PEACHY

13 (ANDY)

Hey girl you know you drive me crazy
One look puts the rhythm in my hand
Still I'll never understand why you hang around
I see what's going down

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*unedited*

I find peace in the garden. I come outside to the garden in any weather. I run my hand across the flower in front of me. The beautiful red rose is delicate just like me. One wrong move and the petal of the rose could be torn like me.

"What is a beautiful thing like you doing out here when the party is in there?" A Russian voice fills the air.

I don't turn around. I keep my gaze on the delicate flower in front of me. "What's it been? Four years since you bumped into me?" He asks.

I slowly turn around and look at the pale man with brownish black hair and icy blue eyes. He's tattooed everywhere and it's quite sexy. His black shirt fits him well and his jeans make him even sexier.

"I'm sorry about that," I reply as I chuckle.

"It's cool," he replies. "So you never answered my first question."

I smile and look down then back up at him. "I just didn't want to be around a lot of people," I reply.

"Well, there really wasn't anyone here when I saw you exit so what's the real reason?" He asks.

"Today has not been a good day. Matteo got mad at me because of something I said to my child's teacher and then there is this girl in my class that I teach," I reply.

I run a hand through my hair and take a deep breath. "Go on," he says.

"She seems so lost and sad," I reply.

The back door opens and both our heads snap toward it. "Dad, it's time to eat," Jade says.

My eyes widen as she stares at her dad. Her eyes flicker to me and she frowns. "I will be in there in a few," Jade's dad replies.

Jade goes back inside and he looks back at me as I stare at the back door. "Are you okay? You look like you have seen a ghost," he says.

"What's your name?" I ask as I turn towards him.

"Red Ivanov," he replies.

My eyes widen a little and he smiles. "Where does Jade stay when you're not in the country?" I ask.

"With her mom," he replies.

"It's not my business but your daughter probably doesn't get the love she needs and she has no friends. I don't know you or her mom but she asked me about a journal she most likely couldn't afford and I know you have plenty of money but if she is with her mom I doubt everything is Peachy," I state.

I turn away from him and start to walk to the house. "You know, Andy, I don't know why Matteo used you the way he did, trapping you and all," Red states. I stop walking and turn around. "Peach was planned. He didn't use protection on purpose but he really didn't know about Peach. Oh and don't worry about my daughter's mother, she will be gone before you know it."

The way he just talked to me has got me wet and there's nothing I can do about it. Red walks to me. I glance up at him as he smirks. He leans into my ear and nibbles on my earlobe.

"Darling, I can fix your little problem if you'd like but it'll cost you a date to a fancy restaurant," Red whispers in my ear.

"I'd rather date before I have your meat stick inside of me."

After going inside, eating dinner, and talking for a little bit, I finally made my way back to my room. I am exhausted. Today was terrible and it completely drained me. A light knock comes from my door.

I walk over to it and open the door to see Red standing there with his hands in his pockets. He looks at me with a blank face. "Yes?" I ask.

"Tomorrow night, you and I are going to go on a date. I will have a dress sent over for you while you are at work. Be ready by seven and if everything goes well, maybe just maybe, we can go on another date," Red says.

"Controlling much? Is this why you're not married?" I ask.

He rolls his eyes. "Just be ready or I will come dress you myself and you won't like that," Red states.

I nod and he walks away. I close the door. I strip out of my clothes and walk into my closet. I grab a big shirt and thong and put them on. I walk out of the closet to see Matteo sitting on my bed. I clear my throat and he looks up at me.

"Be careful with Red, Andy. He isn't the best guy to be around," Matteo says.

"Oh, and you are? Red told me that you didn't wear a condom on purpose. All those times we had sex after the first time you said no to condoms because you wanted to tie me down to you," I reply.

"It's not like that, okay. You may not believe me but it's not like that," Matteo responds.

"I don't care. All that matters is my happiness and that Peach is happy," I reply. "Let me make my own mistakes."

"Fine but when you get brought home with a ton of bruises, don't come to me for help," Matteo says as he stands up.

Matteo leaves my room and I sigh. I leave my room and go straight to Peach. Peach climbs in her bed and covers herself up. I walk to her bed and kiss her forehead.

"I love you, Peach! You get a good night's sleep. I will be in my room if you need me," I state.

"I love you too, mommy!"