DESIRE

31

September 2, 2018

Sunday

9 PM

Marshall's POV: After being on the phone with Diane I headed to Hailies house. Knowing my daughter was upset was killing me. It reminded me of when I overdosed. That nearly killed my girls. I can't watch them get hurt by me again. I finally arrived and parked my car and got out, heading up towards her doorstep. I knocked and shoved my hands in my pockets waiting for her to answer. I of course had a key to her house but I didn't want to make her feel like I was intruding. I sighed and finally, the door flung open, Alaina standing in the doorway.

"Dad, please just go home..." she sighed and began pushing the door closed. I held it open and slowly pushed it fully open shaking my head,

"Please let me talk to you, girls. I know you're upset and I want to make things right." I replied and shut the door walking in. "Let me just talk. Please?"

Alaina sighed and turned to Hailie who was now standing in the living room, holding back tears. She turned away from me and sat down on the couch. I walked over and sat down next to her and placing my hand on her back. She flinched at my contact, "Whatever you want to say, just say it now. I don't want to even see you right now Dad."

"I understand, but can I at least talk to you about this? I know it's a lot to take in. But she's a great girl, they're divorced now. Everything was finalized today. I know that doesn't make a difference but I do love her. I care about her." I felt Alaina sit down next to me and looked down at her hands.

"Dad, we want you to be happy. We just didn't expect you to do that. It's a messed up situation. You had an affair with someone that's married and their partner works for you. Well, did work for you." Alaina commented.

"I know, it's not how we wanted things to go but it happened. There isn't anything I can change now, it's already happened. But I do love her, I haven't been this happy in a long time. She understands me, doesn't judge me." I sighed. Hailie lifted her head,

"She does make you happy?" She asked.

"Yes, very happy. We want to be official. But I want you and your sisters to be comfortable. At least get to know her before anything happens." I placed my hand on Hailie's and she gave me a small smile.

"Well, maybe we can meet her sometime. We want you to be happy, it's just an awkward situation. Especially with what she does for work." She commented. I nodded and let out a snicker,

"Yeah. I know that's a bit strange. But she's an incredible dancer, but she's more than that. She's a good person. She's been through a lot." I smiled. "Do you think you girls could give her a chance and get to meet her?"

Hailie and Alaina gave each other a small smile and nodded. "We can try... you'll have to talk to Stevie as well. They'll want to meet her as well."

I smiled and nodded, "I love you, girls." I kissed both of their cheeks and pulled them into a hug.

"We love you too Dad." Alaina smiled.
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September 4, 2018

Tuesday
11 AM
I got off the treadmill breathing heavily after jogging for a while and sat down on the floor stretching. I grabbed my phone going onto YouTube and smiled seeing my music video for 'Fall,' was officially out. I was excited to finally have something out even though I hate filming. Having cameras in my face 24/7 when doing that sucks. But, it has to be done. Since I had gotten home from Hailie's the other night, me and Diane discussed her meeting the kids and getting to know them. I'm glad she wasn't reluctant to getting to know my kids. They're important to me, it's my family, my girls. They mean everything to me. If I dated someone who wanted nothing to do with my kids I couldn't do it. I'd call it quits in a second.

I smiled seeing Diane sent me a message and opened it up.

[From Diane❤️]
[Hey handsome, I know you have some things going on this week but maybe this weekend me, you and the kids could all get together? If you'd like I could cook at my place and we can all hang out there or at your place. Your call.]

[To Diane❤️]
[How about you cook at my place? I think they'll be a little more comfortable being in a space they know at this time. You could spend the night 😏]

[From Diane❤️]
[Mmm we'll see about that 😏 But I will definitely cook at your place. Should I make dessert?]

[To Diane❤️]
[Nah I got that handled. I love you, I'll call you later Aight?]

[From Diane❤️]
[Okay. Love you too!]

I then saw another message pop up on my phone from an unknown number. My eyebrows scrunched together as I gazed down at the message. I knew exactly who it was.

[Unknown]
[You might think this is over. But it's not. Watch your back. Watch your girls back. You never know where I'll show up.]
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