Prompt:Mary; Marshall : Should I stay or Should I go
Mary sat in her car two blocks down from Marshall's house. She knew Abigail was out of town for the week and she wanted to finish the talk from the balcony. They didn't say the words that should've been spoken.
Trying to make up her mind she turned the radio on. The radio station was playing the Clash's Should I Stay or Should I Go. It was her and Marshall's story being played over the radio and the question that she kept toying with.
If she knocked on the door and admitted to Marshall that she was in love with him and wanted to spend the rest of her life with him would he turn away from her or finally speak the words she longed to hear.
She had set him free and it nearly killed her. Hell, the separation was killing them. The truth became abundantly clear after she finally allowed herself time to deal with her father's death on her own.
It was strange to have the shoe on the other foot so to speak. How many times had she teased Marshall about spending her life alone and now those roles were reversed. Taking a calming breath she listened to the refrain of the song.
Should I stay or should I go now?
Should I stay or should I go now?
If I go there will be trouble
And if I stay it will be double
So come on and let me know
Her heart lifted as her decision was made. Starting the car she pulled into the driveway and walked to the door and waited. She could see the surprise on Marshall's face when he opened the door.
"Mare?"
"I lied on the balcony and we need to discuss the truth."
Marshall stood aside and let her in.
"Where do you want to begin?" Marshall asked hesitantly.
"I don't like Abigail, she's not the one for you and we both know who is. There is only one person that has ever been right for either of us and I was too blind to see it. I know this is your house, but I think you need to have a seat because this is going to take awhile."