Lilly's POV
I was preparing to end my work week at the office. In two hours I was going to be on a plane headed to Detroit to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with Marshall and his family. I was a nervous wreck, to say the least. I actually felt like I would puke after getting off the phone with Alania a few weeks ago, I was very nervous to say the wrong thing to Marshall's daughter and unintentionally offend her. The past few weeks though I have occasionally spoken with Lanie over the phone when Marshall and I were talking, she was a very sweet and down to earth young lady. She as well as Marshall have assured me that the rest of the family will accept me just as Lanie has.
"Goodbye Mr. Bodney, I hope you have a wonderful holiday" I smile as bid farewell to my boss.
"You as well Lilly, enjoy your time off" he nodded to me.
I walk toward the elevator and of course, I run into Eric. "Plans for the holiday Lilly?" he asked.
"Yes I will be out of town" I smiled.
"Visiting family I assume"
"Yes," I lie before stepping off the elevator to make my way home.
"Wait" he yells at me. "So can we grab a drink before you leave?"
"I am leaving now Eric, Happy Thanksgiving!"
After gathering up my things for the trip I set them beside the door. My phone buzzes notifying me that I have a text.
From Marshall: Ready Lilly Pad? The car should be there in 20
To Marshall: You really didn't need to send a car Marsh!
From Marshall: Woman just sits back and let me spoil ya. I can't believe I will be holding your in my arms again in a few hours.
To Marshall: Yes! I never thought I would be so nervous and excited at the same time!
From Marshall: Nothing to be nervous about baby. Let me know when you make it to the plane OK
To Marshall: I will 😊
I put my phone away with a goofy smile on my face. I tried to talk Marshall into letting me pay my own way to Detroit but he had insisted on sending a plane to me. I gave myself one more look in the mirror before I was ready to leave. As I walked back into the living room my phone rang. Without looking, I answered assuming it was Marshall.
"Hello babe" I answered.
"Babe? Do you have a new male friend Lilly?" It was my mother. I rolled my eyes.
"No mom why would you think that?"
"You answered babe"
"It was a joke" I replied.
"Lilly I am your mother I have a right to know what is going on in your life"
"And you do, I just told you it was a joke" I sighed.
"When should we expect you tomorrow?" Oh crap, I didn't inform them I was not coming for Thanksgiving.
"Ummm well, I decided not to come this year" I stated.
"And why? Where you going to tell us or were we just going to sit here all day waiting for the princess's arrival?" my mother spat.
"I was just about to call actually" I lied.
"Lilly, how are we going to have a meal if you are not here? We can't afford that"
"I will wire money to you mother. Just give me about an hour and you will have it" I sigh. Of course, it was about money.
"It is the very least you could do seeing how you are ignoring your family at the holidays"
"Yes mother, let me go so I can get the money to you Ok"
"Fine, let me know when I can pick it up"
"Of course" I sigh again. She hangs up with no farewell as usual.
As I hang up the phone there is a knock on my door, I open to find the driver waiting.
"Good evening Miss Wilcher, I am taking you to the airport" he smiles.
"Yes, umm could we make a stop before we go to the airport?" I asked.
"Of course 'mam" he smiled and picked up my luggage.
"I can carry something" I offer.
"No 'mam I was given instruction from Mr. Mathers" he nodded his head. I followed out the door behind him. I definitely had to get used to being spoiled I thought to myself.
After running my "errand" we arrive at the airport. I was surprised when the car pulled right onto the runway close to the plane. The driver got out of the car and opened my door.
"Miss Wilcher" he smiled again.
"Wait, don't I have to go through the airport?" I was genuinely confused.
"No 'mam, you are flying private, let me get your luggage" he closed the door after I stepped out. "Please go ahead and make yourself comfortable" He pointed toward the plane.
I walked up the steps and was greeted by the airline stewardess. "Good evening 'mam. Please have a seat we will be taking off shortly.
I looked at the plane which was beautiful. I was in a daze as I had never flown private before. I sat down and pulled out my phone to let Marshall know I was on the plane.
To Marshall: I am sitting on the plane. It is beautiful!
From Marshall: Great, See you soon baby.
To Marshall: 😍
Detroit
"Miss Wilcher, we have landed. You may exit the plane" The stewardess smiles at me.
"Thank you" I smile at her. I take a deep breath before stepping outside the plane. I immediately see Marshall taking my luggage from the pilot and placing in his SUV.
Marshall looks toward the plane and sees me walking down the steps. He offers a smile as I walk over to him, as soon as I am in distance he grabs me into a huge hug.
"Did you have a nice flight baby?" he kisses the top of my head.
"Yes, I am surprised you came to pick me up, I was thinking you would send a car" I smile.
"Nope, couldn't wait any longer to see my Lilly Pad" he hugs me again. "Come on let's get in the car, it is a bit chilly out here" He takes my hand and leads me to the SUV, opening the door for me to climb into the passenger seat.
As soon as I am in the vehicle Marshall jogs to the other side and climbs in as well. "How was your day?" I ask as he starts the auto. Marshall grabs my hand and pulls me toward him, smashing his lips onto mine.
"Perfect now, I got my girl with me, she is spending the next few days with me. Life can not get any better" He lends in and kisses me again. "Come on we will grab something to eat before we get home OK"
"Sounds good" I smile. "I figured you and your daughters would have eaten by now"
"Nah, baby. It is just you and me tonight. The girls will come by first thing in the morning" he pulls out of the airport. "How does pizza sound? Jet's is pretty awesome"
"Sounds good to me"
Marshall pulls out his phone and calls the pizza place and places his order. We stop by and pick it up and head to his home.
"Oh my, your house really is huge." Marshall laughs.
"Sorry the 12-year-old in me wants to make a pervy joke but I will hold off" he laughs.
"What kind of joke?" I giggle.
"So's my dick" I can't help but laugh out loud. "Huge house to hold my huge dick"
"Yes that sounds like a 12-year-old boy"
"Yeah well you are stuck with me now Lilly Pad" He lends over to give me a quick kiss, he then opens his door to step out of the vehicle. He jogs over to my side and opens my door for me to exit. I would never have taken him to be such a gentleman. "Come on baby I will give you a tour"
I exit the car, Marshall hands me the pizza and then grabs my luggage and we walk toward the front door. He quickly opens the door and we walk in.
"It is beautiful," I say as we walk into the foyer.
"Not as beautiful as you are Lilly Pad" Marshall smiles. "I am going to put these in my room OK"
"Your room?" I stammer out. "I assumed---"
"What? No baby, I ain't expecting ya know that I just wanna ya know sleep beside ya"
"Marsh---"
"Baby I swear I will not pressure ya to move too fast or nothin' like that if ya want ya own room I can put ya stuff in there too ya know"
"Ok" I blush.
"Ok, ya want ya own room?"
"No Ok I will sleep in your room" I shyly smile.
"Come on I will show ya around while we take these upstairs"
I follow Marshall up the staircase and notice all the pictures he has lining the walls. PIctures of his girls, brother, and friends. Marshall would point out rooms as we made our way down the long hallway. We eventually stood in front of his door, he opened it and stood aside for me to enter.
"The bathroom is through that door right there" he nods his head toward a closed door. "I'mma put your things in the closet here" he opens up a huge walk-in closet and sits my luggage down beside the wall. "Make ya self comfortable Lilly Pad. I want ya to feel at home ya know"
I feel myself blushing again. "I am so nervous to meet your daughters tomorrow"
"Don't be Lilly Pad, Lanie already loves you, she has been talking you up to Hai Hai and Whit I am sure" he pulls me close to him. "And I am crazy 'bout ya" We start to kiss again.
"I am crazy about you too Marsh" I blush again.
"You are so fucking sexy blushing" Marshall laughs. "Wanna eat up here? I will go down, grab the pizza and some drinks"
"Are you sure?"
"Ya, I usually eat up here anyways when I am by myself. Watch the game or some shit"
"Sounds good" I smile.
"Ok baby, I will be right back"
We sit on the bed talking and laughing with the TV on in the background. Soon I feel like I have been in Marshall's home forever, my anxiety has eased tremendously.
"So you actually forgot to tell your parents you were not coming home for Thanksgiving?" Marshall laughs. "So are ya that cold-blooded"
"I am not cold blooded" I laugh, "I was just you know distracted"
"I know I am hot baby but ya gotta concentrate ya know" Marshall laughs.
I pick up a throw pillow of the bed and hit him in the head. "Stop" I giggle.
"Damn, now she is violent. I think you really are cold-blooded"
"I am not" I continue to laugh, "If I was I wouldn't have sent money to them for the holiday"
"You sent your parents money" Marshall knitted his brows together. I had never shared that with him that I basically pay my parents bills.
"Well yeah, you know it is no big deal. I just help them out from time to time"
Marshall gives me a look that tells me he doesn't believe me. "I understand, I have family members I help out from time to time too" he smiles.
"Here let me get this cleaned up" I try to change the subject.
"Nah baby, I got this, you gotta keep your strength up for tomorrow"
"I do? Why?"
"Oh didn't I tell you? You are cooking the entire meal" he laughed.
"What? " I laugh.
"Oh I guess I got distracted and forgot to tell you"
"Stop!" I laugh, "You arent serious, are you? "
"I am playin' wit cha Lilly Pad" Marshall laughs. "Relax, I will go put this stuff away ok"
"Can I take a quick shower?" I ask.
"Make ya self at home baby" he kisses the top of my head and then leaves the room.
I grab my things and head to the bathroom and take a quick shower. After I am finished I walk back into the room and find Marshall laid across the bed. Marshall looks up as I enter. His eyes roam down my body. I again start to blush. I had never considered I might be sleeping in the same bed with him. I had packed a few short PJ sets and suddenly felt very underdressed.
"Damn you are sexy baby" He smirked. I blush more. "I'mma get ready for bed too" he walks up to me and pulls me to him for a quick kiss. "You got the right side of the bed" he smiles again and heads off.
I walk over to the bed and crawl in. My nerves come back and I try to take a few deep breathes to calm them. What am I thinking laying beside him with only a few pieces of cotton between us? I think of what Emadyville had said on the forum weeks ago. About how I would act if I was in front of Eminem. But this was not Eminem, this was Marshall the man I loved.
I crawl underneath the warm covers. Time quickly past and Marshall soon walks back in the room, topless with a pair of pajama pants on and a towel wrapped around his shoulder, still drying his wet hair. "Comfy baby?" he smiles.
"Yes, this bed is heaven" I smile. Marshall smirks. "Stop" I giggle.
"What?" he laughs as he crawls into bed and turns the bedside light off. "You know what?"
"What" I smile.
"I like walking into my bathroom and seeing all your girl shit laying around" he pulls me toward him.
"I am sorry I need to put it away" I giggle.
"Nah ya don't I like it, makes me feel like you belong here, ya know."
"I do feel comfortable here" I sigh, "you really think your daughters will like me?"
"They are going to love you Lilly Pad" he kisses me gently once again. "Good night baby"
"Good night"