Life Goes On

10

"Go be a father Marshall" was the last thing I said to him for another 5 years...

Allow me to update you on what has exactly happened in these past 5 years.

In the end of 1995 Marshall and I completely fell out. We didn't speak, not once. I did see him at a lot that month though because not only do we live in the same town, we have the same friends! We went to the same parties. He even brought Kim to the New Years Eve party, which was awkward for me. I knew Kim knew nothing of us, but I still felt bad. Deja continued to be friends with him, which was of course fine with me. I was bitter at him for a little while but after that I didn't feel anything for him. In fact, I rarely thought about him.

In 1996, I promised myself to stay focused with work. I ended up getting the job at the hospital as working at the front desk. With more money coming in,,I felt the stress in my life slowly drift away. I would see Marshall and Kim and even their daughter Hailie once every few months when they would schedule appointments for Hailie. I thought they seemed picture perfect until Deja told me how toxic their relationship really was. Marshall started to gain popularity for his rap skills around town. I heard he even won the Scribble Jam in Ohio over the summer. I was happy for him. Marshall also actually put out an album called "infinite" which he just passed out the cd at clubs and parties. We still never talked unless you count the quick hospital check ins.

Then came 1997, it was a bittersweet year for me. Deja decided to get her own place with Proof. I was happy for her, of course she didn't just leave me in the dust. I was more financially stable than ever due to my opportunity to work as a nurse assistant at the hospital. The hospital payed my way through the 6 month program. So, I moved in a nice small house on the nicer side of 8 mile. Marshall actually tried to contact me to see what I was up to, I kept my distance from him though. I thought I was doing the right thing for myself, for my mental.

1998 came and went quickly. It seemed like a busy year for everyone. Marshall was becoming a hot shot in town. He seemed to be so close to getting a record label to sign him, unfortunately he didn't that year. Many people respected him as a rapper, no matter what he looked like, he had talent and no one could argue with that. I heard him and Kim were off and on like crazy that year, I was just hoping their daughter was okay. I assumed Marshall was a great father though. I was doing great, I actually went on a few dates that year. Nothing to serious but it was still fun.

1999, an amazing year for many. I officially got into a relationship. His name was Jesse, he was the sweetest guy I had ever laid eyes on. He worked as a mechanic, so we were both well off financially. Also Deja and Proof got engaged, which was insanely exciting. They planned on getting married in March 2000. Marshall tried to contact me many times that year. He asked me how I was doing at least once a month. I just wondered if he knew that I was in a relationship. A even crazier thing was hearing that Marshall got signed to Interscope Records by the one and only Dr. Dre. I wasn't surprised to hear that, it was exciting for him knowing how much he wanted to become a rapper professionally. He even released an album the same year called "The Slim Shady LP", I never went out of my way to listen to it.
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"5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Happy New Year!" We all screamed. I leaned in to kiss Jesse on the lips. It was now the year 2000, a new era, new beginnings and I was excited to see what it held.

"Happy New Year bestie" Deja said to me as I pulled away from Jesse.

"Happy New Year Deja" I said with a giggle. I was having a little New Years get together with my best friends. I invited Deja and Proof over. It was a small get together but it was simply perfect.

"Hey, let's talk in the kitchen" Deja grabbed my hand and pulled me into my kitchen.

"What's up?" I ask her.

"So you know me and Proofs wedding reception is in March right?" She asked hinting at something.

"Yeah we're definitely going" I say referring to me and Jesse.

"Yeah but I just wanted to remind you that Marshall is gonna be there" Deja said looking worried.

"Okay... I expected him to be there. So what's the problem?" I asked a little concerned.

"Well, your with Jesse now so be prepared for Marshall to be totally jealous of him" she says.

"Deja... it's been like 5 years since that whole thing between us, I'm sure he doesn't even think about me like that anymore" I say with confidence.

"I don't know, last I heard he was talking about how he was pissed that you haven't texted or called him back" she says warning me.

"Whatever, we're grown up now I'm 24 years old and he's like 27, We're to old to be bitter about stuff like that" I say.

"Yeah I'm sure it will be fine but just letting you know" she says to me with a smile.

"Thank you... so how hard has it been" I ask her sincerely. 

"It's been tough seeing my soon to be husband become this big sensation along side with Marshall or should I say Eminem" she's giggles but I can see the pain behind her smile. I couldn't imagine my man all of a sudden becoming a super star practically over night.

"Yeah I couldn't imagine... but he's loyal so if I were you, I would just show him you got nothing but love and trust for him" I say to her.

"It's just so hard seeing all those women fall all over him...I absolutely trust him but not those women... ya know" she says looking at me. I nod letting her vent.

"And him being gone for weeks at a time, this whole famous thing just started and he's already so busy" she says. Proof has been going with Marshall to perform and be his hype man from coast to coast.

"Hey everything is going to be okay... at least he's not no Eminem and he can actually come home and breathe" I say to her and she laughs along with me.

"Yeah I can't imagine how Kim feels, Marshall has 10 times more women falling at his feet" she says sighing.

"Yeah I really dodged that bullet" I say laughing along with her.

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