• Shang •

Waking up to a major headache, and a hangover was never a great feeling.

Also getting beat up by your now ex girlfriend wasn't a great feeling either.

Without even looking in the mirror I knew she might have left a couple of bruises on me, but hell I deserve it.

Not even wanting to get out of bed, I rub my hands across the empty flat sheets that laid next to me.

I was missing her sweet scents that linger in my nose when she was next to me, her scent that left on my fingertips after I play in her hair as we watch the sunrise.

All of what I will forever miss is now gone due to my stupidity, and ruthless behavior.

If this is what being a celebrity comes with, and feeling like than maybe I was just better off being the artist who enjoy the fame while hiding in the background.

Forcing myself to sit up I looked over at the empty walk-in closet that had all of melody things in.

She really did leave me... leaving no trace behind

Getting out of bed I stretch as my phone started to go off.

Huffing out loud I looked over to see it was Andre.

Me: What's up?

Andre: bro have you heard about the big Brawl that left one girl with a broken rib and an ex who I'm sure is In pain

Sucking my teeth I place him on speaker before throwing the phone on the bed.

Me: Andre man fuck you, I'm hanging up now

Andre: alright, alright I won't joke no more but how you really holding up?

Taking a look around to see if melody left me any kind of souvenirs I was out of luck.

She wasn't coming back to me.

Me: I'm good, I need to get ready for this video shoot that I have for my new song under the influence In a few, then afterwards I got invited to be on that new talk show

Andre: talk show?, what talk show?

Me: the one with that girl who recently had a baby and name him.... Idk the one who was in that spelling bee movie

I tried to explain, but with me explaining anything never really work out great

Andre: ohh I think I know who you are referring too, um that Palmer girl, KeKe Palmer?"

I snap my finger as Andre hit it right on the nail.

Me: yeah, yeah her. Anyway, but beside that I'm just really missing her presence right now, and I just don't know what the hell i was thinking. Good thing Rihanna didn't want to press charges.

Andre: yeah she could have men, but I have some business to take care of I'll check back on you later alright

Spreading some toothpaste onto my tooth brush I got started with my daily routines as usual.

Me: of course, if I don't answer just shoot me a text might be doing the interview when you hit me back.

Andre: fo sho

- Call ended -

Finishing up with my outfit of the day, I think that what I was wearing was screaming comfortable and just wanted to get this day over with.

• On The Air with
KeKe Palmer 🎤 •

As we got everything set up and ready to go I was very nervous.

I never felt these feelings before, and for this to be my first time talking with anyone about my career and my music it felt weird.

But I knew this is where I belong just half of my heart was no longer apart of my life.

Melody deserved to have definitely been here with me as well.

I tapped my fingers on the mic as I stood to my feet when keke and her team came inside the room.

" oh my gosh look who I have on my set today" she said while walking pass her people to get to me.

Extending my arms out so she could receive a hug, I gave her a genuine smile.

" it's an honor to meet you miss Palmer"

" oh boy just call me keke" she wave me off with a laugh.

Everyone also laugh as we all took our seats and I place the headphones over my ears.

" alright keke we about to start airing in 3.... 2.... 1..." one of the guys pointed to keke and she parted her lips to speak.

" hey y'all this your girl keke Palmer and welcome back to my podcast. Whew y'all.... You guys would not believe who I have sitting in front of me today."

As she continue to get things rolling I twist the cap off my water bottle and took a couple of sips out.

One of her team members mouth the words if I was ready?, and after nodding my head I stop twirling in my chair now getting down to business.

" I know, I know you guys, my adoring listeners out there been waiting and begging me to get that fine, tall, Carmel, cute freckle face, singing his ass off, and dance's like nobody's watching on my podcast. We'll wait no longer because I would like to introduce a special guest everyone on the air right now I have my boy the one and only Shang Marshhh!!!!!!"

I smile as she press down on this button that made an alarm sound, and then a button with cheering noises.

" wassup, wassup, thank you keke for having me it's an honor to be here"

" it's my pleasure Shang... okay ladies now I know you all been writing in on questions that you want me to ask lover boy but let's talk business first"

she flip through her notes before adjusting her mic.

" Shang are you ready to get started? Because I'm all fired up" she asked as her eyes glared into mines.

Pulling my ball cap up a bit, I nodded my head yes and we was now about to began with the questions.

Not sure what she may have up her sleeves to ask me all I knew was to answer with honesty and just be myself.

" mr marsh, who Inspired you to make music?"

Okay first question was not at all bad.

" good question, um I would have to say my mother and my grandfather. They was both my inspiration, they would sing to me when I was a little boy, and just hearing the way my mother use to sing to me with songs every night made me what to follow In her footsteps."

" awee so that powerful voice runs through the bloodline"

" yeah, you can say that"

" okay. Are your mother and grandfather still here with us today?"

I drop my head before taking in a deep breath.

" unfortunately one of them are no longer with us, but I can assure you that my mother is proud at the man that I became while following my dreams"

" right... right and I'm sure she is looking down smiling at you. I also lost a parent a year ago due to a terrible car accident but he made sure that if I did nothing else in this world that I at least followed my dreams, and that's how I'm able to sit here in this chair today and talk to you amongst others who enjoy listening to me"

We paused for a moment then another question came.

" how would you describe the music you create or where do you see yourself categorize at?"

" uh. Well I typically describe my music more so on the r&b vibe kind of side, or I could see it being under pop, hip hop, or whatever that has people feeling like in that moment, so if your feeling down, happy, angry, forgiven, emotional it just all depends on how it makes them feel during that time"

" okay well how about if your feeling.... You know what" she smirk with a wink.

We all laughed as I threw my head back.

" well I definitely have plenty of songs if your feeling frisky. In fact everyone go check out my new single that are out now called, under the influence, and beg for it"

" alrighty now ladies y'all heard the man, you better get on it"

" if you could go an open a show for any artist who would it be?" She said with another question

" ahh that's a tricky one" I laughed while leaning back in my seat.

" uh let's see... it's so many to pick from I would do everyone, but this person is like a sister to me and I had someone that wrote songs for this particular person and they turn out to be very successful so, with that being said the person that I would open a show for would have to be my dear sister Beyoncé"

" oouuu okay great pick. now why the queen bee herself?"

" why not" I chuckled " you know, she's humble, she sweet, pure, authentic,loveable to many, and when she do her thing she brings the house down with her. She's fierce and she's doesn't hold back for anyone. Plus she have experience way longer than some folks so she's the game and of course you can't love Beyoncé without having respect for her partner jay.z"

" oh wow i just love your answer for everything. You are acutely better at this then some other celebrity I had on this podcast... I won't say any names" she said before sipping her tea.

"Thank you for opening up about how you got into music, now these question might be a little uncomfortable but the fans want to know so let's play a little game... of fans want to know!!"

" I'm down let's get it" I licked my lips as I rested both my elbows on the table.

" alright you crazy Shang marsh fans I will randomly pick a set of questions for him to answer let's see how it goes"

"Question 1 of fans want to know which artist do you admire?"

" oh lord" i said as we all started laughing.

" ahh. Y'all got me stuck aha...sorry ladies I love you all, but the artist that I admire would have to be Keri Hilson. She so chill and laidback and i connect with her energy after our song together one night stand and that's my type of people to hang out with"

" oh yes i love that song and keri.... Every women has a breaking point y'allllll" keke started to sing flexing those vocals for the radio.

" oh shoot now... we need to Collab next" I mentioned.

" we should, we definitely should. Okay question 2 of fans want to know are you just as big in between those legs just as big as your ego comes off"

" alright who daughter out here acting up" I busted into laughter

" what!! I'm just telling you what the fans want to know... so are you?"

I paused for a moment to collect my thoughts then I push the mic back towards me.

" I appreciate the question but um... for whoever wrote that one you'll have to attend to one of my concerts and see it in person" I smirk

" oh shit.... Alright now" keke said before flipping her hair off to the side of her shoulders

" fan whoever wrote this question and you know who you are you heard the man come and find out ahahaha"

" question 3 and this unfortunately will have to be the last question since we are almost out of time you all, but fans want to know are you single , and also their are photos going around with you and a well known insta model name Karrueche Tran out to what appears to be on a date care to explain"

Clearing my throat I never been so quick to gulp down water as fast as I did, but I couldn't believe it.

Paparazzi didn't waste no time flashing and posting those pictures.

" whew damn fans y'all really grilling me today huh?" I chuckled

" to answer the first question, ahh unfortunately you all may have known singer songwriter Melody Tatum"

" of course her voice is so pretty I have some of her music in my phone" keke cut me off

" that's great to hear, but yeah we call it quits roughly two weeks ago, Uh it wasn't her it was me but we both Thought that we needed some time apart, i deeply still love her with all my heart, so yes I am single but not looking for anything just yet. Now for that second question, yes I was spotted with another women and she's a good friend of mines. Was it a date? No comment, but I will say you may see more photos of me and her, but that's for an upcoming music video so stay tune for that"

" well folks there you have it. I would like everyone that was listening, and to my viewers who was watching on live to give it up for this talent artist Shang marsh. It was nice having you on the air today and I hope maybe we can have you back soon. Alright goodnight and thanks for tuning in to On The Air with your girl keke Palmer."

She then motion her hand underneath her chin for her team to stop airing.

" whew that was so amazing. Thank you again for being here and willing to tell us about your success."

I raise to my feet as I walked over embrace keke into a hug.

" whoa now you can't hug me to tight I need all these milk for my baby back at home"

Shaking my head at how crazy this girl really is I gather my things and was on my way back home.

Getting into the car I picked up the phone to give melody a call for the hundredth time.

Still going straight to voicemail I place it back down but then another incoming call was coming through.

Not even looking at the screen I quickly answer with a smile on my face.

" baby you don't know how bad I miss you" I said with joy.

" sorry to disappoint, but it's Karrueche um I had some ideas for how the video should go but if It's late...."

" nah, nah it's not where you at?"

" your house...in the driveway"

My brows raised before I started my car and drove off heading in that same direction.

" wait how you manage to get pass the gate?"

" well it's embarrassing but I'm kinda still outside the gate and it's cold"

" alright I'm on the way"

~ call ended ~

20 minutes later......

Pulling up into the driveway she was in fact waiting at my gate with barely anything on.

I pulled up beside her as the cool winds was starting to pick up.

" I thought you was in a vehicle? How long was you standing in the cold like this? I questioned

I could see her petite body shivering and I wasted no time unlocking my doors.

" get inside" i said.

She did as told before she tried to remove her hair from her face but her freezing hands wasn't allowing anything to move.

" thanks. Don't ask me why because truth is I don't even know what I'm doing here."

We sat for a moment In quiet before I punch the code in and the gates opened up.

Now driving towards the house I looked over at her as she tried to form herself up into a ball.

Once the car was in parked, I removed my sweater that I wore today and pass it over.

She looked over at the sweater then eventually she accepted it.

" thank you"

" anytime now let's get you inside before you turn into an ice cube."

She giggle as we both exit out the car and towards the front door.

Now looking at her with my sweater on it definitely swallowed her body and I was laughing in the inside.

Now inside, I drop the keys on the table next to the door and darted straight for the Kitchen.

" your hungry?" I asked from across the hall

It was silence at first but then the sound of her heels made their way into the kitchen.

" sure"

Placing some hamburger meat on the counter I looked into her eyes as she was already staring into mines.

Nope I can't go through this all over again.