tears.
“ It will be okay. I got your back. Well, shit, let’s roll out. It’s Saturday, I feel like a drink or two. We can go to the Fridays at the Ladera Center. Maybe, that will take your mind off things.”
“ I think I’m going to stay at home and watch reruns of Good Times ,” Kendra said dryly.
“ C’mon, Ken. You will feel better. I promise you,” Nia pleaded, making sad eyes.
“ Oh, damn, Nia. I hate when you look like that. Okay! Okay! I’ll go. Just get that dumb look off your face.”
Kendra couldn’t stop laughing as her sister made sad faces.
“ I’m going to grab a sweater,” Kendra said.
*****
It was very crowded at Fridays. The ladies chose to sit in the bar area. They placed their orders as soon as they sat down.
“ I’ll have a Patrón margarita with an extra shot of Patrón on the side,” Kendra told the bartender. “And can you make sure it’s blended?” she asked politely.
“ Dayum, girl! You sure you can handle that? That’s a big girl’s drink,” Nia said, looking at her sister and feeling sorry for her.
“ Aye, bartender. Bring me a Zombie, top shelf,” Nia said.
The bartender blended the drinks and placed them in front of the women. They were happy to drink and to talk.
“ You know I feel like going back to dancing, right?” Kendra confessed, slurring her words.
Nia looked at her and started laughing. Then, she said, “You know damn well Bigg Boss ain’t letting you back in that club. What has it been, about six years since he kicked your ass out?”
“ Fuck you! I walked up out that bitch. He ain’t throw nobody out,” Kendra snapped.
The women were enjoying themselves. Kendra didn’t have school, work, or Trent on her mind. She was tipsy and feeling herself.
“ Hold on, girl. I will be right back. I have to go use the little girls’ room,” Kendra said as she walked off towards the bathroom.
The restaurant was jammed pack. Kendra was almost to the bathroom when she tripped. She just knew she was about to hit the floor when a pair of strong arms caught her before she fell.
“ Are you alright, miss?” the strong gentleman asked with a smile.
“ Excuse me. I’m okay. Thank you, sir,” Kendra answered. Embarrassment was written all over her face. Kendra looked around to see if anyone was paying attention to her.
“ No one saw you, cutie. It’s just me and you,” the gentleman said.
Kendra thanked him once more before disappearing into the restroom. After washing her hands, Kendra returned to the bar area and was stopped by the man who had caught her from falling. “My bad. I don’t mean to be rude, but you are so damn beautiful to me, and I just have to ask your name?”
“ My name is Kendra, but everyone calls me Ken,” she said, sashaying her way to the bar.
“ Lovely name. By the way, my name is Wiz,” he said, extending his hand for her to shake it.
Although Kendra hated street names, she had to admit the brother was all that and then some.
Wiz stood six feet, five inches. He had a Hershey complexion with a nice Colgate smile. Wiz’s hair was cut in low fade, and he sported a neatly trimmed goatee.
“ I know you’re probably here with your man, but I just had to take this opportunity to let you know how fine you are,” Wiz said.
“ Actually, I am here with my sister tonight.”
“ Well, can I buy you and your sister another round of whatever you’re drinking?” Wiz offered.
“ That’s okay, Wiz. I can buy my own drink, but, hey, the gesture was nice. Thank you again,” Kendra said. as she walked back to her seat at the bar.
Nia was now on her second drink. “Why are you smiling?” she asked Kendra upon her return.
Before Kendra could answer, Wiz walked up and said, “Kendra, if you won’t let me buy you a drink, will you, at least, take my number?”
Wiz handed her one of his business cards. Nia kicked her sister.
“ Ouch,” Kendra mumbled as she quickly shot her sister a look.