Chapter Seventeen
She check herself in the dim mirror before reapplying her red lipstick. Kimberly pout her lips to make sure the lipstick was applied evenly when something fell out of her purse, rolling onto the floor. She leans down to look for it when a pair of shoes appears in front of her. “What the…?” Kimberly looked up and felt her heart drop to her feet. She slowly stands up… a few seconds went by before she tries to step back but her heel caught the edge of her dress.
His hands react quickly and wrap it around her petite waist so she wouldn’t fall. “You don’t have to fall head over heel for me now KiKi…” He said softly. “Or is that even your real name?”
Her hands nudge him to let go but he wouldn’t. “How you get in here? This is the ladies restroom! Get out before I call security!”
“That’s not how you properly greet your former boss. Besides, I am a prestige guest while you’re an employee working as a receptionist.” He squeezes her even tighter now. “Now tell me, why would you use another name when your real name is Kimberly?”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about. If you don’t leave right now, I’m going to scream for help!”
“You really don’t want to do that….” Before he could tell her the consequence, she had already opened her mouth but he quickly shut her up with his big lips.
OMG… not…. this…. again. Her brain and heart try to process. It felt like eternity when his lips finally pulled away. She couldn’t feel her body. As if it was frozen, unable to move nor react to what had just happened.
“Still taste the same just like how I remembered.” He said with a smirk on his face.
She looked at him with daze eyes before using all her strength to push him away. Kimberly quickly grabs her purse and raised her hand, wanting to slap him.
“Are you sure you want to do that? The last time I was nice enough to let you slide...”
She balled her fist and aim for the door, opening it in a hurry before anyone saw them.
Aum didn’t stop her. He also didn’t expect to kiss her again and now he couldn’t stop grinning. Was this the beginning of many kisses? His eyes turn dark and follow her to the party room.
Kimberly nearly stumbles in her walk by the time she reaches Dennis and the gang. “Everything ok Kim? Your face look flushed.” Dennis asked with a worry look.
She touches her face and chuckle nervously. “Really? It must be the liquor…. you know, asian glow.” Through the corner of her eyes, she can see Aum watching her. Instantly, Kim grabs on to Dennis arm and whisper in his ear. “Dennis, you mind taking me home… I’m not feeling so well.”
He quickly nod and bid the gang good bye. They both walk to the valet boy and waited for the car. “Are you sure you ok? Did you drink too much?” Her eyes wander around making sure Aum wasn’t following them. “Yes. I’m just tired really.” She tried to act calm. “It’s been a long day, that’s all.”
Dennis reaches over to touch her forehead just to make sure when the car arrived in time.
Once they reached her place, Dennis walked her to her apartment door. “Good night Dennis. Sorry for being a party pooper.”
“No problem. I rather have you home and well rested. Otherwise, your parents will be very upset that you won’t be coming home to see them tomorrow.”
“I know.” She let out a sigh. “I can’t wait to spend a whole week with them.”
“Are you sure you don’t want me to drive you there?”
“Dennis, I’ll be fine. I went home plenty of times by myself.” She reaches over and gave him a bear hug. “Thanks for being such an awesome friend.”
“Anytime.” He didn’t want to let go. If only she knew how much his heart had been yearning for her love in return. “Have a fun time at your parents’ house and tell them I say hello.”
“I sure will.” She unlocks her door and disappear inside. Once in, she turned on the lights and collapse on the couch. “Tell me this is a dream??! She mutters to herself with her face against her hands before wiping her lips profusely. He kissed her. He KISSED her AGAIN. Since that day she left his house, she tried so hard to erase that awful memory. She would NEVER imagine it would happen again. What shock her even more the fact he knew her name?! How did he know this info that she had hidden from him for so long? Before she could process her thoughts… there was a light knock on the door. “Dennis….” Her lips froze at the very sight of him standing in front of her.
“Is that your boyfriend name?”
She tried to close the door but he quickens his step, pushing her inside and shutting the door. OMG!! Kimberly try to run to her room but only to be forcefully grab by the arm and pull to face him. “What do you want? Why are you following me?!” She frantically asked while at the same time, trying to get him to free her.
“So was my kiss better than your boytoy Dennis?”