Chapter 3 - Just A Little Shady

Sadé's POV:

I get out the Uber upon arriving to Hailie Jade's house. We had been in communications for a few weeks now about doing a collab for each others channel. It was decided that I would be a guest co-host on her podcast, "Just A Little Shady", discussing some topics, my life, and chit chat. And for my YouTube channel, we'd be filming a cooking video, and talking about anything on our minds.

I reached her door and rang the doorbell. After about 20 seconds, Hailie opens the door.

"Oh my gosh! Hi, how are you?" I say reaching out for a hug, which was gladly reciprocated.

"I'm great! It's so nice to finally meet you face to face, I love what you do. Come in, come in!" she ushers me inside.

She seems super sweet and comforting. Thank god, I've worked with people in the past who were complete jerks for absolutely no reason at all. I walk inside with her closing the door behind me.

"Oh by the way, besides the film crew being in the room and obviously watching us, I also invited my dad to watch the process as well." She looks at me sympathetically.

"I really hope that's okay with you. I just get the jitters and him being here helps calm them..."

"Oh that's totally fine with me. I have anxiety so I completely understand." I nod a smile.

I continue to walk behind her down the hall until we reach her kitchen. The first thing I see, or first person rather, is a tall man with facial hair, some tattoos peaking through his rolled up sleeves of his black sweatshirt, and his piercing blue eyes. I immediately can't help, but feel a bit intimidated by him. Knowing this is most likely her father, I know I shouldn't feel this way, but I can't help it. He just kind of scares me.

She walks near him, standing right in between us to introduce each other,

"Dad, This is Sadé Myers - Sadé, this is my dad, Marshall!" She beams.

"Hi Sadé, it's very nice to meet you." He extends his hand out for me to shake.

I grab his hand, shaking it respectfully, "You as well." I slightly smile.

— During The Podcast

We had just started filming for the podcast. We already went over her intro, introductions, and had chatted about funny moments in our childhood growing up, what it was like for me in Chicago since that's where I was born and raised, and just girl talk. All around it was good vibes, and I enjoyed it.

"So, I have to ask because the people want to know..." Hailie says glancing at me.

"Oh jeez, I'm getting nervous now" I start to fidget with my nails.

"Firstly, I wanted to say congratulations. Secondly, the people want to know... Is it true you graduated college with 2 degrees?" She asks.

"Let me start off by saying thank you. And yes, it is true that I graduated college with 2 degrees. I had gotten a double major in psychology & business management." I say proudly with a smile on my face.

"No way, I studied Psych too!" She exclaims. "And why do you think people are so skeptical about that? As a college grad myself, it's not uncommon to see people study for multiple degrees honestly."

"Well I think the reason why people are so confused or skeptical of this is because I graduated 1 and a half years early. I mean I'm only 20 years old, but I started earning college credits in high school, which means I was able to take less classes once I actually got to college. A lot of people call me crazy for pursuing 2 studies, but I did it for myself and for my family. And I couldn't be more proud of myself, it's my biggest accomplishment!" I say finally looking around the room. I notice a few looks of amazement from the sound/film crew. But I also notice Marshall glancing at me. It was a mix between astonished, and confusion. I quickly look away, focusing back on Hailie and the camera.

"Dang, you go girl! I know I gave you a little bit of a scare with that question, but this podcast is called "Just A Little Shady" for a reason... So lets get shady."

"Just when I thought we wouldn't get shady, we surely do. I should've known." I laugh.

"You're pretty unproblematic, right?"

"Yea for the most part. I usually just ignore people and their antics. But don't get it confused y'all, I am NOT that girl!." I say looking directly into the camera.

"So then what happened between you and Jayda Cheaves?"

"Honestly, there's not much tea to spill about that situation. We were working on a project together for her clothing line, but she was extremely disrespectful. And I don't just mean business wise or professionally, but personally. At the end of the day we are supposed to be boss ladies and support one another, not go have sex with the guy that I was interested in at the time and talk crap about me behind my back to everyone..." I explain giving a condescending smile.

"Woah, that's totally not cool. I don't think I'd be able to just move on from that."

"Well I just took the L. There was no reason to fight or argue about it. It is what it is. We just won't ever be mutual."

"I glad you hold no hard feelings. Speaking of which, this weeks shady story involves lots of those. Sadé, care to read the submission?" She asks.

"Of course, lets get right into it!" I read the story and the podcast filming is complete.

It was a great episode and I had a lot of fun filming with Hailie. Things did get a bit uncomfortable when I was asked about some recent drama I was involved in though. I'm just glad she didn't push the subject because truth be told, it still hurt a part of me. It wasn't just some guy I was interested in. It was a lot more than that. It was an ex boyfriend of mine. A very toxic dude. And I'm still trying to find inner peace and heal from the entire situation.

"Hey, I'm going to go outside and catch some air real quick before we start filming the cooking video for my channel." I inform Hailie.

She tells me to go ahead and take my time since there isn't any rush. I walk out of the filming room and out of the house to the front steps. I take a seat and breathe some deep breaths. For some reason I still felt triggered from that question even though it wasn't supposed to be a big deal to me anymore.

I check the time on my phone: 3:54pm. I guess I'll just go back inside in 6 minutes. Suddenly, the front door opens, footsteps following afterwards. I pay no mind, trying to clear my head.

"Hey." a deep voice greets me. I whip my head around to find Marshall standing right beside me on the stair.

"Oh. Hi." I awkwardly wave at him, feeling a bit uncomfortable. I don't know what it is, but his presence makes me nervous.

"You okay? I saw how the question about your ex gave you anxiety." He asks now sitting down right beside me.

"It wasn't an ex." I lie.

"You can't fool me, Sadé. I've been there, done that." He says smirking.

"Damn. It's that obvious, huh?" I finally get the courage to look up at him in the eyes. But to my surprise, he was already looking into mines.

"Not really. But you know, can't hide anything from shady."

"Who?" I ask in confusion.

"Shady. Ya know, Slim Shady ..." He looks at me as if I'm crazy.

But I'm looking at him the same way because who the HELL is Slim Shady?

"Who?! I have no clue what you're talking about."

"Ya Know. Chika chika slim shady." He tries again but I just stare at him.

He laughs this time and says "Hi, my name is... You better lose yourself?... Saturday through Sunday, Monday, Monday through Sunday, yo..."

"OH! Maybe I'll love you one day, maybe we'll someday grow. 'Till then just sit yo drunk ass on that f-in' runway, hoe. Oh, that's you? Eminem right?" I finally realize.

"Yup. That's me. Eminem Slim Marshall." We both laugh.

He actually is pretty nice as well. Still a bit intimidating, but less. He's a cool person, I guess.

I check the time on my phone again: 3:59pm.

"I should get back going inside to film my portion of the collab now. Are you staying? It's a cooking video so we'll be making dinner." I ask Marshall, as I stand up walking towards the front door.

"Sure, why not." He shoots me a sly smile.

I walk back inside, and we start filming the video for my channel. The plan was to make some alfredo mashed potatoes topped with some buttered lobster. All was going well in the kitchen. The food was looking great, and me & Hailie were cracking jokes as if we'd previously known each other.

— During Dinner

I started to plate the food, with the camera crew getting closeup shots. Once the filming was complete, we all sat down, eating our meal. Not to toot my own horn or anything, but toot toot - We did that!

"Sadé, this is like the best thing I've ever eaten." Marshall says.

"Yes, this is bomb. I mean, I already knew it would be. I follow your recipes all the time." Hailie ques in, along with some of the others agreeing.

"Why, thank you." I bow my head slightly, feeling pleased that everyone was enjoying the food. But I was also feeling a bit shy from all the attention on me.

"So how long have you been cooking, girl?" Marshall asks, looking at me from across the table.

"Well I've been baking since I was 3 years old, and cooking since I was 6 years old. My mom and grandma taught me best." I respond meeting his gaze.

"Hey, umm. I was actually gonna ask you something." He says now looking at Hailie who is also looking right back at him.

"Yea, Dad just thought it'd be nice to ask this since you live in Chicago, where Lollapalooza is." Hailie explains.

"Yea, so I was just gonna ask if you'd be interested in coming to the show since I'll be there performing? Ya' know, especially considering all you did for my daughter." He asks me, seeming a uneasy.

"Oh, you don't have to. Really, it was great being here today. And I'd gladly do it again any day. I did it because I genuinely think Hailie is great!" I quickly say.

"No, I want to. I want you there. You seem like a great person as well. I'll have you VIP. Plus, I think you need to become acquainted with some of my music." He pleads.

"Okay, I'll go. It sounds like fun! I think I'm gonna need to learn who Eminem Slim Marshall is in the meantime." I joke. Everyone laughs and the rest of dinner goes well.

I did end up giving Marshall my number so that we can keep in touch. Eventually, it becomes dark and We all go our separate ways.

Hey guys, I finally updated the story. I was sick and got caught up so please excuse me for that! But I hope you enjoy. Please comment and vote if you'd like of course. But what do yalls think will happen in the next chapter.

And side note, a some of what Sade has gone through or her personality is based on me. So I am hoping it isn't too crazy lol.