Golden Roses ★

Part Five: As The World Falls Down

June, 16. 1973.

Today was the day, David's tour started. Today it was finally time, believe it or not, I was even allowed to come along.

The alarm went off at five in the morning, David moaned and pressed the alarm. "Wake up baby, today is the big day!" David said as he sat shaking by my side.

That is also true, today is the touring day including holiday! I got out of bed to brush my teeth.

"What time does the plane leave?" I asked toothpaste with a full mouth. David looked at the clock, "He leaves at half past eight in the morning, so we have to hurry, my manager will be there too."

After I had finished brushing my teeth, I pulled on my pants and my knitted sweater. "And are you in the mood for it, honey?" David asked as he sat on the edge of the bed to tighten his pants.

I nodded, but I had never been on a plane or to another country. So it was very exciting for me.

And oh yes, our destination was in Japan. We had to go there first. "Have you ever been to Japan?" I asked David. "Yeah, in my younger years. Didn't expect it, did you?" David laughed as he walked to the bathroom.

I sighed, already missing our beautiful places in London. We traveled for a full month. But I was happy because I could come along, David and I were inseparable.

"I think I'm going to get homesick." I was ashamed as I sat down on the bed. David sat down next to me and put an arm around me. "I'm staying with your sweetheart, and it's a month after all. Your parents are going to look after the house. It's going to be okay, we're on vacation now, remember? And I'm doing my great performances." He said in a soothing voice.

I nodded and was relieved. Everything is the first time, which takes getting used to.

"Let's go, have you got your stuff?" David asked as he took his suitcase out of the closet. "Yes, I had shoved them under my bed." I said laughing.

I squatted down and pulled the suitcase out from under the bed. A sound of a car horn came from outside. Shit, David's manager was already there. He picked us up.

"Hello David and Heather, get in quickly. We have to go to the airport." said the manager. We quickly got into the car, "Good morning Jack, we were ready." David said as he buckled his seat belt.

Jack, David's manager was very close to each him. According to David, it was very important to have a good bond with someone who has some control over you.

It was a long drive to the airport, David and I were wide awake. We were looking forward to it!

"If all goes well, there was no performance planned for today, we will take a rest day in the hotel, if it goes well after that, an event has been arranged for you on the next day, David." Jack said as he chewed some gum.

David nodded, "Okay sir, Heather and I will enjoy ourselves at the hotel, is it a bit of a nice neighborhood?" He asked with a smile on his face. Jack chuckled, "We're going to be in a really nice place, I promise you both."

It was already half past six in the morning, the world was slowly waking up. The roads became crowded with cars and heavy traffic.

Jack looked nervously at his watch, "Hope we're getting a little bit on time for the plane." He sighed. "I think so, look there are already planes!" David pointed enthusiastically with his index finger at the planes flying in the sky.