Freak Show (Eminem) [✔]

Chapter Five

*Kori's pov*

It had been about a month since I had started watching Hailie every so often for Marshall when he was in the studio. I had hid my hurt wrist for the most part, keeping Hailie and Marshall from seeing it, but when Hailie did see it, I told her it was from falling. Anyhow, after I got Emi and I dressed for the day, Marshall texted me saying he'd be bringing Hailie and her cousin Lainie to my house for about three hours. He soon pulled up and brought both girls to the door. I opened the door and greeted the three of them.

"Hey guys!" I beemed, as Hailie hugged me.

"Lainie, this is Emi's mom Kori. She's so awesome, you'll love her." Hailie said, and Lainie shyly nodded.

"Come on girls, Emi's in her room, Hailie go ahead and show Lainie the way." I stated, and Hailie nodded, before grabbing her cousin's hand and running down the hallway.

"Sorry for bringing you an extra kid. Kim had Lainie, but since she's back in rehab again, I have her." Marshall said, and I shook my head.

"It's okay Marshall, I got this. You can head off to the studio." I replied, and Marshall nodded.

He soon left, before I began to make breakfast for Emi, Lainie, Hailie, and I.

*Marshall's pov*

I headed off to the studio, before walking inside and seeing Proof and Dre. I sat down on the couch, as they greeted me.

"So, Kori has the kids again?" Proof asked, and I nodded.

"Yeah, she's more than happy to watch them. Though today I left Lainie as well, which will probably be a few more times as well, if Kim ever gets out of rehab." I replied, and they shook their heads.

"Ya know, if I didn't know any better, I'd believe you had a thing for Kori." Proof commented, and I shook my head.

"I have to agree. You'd never leave your girls with just anyone." Dre added, and I sighed.

"I don't know man." I replied, and they nodded.

"I think you'll know sooner than later, man. She's obviously a big part of yours and your girls' lives." Proof said, and I nodded.

Honestly, he was completely right, and I just didn't want to admit it.

*Kori's pov*

A few hours later, Marshall came back from the studio. I was making French fries and chicken nuggets for the girls when he got here, so he decided to let them stay for lunch. I made enough for him as well, before sitting everyone around the table. As I was eating my lunch with the girls and Marshall, my phone began to ring and I looked and seen it was Bridget. I quickly wiped my hands off, before answering the phone.

K- Hey Bridget, what's up?

B- Oh my God Kori! My Mom! She was killed in a fucking hit and run this morning!

K- Jesus, why didn't you call me sooner?

B- I was so sure it wasn't her, I was so wrong. Could you watch Marcela? At least for tonight? I need time, ya know.

K- Oh darlin, I understand. Just let me get ready and I'll come pick her up.

B- Alright, we're at home right now. I'll have her pack a bag.

K- Yeah, I'll be there soon. I'll keep her as long as you need.

B- Thank you so much Kori.

K- No problem, Bridget.

"What's wrong?" Marshall asked, and I sighed.

"My friend, Bridget, her Mom was killed in a hit and run this morning, and she needs me to take care of her daughter, Marcela, until she's had time to be on her own." I replied, and he nodded.

"Uh, I can stay here with Emi until you get back." Marshall offered, and I smiled.

"Thank you so much, Marshall. I shouldn't be longer than an hour." I commented, and he nodded.

I grabbed my keys and said goodbye to the girls, before driving down to Bridget's house. She lived in what was referred to as 'the ghetto' though it wasn't that bad. I parked my car and walked inside Bridget's house. She seen me, and I went straight to hug her. She cried on my shoulder, before fixing herself and going to get Marcela. When I seen Marcela, I felt really bad. You could tell she had been crying as well, which meant she had known what happened as well. Bridget helped carry multiple bags for Marcela and stick them in the backseat of my car.

"How long is she staying with me?" I asked, and Bridget sighed.

"A week, maybe more. I just-I don't know anymore right now." She cried, as I hugged her again.

"That's fine, take your time. Why don't you just go lay down, and I'll take Marcela home with me." I said, and Bridget nodded before saying goodbye to her daughter.

Marcela sat up front with me, as I drove towards my house. Once we got there, Marshall came out and helped me grab Marcela's bags. As we went to grab her bags, we seen she was still sitting in the car. I walked over towards her, and pulled her into me.

"Why don't you go lay down in my bed? I'll have yours ready later, okay?" I offered, and she nodded.

She ran off into the house, as we grabbed her bags. We placed them in Emi's room, before Marshall turned to speak to me.

"Are you sure you can handle Emi and Marcela? I'm not saying you can't, I'm just saying that since Marcela is a bit sad, maybe you'd want to have a night with Marcela." Marshall asked, and I sighed.

"No, I'm going to have them both. At least with Emi and Marcela sleeping in the same room, maybe Marcela won't be so sad." I replied, and Marshall nodded.

"Just know I'm here for you if you need help. Just call me or something okay?" Marshall said, and I nodded.

"Thank you, Marshall." I replied, and he smiled.

"You're welcome, Kori." He commented, before we headed into the kitchen.

"Okay girls, time to leave. When I bring you back tomorrow, you can both meet Marcela, okay?" Marshall offered, and they nodded happily.

Hailie and Lainie hugged me, before the three of them left. Emi headed into her room, as I began to blow up the air matress, and then put bedding on it for Marcela. I knew she was sad, I just didn't know what to expect. I was honestly scared to see what could happen, but I knew I needed to care for Marcela. I just hoped Ashton didn't try anything stupid today...

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A/N: I hope you guys liked this chapter. Now, from this point on, well, it'll have a lot more action, and probably way more drama and tears. It'll move kind of fast, but it'll hopefully be good.

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