The Life We Live

Chapter 15

3rd Week on tour (November)

Marshall's POV

"Thank you and goodnight!" I left the stage and walked backstage grabbing a bottle of water on the way. I gulped everything down and threw the bottle in the trash. I was ready to get to the hotel, take a shower and then call Kim, see how the girls are. Kim's been actin' different lately, there was no screaming when we would talk on the phone, even Hailie told me that Kim was friendlier to her and Alaina and she's home more often, it's nice to know that she spends time with the girls.

Then I'm going to call Isabella and have my daily conversation with her. Since I'm on the road I need to talk to her at least once a day, just by hearin' her voice, my day gets better.

'Man I miss her.'

Tomorrow's Jackson's Birthday, he's turning six. The kids grew up too fast, I remember when they were just little babies, shittin' in their diapers and now they're in school/preschool. My train of thoughts got interrupted by Denaun.

"Yo Slim, you comin' wit' us to the club later?"

"Nah man, I'll just be at the hotel. I need to call Kim and see how Hailie and Alaina are. Then I'ma call Izzy."

"Of course ya call her, so you stay in ya room to have phone sex with Izzy?" He asked with a stupid grin on his face.

"It's none of ya bus- just shut up!" Denaun chuckled and went to where the others were.

Paul then saw me and walked my way.

"Em, the car is ready to drive you guys back."

"A'ight thanks Paul." I nodded and all of us left the building and went to the car.

...

"Ya sure you don't want to come wit' us?" Proof asked.

"Yeah dawg, I see y'all tomorrow." We clapped hands before he made his way to the rest of the guys. I opened my hotel room, ready for a nice shower. When I entered the room the lights were already on. I saw someone standing by the windows.

"Kim?"

"Hey Marshall." She gave me a little smile as she turned around.

"Where the girls at?" I asked, surprised to see her here.

"They're in good hands," I looked skeptical. "I promise." I don't know what to think right now.

"What are you doin' here Kim?"

"I saw your show, you did great." She said with sincerity in her voice, still having that smile on her lips.

"Thanks but you didn't answer my question..."

"I'm fighting for our marriage." Kim looked down and then up again, locking her eyes with mine.

"Wha-?" My mouth dropped open.

"While you're here on tour, I had time to think about us and I realized that I want what's best for the girls, a stable home with both parents. I want us to be happy ... together." Her voice got smaller, when I looked at her I saw the Kim I fell in love with as a teen.

'Is it possible that she's back to her loving self?'

I wish nothing more than to give my girls the best childhood with both parents and now Kim's here and actually talks about it.

"Kim, I- I..." I don't know what to say, I'm lost for words.

"I still love you, Marshall. Do you give us a chance?" She whispered.