Midnight

Chapter 4: Midnight

                                         The next morning I woke up, grabbed toast and put some butter on it then went to go see my beautiful horse. "Hey boy, I got something for you." I pulled out in apple from my pocket and held out my hand. Midnight walked up and sniffed the apple then he ate it all up. Midnight loved it, it even looked like he was nodding his head while eating like he was enjoying it. I laughed and then I found an old halter and lead rope and tried it on him. It fit perfectly then I lead him out and just walked him around the small paddock. "In case you haven't figured it out already. My name is Sara. I don't have a lot of friends. My best friend moved to Tennessee and I have been lost without her and she won't even talk to me anymore. Although I did meet this cute boy named EJ and he is really nice. Right now he is my only friend in that school. I also am starting to get bullied by this girl named Sharla. Now I have you as a friend. I think." I talked to Midnight the whole time we were out there and the whole time it was like he was really listening to me. It was like he knew exactly what I was saying. About a half an hour later of being with Midnight my mom called for me. "Sara! Come here!" I put Midnight back in his stall and started to head out. I turned back to see Midnight before walking out "See you later Midnight." I whispered then ran out. "Come on honey. Me, you, your dad and brother have to go to a birthday party. It is for Jacob's friend." My mom was explaining. I got in the car with my dad and brother. "Where were you for so long Sara?" My dad asked me. "I was with Midnight." I smiled. My dad looked at my mom "Who is Midnight?" My mom totally forgot to tell my dad about Midnight. "Dad, yesterday on the way home a horse followed me home and now he stays in the old stable. His name is Midnight." I replied with a shy voice. I was scared my dad would be upset. "Are you sure we can keep him? What if we do not have the money?" My dad asked me. "I will pay for him. I will start doing chores and getting money. I will work hard to keep Midnight." I replied to him. "That is a good idea honey." My mom told me. My father agreed for me to keep Midnight but now I have to work extra hard to keep my horse. Finally the party was over and as soon as we got home I headed straight to the stable. "Can I see the horsey Sara?" Jacob asked me. I sighed but I knew I had to be nice to my brother "Yes, come on." I replied. Jacob jumped in excitement and ran with me all the way to the stable. When we got there I stopped Jacob right by the door. "Now, you can't yell. Midnight is still very skittish so make sure you use soft voices. Okay?" I said to Jacob. Jacob was very understanding "Okay, I promise I will be quiet." The cutest thing is that he is only 6 and out of all the 6 year old's I have met, Jacob is the most respectful and understanding. I am very glad to have him as a brother. I motioned him in and there was Midnight waiting for us. "Jacob, this is Midnight." I introduced him. I picked up Jacob so he could reach Midnight. Midnight knew I would never do anything to hurt him so he trusted me and allowed me to let Jacob pet him. Midnight was very sweet towards Jacob. Midnight understood that Jacob was a little kid and knew to be gentle. "He is a pretty horsey." Jacob whispered to me. I smiled and then Jacob decided to go back up to the house letting me have my time with Midnight. I stayed with Midnight all day until it was finally to get back inside. "I love you Midnight. See you tomorrow." I whispered to him. Then I got inside. I went to the living room where my family was and my parents looked disappointed. "What's wrong mom and dad?" I asked them with curiosity. "Honey come sit down. We need to talk." My mom replied in a very firm voice. I sat down at a couch across from them and was very worried. I didn't know what I have done. "First of all, you have Fs in all your classes. We understand you have been having a hard time but grades are very important. But that isn't the whole problem. We got an Email from your teacher Mrs. Kendall and she said you were very disrespectful to her. I know you told me about that situation but honey, I think it was you who was disrespectful." My mom explained. I was in shock. I could not believe my mom trusted that teacher. "Mom I promise that is not what happened. I was telling her about the girl that bullied me and she mumbled under her breath telling me to get over it. She was the one being rude to me." I explained. My mom sighed "You still have Fs and that is not good. If you keep up the bad grades, you will loose Midnight." My mom snapped. That is when I stood up and got up in my parents faces "You can't take Midnight from me! I won't let you!" I stormed out of that room and went into mine and stayed there all night. I also say the reply EJ sent. "Hey, that is so cool you have your own horse now! I hope to see him sometime! I can't wait to see you on Monday!" When I saw that text it made my day. As I was getting ready to fall asleep my mom walked in and sat at the end of my bed. "Honey, I am so sorry for snapping at you. I know that school is hard now that Sophie is gone. Also I am sorry for blaming you about that whole situation with your teacher. What she did was not ready. Also we are not going to get rid of Midnight, I know you love him. Please just promise you will work harder." I sat up and gave my mom a big hug. "I do love him mom and that is why I promise to get better grades. I love you mom." I said softly about ready to cry. "I love you too sweetie. Now get some sleep because I will have a surprise for you tomorrow." My mom said with a smile. I smiled back at her and laid back down and went to sleep. As I was sleeping I had a dream of me riding Midnight next to a river. It felt like we were flying. Midnight was running so fast but it was so smooth. Then at one point in the dream he jumped over the river and we ran through a big open field. It felt so real, it was something I couldn't explain. Of coarse it was just a dream, I wish I knew how to ride so I could do what I did in this dream.