NEVER LOVE AGAIN - An Eminem story

Chapter 15

I stayed at Marshall's even though I couldn't understand what the hell was going on in the game. Everything was better than going to my cold hotel room where I would be alone with my thoughts. Every once in a while, I checked on Addy's plane via the web and then got back to eating. After an hour and a half of game, Denaun left and I helped Marshall cleaning out, mainly, their mess.

Thank ya for helping! He said returning to the living room. My OCD says thank ya too! He covered his laugh.

You're welcome!!

I sat down on the sofa again thinking if this was a good time to leave although I was quite comfortable here. While I was pondering, an awkward silence began without me realising it.

Ya're avoiding going home right!? Marshall said, startling me.

Uh? Yeah well, I'm not going home either way... I now live in a hotel room, remember? I said lifting my brows at him. He nodded.

What's next for ya? Marshall asked the question that I'd been avoiding myself.

I don't know... I sighted. Might go back to London! Do auditions there...

Ya're going to leave the States just because yo' dumbass boyfriend cheated!? He lifted one eyebrow.

No... My whole family and the majority of my friends are in England so... It makes sense! I sounded more defensive than I wanted.

I get it! He held his hands in surrender.

The silence began again, and I figured it was time to leave.

Well... I got up, straightening my jeans. I guess it's time for me to go! I grabbed my phone and walked to the foyer. Marshall followed me.

Thank ya for coming Ana Ray! Though it turned out not the way we planned... We both laughed.

I really enjoyed it too... At least I learned something new! Marshall opened the door and then faced me.

You know, if ya wanna give the States and Detroit, specially, another shot... I have a big house and a unit in the back, ya know what I mean... So, if ya want! Ya can stay there for as long as ya'd like... He scratched the back of his head.

I was perplexed. Why is he offering me somewhere to stay... He doesn't even know me! I guess he was just trying to be nice knowing the situation I was in, but you don't offer your house to someone you only have known for 4 days! Plus, I thought he was super private, I was surprised when he invited me here tonight but now things are not adding up...

I shouldn't be overthinking this... He's just trying to be nice and thoughtful! Maybe my British is rubbing off on him after all...

I'll think about it! Thank you! I smiled.

Marshall showed a timid smile and mumbled 'no problem' while bowing his head trying to hide his face.

We said our goodbyes and then I left for my car. During the drive to the hotel, I couldn't stop myself from overthinking Marshall's offer. Was it weird? Was it even weirder if I accept it? Am I even considering accepting it? I mean, Detroit it's much closer to LA, the epicentre of auditions, than London is and if I want to go home, the flight was shorter... But I would be alone here... Though, if I lived with Marshall, we would become more friends, the same with Denaun... Was this even a good idea!? I don't know him... I didn't knew Carlos that well when we married and looked how that turn out... But, because I don't know Marshall, I can't compare him to that monster! Everyone's better than Carlos!

Ugh! I sighed loudly while parking my car. My insecurities were giving me a headache.

I entered my hotel room and fall face down on my bed. The last few days were extremely exhaustive! I checked Addy's flight and then let myself sleep.