So is that a promise?" Ken demanded.He was on the phone with Jane and had been speaking to her for about an hour. Just when she was about to end the call, he decided to ask her out on a date.Jane giggled and Ken's phone speaker filtered it into his ears. He smiled."I told you that I'm to be there Jane so you can count on me. Okay?"Ken was hesitant. He wasn't sure if Jane could make it to the dinner he had just invited her to. She was an unpredictable person after all."I'll be counting on you, Jane.""We will see how it goes." She replied and hung up.Ken lowered the phone to his chest with a smile. If she shows up for the dinner, then he might ask her out again.He had suggested that they meet in Grizzle bar, their new favorite spot. It was a private restaurant and privacy was what they wanted.*****Charlie walked into the Grizzle bar and made his way to the bar stand. It was a few minutes past 10 pm and they were packing up already.The moment the bartender saw Charlie walking
Ken glanced at the Rolex on his left wrist. It was a few minutes to his dinner date but Ray was yet to show up.He stood up, strode to the window, and stuck his head out, hoping to catch a glimpse of Ray but the chauffeur was nowhere to be found.With a frustrated sigh, he returned to the couch and snatched his phone. He was just about to dial Ray's number when his senses were drawn to the revving of his Lamborghini.He quickly rushed out of the room as if he was being hunted."And why are you late?" He fired at Ray the moment the driver alighted from the vehicle.Ray stared at his phone screen and darted his gaze back to Ken. "Sir, you asked me to come and pick you up at 6: 30 pm. It's 6:38 right now."Ken sighed. Those eight minutes seemed like forever. "I'm sorry Ray. Maybe it's because I'm on the edge."Ray smiled and opened the door to the back seat for Ken to step in. "I understand boss, Love can be a crazy thing." he teased."Silly!" Ken remarked after a chuckle. He jumped into
Stop right there!"Ken and Jane quickly pulled out their lips from the straws and turned to stare at the woman walking up to them."What the hell?" Ken muttered under his breath and fell back on his chair."Fuck!" Charlie spat and tried to hold onto the menu card with trembling hands.Why does she have to show up at such a time when his plan was about to come to life?Jane darted her gaze from the strange girl standing beside her and then back to Ken. She was displaying a blank expression, wondering why a girl would walk up to their booth screaming like a mad woman."What are you doing here Miranda?" Ken asked and turned to look at her with a clenched jaw.The lost Jane continued roving her eyes around them. It appears Ken knows the girl and why were his eyes harboring hostility toward her?Miranda glared at Jane and stood beside Ken with a bright smile. "Hey!" she waved hoping he reciprocates the smile.Ken had always commended her infectious smile and maybe, she was going to get him
What in the world was Charlie doing at the restaurant at such an hour wondered Ken. Why do Charlie and his girlfriend Miranda, always turn up at the wrong time and end up ruining things?Charlie had vowed to never initiate Ken in a fight. He had seen the guy's martial art skills on display several times and he would be a fool to start a fight with Ken."I'm just here to grab my girl," Charlie said and slid his arm into Miranda's.With the look that says 'You are done for?' he began dragging Miranda out of the restaurant.Ken was stunned that Charlie didn't pick up a fight with him neither was the guy willing to engage him in his usual small talk.Charlie and Miranda left.Ken turned around and began taking strides toward Jane. Her beautiful floral gown which was immaculately dazzling earlier had turned red and was looking damp.The waitresses had tried to clean her up but her hair was soiled with red wine and sauce droplets."I'll use the restroom." she excused herself the moment Ken
Fuck!" Miranda cussed and slapped her right thigh repeatedly. Charlie was about to share with her the plan he had for Ken but then, his useless phone had to ring.She turned to her left and looked through the window. Charlie was engrossed in his phone call. He was backing her and seemed to be having an extensive discussion with his caller.Charlie never moved an inch to answer his phone calls whenever she was around but now, he had to jump out of the car and even moved to a distance so he could pick up the call. Miranda suspected something fishy but that's not her bone of contention.She smiled and threw her head back as her mind traveled back to the havoc she caused. She recollected how she painted Jane's head and face with wine and sauce. She had turned the beautiful girl into a troll overnight and the mess she created gladdened her heart.Now, Jane must be so mad at Ken that she must have walked out on him Miranda concluded. However, she wasn't sure whether that was enough reason
Should I call her or not?" Ken wondered out loud.It was Saturday morning and he had just returned from the gym down his street. He was pondering whether to call Jane or not.The last time they met was during their dinner at Grizzle which was ruined. All thanks to Miranda. That day, Ken wanted to make it up to Jane. He had suggested that they place another order but she didn't take the offer. He didn't push it because he knew the girl had gone through a lot that night. If it were another girl, she would have walked out on him.It's been a week past the incident and he barely got in touch with Jane. He called her twice on several occasions and she only returned his call once. In class, they only exchanged a few pleasantries and Ken didn't ask about his proposal.Maybe he should just go ahead and place the call he concluded and leaned on the kitchen counter. Since it was a weekend, she was bound to be free or they might reschedule for the next day.He placed the call.Ken sighed and dro
"Just a moment Ken. Please!" Miranda implored and hurried after him.After their class for the day ended around 1 pm, Ken took the route that led to the college library and Miranda followed him so she could pull him to a corner for a conversation.Ken kept taking rushed steps toward the library. He didn't stop or turn back to look at her. As far as he was concerned, she was now pure evil and he needed to stay away from her.She ran after him and was about to grab his shirt in her bid to force him to turn around when he turned to face her with a clenched jaw. "Stop running after me like some damn parasite."She sighed and tried to get closer to him but Ken drifted backward."Would you please listen to me?"Ken arched a brow. "Listen to you? After all the madness you displayed the other day at the restaurant?" He shook his head and glared at her. "If I ever had any respect for you then I want to let you know that it's all gone, Miranda. Only a hooligan would pull out the activities you
Ken's jaw dropped. It was Miranda who tried to seduce him and now she was screaming for help? He tossed her to the floor like a piece of paper and stood up with clenched fists."You bitch!" He cussed with his nostrils puffing hot air.Before he could blink, Charlie was already in the room and had rushed to Miranda's aid. He helped her get off the floor.She got up on the floor while sobbing, she pulled Charlie to herself and immersed him in a hug while Ken watched with astonishing eyes.She quickly slipped behind Charlie as he began taking steps toward Ken to address him."Did you just try to rape my girlfriend?""Rape?" Screamed a shocked Ken. "It was your girlfriend who came to my house and was crying over how you tried to rape her and suddenly, she jumped on me and began to act silly."Charlie broke into a wicked laugh and Ken couldn't be more stunned. He charged toward Charlie and tried to get Miranda to move out from her hiding spot."Tell him the damn truth Miranda!"She didn't