Red.

The sun filtered through the drawn shades casting a filter of shadows to cascade across my face. I turned myself from the light, lifting the white duvet over my head, finding comfort within the fluff. I buried myself deeper into the sheets wrapping myself as tight as I could go. I licked my chapped lips, tasting the remains of salty tears lingering still on my parted lips. The memories of last nights events still fresh, replaying like a movie deep in the back of my mind. Mikes words echoed continuously, almost if to taunt me.
" I was drunk em, it was just a fuck, nothing more." The words stung, like a razor grazing the skin of your arm. That's all I would ever be seen as to Mike, a fuck and nothing more. At least not like I saw him. I let out a breathe of air, throwing the duvet over my head, finally allowing the filtered light to meet my eyes. I turned my head to the side, looking at my phone that sat charging on its white dock. Sunday 2:15 it read, I found myself perking up as I realized that my little dawn would be returning from the stay with her father. A smile made its way on to my face as I threw my feet over the bed standing fully.
I stretched my arms over my head, as I let out a long yawn. I walked over to my closet deciding it was time to try and attempt to find an outfit. Shirt after shirt, Jean after jean, the choices were endless, yet I found myself not liking anything I came across. It was a Sunday I could get away with wearing comfy clothes as I would not be stepping out today. I made my way deeper into the closet, finally laying my eyes on something worthy of today's outfit. I grabbed my distressed high-waisted shorts, black flowy tank top and my comfy over sized white cardigan. As for shoes socks would have to do. Happy with my pick I took off my night gown throwing it into the bin next to the door while putting on the clothes I had chosen out.
Seeing as I had time before Mike would be dropping dawn off I decided to do a little spring clinging. God knows that when dawn is once again in my arms not much cleaning will be getting done. I plugged my phone once more into the white dock, hiring the speakers before selecting my playlist. The music began to flood through the house as I began my cleaning frenzy. Room after room, I found myself belting out the lyrics to every song that had made its way through the speaker.
I had decided to leave the kitchen and living room area for last as these were the two that needed the least cleaning done. The playlist began to play as I found myself using my mop as a guitar and handy microphone.

I stood atop my black coffee table, dusting the ceiling fan as best I could while singing along to pierce the veil. I began to sway my hips as my favorite lyric began "but last night, you said you ended up in Palm springs dancing on tables." My eyes began to close, as I smiled getting more into the song.
I head quite little laughter as I spun around on the table. My eyes shot open, there stood Mike a smirk adorning his stupid face, while dawn stood kneeling hands over her mouth stifling her giggles. My mouth opened and closed like a fish out of water. I climbed off the table standing infront of the two who had obviously enjoyed the show, one more likely than the other.
"uhm so sorry you had to witness that it's just ugh.. Ugh.. Well yeah." I stuttered tucking a stray hair behind my ear. Dawn took this as her opportunity to finally greet me as she ran for me leaping into my arms. I picked my eager daughter up placing kisses on every inch of her face I could attack. Delighted squeals emitted from her lips as she begged me to stop.
I saw from the corner of my eye, Mike smiling at the sight of us. I let dawn down her hand enclosing with mine.
"I thought you guys would be coming later." I questioned looking over at him. Mike scratched the back of his neck looking down momentarily before looking up once more.
"yeah we were supposed to be here later but alysha threw a fit and well I decided dawn didn't need that and brought her home."
I nodded my head, " well thanks Mike I really did miss my little one." I replied stroking dawns hair.
" Mommy can daddy stay for a wittle but peaseeeeee." Dawn asked tugging at my hand. I looked at dawn then to Mike not feeling to sure but deciding I would let Mike choose.
"its up to daddy baby girl." I said looking directly at him.
"its fine with me, sides I need some alone time with just my girl." He said lifting dawn on to his hip taking her into the kitchen.
I huffed, great this would surely be a long night.

Notes

First off let me just say oh my god I'm so sorry for not updating in days! Work along with me being sick just did not go well and I was looking for the right time to do so. Since I have abandoned you for 6 days I will make this a two chapter thing and I will update earlier today for you guys. I hope you enjoy this chapter, the next one is coming later today! I hope everyone had a great Christmas and hopefully a great coming new year! Enjoy troopers!
-love Padme.