When a 17 year old girl 'Zoe Smith' comes back, after 2 years running away from her past, to her fathers riding school and going to a new school. will she be able to forget her past and move on. 2 years ago she was cheated on and lost her dog in the...
I woke up with a big headache. Why, do you ask? Well you remember that ride?
Flashback
I walk in the back to make sure everyone stays together. There was a girl, with green eyes and straight blond hair, and a boy, also with green eyes.
Half way to the lake the mare freaked out and started bucking. I held on even through the rear but suddenly she jump, literally jumped forward, I fell hard on the ground.
The boy picked me up while the girl got the mare. Once the headache faded I got out of his hold and jumped on the mare. "I think you 2 should take her back." my dad said.
We headed back, untacked and cooled the horses down.
End of Flashback
I stood up and headed to my own bathroom. I open the water of the shower and then striped out of my clothes. I unbraid my hair and hopped in the shower. As the stream of hot water flow down my body realization hit me today is school! I jump out after I had washed my body and hair with my vanilla scented body wash and shampoo. I had left a small amount of the conditioner in my hair. I walk into my closet and putted on some black leggings, a black horse printed T- shirt and my riding boots. Looking at the time I gasp.
4:30 am!
I quickly grabbed my school bag and headed down stairs. I dropped my bag on the porch and headed to the barn. Because its so early, there was no stable workers, so I thought I would do them a favor.
I fed, groomed and putted some horses in the pastures.
By now it was 6:30, just enough time to shower and get ready, again.
When I was done it was 7 o'clock, I braid my hair in 2 French braids and replaced my boots with my turquoise sneakers, then I heard a loud sound which sounded like a car's horn and then a gait opening.
I rush out but stopped in my tracks when I saw 2 boys and 1 girl get out of the car. I watch them walk over to a pasture with a dark bay, a chestnut and a white dun. They stood there, talking and stroking the horses. I walk over to them. Clearing my throat I asked, "Can I help you?". The boy that looked a lot like my dad, stopped stroking the horse, turned and looked at me in... shock? "Zoe?"
"Yeah,... uhm sorry do I know you?" I say. But by now the other boy, which may I add is hot, and the girl was
"I am Jack Smith, your brother." he said hugging me. Then it hit me, he and my mother left me when I needed them the most.
"Nice to meet you, again." I pushed him off gently then smiled at the other two. Before I can speak the girl talked.
"You're the girl who fell yesterday. I'm Malissa Parker and this is Ace my brother." she said pointing to the guy next to her. He nods toward me.
"I should get going-"
"I'm going to take to school." he said more then a command then an invitation.
I head towards the porch to grab my bag. Once I have everything put in the trunk, I whispered to Jack, "If you ever leave my life, don't dare come back."
At school
I walk with Malissa into the school. Last week I had my schedule and class work that I had missed emailed to me. I walked silently behind Malissa and nearly bumped into her when she stopped.
"Sorry." I said
"Zoe this is Kaitlynn, Kaitlynn this is Jack's sister, Zoe." Malissa interduce us.
"Hey, can I ask you a question?" Kaitlynn asked
"Sure."
"Why did you leave?"
"Well... promise you guys won't say anything"
They both nod.
"Well 2 years ago I was on my way to pick up my bf ,aka Bradly Newman, he stood kissing Cloe Brown. I was beyond pissed, so I left. When I got home my dog, she was with me since I started high school, had died with her puppies."
"So you left?" Malissa asked. I nod
"Why did you come back?" Kaitlynn asked
"Because of my dad."
We all 3 had math together so when I was done talking when took our seats near each other. Lets get this over with.
With the 4th period done I head over to the cafeteria to find Mal and Kait. I see them talking to Jack, Ace and an other boy, who I don't know. When Malissa saw me coming she said something and headed over. Just when I was about to reach them someone caught my eye. Bryan Newman. I quickly turned and headed towards the football field.
Later my brother came along with Ace, the other boy, Malissa and Kaitlynn.
"What's wrong?" he asked
"Nothing" I said still not looking at him
"Don't lie to me" he answered
"Says the one who promised he would never leave me" I say standing and leaving to my next class.
End of last period
Standing at my brother's car I wait for everyone. I felt a hand on my shoulder. Looking around I saw the devil himself, but luckily my brother, Ace and Malissa came.
Taking his hand off me I put my bag in the trunk and went to get in when Bryan talked
"Why did you leave me?"
And that did it, I snapped. "Do you really want to know? Well let me tell you, 2 years ago you cheated on me, my dog died and I was pissed. So can I give you some advise?"
He nod. "Stay away or you will not even remember your own name." I say with venom dripping from every word
I hop in the car and ignore everyone.
When we arrived home, I Got out before I am drowned with questions.
I pull on my riding boots, grabbing my helmet, I head outside.
