Welcome to Hickstead, home to both Seven Oak Stables, and Blue Acre - two rival stables. Both offer opportunities for their clients to reach the highest level of excellence. Each stable differs from the other, so choose wisely and never forget, loyalty is everything... Meanwhile as the stables battle it out, there's trouble brewing at the university. Be careful, if you don't pick a side you may get caught in the cross-fire...
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It feels odd that you aren't playing until the 9th...any plans for the break? I wish I could come see you, but the new semester just started a few weeks ago...
Cassandra kept her smile as Hazel opened the door, walking inside the warm bakery. The smell was welcoming, reminding her of her time working there. "Good Morning, Hope I didn't wake you!" She made sure to run her boots along the mat, not wanting to drag anything through the clean floor.
"Yes, please! I finished my thermos of coffee on my way over." Cassie never said no to a caffeine kick, especially this early in the morning. It was odd for her to wake up and not prepare herself to teach at the school, but this was a nice change.
She headed over to the sink, washing her hands with the nearby soap. It didn't take her long to dry them off with a nearby towel. "What are we making this morning? You lead the way!" Cassandra didn't want to step on any toes by dictating what they were baking - it was Hazel's bakery after all.
"How have you been? Busy for the Holidays, I hope?" She made her way over to the back room, which was where the baking happened. Cassie knew she was busy herself, though she liked to keep it that way most of the year.
“Wait, did you seriously ask her to marry you?” Cassie assumed it was a joke but there were too many kinds of relationships nowadays that it would be rude if she didn’t ask. She finished off her slice of pepper in another bite. It seemed the other ladies were also enjoying themselves.
She took a sip of wine and nodded. ``I've been with him for a while now, but don’t worry, the list after him is pretty short.” The blonde joked, she had been with Leon for what seemed like forever and she couldn’t see herself with any other man or person for that matter. “Alright, I’ll take a picture of the label and ask for a few more bottles then.”
“I can bring the cake out first if we do want to start with that first. Though I did make baked brie if we wanted that next.” She was happy cooking for other people and hosting gatherings was what she enjoyed the most. “I do think most people are set on the school schedule even if you don’t have children. The summers seem to make people a bit happier.” It was something she was very used to by now - getting cabin fever after a long Winter.
She picked up a carrot and took a bite of it. “Darn, I definitely thought the bar would be full of gossip. Especially since people love to drink their faces off in the summer.” The warmer weather seemed to bring out the alcoholics in some people. “Well, some of us are lovely but there are some that just seem…grumpy? I’m not sure that’s the right word.”
“Oh, that sounds terrible. I wonder if they know about the fire than they let on?” Some people also didn’t like the idea of sharing a barn with others, but it was hard to feel sympathetic towards those people. “I seem to have more students though now that the two barns have merged. It’s nice though, being able to offer group lessons.”
“It could be? For the most part, I think all the horses and humans came out unharmed. Though I don’t know about you, Adalia but my three horses took awhile to settle down after it.”
Cassandra was finally done teaching for the year. She had called the bakery a few days ago to ask Hazel if she needed help finishing up the last of the baking. She had already finished her baking to take home to her family, so when Hazel agreed she was excited to help out.
She was up bright and early, eating her breakfast and filling her thermos with coffee from the coffee pot in her kitchen. The woman quickly took Rocket out for his morning walk and left the older dog in the apartment.
It wasn't long before the blonde was at the bakery. She was there before the other employees - agreeing to give as much time as Hazel needed her for. The woman knocked on the front door, waiting for Hazel to let her in. She held the metal thermos in her hands to keep them warm as she waited patiently.
Cassandra didn't have to wait long until she saw the door open, smiling to see the woman on the other side.
“Ha, you’ll have to stand in line after my boyfriend.” Cassandra laughed. She had been dating Leon for a long time now but she wasn’t going to pressure him into proposing to her. She picked up a slice of bell pepper and also dipped it into the hummus and took a bite. “I’m sure you are the perfect wife material, Adalia.”
“Let me know what you ladies think of the wine. If we like it enough I can get her to order another case.” The bottle was a late birthday present to her and she couldn’t think of a better time to test it out.
She took another bite of the pepper and smiled. “I made a German chocolate cake with buttercream icing and I used shredded coconut on top.” It was something her aunt used to make at her bakery back home and it tended to be a crowd pleaser. “Other than my students starting to get restless because school is coming to an end I have no hot gossip.” Cassie shook her head. It was the case with everyone, the feel of summer was in the air.
“Definitely. I teach Western basics at Blue Acres and I would have thought the fire would bring people together…but now I’m not so sure.”
“Not a problem. We wouldn’t start without you.” She smiled. Cassie didn’t mind people who were only a few moments late - though she also didn’t like to be kept waiting either. The blonde kept the last minute touches to the table, bringing three wine glasses over as well. “Oh good, glad you are both hungry.” Having to cook for one person was something she didn’t think she would ever get used to.
She nodded and opened the fridge again once she was in the kitchen, pulling out the bottle of white wine. “I haven’t had a chance to try this one. One of my friends back home sent it to me.” It was from one of her boyfriend’s teammates and his family but she still considered them to be friends.
“You aren’t the first one to say that. Please, help yourselves with the food.” She had put the snacks Adalia brought into bowls and onto the table as well. “I also made a cake from scratch.” She was more than happy to bake and cook on her days off. Once she double checked everything was on the table, she sat down on one of the chairs. “Oh, being busy isn’t too terrible.” Cassie poured wine into three of the glasses. “Anyone really terrible either of you would like to gossip about?” She was someone who was always busy and there were always parents or students she could chat on about if needed.
“Work is starting to wind down for the summer so things are ramping up. Thankfully my area doesn’t have a final exam.” She wasn’t one to make her students run the beep test as punishment either - trying to make the Physical Education classes as enjoyable as possible.
“Oh the more wine the merrier!” The woman moved back and allowed Zoe to enter the flat. Rocket walked off to his bed and curled up in a ball to sleep. “Come with me and we’ll put it in the fridge to chill.” She walked over to the kitchen and heard Adalia’s voice. “Oh, don’t worry we wouldn’t start without you.”
Cassie walked over and closed the door once Adalia came in the door. “I probably have enough food to feed an army but I can divide it up between the three of us.” The woman smiled, walking back to the kitchen. She opened the fridge door and pulled out a veggie tray and set it on the counter. “Do you two want to start with white wine? Or I’ve got red as well.” She didn’t know what either of them drank - only really running into them in the elevator.
“I’ve got a baked brie in the oven to start off with and a vegetable tray with hummus to start off.” She loved being able to bake and cook for others - it was getting tiring just cooking for one person. “Please, make yourselves at home. How have your weeks been?” Cassie reached up into a cupboard and pulled out three small plates.
Cassandra had spent her Saturday cleaning her apartment as she had invited some new friends over for a wine night. Rocket, the golden retriever was trying to help but decided that sleeping in his dog bed was his best option.
She had also made some appetizers and baked goods for the three to share, making the apartment smell of food. The blonde checked her watch and made her way to the bathroom to get ready. After changing into a long sleeved floral shirt and some light wash jeans, she put on a light layer of makeup. As the timer went off, she walked over to the oven, taking out the baked brie after putting oven mitts on. She turned down the temperature to keep the cheese warm.
The food that didn't need to be kept warm was already set out on the dining room table and the wine glasses were on the table. She didn't know what the other women enjoyed, so she had a bit of everything. There was even a homemade German Chocolate cake in the fridge for dessert.
As the woman set three plates out on the table, she heard the door bell ring. Rocket opened his eyes and walked over to the door, sitting down beside Cassandra and wagged his tail. "Hey, so glad you could make it. Come on in!"
Cassandra was devastated at the thought of the barn being burned down - thankfully her herd of three had survived. She was most worried about Charm, her youngest horse. While she wasn't the best with a hammer and nails, she decided to help Hazel run the pastry and coffee stall.
She arrived early and help set up the glass case - filling it carefully with pastries that were freshly baked. She watched as the line began to grow - people wanted coffee before their day of activities started. "I can help the next person over here!" She raised her voice, shooting a hand up to wave the next person in line over to her.
[attr="class","aofie2-text"]Kiddo time at the library? Like Dahlia, a lot of community work with Aofie too. Another possible friendship too. Albeit, shyer than everyone else I have - she's a good listener and the unfortunate ability of knowing the gossip of town.
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[attr="class","aofie2-text"]Due to Dahlia's volunteer work - she works a lot with the police and fire station. I'm sure they could have interacted with Jamie through a soup kitchen or something else a long the lines. They're both stubborn, so I could see them being confidants to each other?
Nikki & Cassandra: Since both ride at the same stables and are western riders i figure they would be great friends maybe even help eachother train and race against each other for fun to train.
Landon & Syndey: Since they ride at the same stables and are both kind goodie goodies i think they would get along great as friends despite her being four years older. I still think they would be great friends.
Aaron & Chris: I think they might have an interesting friendship. Might be rocky at first but i think they could be great friends.
If you have any other friendships or enemies or even lovers your interested in let me know heres where everyone of mine rides:
Seven Oaks: Sidney, Chris BA: Jax and Nikki People open for lovers: Sydney, and Nikki
i have 3 more characters coming soon so keep an eye out for them
people upcoming: Siri: Doesnt ride horses - she fears them Zahara: Doesnt ride owns the zoo Sebastian: 14 rides at seven oaks
That sounds perfect! Everyone has a thread right now except Landon. Did you want me to start a thread for Landon and Sydney somewhere? If you'd like me to start any of the other threads let me know
28 - GYM TEACHER/PART TIME WESTERN BASICS INSTRUCTOR AT BA - TAKEN by LEON ELIAS JÄGER
AGE
28
SEXUALITY
Heterosexual
RELATIONSHIP
In a relationship
OCCUPATION
Gym Teacher/Part-time Wester Basics coach @ BA
I do think he'd take Rosa to the library to get some books as well. 
