NEVER LOVE AGAIN - An Eminem story

Chapter 29

The following week, Marshall sent me 2 tickets for his concert in the O2, so I decided to invite Tiger, since she was a fan, and she won't shut up about it. I picked her up at her flat and drove to the arena.

We made our way to the VIP area when Denaun came to see us.

Hey girl!

Hi!! We hugged.

I'm glad ya could made it! He said pulling away.

Of course! I missed you, Denaun! I slap him in the arm.

Oh, so you ain't here for Em, uh! My man's gon' get upset! He laughed.

Boo-hoo! I made fun of Marshall. This is my sister, Tigerlily! Tiger, this is Denaun!

Tigerlily!? That's a dope ass name! Nice to meet ya! They hugged quickly.

Thank you! Nice to meet you too! It's what happens when you let rockstars name a new-born...! We all laughed.

Well ladies, I hope ya have fun and enjoy the show! He was about to leave but then turn to us again. Oh! I almost forgot! Before the show ends, someone is gon' take you backstage so we all can hang out!

I nodded. Okay! Good luck!

The show was amazing, and everyone killed it. Marshall had Skylar Grey to perform 'Stan', 'Walk on Water' and 'Leaving Heaven', he also had Ed Sheeran to sing 'River' and 'Those Kinda Nights' and Royce appeared to perform some songs too. It was incredible seeing Marshall in this context, he really was in his 'natural habitat'.

When 'Lose Yourself' first notes started echoing through the arena's speakers, a security guy approached us and told us to follow him backstage. As we got there, Marshall was performing the last verse of the song.

Thank you, London, for coming out tonight! Marshall spoke into the microphone while the last notes of 'Lose Yourself' played. You were fucking incredible! See you soon! The crowd chanted his name as he made his way backstage, flipping off his fans.

He grabbed a towel and a bottle of water when he spotted us.

Yo, Ana Ray! Marshall put his towel over his neck and walked towards us. Thought you ain't gonna visit me tonight! He hugged me and I felt his muscle under his wet t-shirt.

I had to see with my own eyes if the self-called 'Rap God' really is the God of Rap... He faced me still hugging me.

And?

Eh... I waved my hand as a way so saying, 'not bad'.

Eh!? Girl, you're 'bout to get ya ass kicked! Tiger cleared her throat beside me. Marshall finally let me of his grip.

Whatever, Mathers!! I smirked at him and he showed a victory smug. This is my sister Tigerlily! She's a huge fan of yours!

Hello! She stuck out her hand.

Yo, I've heard of you! He shook her hand. It's nice to meet you!

It's really nice to meet you too!

He nodded his head. Ya have plans for the rest of the night, Ana Ray!? He faced me.

Uhm... I looked at Tiger that nodded 'no'. No, not really!

Then ya two should come wit us! We're gonna have a big ass dinner at our hotel! He smiled, small, at the thought of food.

Sounds good to me! Tiger glanced at me.

Afterwards, Marshall asked us to wait while him and the guys changed and then, we made our way to their hotel.

Everyone that was a part of the show was there, even guests. I sat next to Marshall with Tiger by my side, she was having the time of her life and spent most of the night talking about hip-hop with Denaun and Royce. During dinner, we all laughed a ton, the energy in that room was so uplifting, they all made jokes and made fun of each other. After that, people spread out in multiple groups.

Me and Skylar Grey laughed a lot, mainly because we were both a little too drunk. Marshall stayed all time by my side with his arm around the back of my chair.

Oh! I heard you got casted in a movie! Skylar said.

Yes! I'm so excited! I leaned over towards her. But I have to go back to Detroit to film!! I made a disgusted face because I knew Marshall would get offended.

Excuse me, missy? He said facing me. Ya're lucky to film on my awesome city!!

Me and Skylar look to each other and laughed out loud.

Why are you laughing??

Nothing, nothing! Skylar said. This have been nice, but I need to go, I have to be on a plane tomorrow!!

Me and Marshall nodded and got up.

It was really nice meeting you, Ana! I hope I get to see you around! Marshall scoffed beside me. Uhm... On a movie screen, of course! She winked at me.

It was really nice meeting you too!! I smiled.

And you big bro... Nice show tonight! See you on the next one! Skylar hugged him.

Yeah, you too! Marshall hugged her back.

Don't mess things with this one, Em!! She whispered on his ear.

Marshall scoffed trying to mute Skylar's voice. Skylar smiled and went away.

What did she said? I asked.

Nothing, she's very drunk! He said, scratching the back of his neck, and gestured me to sit again.

I laughed. Yeah, same here! I patted his chest and sat on the chair.

Uhm... Thank you fo' coming tonight!

Oh, stop! If you didn't invite, I would have come either way! I sipped on my beer.

He laughed at my behaviour. Yeah... So, you enjoyed it?

Yes! But you didn't perform my favourite song of yours!! I pouted.

Really? He frowned. I thought it was 'Never Love Again'!

Why? I sit myself in a way that I could face him.

I don't know... Marshall laughed. But which one is then?

Infinite! I got close to him. What am I doing!?

Oh! He looked to the space between us. How do you even discover that song? It's old as fuck!! He laughed a bit.

It wasn't that hard to find, you have it in your Spotify!! I placed my hand on his bicep. I need to stop!!

Oh right! He seemed nervous.

Do you want to come over my house? Marshall looked straight into my eyes.