A New Start (Eminem FanFic)

This is Awkward Part II

Since I moved more towards the outskirts of Detroit I live closer to Marshall's house so getting there didn't take long. I was just as surprised seeing his house, or mansion should I say, as it was one of the most extraordinary homes I've ever seen.

After opening the gate and pulling into the driveway there were two cars I haven't seen before, they must've been Hailie's and Lanie's. We went inside and saw the three girls setting the kitchen table, I'm guessing somewhere in here there is a formal dining room, but this wasn't really a formal situation. As soon as we walked in all three of them turned their heads looking at Marshall and I. They set down the rest of the plates and silverware and came over to join us.

"Hi! You must be Rose, I'm Hailie," she said introducing herself and then continuing onto her sisters, "This is Whitney," she said as she pointed to the youngest of the three, "And this is my other sister, Lanie." As Hailie made the introductions I shook Lanie and her hands while Whitney hid behind the two of them.

"Hey, it's nice to meet you guys. Your dad has told me a lot about you."

The oven beeped letting us know whatever was cooking was done.

"Dinners ready! Come on let's eat." Lanie chimed as she led us into the kitchen.

After eating some well prepared lasagna we all played a game of Sorry! which helped me further discover how sweet all three of the girls were. Marshall had told me about them before and how sweet there were, but he wasn't able to fully describe how wonderful they really were.

. "So, how old are you guys?" I asked the three girls after taking my turn in the game. 

"I'm six and in Kindergarten!" Whitney said smiling proudly. 

"And I'm seventeen and about to graduate." Hailie answered.

"Nineteen and I'm in my first year of college. How old are you?" Lanie asked as she made her move with the game, winning. 

Okay, so I'm nine years older than her, but that's okay. I mean there's no point in lying. 

"I'm twenty-eight."

"Daddy! Can we play again?" Whitney eagerly asked Marshall. 

He checked his watch and shook his head, "Sorry Whit, it's past your bed time. You two should be going to bed soon too. You promised your mom you would go out to breakfast with her tomorrow." 

I realized this was the first time he's ever even mentioned his ex-wife, Kim, since I've known him. I know he'd eventually mention her, it's just weird. 

After exchanging good nights with the three girls they all went upstairs. 

"Can I help you clean up from dinner?" I asked Marshall. 

"Nah, I got it. It's not much."

"Come on let me help. Please." 

"Alright, just this once."

I smiled and he intertwined his hand with mine, leading me back to the kitchen. It was silent while we washed the dishes, but it wasn't an uncomfortable silence. There was just nothing to be said. 

Eventually I decided to break the silence and ask him about Kim. 

"So the girls are seeing Kim tomorrow?"

He looked a little taken back, I mean, he probably wasn't expecting it. 

"Sorry, it's not my business-" But before I could finish my sentence he stopped me. 

"It's fine, we just haven't really talked about her. But uh, yeah, they're going out with her. We don't talk much, but it's better that way. All we used to do was fight, all the fucking time and it was just about stupid shit. Now we're friends, more or less at least."