Imperfectly Right for Me

Sixteen: I care

Theo

I smile, expecting to see Lily when I open the front door, but instead four other women walk inside of my house. I back up as they walk past me and into the living room. When Lily finally comes inside, I frown, seeing her face covered in blood.

I immediately pull her to me. "How the hell did this happen?"

She giggles, holding her nose. "She hit my nose pretty hard, but don't worry, I hit her back harder, Muffin!"

Holding her hand, I bring her to my bathroom as her friends yell at each other. I get a towel and wet it with warm water before placing it on her nose. I grab another towel as she holds the other one, wet it and begin wiping her face softly as she stares at me with a small smile.

Once all the blood is gone, she changes into one of my shirts and we go to the living room.

"Damn." One of her friends mumble as I stand in front of the couch where they lounge. Looking down at her eye direction, I notice she's looking at my chest. I put on a shirt and quickly return.

A redhead woman awakes and jerks up hastily. She blinks slowly and looks around before speaking. "Where's Fiona and Dante?"

Lily pats her shoulder. "Oh dear, you are really gone, aren't you?"

I fold my arms. "Someone needs to tell me why the hell my girlfriend's nose is bleeding and four drunk women are in my house?"

A dark-haired woman stands up. "Oh, I'll tell you what happened! My girl, Lily, had her first fight today!"

The others nod and Lily smiles proudly. "Yup! I even did your move, sugar. It worked like a charm. I'll tell you that much."

I run a hand over my face, trying to appear mad. I was actually proud of her for finally defending herself. 

"We don't even know if the woman is alive after the beating Lily gave her." Another woman chimes in.

I look closer and notice she looks familiar. "Where do I know you from?" I ask, trying to remember.

She holds her hand out for a handshake, but I don't shake it. "Kelly Erez. I work for you. "

I frown, "Really?"

"Yes. Have been for almost three years now, sir."

Erez. I remember that last name now.

"Jerry Erez is your husband, right?"

"Yes."

"Now I remember. I fired him about a year ago."

The redhead points to the wall behind me. "Why is your house so gray? What are you, like a vampire or something?" She stands up. "Now, thinking about it, we don't even know this guy. He could like chickens for all we know." She says, staring at me suspiciously.

I look down at her and match her expression. "Do you watch criminal minds?" She asks.

"Yes."

"Favorite character? Answer wisely, vampire guy."

"Hotch."

She stares at me for a moment longer before sitting back down. "I guess he's good enough. I've got my eye on you, though."

When the dark haired woman begins coughing loudly, I shake my head and point to the door. "All of you, get out."

They groan and complain loudly, yelling at me as I walk to the bedroom. I hear Lily follow behind me. She pulls my arm as we reach the room.

"They can't go out alone! They're drunk!"

"Well, they're not staying here, Lily."

"Please!"