I stood by Whisper stroking his neck nervously. The girl said nothing, she just stood, staring at me. I didn't have the nerve to say anything. She probably thought I was some sort of beginner since I couldn't even control my own horse. It felt like ages before she broke the silence.
“Where did you get that?” She said looking at me.
“Get what?” I asked following her eyes.
“The bridle. That bridle is engraved Alice Harlin, like the olympic equestrian. There is only one engraved bridle in the world with those braided reins. She used it when she won in 1998.” She said squinting her eyes at me. “How do you have it?”
“She gave it to me.” I said feeling the reins with my fingers.
“Why would she give the bridle to you?” She asked sharply.
“Because I am- well, was, her daughter. “ I said looking her in the eye.
There was a long pause, she just stared at me. Then, bam, it hit her. She knew exactly who I was.
“You’re Stella? Stella Harlin?” She asked astonishly.
“In the flesh.” I smiled.
“Oh my gosh! Your mom was amazing!”
“Yeah. She really was.” I said wiping the tear off my cheek.
“I’m sorry, its just. Alice is my inspiration.” The girl started. “I didnt mean to make you upset.”
“Its okay.” I shrugged. “Um. I never caught your name.”
“Jamie. Jamie Martin.” She smiled.
“I like it.”
“If you don’t mind me asking. How old are you?”
“Fourteen.” I said. “Turning fifteen in about a month.”
“Cool! I’m fifteen too.”
“So what is your horses name?” I asked.
“Bennit. He’s a Dutch warmblood. What's yours?” She replied looking at Whisper.
“Whisper and Sugar. Whisper is a thoroughbred and Sugar is a Mustang.” I said patting Whispers back.
“Awesome. You have one fast horse, but where’s Sugar?” She asked.
“She’s-” I paused and looked around. I didn’t see her anywhere. “I don’t know.”
I suddenly felt a stinging sensation on my arms, looking down I saw what horror that fall took on me. My hands were raw and my wrists even worse. It had a big gash, like seriously flowing.
“Are you okay?” She asked.
I lifted my hand up to show her my wrist.
“That looks really serious, we need to take you to a hospital!” She said wide-eyed.
“No, No. I’m fine.” I insisted, but the girl started fading. The ground coming closer and closer to me. Oh no.
