Koji's life 4
Koji's Life 4: New friends
I was on his way to work like always. It was casual Friday so I was wearing a black T-shirt and black jeans. There was going to be a new reporter and my boss made her my new partner to show her the ropes. I didn't mind helping people. It was what I was known for. The new girl requested to be partnered and I was the best choice. As I drove he heard his tire pop.
"I can't believe this." I growled.
I pulled over to the side of the road and took a jack out of the trunk but it broke as well. . I cursed under my breath and got ready to call a tow truck. I then saw a large hummer pull up. My eyes went wide when I saw the driver. She was an equine hybrid, a Clydesdale to be exact. I have seen equines before but I never saw one this big. She stood at least 7 foot 7 and had double K cup breasts most likely. She had a slightly muscular similar to a female body builder which was normal for mares and she wore a knee high white shirt with no shoes since she had hoofs and matching white T shirt which went well with her brown fur. She had golden brown mane, blue eyes, white fur on her hands and hoofs.
"Having some trouble?" she asked as she got out of the hummer walked up to me.
"Yeah, my rear tire blew out and my jack broke" I said with a sigh.
She just nodded and lifted up the back end of the car like it was nothing. I just stood there at a loss for words. The car weighed at least a ton and this mare just pick up the back end like it was ease. But it wasn't too surprising. When it comes to physical strength the equine is one of the strongest.
"It looks like the rim is damaged too from what I can see. You can't drive the car. I will give you a lift if you want." She said.
I didn't have much of a choice. This mare seemed nice enough and I had the new trainee to meet as well so I agreed and got into the hummer.
"I never got your name." I said
"Oh sorry, my name is Monica" she said.
"I'm Koji." I said smiling.
"So Koji, where are you going?" Monica asked.
"I am going to the studio down town." I said.
"Oh, I just started there." she said smile.
"You must be the new trainee then." I said with a little surprise in my voice.
"Yep, I just moved here a few weeks ago. I was told I would be partnered with one of their best staff to see if I am good enough. I just hope they don't judge me to harshly." she said.
"Well, look no farther because I am the one you are to be partnered with." I said.
She gave me a look of shock mixed with relief. Once we got to the studio we found that there were no assignments so I brought her to her office so she could get settled. I took the time to try and get to know her better. She took out a picture of herself as a colt wearing a bridal and a young human male who was standing next to her. She must have seen me looking at it because she answered my unasked questioned.
"That's Luke. He used to be my owner back when I was a colt." She said calmly.
I could see that she was holding in a lot of stress and pain so I decided to pry deeper but did so very carefully. I knew this was a touchy subject.
"Do you mind telling me more?" I asked cautiously.
Monica looked to the door. I got the message, got up, and shut the door locking it behind him. I was surprised Monica would trust me so quickly since we did just meet.
"This office is 100% sound proof so you don't need to worry about people eavesdropping. And you don't have to tell me something if it is too personal." I said as I sat back down.
Monica knew that keeping stress bottle up was unhealthy. She was glad that someone was willing to listen to her. The mare relaxed in the chair and got comfortable.
"Well unlike a lot of hybrids I didn't want to be free. Luke was always kind to me and my care taker. His father owned a farm which is where he worked. His father was beyond cruel and would beat me if he got mad at me. His father bought me to be a sire mare once I matured but Luke talked him out of it so I was put in the field which in my opinion was a good trade up. He would always sneak food to me because all his dad gave me to eat was rotten vegetables. Luke always made sure I was happy. We became very close friends. He even taught me how to read and write. As time went on we became closer. I can honestly say that I was starting to fall for him but he never knew how I felt. One day I was doing some lifting in his house when I tripped and broke a vase and twisted my ankle. I knew his dad was going to shock me down there with a cattle prod when he found out. It was his favorite way to discipline me. The pain was so intense it knocked me out after 5 seconds and I would be hurting for weeks after. But when he found out Luke took the blame for me. His dad beat him senseless but Luke didn't stop there. He did all of my tasks in my place while my ankle healed." Monica said.
She began to tear up a little bit but she continued.
"I was head over heals for him. I would sit in the barn and wait for him to come by just to be near him. I even snuck into his house once but we didn't do anything. He never made a move on me or tried to have his way with me even though he could have if he wanted to. That was one of the reasons why I loved him so much.
She began to cry a little bit but when I told her she didn't have to tell me she insisted that she continue.
"But then one day he stopped coming by. For 3 weeks, I never saw him and his dad tortured me. He did everything from whipping me to shocking me down there the cattle prod. Moreover, Luke was nowhere to be found. I was hurt beyond all reason. I thought that he just abandoned me. Then after a day of hard work and beatings he showed up. I was outraged. He walked up trying to talk to me but I didn't want to hear anything he had to say. I turned my around and when he got close enough I kicked him right in the head. He had to go to the hospital. A few days later I heard his dad talking about Luke. That's when I found out that the reason he wasn't around for those 3 weeks. There was a gang going around attacking hybrid owners. The government was going to vote on whether to give hybrids the same rights as humans. If the bill passed hybrids would finally be free. As a result, there were many gangs going around to try to scare people into not supporting it by using physical violence. Luke was known for how well he treated all hybrids and me so he was their latest victim. He had just got out of the hospital and now he was back in because of me. I let my anger get the better of me and I made the biggest mistake of my life. All he did was treat me with me with kindness. He was the nicest guy I ever met and I hurt him. Shortly after that, His dad sold me to another farm on the other side of the country and then the bill passed and I was finally free. I never saw him again after that. He probably hates me now and I don't blame him. The reason I want to become a reporter is if by chance I can see him again just so I can tell him how sorry I am and that I love him. He has the right to know. I don't expect him to forgive me or feel the same way. I haven't seen him in ten years...." She said shedding a few tears.
I gave her a box of tissues and thought over on what she just said and I knew I couldn't just stand by.
"Well Monica, I'll help you how ever I can. If he truly cares for you he will forgive you." I said
"Thanks but since today was the trial run I guess I won't be in the field anytime soon." She said sadly.
"I wouldn't be so sure about that. I'll vouch for you so you can start on soon." I said
The mare's eyes went wide and her ears flew forward which was a clear sign she was surprised. I could tell she wasn't used to someone sticking their neck out for her.
"I'm glad you want to help but I don't want to be any trouble Koji." She said.
"What kind of friend would I be if I just stood by?" I countered.
I could tell hearing me refer to her as a friend made Monica smile. She didn't really know anyone else yet. Humans found her intimidating because of her size and a lot of hybrids kept her at arms length because of her views on being owned. So she didn't really have many friends until now. I was a little surprised. She was the first hybrid he ever met that actually liked being owned and as far as size goes from what I have seen so far Monica was a text book definition of a gentle giant. Clydesdales are known for their gentle nature despite their size and Monica was no exception.
"There is no way I can talk you out of this is there?" She said.
"Nope, I always help my friends" I said crossing my arms.
She sighed and stood up.
"I need to use the rest room. I will be back in few." She said as she walked out the door.
Once she left the room, I looked at the photo again. Something about her caretaker seemed familiar. I was brought out of my thoughts when she came back. After he spoke to his boss and Monica was made an official staff member. Monica was so happy she had tears in her eyes again. She offered to give him a ride home and I agreed.
"I need to stop by my place first. One of the neighbors was watching my daughter for me." She said as they drove.
"I didn't know you had a daughter." I said.
"Yep, she is nine years old her father and I divorced a few months ago. We had some good years together and we are still friends." she said as they pulled up the small apartment.
As we walked up to the steps Monica stopped me.
"Just so you know my heat cycle ended last night so the house will smell a little bit. I will open the windows so it isn't overwhelming for you. I know canines have a very sharp sense of smell. And there is one more thing you should know about my daughter. She is....different from other girls." Monica said as she opened the door.
"What do you mean?" I asked.
Monica didn't answer. She just told me to follow once she got the door open. When I went in my nostrils were blasted with the scent of equine pheromones. I almost lost my balance. I was glad she opened the windows quickly. Once the room aired out I was able to breath. I then saw a young colt walk out into the room. She was about up to my chest and wore a red T shirt with black baggy jeans. Her white coat and brown spots told me that she was a paint mix.
"This is my daughter Alexis. Alexis this is my new friend Koji" Monica said.
The young colt walked up to me and shook my hand. Her grip was strong. My hand felt like it was in a vice.
"It's nice to meet you Koji." She said smiling.
I noticed her scent was different. It was feminine but stronger than the other female scents I have come across. Her scent was also slightly masculine as well.
"Mom, I need to take care of business." She said crossing her legs.
Her scent seems to intensively more and more. Once Monica gave the okay she ran to the bathroom and locked the door behind her. Monica then turned her attention to me.
"She is a hermaphrodite. That is why her scent is slightly masculine. The pheromones have been driving her crazy too. I hope that doesn't bother you. I know how some people are bothered." Monica said.
"It doesn't bother me at all. Those who judge others just because they are different are ignorant fools. She is a really sweet kid too." I said.
Monica smiled.
"You are a true friend Koji." She said.
She takes out her droid phone and starts texting for a few seconds and then puts it away.
"Well let's get you home. Since we work together I can give you a lift until your car is fixed. My neighbor will come watch Alexis" Monica said as we went to the hummer.
After a quick drive we came to my place and after wave goodbye I sniffed my shirt.
"The scent can stick to cloths" I said as I went inside my house.