Winning The Enemies Heart

Chapter 1: No Rider

~I do not own the songs~Thanks, Enjoy~

****ALI'S POV****

"Girl you make my speakers go boom boom

Dancin' on the tailgate in a full moon

That kinda thing makes a man go mmm mmm

You're lookin' so good in what's left of those blue jeans

Drip of honey on a money maker gotta be

The best buzz I'm ever gonna find

Hey I'm a little drunk on you and high on summertime"

I sit up and stretch rubbing my eyes. I grab my phone from under my pillow and see Sara's face. I hit accept and put the device to my ear. I soon regret it when I hear a loud scream come from the other end.

"Ale's your never gonna believe what I'm about to tell you!" She screams on the other end. I laugh.

"Oh ya try me?" I say smirking and then realizing how foolish I was as she cannot see me, like duh!!! I breath a laugh and listen to Sara.

"Do you remember when we were 6 and all we wanted was to go to Nationals?" I was prepared to answer but she continued I huffed and continued to listen," Well Ali babe, you better get outta bed and start practicing because they accepted you to go!" I nearly faint when she says this.

"Holy Snap Pops!! I can't believe it. I'm so happy we get to go together its gonna be ama.." I was stopped by Sara's calm voice.

"Ali you must not of heard me right. I said they accepted you, not me. But it's ok I have to go away with my parents. I know it's last call but my parents said it was an emergency and I wouldn't be able to stay. I'll be back before you know it. I have to go finish loading the car. I love you Ale's, mwah!" And then the line is cut off. I sigh accepting that my best friend isn't going to be here to help me with nationals. I get out of bed and walk to my bathroom. I look in the mirror and see I look like the walking dead. I laugh at my reflection and turn on the shower. I grab my towel from the closet and my vanilla bean body wash. I strip and step into the shower after I put the towel on a hook. I relax as the warm water runs down my tense muscles. Practice wasn't easy yesterday, coach made us jump the course until we fell of our saddles, literally. My back, shoulders and butt were so numb I fell off of Apollo. I laugh at how worried everyone was, that is everyone excluding Brad. Ah yes THE Brandon Hicks. I can't stand him. Most people think because he is the highest ranking male in my league but that has nothing to do with it. This is a story for another time. I shave, wash, shampoo and condition, and rinse. I turn the water off and open the glass door, immediately getting chills up my spine and goose bumps up my arms and legs. I quickly grab my towel and rush into my room. I dry off and put on my black lace VS panties and matching bra to go with it. I walk to my closet to pick out an outfit but stop in my full length mirror, analyzing my body. I turn to the side and then back again. I'm not gonna lie I have a pretty nice figure, but then again it isn't the best and isn't the worst. I continue my walk to my closet and open the door and stepping in turning on the light. I walk to the near corner and pick out my black leggings, tan UGG'S, boot socks, grey tank, and my pink Under Armour hoodie. I put my outfit on and walk out and look in the full mirror. I smile at my outfit and walk to my dresser. I grab my medium size pearl earrings and put them in. I brush my hair out into its naturally straight look. I decided to French braid the top sides of my hair around to the back of my head and tie it. I put my usual makeup on: concealer/highlighter under eyes, mascara, and lipgloss. I smile at how much better I look than what I did before. I walk over to my bed and grab my phone from under the pillow. I notice it only has 40% left. Ehh I'll charge it in my car. I walk down stairs and grab two apples from the fruit basket. I took a bite as I walk out the door. I walk to my car and start the engine once I'm inside. I laugh as "Cruise" by Florida Georgia Line comes through my speakers. I put my phone on charge and then put the car in reverse and back out of my driveway. I take another bite of my apple as I put the car in drive. I turn the radio up and sing along to the new song that's playing: "Them Boys" By Brantley Gilbert. I love this song.

"Look at them boys in the back of that truck. Somebody outta jerk a knot in their butts out ridin' around like they own this town racket turned all the way up. It's to early for school to let out. Pastors boy just through a cigarette out. Sure hope that ain't beer in them cups. Cause star cold and back turnin' Em' up. Ya them boys don't know one thing about life. True love and troubles, struggles and stripes." I sing as I pull into Westerly Hall. I smile as I have my windows rolled down still singing,"They think its all just fun and games with laws and rules and balls and chains. Treat them girls like hearts don't break. Treat no man like hands don't shake I pray it's just a phase their going through. Ya but what are we gonna do with them boys." I put the car in park as I find my slot. I smile as I turn the car off and get out smelling the fresh country air. I reach back into my car and grab my phone and the 2 apples. I finish eating mine and throw it in the trash. I walk to Apollo's stall and see him. I smile as I approach my baby boy. I laugh as I feed him his apple. He tickles my hand as he eats it. After he is finished, I grab his harness and lead and put it on him. I reach for the saddle and put it on him as well. I lead him out of the barn and to the water bin. I let him rehydrate before practice. I let him walk some to warm up his muscles. I walk us to the side of the ranch for the jumpers. When we get there I see only 2 out of the 6 that are usually here including me. I know what your thinking wow they only have 6 jumpers on a team. Yes because we represent our stable in events and the others are just mere beginners. I see Greg and Molly but where is everyone else.

"Hey Ali! Where's Sara? You two are usually stuck together like glue!" Molly says. We laugh and I answer by saying, " She had a family emergency she had to leave and won't be back for this season." They reply with oh's as another member shows up, Brad. I inwardly grown but put on a smile and wave. He grunts and hops on his horse Titus. Well then who peed in your Grumpy O's this Mornin' mister. Greg helps me up on Apollo by giving me a leg up. I blush and smile as he winks. Molly laughs and Brad gags. What is his deal?

"Thanks Greg!" I say still with a hint of blush on my cheek. He nods and smiles getting on his horse Aston and Molly on her horse Ero. I position myself as Mrs. Dake or Mrs. D came inside the pit. She smiles and looks around.

"Seeing as no one else has made the national list we will be in groups for this season. Brad and Ali, Greg and Molly. I want you guys to warm up and then Greg and Molly take the front course right here and Brad and Ali take the back course in the open field behind the woods." I groan and cover my mouth feeing rude for doing it. I speed off towards the course letting Apollo run and arriving in the field in less than 15 minutes. I pull my phone out of my UGG boots and check the time, 10:00 am. Dang it's early. I look around for Brad and don't see him. Oh we'll it's not like I need him to help me with the routine that I know frontwards, backwards, and sideways. I put my phone in my boot and start taking Apollo around the course. The next thing I know Titus comes running into the opening going crazy and neighing loudly getting my attention but the thing I noticed most was that he had no rider. Titus had no Brad.