ROLEPLAY HQ - farmers-daughter

TW: PTSD, past trauma, medical terms (like broken back, physical thearpy that stuff), deep conversations, more to be added

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Travis Johnston, that was the name of the Rodeo star in his home town of Dallas. He was known for setting records, records that the pros only dreamed of setting. He set the record for being on the back of a bucking bronco, set a new record for barrel racing, heck he was the youngest to last 8 seconds on the back of a bull. Travis was the talk of the town and he was loving it, people would talk about the young 23 year old who had made a name for himself so quickly, that it was a fever dream that most thought was impossible. Prince of the Rodeo is what the ladies would call him, falling head over heels for the cowboy as he performed and showed off his tricks, there was no sign of him stopping Travis was living his dreams, that is until the accident happened. At the age of 23 there was a horrible accident, Travis had the misfortune of angering the wrong bull, causing said bull to take their pent-up anger out on the poor man. Putting him in critical condition, he spent months in physical therapy, for a long time they were not sure if he would be able to walk again, and that scared him alot. Thankfully after a lot of hard work, he was able to walk again which was a miracle in itself. After that day, Travis was not seen in the ring again, refusing to even try and get back to what he loved. That was almost 10 years ago and since then he became a ghost story to all those who once loved him. The Prince of the Rodeo was no longer an active name among the rodeo fans. Now, Travis was 33, a farmer's right hand man and a proud single father to a 17 year old boy named Issac. Issac was Travis mini him, everywhere he went Issac followed. Travis had tried to teach his son how to barrel race, and other fun activities the Rodeo offered, but Issac politely denied, saying he would much rather help and work behind the scenes, instead of being the center of attention. Which Travis fully understood, especially since he himself hasn't been anywhere near the ring since the accident. So no

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w, they both worked together on a local Farmers farm, the couple wasn't able to keep up with the workload after their daughter had left to take on some big dream of hers, leaving her poor parents with no other option then to hire someone to come and help them with the workload. So they haired Travis and Issac, so after their morning chores on their own farm they would head over to the other farm, where they would be Plowing the fields, feeding the livestock, and tending to the garden. That is where they are now. Travis and Isaac were out in the garden, pulling weeds, trying to make it more presentable that way they could begin planting so the farmer's wife was able to Can whatever she could for the upcoming winter. The farmer and his wife were gone, going to pick up their daughter from the airport, leaving the two incharge of the entire property. Travis wasn't sure why she was in town; he just knew the Farmer had asked him to not ask, so he wasn't planning on it. "Are you nervous?" Issac suddenly asked, leaning into his dad while they worked on pulling the weeds. "I know how nervous you are around new people. "Only a little bit" He admitted giving one of the weeds a good tug. "I'm more nervous about not being able to speak. Think if that happens you can talk for me?" Issac hummed softly, looking at his dad with a raised eyebrow. "Yeah, no I'm not much of a talker when it comes to strangers. That's your job as my dad, to keep strangers away." He replied, just as the Farmer's returned to the farm, parking in front of the barn. Travis laughed gently bumping shoulders with his son. "Cone on, the miss wants you to help her make dinner and dessert for tonight. Enjoy that air conditioning while you can." He smiled, carefully standing up. As they wiped their hands on a towel, making their way to the truck to greet the new stranger. Travis paused, eyes widened as he saw who she was. He couldn't believe his eyes, he was convinced after highschool he'd never see heragain.

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"(Your ocs name)? Is that you?"

@ameliaroseheywood

slowly opens her eyes, rubbing them softly, feeling the seatbelt against her face as she realises she must have dozed off on the journey. She rubs her face and looks in the rearview mirror noticing the red mark that it's left as she tries to rub it away. She sighs softly, looking out of the window it seems somethings never changed.The buildings seemed the same, just maybe a little rusted in parts, she could see where they’d started to repair and then not quite finished, sighing again, she unclips her seat belt and then opens the trucks door, pushing herself down from the chair. She turns hearing footsteps approaching, as she does so her eyes grow wide “Amelia? Is that you?” surely not, the man in front of her looked familiar, surely it couldn’t be, the man had changed but his eyes and boyish smile still remained. “Travis….”

Travis smiled, carefully removing his hat off his head as he smiled widely. "Well I'll be, I haven't seen you since high-school." He chuckled with a wide smile, tilting his head as he got a better look at her. "I hope your doing well Amelia, I thought yout dad looked familiar but you know me and faces." He chuckled shaking his head. "Man, I can't believe it's actually you. Last i heard lived in a big city trying to make s name for yourself, did it happen?" He smiled shaking his head at the nostalgia. @ameliaroseheywood

looks around as she meets his smile "Indeed, gosh it's been some years hasn't it" as she finds herself, blushing and giggling just like she was a teenager all over again. "Well...not too bad. Oh Dad's been telling you all about how abandoned them as he...that I wanted to go to the city, that I was a bad daughter for not staying around here...I've heard it a millon times" as she sighs, wishing inwardly that she hadn't gone but she was headstrong and wanted to prove her parents wrong but it had left her with was trouble, a broken heart and spending more than she wanted.

Travis snorted. "Ah yeah I've heard that too, after I left the Rodeo I've heard it all, I wasted my life, I ruined everyone's dreams. But I'm glad your back Amelia. It's been terribly boring around here." He winked, as the cocky grin returned to his face . Tho the teen behind him glared causing himself to laugh. "You remeber Issac Amelia? He's the baby I had my sophomore year, the little ball of energy who walked the stage with me when we graduated." He smiled pulling Issac next to him. "Hello, nice to meet you." Issac replied holding his hand out to her @ameliaroseheywood

Amelia smiled to him as she realises she's not the only who's been a disappointment to the family. "Well it must be if the most exciting thing to happen is me coming back...what a boring life we all lead" as she laughs. She feels her cheeks flush and what feels like butterflies in her stomach as he grins at her, surely not, not after all this time. She watches a boy come from behind "Gosh..Issac that's you, you've certainly grown since I last saw you" as she takes his hand and shakes it "How refreshing to see that you've been brought up with manners but then from your Dad, I expect no less...." as she smiles "In the city, everyone seems to forget simple things like manners exist"

Travis snorted. "sounds dreadful, all those city folks and not a single one with manners?" he shook his head as he sighed. "actually he reminds me of my manners, i suppose he acts like my parent more then i act like this." he winked at her, as he ruffled his sons hair. Issac heaved a heavy sigh. "yes ma'am, i think i remember you. but i didn't realize you were close to my dad." he admitted sheepishly. Travis gave a small smile. "yeah we were besties in school, guess we have alot to catch up on huh Amelia?" he hummed. "how about i take you to dinner, you pick ill buy, we can catch up."

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@ameliaroseheywood

smiles "Well I suppose one of you has to be the parent in the situation" as she laughs. She looks over the boy and smiles "Oh yes indeed, me and your Dad go way back..." as she looks over "Sorry, I'll stop embarssing you now and you were only tiny so I'll forgive you for not remembering me, but your Dad was so proud carrying you across that stage..." She runs a finger through her hair "That sounds a lovely idea, but please can I maybe just freshen up a little...no-one would allow me in any resturants looking like this..." as she looks over to Travis, smiling.

Issac gave a small nod. "Guess I get to graduate twice, sad I don't really like school." He admitted shrugging as he looked up at Amelia's mother who ushered for him to follower her. "See you dad." He replied going with the woman. Travis chuckled. "You look beautiful Amelia, trust me, if they let me covered in dirty I doubt they would mind you coming in after you've been on a plan." He teased carefully putting his Hat back on, giving her a smile. "How about tomorrow about 6, I'll pick you up they gives you enough yinr to rest." He offered

smiles "I know it's the age old sayng but school isn't all bad trust me..." as she smiles to him, watching her mother come to take him. Turning her attention back to Travis, she blushes as she listens " He's a good kid that one...." as she listens to his plans "Oh you aren't yoo bad, that sounds great..." as she reaches into the truck to get out one of her bags. "Gives me chance to look half presentable...." as she laughs.

Travis laughed softly. “He’s my buddy, tested out of the school system that one, he is only going to the school to keep his mind active.”he smiled, watching her gather her bag out of the truck. He smiled softly. “Amelia, you always look presentable, I don't care what you say, me on the other hand, i don't think the restaurant owners would appreciate me coming in covered head to toe in dirt. I wished up the chores. I'm going to head home and shower. Is Isacc okay here sir?” he called out to Amelia’s dad. Mr Heywood smiled. “Always welcomed, he’s our honorary grandson after all.” he chuckled while sitting on the porch. Travis smiled. “I'll return soon, lovely to see you Amelia, welcome back.” he said, giving a wave before he walked back to the garden to clean his mess.