HATRED (series 2#)

Chapter 5

After picking up my baby from daycare, I headed home and took care of his needs before putting him to bed. As I stepped out of the shower, I heard Nichole calling my name.

"Kylie!! Ahh, this better be good," I said, sounding a bit annoyed.

She entered my room with a golden box in her hands, her face beaming with a smile. I couldn't quite grasp what was happening.

"What's up with the calling, bitch?" I asked, still a bit irritated.

"She handed me the box and said, "Mark freaking Fortes sent you this beautiful gift." She winked at me.

Rolling my eyes, I opened the box to find a stunning red dinner gown. "Hm, nice," I said.

Nicole looked at me, puzzled. "Nice only? I feel like I'm missing something, Kylie."

"You're always missing something, Nic. How can someone be this dramatic." I sighed.

"Mark invited me to a dinner party at the Hill House. I don't want to go, but do I have a choice? He wants me to be his date."

"Oh my God, are you serious? You're going to the Hill House! Girl, you're already a celebrity. What are we waiting for? Let's get you ready!"

Thirty minutes later, I was finally done. I sighed and looked at myself in the mirror. I didn't recognize the person staring back at me. I looked different, beautiful.

I turned to Nicole with amusement. "I didn't know my friend was a bomb-ass makeup artist.

"You're absolutely stunning, babe! If Mark asks you out today, don't blame him. I would too if I were a lesbian. 😂

I burst into laughter. You're totally crazy, Nic! Wait... do I even have shoes that will go with this outfit?

No, but you have shoes that go with your boring casual outfit. She said mockingly.

Nic, the driver might be here soon, and I really don't know what to do about the shoes.

Well, lucky for you, the outfit came with black heels and a purse. Mark really knows how to make his girl look presentable. She said, passing the box to her.

Seriously, your mouth always has something trashy to say. As I put on the shoes.

Someone is going to get a lot of attention today. She said, smiling devilishly.

Okay, girl, enough of all this. I'm going.

Bye, girl... make sure you come back with lots of gossip.

Wait, Harry! I need to go with him... I can't leave him at home.

Are you kidding me, girl? Who brings a baby to a dinner? You really need to chill. I'll take care of Harry from now on. Just do you, girl, and have fun.

I'm just kidding. Kylie burst into fit of laughter

Get out... the driver is already waiting for you.

Make sure you take care of him, okay?

I will. Can you go now? She said, frustrated.

Kylie: thank you for everything Nichole

Sure thing, girl! That's what sisters do for each other. Now, bye!" she said as she closed the door. Kylie chuckled and left.