I groan as the sound of Everett's alarm fills the bedroom. I'm not ready to get up, it's too early and still dark outside. I long for the summer, when the days are long and hot and getting out of bed isn't such a struggle. Everett turns over, wrapping his arms around me and kissing my forehead.
"Race day!" He chirps.
I shoot my eyes open, I forgot what was happening today. I can't wait for this, is going to be so unreal sitting in the trainers are with Everett. It will be even better if our horses win, the celebrations will be crazy. I sit up in bed with a smile on my face. Everett laughs at my excitement, but I run to the bathroom to get ready. After a quick rinse under a hot shower, I get dressed into my work clothes. I choose my pink jodhpurs and my work polo shirt. We have to go to
