Wrangling An Apple

It’s been three months and I haven’t written Applejack. I think it would be weird now. Were we even friends? I guess not. I’ll probably never see her again.
I lay back in my bed. My trademark hat, exactly like hers, is discarded on my bedside table. I don’t wear it much when I’m not competing. I only started wearing it because I liked hers so much. I miss her. I should write her. Worst thing she can do is not respond. She’s a friendly pony. She’s a loyal friend. Of course she’ll respond.

“I should write her a letter,” I say aloud to myself.

I get off of the bed and walk over to my desk, I begin to write.

Applejack,
How are you? I’ve been doing well. I have business in Ponyville

I don’t have business in Ponyville.

And I’d love to drop by for a visit if you have the time.
Your old Pal

“No, no, I can’t call myself her pal.”

I toss the first paper into the trash.

Dear Applejack
I’ve missed you! I’d love to stop by the farm some time and catch up

No! We barely know each other. She’ll think I’m a creep.

I toss the second paper into the trash. I begin my third attempt.

Applejack
Howdy,
I am visiting friends in Ponyville
and I’d love to pop by the farm to see you.
Hope you’ve been well
Wrangler

No. No. What if she asks to meet my friends? What if she asks who they are? And then she’ll find out I lied to her. She isn’t the type of pony who takes kindly to liars.

It is as I’m spiraling on this thought, that my doorbell rings.
I get up from my desk and trot over to my door.
A few envelopes slip through the slot.
I move to take the mail to my desk, when I notice it. Beneath the various bills and advertisements, a letter, with a return address for Sweet Apple Acres.

Wrangler
Howdy there! It’s been too long. Winona and I have been doing great on the farm. I hope this isn’t a bad time. My friend, Fluttershy, could use some of your wrangling expertise for a project of hers. So I was hoping you might be able to come down to Ponyville and help out. And I’d be happy to show you around while you’re here! Let me know
- Applejack