Veldiep Chapter 8 Summary
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WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:
'Veldiep' Ch.8, Tim Muller spends the day at the stables with Apollo, where an encounter with school mate Chantel unexpectedly reveals knowledge of his breakup. This leaves him pondering if news of his heartbreak is now common knowledge. His Saturday routine emerges as a coping mechanism for his lingering pain.
FULL SUMMARY:
Chapter 8 of 'Veldiep' is titled "Stadige Saterdag" (Quiet Saturday). It primarily revolves around the protagonist, Tim Muller. Tim starts his day early, heading to the stables to spend some quiet time with his horse, Apollo, whom he considers a source of comfort. This Saturday morning routine is his way of partaking in the self-care, or 'bederftyd,' that his mother encourages. The weather reminds Tim of horse riding, and he plans to return to the stables later. He also contemplates working out at the estate's open-air gym and briefly thinks about his weekend homework, deciding it can wait until Sunday. At the stables, besides the usual people, he comes across a trainer instructing a young girl, whom he recognizes but is disregarded by her. Upon approaching Apollo's stall, Tim notices the open door, causing him unease. He recalls closing it and assures himself someone else must have opened it. As he enters, he surprisingly encounters Chantel again. This scene prompts Tim to question his initial assumptions. Chantel states that she came to visit Apollo, who she feeds the leftover apple slices she brought for her horses. The conversation is somewhat awkward, but it gives Tim the understanding that Chantel also has a fondness for horses. The chapter closes with a surprising revelation. Chantel expresses sympathy towards Tim for his recent breakup with Jessica. Taken aback, he politely brushes off her concern despite being affected and is left to wonder whether his personal news is now common knowledge at their school.
WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:
In hoofstuk 8 bring Tim sy "Stadige Saterdag" deur by die stalle met sy perd, Apollo. Hy ontmoet Chantel weer, wat simpatie uitdruk oor sy breuk. Tim voel ongemaklik oor die miskien wydverspreide kennis van sy breuk met Jessica.
FULL SUMMARY:
In hoofstuk 8, geniet Tim en sy familie 'n "Stadige Saterdag", 'n dag waar elke lid van die huis sy eie ding doen. Tim besluit om die dag by die perdestalle deur te bring, sy plek van toevlug. Op pad na die stalle oorweeg hy of hy later die dag 'n draai by die gim wil maak, en of hy sy huiswerk Sondagaand wil aanpak. Die stalle is besiger as gewoonlik: ruiters maak gereed om veld toe te ry, en 'n afrigter leer 'n senuweeagtige ruitertjie om te ry. Terwyl Tim Apollo se stal nader, besef hy dat iets nie reg is nie. Die staldeur is oop, alhoewel hy seker is dat hy dit toegemaak het. Hy gaan in, om Apollo en Chantel (die mederuiter hy vroeër ontmoet het) binne te vind. Sy het vir die perde appels gebring en stop om met Tim te praat. Sy spreek haar simpatie uit oor sy breuk met Jessica en bied hulp, maar hy lieg en sê hy is goed. Tim voel ongemaklik omdat hy vrees dat die hele skool al van hom en Jessica weet.