You can find the lyrics for "As the World Falls Down" at http/ 7: Mommie Dearest
"Well, Sarah?"
"Uh sure, but not at the castle," She said. "It's not like I don't trust you. Hell, I don't trust you. But I would love to go out for dinner."
"Excellent," he said, standing offering her a hand to help her up off the ground. "I'll see you about an hour after dark. Be ready."
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Cory met Jareth in the lobby when Linda Williams strolled in. "Has anyone seen Sarah? I was hoping we could do dinner together," she informed the lobby at large. Linda Williams was a very adult version of Sarah. It was plain to any who saw mother and daughter together to note where Sarah got her looks. About the only thing Sarah inherited from her father was her height.
"Sarah already has dinner plans, Sweet Linda," Cory said smoothly. "With my cousin, Jareth. He's quite taken with her."
Jareth smirked and bowed slightly. Linda smiled and batted her eyes. "Well hello there, handsome." Linda was practically drooling over the fact that her friend and business associate had a very handsome cousin. "And what do you do for fun?"
Before Jareth or Cory could say or do anything, "Sorry I hope you weren't waiting long," came Sarah's voice as she came into the lobby.
Both men turned to see Sarah dressed in a short clingy light blue summer dress with a spaghetti straps and matching short jacket. She was wearing pump sandals and around her neck was a filigree gold chain. Her triple pierced ears held hoops and stubs.
Cory sneaked a peek at Jareth and knew that his cousin was thoroughly smitten with Sarah. Hiding a chuckle, he stepped forward, "No, we weren't waiting long." He thought about having some fun with his cousin but quick glance at Linda, he thought better of it. Teasing Jareth wasn't a good idea when there was an audience. Jareth could be quite vicious in payback if he was humiliated.
Linda turned and smiled, "Sarah, darling. Give your mother a hug."
The two hugged and smiled. Linda commented on how Sarah has grown into a fine lovely young woman and Sarah commented on how well Linda looked. The usual mindless banter that women of causal acquaintance indulged in.
"Sarah, darling. I had hoped we would have supper together tonight. Pierre has promised me that he's kept a small walk on part open just for you," Linda said sweetly.
Sarah made a face and looked up at Jareth. "Sorry Mom. Mr. McBain has offered me a job as his personal assistant for the summer. The pays good and I've accepted."
"But Sarah. What about your dream of following in my footsteps?" Linda now was clearly thrown for a loop as her eyes narrowed regarding her daughter.
Sarah turned back to face her mother. "Oh Mother. We all know who's the better actor in our family."
Linda preened a bit under Sarah's praise. Cory narrowed his eyes as Jareth hid a smirk. Both men knew Sarah was being facetious and from the look of things it went over the older woman's head. Linda purred, "Did your father finally brain wash you into following his footsteps to be a boring college professor?"
Sarah laughed as she stepped closer to Jareth. "Dad isn't all that boring, mom," she said, looking up at Jareth. "I'm ready and starved. See you later."
Jareth chuckled and offered his hand. "As My Lady wishes. See you around Cousin. Linda." With a wave, the Goblin King escorted Sarah out, much to the dismay of her mother and the amusement of Corindel.
"Why that little tart!" Linda hissed. "Think she can pull one over on me."
Cory laughed. "Darling Linda. I'm free and available for supper and I would love to escort you," he said, offering his arm.
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The place was a Steak and Grill not far from the motel. Jareth surprised Sarah by knowing how to drive and the car was a black corvette.
Jareth chuckled softly as he helpd Sarah out of the car. "You continue to surprise me, Sarah, my dear," he whispered in her ear.
"Why's that?" she asked adjusting her skirt after she stepped onto the curb, before offering her hand.
He smiled, tucking her hand under his arm, leading her into the restaurant. "On how well you handled your mother."
Sarah shrugged and sighed sadly. "It's a gift. I guess."
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After dinner he took her dancing. They did start out at a local club but as the evening wore on, Jareth had his own ideas on music.
Softly, he sang in her ear as they moved not to the club's music but the sound of his voice. Sarah thought she was in heaven. It was the song he sang to her in the ballroom, the one that haunted her dreams for the last three years.
As the world falls down.
Makes no sense at all.
Makes no sense to fall.
Falling
As the world falls down.
Falling.
Falling in love
As the world falls down.
Falling.
Falling
Falling in love
As the world falls down.
A shiver went down her spine as the music ended. Looking around, she found herself wearing the white ball gown with silver and white leaves in her hair. They were outside the motel in the darken garden. Crickets chirped and fire flies floated on the night breeze.
Her eyes went back to Jareth with a questioning look in her eyes. As he faded into the darkness, he had a smirk on his face.
Dear Jareth,
Tonight, I had a wakening dream. We danced and you sang for me. The song that has haunted me for so long. It was magical.
Of course, my mother had to ruin it. She saw me coming in so late. Thanks a whole lot for bailing on me, pal. Thankfully, I didn't have to explain the ball gown. Cory was kind enough to change it back for me before she saw it. Now I'm beginning to wonder if being here was just a hot idea.
Sleep is a good idea. I wonder if I'll dream of dancing with you again? Of course, dreaming of being in you arms doesn't compare with actually being in your arms.
Sweet dreams Jareth.
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LadyA: Harleys are so structured writing that once you read one, you read them all. As you can see Linda made her appearance. A right prima dona, don't you think?
Thanks everyone for the reviews. Until next time. --GF