Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Girl Get Ride 52

Chapter 52

They weren't really close, so this straightforward vibe felt way more comfortable than any forced friendliness,

Allison started laying down the basics for Lillian. “When you're just starting out with horseback riding, your posture is key. Once you're up in the saddle, inake sure to sit up straight."

"Here, try holding the reins,” Allison said, handing them over to Lillian. “So, to get the horse moving forward, your need to be gentle with the reins. Don't yank them back too hard. You want to ease up on the tension, take the pressure off the horse, and it'll start to walk slowly.”

Lillian followed Allison's guidance, holding the reins without pulling back too much. Snow began to walk forward obediently.

Allison reassured her softly, “His name is Snow. He's really gentle, so you don't need to worry."

"Really?" Lillian's voice was a bit flat, her words slightly offbeat.

Allison replied, “Don't worry. I'm here, nothing's going to happen."

Lillian gave a small, enigmatic smile. "Well, thanks for that."

"If you want the horse to pick up speed, try gently squeezing its sides with your calves. This is called leg pressure. The horse will get

apply, the faster

to run, remember to release

Allison kindly asked, "Does that make

nodded, "Yeah, I got

they started. Lillian glanced back, and Joshua was

seen.

chatting about the basics of riding, but Lillian's mind was elsewhere. In her right hand, which held the reins, was a brooch she had discreetly removed

how

responded with a shrug, “Yeah,

the

sunset. The sky was a canvas of colors, and a gentle breeze swept

along, soaking

while, she suggested, "Shall we head

gave a

by her reaction. And that's when

a panic,

haywire? Everything happened so fast,