When I got to the stables, I untacked Charm and put her halter and lead on again, leading her out into the paddock to hand-graze her. I walked Charm around the paddock, deep in thought. Charm snuffled Cassie's arm, interrupting my thought-train. Dad walked out, his hands shoved into his pockets, his head down.
I smiled. "Hey Daddy."
"Hey." He said. "So this is that horse, hmm?"
I patted Charm. "Yup. Meet Charm. Isn't she gorgeous?"
"Yeah. Cool. " He said dully.
"What? You don't like her?" I said, narrowing my eyebrows.
"Hey. I never said that."
"It sounds like your thinking it. Get over her, Dad! This is stupid," I shook my head. "Stupid."
His eyes sparked with anger. "Watch your tone, young lady. You're lucky I even let you have this horse! " He raged.
"I'm thankful for that, yes. But you have to get over Mom! It's out of hand, you said so yourself." I yelled.
Dad stomped off with a humph. I turned to Charm.
"He's just caught in the past, Charm. It's nothing personal." I said quietly.
I led Charm to the stall, brushed her off and unclipped her lead.
"I love you, Charm. You were such a good girl today."
Charm nickered in response, nudging my shoulder affectionately.
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The End of all Things
Non-FictionCassie has always wanted a horse. She is left alone with her Dad when her mom dies in a car crash. Her father is deeply troubled and forbids horses forever; her mother's favorite animal, along with Cassie's. Cassie wants to ride, but what will she d...
