Chapter 2: Chapter Two
Kendra Pov
Waking up my head was pounding. Ugh, another migraine. Sitting up in my bed I look at my small clock on my desk
It was 6 am in morning. Getting out of bed I go into my bathroom to take care of my business and shower. Letting the hot water stream my body felt nice. My migraine was subsiding but I do need a nice cup of coffee. I Turn off the water and step out of the tub wrapping my towel around myself, going into my room. Quickly rubbing my body with cocoa butter and putting deodorant on, I slip on a pair of jeans and a long sleeve sweater top. I had the day off so I figure I'd run some errands today. Stepping into my black ugg boots I sit down at my vanity to do my hair. Taking it down from the bun I brush it through letting the waves fall to my shoulders.
Grabbing my journal and car keys I decide to go to Ann's café for some breakfast. Throwing on my jacket I make my way outside to my car when my phone starts ringing. Looking at the screen it says it's unknown, I already know it had to be my mother again. Getting in my car I push the answer button.
" Hello," I say quickly.
" Kendra it's your mother. Can we talk?" She asks sadly.
I don't say anything.
" can we maybe meet now?" She asks desperately.
" I can't I'm busy. What do you want mom? I ask annoyed.
" I want us to be a family. I want my daughter back in my life." She says sadly.
I Stay quiet for a second before I respond.
" let me think about it," I say hanging up.
Tears fall down my face, why am I so emotional? Wiping the tears I start my engine and head to Ann's café.
The café was cute and peaceful. I order my coffee and a blueberry muffin and went to my favorite spot in the far back corner of the café. Sitting down I pull out my journal and pen to write my thoughts.
Connors Pov
Work has been stressful lately, not only that, Donna and I were having issues in our relationship. She always out partying with her slutty friends and complains that I don't make time for her. Every time we get into an argument we end up fucking. Make-up sex is always a turn-on, but it's starting to get old. I'm really starting to question if we are right for each other.
My phone dings alerting me I have a text message. Looking at my phone I see it's Chris asking if I wanted to hit the bar for drinks tonight. I still wasn't too thrilled with Chris after he did that shit with Kendra at the party. That bitch probably is wondering why he never contacted her. I told him she had a crush on me in high school, and that she did not take my rejection very well. He didn't want to let his attraction for her come between our friendship, so now he's basically having sex with Vanessa again. smiling to myself I text Chris back a thumb up emoji.
" Conner you want to grab breakfast?" donna ask kissing my neck. ugh, I really need to find the right way to end this misery I thought. I can't keep acting like I'm happy in this relationship.
" sure let's go," I say grabbing my truck keys.
We drove mainly with donna talking about how so in love she was with me and that she wanted to take our relationship to the next level. Mentally I wanted to tell her to get lost but I do have feelings for her even if it's not romantic. We've been together for 4 years now, so how exactly was I supposed to just end it?
" pull into Ann's café," donna says pointing.
I roll my eyes and pull into the small café'.
Following behind donna we make our way inside, going up to the counter to put in our orders. Looking around the café I spot her. She was sitting at the far back corner table writing in a notebook. She seems really focused on what she was writing. Studying her I could see her dark hair was down touching her shoulders. Her face didn't have an ounce of makeup like she did at the party a month ago.
" babe, what you want? Donna asks pulling my hand.
Focusing my attention on the menu I really can't decide. I'm not really hungry, I'm just trying to make donna happy.
" vanilla latte, bagel cream cheese," I say throwing a $20 bill on the counter. Waiting for the young cashier to hand me my change I look over where Kendra was sitting. She hadn't looked up from that notebook since I been standing here. did I want her to notice me? Fuck no. grabbing our food I quickly grab Donna's hand and leave.
Kendra Pov
I had sat here in the café enjoying my coffee, writing in my journal. Looking at my phone it was 10:30 am. Putting my journal back in my bag head out to my car. I had a strange feeling I was being watched while I was writing but I was too focused to look around the café' to see. Pulling out of the parking lot I turn on my radio, Ariana grade 7 things was playing.
I know I need to grab a few grocery items from price and shop. I was to meet Dani at the bridal shop at 3 pm. I wanted to hurry so that could post what I wrote about on my blog.
*****
" so what do you think?" Dani asks stepping out of the fitting room.
"it's nice," I say smiling
" ugh. Kendra, you said that about the ten other dresses I tried on" Dani says annoyed.
" I'm sorry. You should be glad I'm being honest" I say in defense.
" true." She says smiling. she goes back to the changing room to try on another dress. I was really happy Dani found Shawn. he was good to her and that's all I could want for her.
Dani felt as though I was lonely considering wasn't dating anyone. I wasn't really focused on jumping back into a relationship after Jonathan.
*** Flashback (one year ago)
it was just ending my shift at the pub it was 6:30 pm, and I wanted to see Jonathan. he was working late at his office so I decided to get take out Chinese food to surprise him. his office was at least a 10-minute drive from the nearby Chinese place.
Jonathan was CEO accountant at Barnes firm. Honestly, I was lucky to be dating him. He was any women's dream guy. His dark chocolate skin and his light brown eyes that I could just stare in all day. He was older than me at 30, but I didn't care we were in love. he treated me like I was special.
Making my way up to the security desk I see henry the old guard that always works the night shift.
" hey henry," I say greeting him.
" oh hey miss Moore. What brings you by?" He asks half smiling.
" oh, I'm here to bring Jon dinner. Can you let me up to his office floor?" I ask anxiously.
" sure," he says pushing the access doors to the elevators.
Making my way with a smile on my face. Thinking I should have thrown on something sexy for him but then again
It didn't matter. Approaching his office I softly knock and walk-in. I literally wanted to fall through the floor. Jonathan was butt-ass naked fucking his assistant on his desk, they didn't even notice my presence!
" WHAT THE FUCK?!!!" I yelled.
They both jump letting each other go, as Jonathan was looking at me in fear. I couldn't believe what I was seeing...
"Kendra? What are u doing here? He asking pulling his pants on.
Not even responding I throw the Chinese food at him and that white bitch running out of there.
" Kendra wait!" I hear Jonathan yell but I don't turn around.
Shaking my head of the memory, I feel the tears welling in my eyes, quickly wiping them away so Dani wouldn't see. She steps out of the changing room and I knew she found the perfect dress.
Without saying anything I walk towards her embracing her with a tight hug.
" you will make a beautiful bride," I say crying
" you really think so? This is the dress." She says spinning around.
I don't say anything I watch her smiling at her reflection in the huge mirrors. The sales lady come into the room smiling. I can tell she knew Dani loved the dress, as she walks up to her.
" So is this the one? The lady asks smiling.
" yes! Let me change so I can pay" she says walking into the changing room.
Poking her head out through the curtain, Dani looks at me with a huge grin.
" I know I haven't officially asked, only assuming it was my obvious choice, but Kendra will you be my maid of honor?" Dani asks.
I smile widely.
" yes of course," I say feeling happy.
" great because I a surprise for you," she says popping back behind the curtain.
Laughing to myself, she knows I don't like surprises.
After we finished up at the bridal shop, I headed back home to relax. Making my way into my small apartment and kick off my boots, throwing my bag on the hook behind my hallway closet door. Going into my bedroom I fall on the bed tired.
Dani was right maybe I do need to let loose a date. That guy Chris from the party a month ago never contacted me, so fuck him I thought. He wasn't really my type anyway.
Clearing my mind of assholes I close my eyes into a deep sleep.
" Kendra! Wake up, girl! " I hear Dani yells as I'm trying to sit up. God, she really has bad timing I thought. Why did I give her a spare key to my apartment? Shaking my head I look at her annoyed.
" what the hell Dani! What time is it?" I ask rubbing my eyes.
"it's 9 pm. Do you want some dinner? Dani asks hoping off my bed.
" sure what we having?" I ask getting out of my bed.
" wait I thought you and Shawn had plans for tonight?" I ask following her into the kitchen.
" he had a last-minute business meeting. He had to go to Philadelphia to handle business." Dani says sadly.
" you want to have a girl's weekend? Stay over?" I ask grabbing an order menu from the counter drawer.
" well, there's this club I wanted us to go to. They have games, food, and live music." Dani says
" Nope, I'm not going anywhere. I don't have club clothes" I say sitting down at the counter.
" don't worry. I got you covered" Danni says pulling me back to my room. Ugh, she can't be serious I thought.
The dress was way too sexy for me. There was no way I was going out in that! I'm basically asking for men to flirt with me.
" Dani I'm not wearing that," I say annoyed.
" girl! Yes, you are! You need to let loose and have some fun. Your body is killer and this will have all the guys asking for your number" Dani says clapping her hands.
" I'm starving," I say grabbing my stomach.
" well, I'll order us some takeout Chinese. Go shower so we can go out! Dani says going into the kitchen.
****
The club was loud. Dani and I were on the dance floor after taking at least's 6 shots of vodka.
" Hey sexy, wanna dance," a random guy says behind me.
Connor Pov
Dude I thought you said we were going to the bar!" I say as Chris pulls up the neon lights club.
" dude Vanessa is here. Let loose and have fun, she got us into the top VIP section" Chris says smiling.
" I would have invited donna if I knew you were meeting Vanessa," I say annoyed.
" dude when you gonna end it? You might meet someone new while we are here, so relax and let's have fun bro." Chris says getting out of his truck.
Making our way into the club the music was blasting, as people were dancing drunk. This was the last place I wanted to be. Following behind Chris to the VIP section, the drinks were already coming Chris found Vanessa. I sit down taking a drink from the server. Chris was in a full blown make-out session with Vanessa. Rolling my eyes I look down at the dance floor. Nothing but drunk bitches dancing all slutty and horny dudes looking for a girl to hopefully get lucky with. looking down on the dance floor,
There she was, Kendra. Dancing with some black guy. Why do I keep running into this bitch? Getting up I make my way to the dance floor walking towards her. The damn dress she was wearing was sexy. Wait for what? Who the fuck is that guy dancing with her? One minute she looks like an innocent girl writing in a café', too seductive girl dancing at a club.
" Conner burns?" A girl with brunette hair says looking at.
" do I know you? I yell over the music
" yea. We went to high school together" she says not sounding thrilled. Oh, I think I remember her now. Kendra and she were always together.
" Tell your friend to stop stalking me! " I yell looking at Kendra dancing all over the black guy.
"it Dani! And come with me!" She yells. What? Confused I follow her too. A hallway near the restrooms.
" what?!" I ask annoyed.
" Kendra isn't stalking you. Why would you think that?" Dani asks folding her arms over her flat chest.
" look I've run into her at least 3 times in the last 2 months. the pub where she works, the party, and at the little café and nowhere!" I say frustrated.
" you didn't confront her did you?" Dani asks
" yea. She acted dumb!" I reply
" listen, Kendra doesn't know you, okay? It's best if you just leave her alone. She was in a coma 7 years ago. After a month she woke up with no memory of her life before. So now she's not stalking you. If anything you're stalking her!" Dani says upset.
What? This isn't true I thought.
" trust me the last thing I'd do is stalk that bitch" I say.
Dani looks at me as if she wanted to punch me
" excuse me?-"
" Dani there you are girl!" Kendra says stumbling towards us. Along with the black guy she was dancing with. Kendra looks at me and smiles.
" hey. You should know she's engaged so get lost buddy" she says taking Dani's hand walking back inside the venue.
What the fuck? She really didn't know who I was. Pulling my phone out I shoot Chris a text saying I'm leaving.
Kendra Pov
I open my eyes to dime sunlight poking thru my curtains. My head was pounding from drinking last night. Sitting up in my bed I notice how cold it is. Getting out of bed, looking out my window to see nothing but white. It was snowing. Wait where is Dani? Looking at my bed she wasn't there. Grabbing my phone I see a text from her. Apparently, she had some kind of emergency with her sister.
Walking out to the hallway to check the thermostat, of course, it's not working when it's fucking snowing. Grabbing my phone I call the apartment complex maintenance. Of course, no one answers After leaving 20 messages for someone to come fix my heat.
Going into my room to grab my robe. I needed a strong cup of coffee. Going into my kitchen turning my coffee maker on, when I hear a loud knock at my door.
" finally," I say rushing to open my door.
" hello. Come in " I say to the guy standing in my doorway. He follows me in not saying anything.
" here's the thermostat," I say going into my kitchen for my coffee. something was familiar about the guy but I just couldn't figure out what.
" miss your gonna need a new system," the guy says making me jump spilling my coffee.
" ouch! Dam it can you make yourself known? You scared me !" I yell putting my hand under the cold water.
" I'm sorry, can I help? He asks walking towards me.
" no!" I say walking off to my bathroom to get a bandage for my hand.
"I'm going to fix your heating system. Just relax. I'll get you ice." He says opening my freezer. I Take the ice pack from him rolling my eyes. I walk away going to my room slamming the door closed.
I must have dozed off to sleep cause I woke up to my darkroom. Turning my table lamp on, I get out of bed going to my kitchen. Sitting at my counter was the mechanic man. What the hell?
" your still here? Is my heater fixed?" I asked hoping he'd say yes.
" cant you tell?" He asks pulling out a pen. He was right my apartment was warm.
" Why didn't you leave?" I ask the guy. feeling slightly awkward.
" you have to sign this paper, so the company I work for can bill you. You were sleeping." He says softly. Looking at him I had to admit he was nice looking. Dirty blonde hair cut medium-low on his head, his beard neatly trimmed his jawline, chocolate light brown eyes.
" oh I apologize," I say taking the pen sighing the paper.
" I'm also stuck here, it's a blizzard outside. probably won't clear up till morning." the guy says awkwardly. walking over to my window near my small couch I look out the window to see nothing but white. everything was covered in snow. turning around to look at the man before me. I can't just let some strange man stay in my apartment? it was strange though for some odd reason I felt safe around him.
" what's your name?" I ask softly. he looks at me with his brown eyes.
"Conner," he says almost in a whisper.
Conner Pov
******
Laying in bed looking at the ceiling, thinking about Kendra. She really had no memory of me? A Coma? Did I still hate her? Sitting up I look over at donna who was naked snoring softly. Getting up out of bed to take a shower. Hearing my phone ring I quickly grab it, so Donna doesn't wake up, I really didn't want to take a shower with her.
" Hello," I say going into my bathroom.
" Conner I need you to do a job today. A lady needs her heat fixed" my boss mike says sounding Desperate.
" sure. Send me the address."
" the lady's name is Kendra Moore. Apartment building rose grove. Apartment D." He says hanging up.
Taking a quick shower, I wrap my towel around my waist going into my room. Donna was sitting up in bed smoking a cigarette.
" you going somewhere?" She Asks as I slip on my jeans and shirt.
"Work," I say slipping on my work boots.
"it's snowing out. Looks like a blizzard" she says.
" ill be back before it gets worse," I Say grabbing my keys leaving.
Making my way through the apartment building I find her apartment. Taking a deep breath I knock on her door. She opens the door wearing her robe.
" Hello, come in." She says smiling. Following behind her she leads the way to her thermostat. She doesn't say anything as she walks off to her kitchen I can smell coffee brewing, dam I need a coffee. This thermostat was shit. Putting my tools down I walk into the kitchen. I stood there looking at her pouring her coffee, the robe she wore stops just about her knees. Her cocoa brown skin looked smooth and soft, wait for what?
" miss your gonna need a new system," I say as she jumps startled. Fuck. Spilling the hot coffee all over her small hand.
" OUCH! cant you make yourself known! Dam it" she says. turning on the faucet putting her hand under the cold water.
" I'm sorry. Can I help" I ask walking towards her?
" no what's your name?" She says frustrated, going into the bathroom.
" look I'm going to fix your heat just relax. I'll get you ice" I say going to her freezer. She comes back in the kitchen taking the ice pack from me. She doesn't say anything as she leaves going to her room slamming her door.
she stayed in her room the entire time I was fixing her heating system. when I finished I knocked on her room door to let her know I was done, and that she needed to sign the paper to be billed by my company. she didn't answer, slowly opening her door I see her stretched out on her bed snoring. she looked peaceful, maybe even beautiful? what the fuck is wrong with me? I shouldn't be thinking these things should I? closing her door I sit down at her kitchen counter waiting for her to wake up. my phone kept alerting me of messages from donna. I wasn't in the mood for her shit right now. turning my phone off.
She came out of her room at 9 pm. Yea I was still fucking here. Why didn't I just wake her ass up? Was I trying to be nicer? Actually, care about her. She jumps at the sight of me, assuming she was wondering why I was still in her apartment.
"Your still here? Is my heat working?" She asks
" cant you tell?" I ask. She looks around her apartment, I can tell by her face that she just noticed how warm it was here.
" Why didn't you leave?" She asks awkwardly.
" you have to sign this form so you can be billed by the company. You were sleeping" I say. She looks at me as if I were lying. Walking towards me she grabs the pen I was holding and signs the paper.
" I'm stuck here. The blizzard has gotten worse" I say rubbing the back of my head. I know she would not want me to stay here but I honestly couldn't leave my truck was snowed in.
" what?" She says going to her living room window to take a peak. I hear her sigh as she turns around to face me.
" what's your name?" She asks softly.
" Conner," I say. She looks at me and smiles. I noticed her hand was still a bandage but I'm assuming the pain had gone away.
" Nice to meet you. I feel awful making you leave with the weather so bad. You can chill here." She says walking past me. Her scent hit my nose it made my heart flutter. Wait for what?
" how's your hand? I ask trying to make conversation. She looks at her hand as if she forgot about it.
"it's better. Are you hungry?" She asks going to the kitchen. Following behind she looks in the fridge for something to make. This was strange, she really didn't remember me. I don't think I like that. Watching her I notice that she actually isn't ugly. Was she beautiful? Shaking my head, focusing on her I see she has found ingredients for spaghetti.
" you like spaghetti? She asks turning around to look at me.
" yea. I love it" I say. Wow, she cooks? Donna never cooks shit. Shit! donna! I thought. She's probably freaking out that haven't contacted her all day. Pulling my phone from my back pocket, turning it on. I had 30 miss calls from her and one from Chris. Shaking my head I dial donna. Walking to the living area I wait for donna to answer.
" WHERE ARE YOU?!" she yells in my ear. The fuck!
" I'm stuck on the job. When the snow clears ill come home" I say. She doesn't respond I just hear a dial tone. She always overreacts. Walking back to the kitchen, Kendra was busy dicing and stirring. The kitchen smells great, I felt like I was in my favorite Italian restaurant.
" smells good," I say awkwardly.
" thanks. It's just about ready she says straining noodles in the sink. Sitting the food on the counter and two plates she looks at me with a smirk.
" I cooked, feel free to serve yourself. I'm not sure how much you would want" she says making herself a plate. I actually didn't mind making my own plate, I hate being pampered. Dishing out the pasta I dig in just now realizing how hungry I am.
" wow. This is so good" I say stuffing my mouth. Kendra shy smirks continuing to eat her food.
" you want some wine? I don't have a beer, you look like a beer kind of guy" she says smiling.
" sure wine is fine," I say nodding
She grabs a tall bottle of red wine from her cabinet, grabbing two glasses. As she pours the wine I watch her. She hasn't changed much since high school except she's slimmer and her hair was longer. She was pretty. She sits the glass of wine in front of me. We drank our wine in awkward silence. Looking at the time it was near 11 pm, I didn't know what else to talk about with her. I felt strange even being here. I'm supposed to hate her not think she's beautiful.
" Are you okay," she asked breaking me out of my thoughts.
" um yeah I'm just tired," I say softly.
" you can sleep in the living area. Ill get you a pillow and blanket" she says getting up from the counter. She's disappeared from the kitchen as I wait. She comes back giving me a big pillow and a blanket that smelled like her.
" Thanks," I say walking to a living room area.
" goodnight," she says smiling going to her room. I lay on the sofa looking up at the ceiling. All I could think was I need to be gone before she wakes in the morning.
Kendra Pov
woke up to my phone ringing. Sitting up to answer it seeing Danielle's name pop on the screen.
" Hello," I say trying to wake up.
" Kendra are you ok? It finally stopped snowing, Shawn is coming back tonight. God my little nephews are monsters!" Dani says as I hear them yelling in the background.
" I'm fine. My heart went out, but it's fixed now. Some cute guy came and fixed it. He even spent the night." I say laughing I knew she'd freak.
" WHAT!!" Dani yells in my ear.
" relax. He was stuck. He slept in my living room" I say getting out of bed. Walking out to the living room to find my pillow and blankets neatly folded on my sofa. He was gone.
"what was his name?" Dani asks.
"why? I ask going to my bathroom to run my shower.
" well you said he was cute, so I'm curious," Dani says.
I think he said it was Conner." I say looking at my reflection in the mirror above the sink. Dani didn't say anything, all I could hear was her breathing.
"Dani? you still there? I ask awkwardly.
" yea sorry I was thinking of something. did he tell you his last name?" Dani asks sounding worried.
" no why? you okay?" I ask worriedly.
" yeah, I got to go Shawn calling in," Dani says. before I could respond the line went dead. weird I thought. taking my clothes off, stepping in the shower letting the hot water beat on my body. I thought about the guy Conner, and how strange Dani was acting maybe I'm overthinking. Dani was known for being protective of me ever since I woke up from the coma 7 years ago.
Getting out of the shower I quickly dry off going to my room to get ready, putting a thick layer of lotion all over my body, and slipping on a pair of denim jeans. I found a bagging gray hoodie pulling it over my head. my hair was still in a messy bun, I wasn't in the mood to deal with it. I had plans to meet my mother at the café for coffee. even though it's a snowy mess outside I didn't want to cancel, afraid if I did I might not ever see her.
Making my way to the small café the roads weren't the best, the snowplows were still making their rounds. I was still nervous to see my mother, it had been at least 5 years. She had called a few days ago wanting us to talk, I was hesitant but knew this conversation needed to happen.
driving into the parking lot of the café, I see her sitting at a window seat looking down at her phone. Parking my car I take a deep breath and step out of my car. Waving at the owner behind the counter I make my way towards my mother, she looks at me and smiles. I could see the sadness in her eyes, she stands up as I embrace her awkwardly forcing a smile. Pulling away I see she has no coffee or food on the table.
"you want a coffee? Anything?" I ask politely
" um sure. She says" sitting down.
Walking to the counter I ordered 2 hot coffees with cream and 2 breakfast sandwiches. Looking over at her, she was looking at her phone again. Did she really want to have our mother-daughter relationship with me, or did she want something? Grabbing our food and coffee I head back to the table, I notice she quickly turns her phone off when she notices me coming. Not saying anything I hand her sandwich and coffee to her and sit down waiting for her to start the conversation.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone