Mrs Bowie

Falling back

David had been away a week and we had called every other day but it felt different, strange. He wasnt physically there to touch and to be with. Anyway, i was called into a meeting at University which made my stomach turn. I knew this wasnt going to be good and i had no idea what to think. David would usually be here to help calm my nerves by holding me tight but he wasnt...I should stop thinking about that.

"It will all be okay" Juhi comforted as they made sure my outfit looked okay

"You sure?" I asked

The two nodded as i turned to the mirror. I wore a david Bowie t-shirt underneath a jacket and a pair of trousers.

"Now go before youre late" Kristal urged

I said goodbye before running off. I casually walked down the street so no one wondered why i was red when i arrived. When i did arrive they showed me to the heads office before leaving me.

"Take a seat" he said

I did as he said and interlocked my fingers while fiddling with a ring which was just some costume jewelery.

"Youve been falling behind terribly and im becoming very worried. This has been happening since about the beginning of March" he began to explain

I knew the whole reason behind it but i didnt want to say.

"Theres a piano in the corner and i would like you to give me a little performance and then ill see if you should stay" he carried on

I clambered off the chair and walked over to the piano, even though im more of a guitar person it will have to do. I sat down and found the first chord before taking a deep breath. Now is where i wish i had David.

Me:

Its a God-awful small affair
To the girl with the mousy hair
But her mummy is yelling no
And her daddy has told her to go

But her friend is nowhere to be seen
Now she walks through a sunken dream
To the seat with the clearest view
And she hooked to the silver screen

But the film is a saddening bore
For shes lived it ten times or more
She could spit in the eyes of fools
As they ask her to focus on

I took a quick glance at the head before back to the piano.

Sailors fighting in the dance hall
Oh man look at those cavemen go
Its the freakiest show
Take a look at the lawmen
Beating up the wrong guy
Oh man wonder if hell ever know
Hes int he best selling show
Is there like on Mars?

Its Americas tourted brow
That Mickey Mouse has gron up a cow
Now the workers have struck for fame
Cause Lennons on sale again
See the mice in their million hordes
From ibiza to the Norfolk Broads
Rule Britannia is out of bounds
To my mother my dog and clowns
But the film is a saddening bore
Cause i wrote it ten times or more
Its about to get writ again
As i ask you to focus on

Sailors fighting in the dance hll
Oh man look at those cavemen go
Its the freakiest show
Take a lok at the lawmen
Beating up the wrong guy
Oh man wonder if hell ever know
Hes in the best selling show
is there life on Mars?

The head seemed somewhat impressed but not impressed enough.

"How was that?" I asked

"Pack youre bags, go" he replied sitting down

"Please, i know why im dropping behind. Its personal problems" I begged rushing over to the desk

"Out" He said pointing to the door

"Please just listen to me" I begged even harder

I was prepared to get down on my knees and beg. He clambered up, towered above me.

"OUT!" he yelled

I pulled a bunch of papers off the desk and onto the floor as i stormed from the room. I ran down the corridor and out of the building. I ran down the road, ignoring everyone and everything in the road. I stormed into the house and rushed up to my room before throwing myself on my bed and clutched the photo of me and David.

"How was it?" Juhi asked

"Ive been kicked out" I replied sobbing

The two jumped on the bad and tackled me into a hug.

"Do you want to call Bowie?" Kristal asked

I nodded in reply. I had told David about the meeting and i promised him i would tell him what it was about. The two got me down the stairs and to the phone. In an instant i had dialled Davids hotel room number.

"David Bowie speaking" even his accent soothed me

"David" I muttered through sobs

"What happen darling?" David asked, clearly being able to tell i had been crying

"Uni kicked me out and i dont know what to do" I sobbed dropping down to the ground

"Look you are a bautiful singer and an amazing guitarist. Im sure you will be able to be really successful, hell i know you will. I will make sure you have the best life" David reassured

"Thank you so much. I might have to go and eat a bunch of chocolate ice cream now" I joked

We both began laughing until we fell silent.

"Ill let you get off and greive" David said

"Okay, but i love you" I replied

We said our goodbyes before hanging up. I collapsed to the ground in a flood of tears. Juhi and Kristal picked me up and pulled me towards the sofa.

"I know what will help" Juhi said before moving over to the record player.

She put on the Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiers From Mars. I smiled at the sound of Davids voiceand found myself singing along.