I understand." Brit said as her and I dismounted and lead the horses in the barn.
"Want to go to the sweet shoppe after this?"I asked Brit.
"Oh yeah." Brit laughed as we untacked. I led Charm into his stall and he began eating.
"'Night boy. I love you." I said to him as I walked out of his stall.
Brit and I linked arms and skipped to the Sweet Shoppe. Brit order a mango smoothie and I order a strawberry smoothie. We paid for our orders and sat down at the table by the window.
"So how are things with you and Andy?" I asked.
"I never get to see him. But we are good. We made plans to ride together tomorrow morning."
"That's great! You are lucky Andy rides. I wish Jacob did."
"It does have it's perks. Did you hear Ben is going out with Julia again."Brit asked. I nodded.
"I figured they would. They are perfect for each other."
"They really are. Julia seems to be getting better. It is nice sitting with her now. I wonder if the trio will reunite."
"I don't know. Heather hasn't really spoken to her much. But I don't know." I said as I threw out my trash. Brit did the same and we headed to our dorm. Hopefully Heather and Julia can work things out. Maybe things will be normal again.
I AM SOOOO SORRY IT TOOK FOREVER TO WRITE THIS! I have been busy and I have a terrible case of writers block. I will try to get the next chapter up sooner. And I'm almost finished with the next chapter of brand new start.