Set two years after when the original book finished (making it count (Rose Titanic Fanfiction) part 1)
So I advise you to read that one first before this one. Just because there are new and quite different characters that I created myself. And that...
"Clive", John got the attention of a man brushing a horse.
"Oh John! Didn't see you there pal", he greeted him with.
"Clive this is Rose and her daughter Josephine Dawson. They are the people we're teaching today. This is Josephine's first time and Rose... I think we can call it her first time. She's only ridden side saddle", John gave him an overall explanation.
"Side saddle?", he said shocked, "well John we've got our work cut out for ourselves then huh?. Since this is Josephine first time I might put her with you John, we can start from scratch with her. But with you Rose, we're going to have some serious readjusting", he said looking at me.
"Don't worry Rose. This will be fun. I'll take great care of Joe I promise", John kissed me on the cheek, "come on Joe", he took her hand as she jumped excitedly as they went to see what horses she could ride.
"This way Rose", Clive led me away to another section of the stables, "I've got one horse set up for you right here", I saw a horse perfectly still and set up with a saddle and reins.
"Oh he's beautiful", I patted his face and neck.
"She", he corrected me on. He then opened the gate,"well come on in. Don't be shy. She's not scary or dangerous", he began to pat the side of her, "see", he grabbed my hand and put it on the horse, "see. She likes you", I continued to pat her. He then went through all the ground rules about what to do/not to do on or around the horse.
"So you ready to try?", He asked. I then took a hard swallow and said.
"Yes", he helped me step by step.
"Put your foot in here. And when you're ready pull yourself up and swing your leg round to the other side", he told me, I did exactly that, only that I ended up backwards.
"Whoopsie daisy", I felt embarrassed while he just laughed.
"Ah that's ok Rose. Happens all the time", he helped me off the horse, "just remember right side right foot. Left side left foot", he reminded me, "want to try again", I then nodded and got into position. I then pulled myself into the horse and sat their proud of my achievement.
"I did it Jack", I whispered with relief and joy mixed excitingly together.
"Good work Rose. Now I'll have to teach you how to use the reins quickly"
Jacks ghost Pov
I walked in and leaned upon the wooden barn door watching Rose fail getting upon Francine the horse. I feel bad for laughing at her. She's only fulfilling her promise she made to me. God she's so funny and beautiful. Just like our daughter.
Clive taught Rose how to use the reins and steer the horse. He then lead her out to the paddock where Josie and John were training. Josie is so cute. She is so happy, bright, and cheerful. She's also super smart and talented as well as beautiful. I watched her go round with Roses boyfriend John. He's nice. He treats the girls nice and spoils them well. I guess I can see the qualities Rose see's in him. But he's no me. He never will be me.
That's why I think I need to go. Far far away. I can't be here stalking Rose and Joe. Holding them back from happiness and love. It's not right for them. I don't want to be the one holding them back. I want them to make each day count. That's why they're here and not me. I could of been John out there helping Joe if I changed a few choices. But what difference would that make. I would still feel the way. So happy, remembering and replaying this memory over and over again. So that I will never forget it.
Roses Pov
After getting used to controlling Francine we were finally aloud out to the beach. As soon as the gates open we rushed out down the path. John road with Josie while I felt the nice gentle breeze touching my face. We then hit the beach and I rode around waiting for them to catch up.
"Come on you slow pokes!", I yelled teasing them. I then made my horse gallop before I made her slow trot so John and Josie could catch up, "come on what took you so long?", I asked as they walked beside with me with Josie holding the reins with John sitting behind her.
"No reason mummy", Josephine tried to make the horse run by jolting the the reins down. But John held them tightly so they weren't going anywhere, "John I want to ride", she started to complain, "I want it to start running", she started to sulk.
"How about a race? Us VS mummy. How does that sound?", John smiled at me.
"Yeah! We're gonna beat you Mummy!", Josie pointed and pulled her tongue at me.
"Oh we'll see about that", we then made our way up to the imaginary line we created.
"To the pier. The first one to get there wins", John told the race deal, "no pushing, shoving, cornering..-"
"3 2 1 go!", I cut him off and began to ride.
"Hey! CHARRGGGEEEEE!", John and Josephine sounded as they raced to catch up to me. I just laughed while I stood up on my horse taking in the fresh air. Francine slowed down a fraction cause of my weight but it gave John and Josie a chance to be in front. Josie squealed with excitement while John kept their horse Ruby going.
"Haha! We win mummy we win!", I reached the finish line after them. I then accepted my loss and went in the water as my walk of shame. John and Josie then hopped off the horse. Josie played in the sand while John was watching and setting up his camera to take a picture of me.
"You ready? And smile!", FLASH!
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"Mummy can I go on with you?", Josie began to jump up to me. I then pulled up beside her and John lifted her on.
"There you are big girl", Josie got settled in place in the saddle. I then made Francine lightly gallop before going in the water.
"Ahhhh haaaa", Josie squealed as the water lightly splashed her face. John continued to watch on from the sand spamming photos. I then rode back in and John packed up. We then rode back to the stables after having a fun day and me keeping my promise to Jack.
