Retired musician Maryanne Shore looks back on her big break in the 90s where she meets Blur frontman Damon Albarn...follow the ups and downs of Maryanne and Damon's relationship up to current times 2024.
Tonight was a long-awaited date night. Now I'd finished promo and a string of shows for 'Demon Days' it was now to turn my attentions to my delicious darling of a woman. I felt very guilty for having not spent enough time with her and as we had to squeeze in a shag wherever the opportunity arose...most of it being in the studio.
To get back into her good books but also we just needed to spend more time together, I missed the kids like hell and every time I return
ed home they'd grown up so much more. It's like time has been slipping through my fingers but it's made me more aware of missed milestones.
After chilling on the balcony with a spliff which I'd started smoking again recently to help chill me out, I stubbed it out in the ashtray and walked into the bedroom sliding the door shut behind me.
Mare was getting dressed into the most gorgeous black almost leather looking dress...my beautiful girl. I put my hand around her waist as I passed and gave her a quick kiss on her cheek. "Mum and dad will be here in a minute," "that's all good I'm nearly ready," she responded looking into the mirror applying the sexiest shade of red lipstick.
The bell sounded and I walked downstairs to open the door, and was greeted by hugs and kisses from mum and dad. "Thanks again for coming, we really appreciate your help for tonight," I said kissing mum and hugging dad.
Mare came down the stairs fluffing out her hair and grabbed her handbag. "Cab is here now good timing", she kissed mum and dad then slid into her heels "really appreciated Hazel and Keith, the kids are just watching TV in there. "All good, don't think about home just enjoy your time together we'll leave the lights on for when you're back", Hazel smiled waving us out the door.
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Maryanne and Damon arrived at the lovely and cosy Chinese Restaurant 'Zen Gardens'. After being guided to their reserved corner spot with a table laden with red silk cloth and the most expensive looking cutlery, the drinks menu was handed to them both. White for Maryanne and a Rum and coke for Damon.
"Finally no kids for a bit, we can properly chat and it's just so nice to have some 'us' time," Maryanne laughed while sipping her wine. "God tell me about it, it's healthy to have these date nights I want to make it up to you, because God knows I've missed you just as much Mare, even more if possible." He held my hands over the table. "You look fucking stunning tonight, a nice view of your boobs...." his eyes travelled down and stayed at the spot that she knew would draw him in but wanted to tease him anyway, "phhh Albarnn though we're getting older I still love the randy version of you that you've always been". He lifted her hand to his mouth and kissed all over it making me go red and laugh, "it's a bit hard not to get hard when my woman's dressed like an absolute VAMP", he says lowly. "I was thinking he continued, I love to be able to call you Mrs Albarn, make it official. But it's not essential, just having you by my side is enough..I love you so much and the support you've given me despite having our babies and putting your career on hold is astounding and I'll forever be in your debt," he rambled. "Dame, honestly...I feel exactly the same way and you know what I experienced in my upbringing impacted severely on my views of marriage, I really don't feel it's necessary to have the whole dramatics and ceremony, just having you and the kids, that's it for me. We don't need a piece of paper and a ceremony to officiate that. I want to be with you for the rest of my life and whatever is beyond. I love you Damon, so much it actually hurts. The kids all love you as well, I can't believe we've made the most angelic looking twins," Maryanne blubbed into the napkin that was wrapped around her cutlery.
"Hearing that makes me the happiest man alive, please just allow me to do this.." and he pulled out a silk box and opened it between them both.
"Maryanne Shore, please would you do me the honour of being my partner in this life and beyond, forever my muse and inspiration. Please accept this ring not as an engagement ring but a commitment ring that is a symbol of our enduring love and connection..." Damon proposed with the purest look of love Maryanne had ever seen.
"YES! Oh Damon, I'm yours, now and forever... omg", and she came around the table and hugged him so tightly, and he leaned back to cast one more look at her face before leaning in to give her the most passionate kiss.
"I've got another surprise for you, tomorrow we are going to Reykjavik in Iceland where we are staying in the most beautiful hotel and I want to show you around my favourite place. Mum and dad are staying for the week with the kids. It's all sorted. We deserve this change of scenery and I can't wait to bring you to my special place," Damon grinned his toothy grin at Maryanne.
"Wow! Well we better bring that camera along!" Maryanne winked.
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