Rescued [[Nicola Philippaerts]] #wattys2017

The Interview

Previously on RESCUED:

When I awoke the next morning, it was to Nicola's alarm and I was laying on something soft. As my vision cleared, I recognised Nicola's navy blue H&M jacket.

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"Out of my way...Philippaerts." I snarled and walked to the tack room.

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Cherry was collapsed on the floor, sweating up rapidly and wheezing like I had never heard before. I called the first name that popped into my head.

"Olivier! Olivier come quickly. Cherry's sick" I called Olivier because a few months ago, his horse had a fever like Cherry's but minus the wheezing. I ran into Cherry's stable and gently lifted his head into my lap, removing he headcollar just as Olivier appeared at the stable door.

"Shit...DAD COME HERE NOW!" Olivier yelled and came into Cherry's stable with me. I was crying and my tears hit his cheek softly. Olivier jumped into action and managed to slide Cherry's rug off of him and fold it under his back so he couldn't roll.

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"I don't know what's wrong with him. Olivier's horse had a similar fever when he had colic but this isn't colic. It's far worse. I'll go and fetch Judy the Vet. Keep him as cool as you can." Ludo called as he jogged off across the yard.

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"Judy examined him. He's been poisoned" Nicola spoke harshly.

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"You know what Chelsea. Maybe it would be best if you didn't own horses because you clearly can't look after them" Nicola snarled..........

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"Nicola..." Ludo shouted firmly. Nicola's eyes widened and he froze. "Get back to the yard right now. You're on mucking out duties for the rest of today and all of tomorrow. No riding until further notice. And you won't be competing at Spruce Meadows either." Ludo growled.

Once Nicola had walked away, Ludo helped me to my feet and spoke calmly to me.

"What Nicola said about Cherry being poisoned was true. The vet has taken some blood from him and has instructed that he should rest." Ludo explained.

"What was he poisoned with?" I asked.

"Hydrogen Peroxide. Someone had put it in his water bucket."

"How much?" I said curiously.

"The bucket showed no traces of water from here so whoever had filled up Cherry's bucket had filled it up out of sight." Ludo said with suspicion and then continued. "The police will be taking statements from everyone. Can we start with you because you're the owner?"

"Sure." I said and followed Ludo into the Stable Office. Two police officers were sat by the desk.

"Miss Acer isn't it?" one of them asked. I nodded and wiped my eyes.

"Sorry could I have someone my age group with me. I just really need the support." I asked.

"Sure. If it makes you comfortable" The woman officer said and handed me a cup of tea. I thanked her as Ludo called Olivier in.

"Yes. What's up?" He asked worriedly.

"Nothing son. Chelsea just wants you to be with her for the interview. You don't need one. But she's terrified." Ludo said.

"Of course. Where is she?" Olivier asked and came in. He locked eyes with me and sat close to me. The officer then began as Olivier linked his hands with mine and rubbed his thumb on the back of my knuckles. The male officer pressed a button on a black recorder and began.