******************************************************************************* The air felt so nice and fresh as shari. walked back to the horse barn. wereing a old plaid shirt and a pair of geans No riding gear for me she thought thats just not me.Black night came to the fince and whinnied pawing at the ground. as if to say welcome back my friend.Hi there boy she said giving him 2 sugar cubes. I sure did miss you.sharie climbed over the fince instead of opening the door, and went into the barn, the tack room had the smell of leather and sweet feed. you could smell the strong molasses in the feed.all the saddles and bridles hang on the wall. horse blankets hang over a rack in the corner. Shari picked up the basket with the grooming supplies. turning to go out of the tack room she ran into black night. he had followed her in and was watching her every move .Back boy she said as she come out of the room. took the chain on each side of the hall and tied him .she then started to brush and talk to him I missed you boy she said.you are my best friend. always their to love me. after a good grooming she cleaned the stall and put down fresh straw. then she gave water to the other horses.WHAT YOU DOING OUT HERE MISSIE?? a loud voice startled her.she turned to see the man that took care of the stables. you dont have to feed and water that's my job he said. Shari gave a little laugh and said I did it because I wanted to.good exercise she said with a laugh. now i am going for a little run with midnight. here let me sattle him up for you . no i want to do it Shari said. Going down the trail through the woods shari could smell the green leaves and wild flowers as she walked Black night. coming to a clearing she said come on boy ,and went into a trot then a run. she could feel the wind in her hair and on her face.yet feel the sun shining down on her.she felt one with the horse. slowing back to a trot Shari thought I better walk him from here to cool him off. as she went back throe the woods she saw a doe and little fawn All of a sudden a chill ran down her back and she felt some one was watching her. Giddy up boy, black knight started to trot again. getting to the stables she gave the rains to the stable boy patted Black Night and started walking to the house for a nice long bubble bath.

Got to get out of these close and soak in the tub Shari thought as she stepped out of the jeans then she turned the water on extra warm and added bath salts and bubble bath. she lit aroma candles turned off the water, and dipped her toe in.a little warm she thought but after she slid down into the bubbles she begin to relax.she could smell the aroma candles and the bubble bath and it seemed to almost lull her to sleep. That was a strange feeling when I was coming back from her ride never had I been frightened when I went for a ride on Black Night. Sharie Dressed in a Yellow dress that made her waste look very small. when she had brushed her hair to a shine she put on the earrings. the sleeveless yellow dress. gave her olive completion a soft glow. OH i miss my sisters she thought as she picked up the phone to call Luna. Hello Sister she said when Luna answered the phone. Shari!!! cried Luna oh it's so good to here your voice. are you back at the mansion? Yes Sharie answered with a sigh. it just didn't work out Luna, all he was after was my money. and he had someone else all along. oh I'm sorry honey that must have hurt Luna said. yea but thats enough about my life how are you? Sharie and Luna had a long talk about what had been going on in Luna's life to. well i better go sis i am going to Gina's for supper you know that coffee house has grown so much since Gina has had it. well talk to you later the girls exchanged good bys with i love you's. When Shari Hung up the phone the big house seemed so still and quite. I miss Diane so much she thought as she picked up her keys from the table and went out the door.

Walking into the coffee house Sharies mind raced with thoughts of Billy her x husband. she had loved him so much. and thought he loved her she looked to there favorite table. a young couple were setting there holding hands and looking into each others eyes. SHARI!!! cryed Mira the owner of the coffee house. and a very good friend. Its so good to have you back we sure have missed you.I have missed you to and this place Shari replied .its good to be home.But sure lonesome in that big mansion with just me and the help she said i really miss Diana. I have a ida how about singing for us tonight? we have missed that voice Shari. sounds good to me, thanks Mira how about a cup of moca latte? sounds good Shari replied as she walked to the table and set down. are you ok Mira? you seem to have a lot on your mind. yes I'm ok just thinking about my past and my childhood .you never talk a lot about your past Mira if you ever need to talk I'm here for you. thank you huney. I'll remember that.The music started with a up beat.Mira went back to work the lattee was so good. The handsome man at the counter was smiling at her as he rased his cup to her. Sharie smiled back at him.then turned her head quickly.but it was nice to have someone notice her she thought.maybe thats what I need a new man.maybe he will be back tonight when I sing. better go home and practice.Shari picked up her bag and walked out the door with one last glance at the man at the counter. Sharie's ride home was relaxing as she drove her baby blue convertible the air felt so good. and Sharie had a good feeling for the first time back, that things would be ok. she was going to sing tonight at Gina's . Sharie had wanted to be a singer since she was a little girl. she remembered Her big sister standing her on the coffee table and giving her something to hold as a mike. and she would sing her heart out. old songs her sisters taught her old patsy cline music she liked the best. like honkey tonk angles. Sharie smiled as she thought of the past. how she sang every where. her younger sister sang with her. she remembered setting on the porch swing singing together.and Dad Shari thought. she could see him in her mind. playing his banjo. or fiddle. mom like to sing to the old songs from the mountains. she sang funny songs like the one about the cat coming back. and wild wood flower Shari sung as she drove and thought about her past. Shari turned into the drive way and stoped at the big iron gate she pressed the code into the box and the gate swang open i will never get used to this she thought. Evening Miss Shari, Trudy said as she opened the door and Shari walked in. good evining Trudy she said how are you tonight. Fine Miss Shari. Somthing sure smells good in that kitchen Shari smiled. you are going to have me so fat i won't be able to sing.you will never be fat Trudy replied. going to the music room Trudy please call when supper's ready. The music room was set up like a recording studio. shari found a type put on her head gear adjusted her myke clicked the record and started singing.

Shari's heart beat fast as she sing.Music was where her heart was. finding 3 songs to sing at the coffee house. practicing the songs filled her with excitement .taking off the head phones she could feel it had been a good practice. after a quick sandwich and cup of tea. Shari thought this would be a good time for a ride .dressed in jeans and a plaid shirt she started for the stables. Black Night, her horse could see her as she neared the stables he put his head over the white fince and called to her with a loud whinny. sharie sattled the horse. and led him out of the stable one foot in the stirrup she swing the other leg over his back. laying her head on his mane and petting him talking to him in a soft voice taking the rains and set him at a trot. deciding to take the path through the woods again. she started down the trail. Shari felt like her and Black Night were enjoying the ride. coming to the stream of water Shari dismounted and walked black Night to the stream for a long cool drink of water. Just then Shari heard a movement in the woods behind her. remembering the uneasy feeling she had last ride Shari called anyone out there? Hay you come on out. Shari's heart beat fast as she saw movement then a young man stepped out. WHO are you? she said.What are you doing here.stay there!!! He put his hands up.as he walked closer. I'm sorry if I frightened you he said. My name is Jim Turner I bought the old Simpson place.I started walking in the woods and didn't realize how far i had came.this is such a pretty spot. in fact i set me a camp fire just up stream a bit. You were here before ,she stated yes mam i sure am sorry if i frightened you. i saw you riding and didn't know how you would take to strangers on your property.even neighbors. Well you look harmless Sharie smiled. now that i got a look at you. Shari thought and very handsome. my sister and i own this land together Shari said I will tell her about you but i am sure its ok. but no hunting please. sure thing not much for killing anything any way. well i better go Shari said, i have to sing tonight at the coffee house in town. Wow a real singer he said. Shari laughed as she mounted Black Night and started back to the stables Later He called

As Shari got ready for her gig at mira's coffee house she thought. about her life from a poor orphaned to finding out she has sisters, and who her mother and father was. she remembered first coming to the mansion the cook and her husband ,a married couple were not friendly at all. shari had a chill as she thought about them. there was always a cold smile on there faces when they talked to her or her sister Diana.

Shari as a child.