wanted to go over a couple more songs he was considering, for him and Sara to do as duet numbers. He promised to bring her home later.
Lucy was a little reluctant, but agreed when she saw how much Sara wanted to stay. However, she warned Sara that her mother might call again. Sara told Lucy if Kaye did call, to tell her mother she was in the shower or something, then text Sara on her cell. Sara said she would call her mother back. That way, Lucy was off the hook.
Sara was sure Kaye wouldn’t approve of her spending so much time alone with Jared. The fact that Sara was legally an adult and capable of making her own decisions wouldn’t matter to Kaye. In her eyes, Jared already had three things going against him. He was a Native American. Sara’s mother hated Native Americans. She wasn’t particularly fond of anyone of another race. Jared played in a country and western band. Kay didn’t approve of musicians. And lastly, Sara hardly knew Jared.
Steve and Carl packed up and took Lucy back home.
Jared and Sara were alone in the studio again. He sat back to the piano, and started playing something she didn’t recognize, but it was pretty. After he had finished the piece, Jared told Sara it was Bella’s Lullaby from the movie ‘Twilight’.
Then Jared started playing another strange tune. “I have something else I’d like to share with you. I wrote this a long time ago, when you would have been around thirteen, but I’ve only just finished it. Seeing you, gave me an idea for the ending. I didn’t want to play it while the others were here. It’s private… and special. It’s just for you.”
Sara was speechless. A lump rose in her throat, making it difficult for her to speak. “You wrote this, for me when I was thirteen… but how?”
Jared ignored her question. “I hope you like it.”
“I’m sure I will. Please , play it for me. I would love to hear it.” Why didn’t he answer my question?
Jared started playing. Sara closed her eyes and concentrated on the melody. Her eyes filled with tears, and despite her fighting to hold them back, a few slipped out. Jared glanced at her, stopped playing and brushed her tears away. His voice was warm and gentle. “Don’t you like it?”
“Yes, I do,” Sara choked. “It’s beautiful. No one has ever written a song for me.”
Jared smiled. “That makes two of us. I’ve never written a song for anybody else but you.” Although, I’m sure there will be many more to come. If only…..
Sara laughed. “Come on Jared, you can’t tell me that you don’t have someone special in your life?”
Jared smiled as he gazed into Sara’s eyes. His voice was a whisper again. “Not until now. The only girl that’s ever been special to me… was the one in my dreams. The one sitting here beside me. We hardly know each other, and I can’t stand the thought of being away from you. I hope that doesn’t scare you off. I know a relationship takes time, and can’t work without trust and honesty. Lies cause too many mistakes, and misunderstandings.”
Jared waited for her to respond, but Sara couldn’t find her voice. He leaned closer. Sara could feel his hot breath on her lips. “Sara, if you don’t believe in love at first sight, and you don’t want to be kissed by a stranger… you’d better tell me now.” Again, he paused.
Sara felt as if she was floating. She stared into his eyes for a long time and smiled. “I do believe in love at first sight, and you don’t feel anything like a stranger to me.”
Jared cradled her face and softly kissed her. Sara felt a tingling in the pit of her stomach. Jeff had kissed her before but never like this. She was sad when Jared pulled away, and ended it. He held her close, burying his face in her hair. His next words, the quietest of a whisper through her hair. “ Now I believe.”
Jared kissed her again, this time more intense, and held her for a long time. Things were moving so fast. Unfamiliar feelings were rushing