A One Night Kiss

Chapter 2

KENDRA

I frowned at Kylie for a moment but let it all slide since I am here for small talk. I felt my chest heave up and down because of her but I am used to her sneaking up on me every damn time. Most days, we end up fighting, while some days, I just laugh it off.

“You look like a f*****g nerd, sis!” Kylie teased; she wrapped her arms around my shoulders and pulled me inside Skyhigh. I hadn't been inside before. I could feel my ears almost bursting from the loud music. I turned to Kylie with a narrow brow, but she jumped on me and started serenading me.

Honestly— I don't have time for this.

“God, I missed you so much, sis. It's been ages since I last saw you. So tell me, how have you been?” She asked, her lips curled up into a bright smile as she cast her gaze on me.

“I've missed you too. You won't believe what happened to me? Liam just pissed me off and I feel like killing him already. That asshole!” I cussed under my breath and leaned on her shoulder but she chuckled instead and patted my back.

I release myself from her embrace and smiled at her.

“Why don't we enjoy the night first and just maybe, you can tell me what Liam did this time. I won't mind yanking him.”

I looked at her up and down and suddenly burst into laughter.

“You want to smack him?!”

“Of course, he always gets on my big sister's nerves. C'mon, let's go get some drinks,” she extended her hand, locking in mine and I sighed. I joined her at the bar and watched her cut limes, squeezing the life out of them and sucking them dry.

I instantly shivered— that gave me goosebumps all over my body.

Kylie looked at me and shrugged.

“So are you going to tell me what happened? What did that douchebag do again? You guys aren't married yet but he keeps giving you a heart attack.”

“Relax, sis, you don't have to talk nasty about Liam,” I whined, even though he deserved it.

“Whatever!” She rolled her eyes, “You know I never liked him for you. How many times have you come to me to talk about what he did and didn't do? Can you count?” She asked but I shrugged, “You see, he is always up to something. Over the years, you have done nothing but please him, and what did he do? He f*****g disregarded you. You had to slim down like a model and maintain that shape because he loves them slim. What else does he want from you, girl? To become a porn star for him? I bet that's the next thing he will ask of you.”

I sighed, “Funny how he suggested an open relationship today and brought a girl home. I swear I would have killed him. I am losing my mind, Kylie.”

“What?!” She snapped, slamming her fist on the table. Her drink splashed all over my body, and I widened my eyes. “What did you just say? Does he want to f**k other women?! Is that it? It's one thing to be controlling but it's a different thing to ask to cheat right in front of your face. I am going to kill him. Did you see the woman's face? Got any names?!” She demanded with a dreadful aura that sent shivers running down my spine.

“I don't know what to do, sis. Am I not beautiful enough? I thought he loved him and the engagement was what he wanted. He claimed he still loved me and wouldn't want to cheat in our marriage. I think he said it's one of his bucket list. I don't know how he thought about this and mustered the courage to tell me to my face. I don't feel loved, sis. This is not what I wanted with my life.”

“No matter how you place it, take this for free, he's just a cheater. Well, if he wants other women, then you go get yourself other men too. Let's see if he can handle the heat.”

“Don't even start,” I glared into her eyes and she winked at me.

Kylie has always been the nasty type. If father ever finds out about her lifestyle, it will be game over for Kylie. Our father is hot-tempered and would never tolerate such a scandal.

She refilled her shots and gave me one, but I don't drink, so I refused.” C'mon, it's just this once. I bet if you had been crazy all along, he wouldn't have treated you like some leftovers. Have fun for once, Kendra. Don't be a chicken.”

“Stop it,” I cut her off but she didn't stop.

“Chicken!”

She said the word again, but this time, her voice was loud, and the entire club stared at me and laughed without a pause. I felt my anger boiling inside of me. I glared into Kylie’s eyes and took the shot, and my face scrunched at its bitter taste.

“What the heck is that?!”

“Welcome to the club, baby,” she handed me a lime but the bitter taste didn't go away.

CLAP!

I turned around to see the men applauding my first shot and my cheeks flushed red.

“Cheers, sisi,” Kylie shouted, making me blush even more.

She pulled me to the dance floor and the entire night, I was so wasted. I kept taking those shots and bawling my eyes out because of Liam until I felt a sudden sharp pain in my head, and my vision started to blur. I slumped to the ground but Kylie helped me up on my feet and splashed some ice water on me. I saw her pacing around with tears in her eyes as she called for help.

“Stay with me Kendra, s**t! I shouldn't have forced you to drink,” she cried.

I heard her clearly, but I suddenly felt numbness in my hand, and before I knew it, I embraced the darkness around me.