I didn't go to the bar looking for trouble. I just needed to get away from my problems. The situation between me and my boyfriend is complicated. It's not that I hadn't seen it coming but that didn't make things less painful. I had driven from my boyfriend's apartment to my house, aware of the bar within walking distance of my place. I plan on getting roaring drunk then walking home. Alone.
I'm dressed a lot less provocatively than the other women here in groups or with dates. I'm wearing a white cotton shirt and black jeans. My black flat shoes were selected for comfort. My lackluster clothing can't conceal my curves though. They are impossible to hide.
The only thing average about my figure is my 5'5" height. I wear a size 34F bra, no implants. My huge breasts make my slender waist seem even smaller. Considering my ethnicity, (African American), my butt is not exceptionally big. But it is firm and round.
Tonight, I had gathered my dark curly hair into a high ponytail. Brown eyeglasses frame my dark brown eyes and long eyelashes. I have high cheekbones and full, lush, pink lips. I wear clear lip gloss, and eyeliner. My flawless, honey-gold complexion requires no other makeup. I easily pass for a 20 year old student (the bartender carded me) but, I'm a 29 year old nurse.
With all the women here in makeup, mini dresses, and high heels, I was sure that I'd be left alone. But I only manage a few sips of my Long Island Iced Tea before a man approaches and inquires about the stool beside mine. He introduces himself as Michael and insists I call him Mike. I tell Mike my name is Kayla as we shake hands.
I'm not like other women. I work hard at hiding my difference, but some men seem to sense it. Apparently, Mike is one of them.
After we shook hands, he slides closer to me until one of his knees rests against mine. My right hand returns to my drink. My left hand remains palm down against the top of the bar with my forearm acting as a perch for my oversized breasts to rest upon. He traces the back of that hand up to my forearm. His fingertips lightly stroke my forearm while the back of his hand ''inadvertently" rubs against the underside of my breasts.
Any normal woman would be offended by the invasion of her space and outraged by the liberties this stranger is taking. Me? Quite the opposite.
I smile and sip my drink as we talk. I do my best to ignore my erect, tingling nipples and the urgent throbbing between my legs.
Mike is a handsome, articulate black man. Even if he wasn't, it wouldn't matter. I am vulnerable to the opposite sex.
Shape, size, color, income doesn't matter. I can find something desirable about practically any man. I seem to want every man that wants me. Male attention is embarrassingly arousing and flattering to me.
Before my relationship became serious with Greg, a confident man like Mike could have been leading me out the door by now. If a guy seemed less confident, or even awkward, perhaps insecure about his height, the size of his dick, or whatever, I'd desire him even more. I'd want to suck and fuck away his uncertainties.
It's not that I can't turn down sex. I've never cheated on any of the few boyfriends I've had. But, I hate the fact that saying no to sex is such a struggle for me.
My problem has put a strain on my relationship with Greg, but not because I've been unfaithful. I love Greg and sex is my favorite way of showing him. We were both insatiable at the beginning of our relationship. Less than a year later, the thrill has faded for him.
Unfortunately, I remain as insatiable as ever. I don't want to make him feel like I'm unhappy though. So I try to distract myself by working longer shifts, doing volunteer work, and by masturbating whenever I'm alone.
I thought that despite our sex life's decline from three times a day to once a week, we had a wonderful relationship. Tonight I learned that he still has ties to his ex-girlfriend, Brenda, the woman he broke up with to be with me.
Determined to drown my pain, I finish my drink. Mike immediately buys me another one. My wounded ego and needy body eagerly bask in his lusty grin.
I know I should discourage his attention. Excuses to rid myself of his company hover unspoken upon my tongue throughout our conversation. But it feels so good to be desired.
I'm almost finished with my third drink. Mike's knee against mine and the intricate little designs he traces on my sensitive skin are feeling better by the moment. I pluck a cherry from my drink and gaze into his eyes while I slowly lift it towards my parted lips.
Suddenly I feel as if I'm being watched. I glance up in shock at the three men entering the bar. Greg and two of his friends are staring directly at me.
Greg's handsome face contorts with rage as he noted Mike's hand on me. If that isn't bad enough, one of the guys with him is David. Every person I know looks up to David, including me. Thankfully Karl, my brother, isn't with them too.
Greg releases a string of curse words. Still looking at me, David issues a command. The other guy nods and begins forcing Greg towards the door. David raises his hand and makes a quick "come here" gesture towards me. He only does it once before turning and heading outside.
You don't ignore David if you have any sense. He's a very smart man, wise enough to see that this confrontation shouldn't occur inside of a bar. I feel safer about joining them outside knowing he is there with Greg. I also feel ashamed that he will witness our argument.
I'm not sure exactly what I said to Mike. But it does the job; he doesn't try to follow me. Nervously, I approach the three men. Greg won't look at me.
I lick my lips and force myself to speak. "I just came here to get a drink. I was upset. You told me you were going to see your folks. I called you but you wouldn't answer your phone. I called their house and your sister answered. She told me you were with Brenda!"
I was crying now and furious at my display of weakness. Mike turns to me. His voice is cold, "So instead of waiting for me to return home and asking me what's up, you take off to a bar and climb into the lap of the first dude you see Kayla? What the fuck???"
"No, no, no! Fuck you Greg!!! I wasn't in his lap. He's just a stranger; I care less than nothing about him. Don't try to make this about me! You were with your ex! And this isn't the first time. You forgot me and Ginger are friends huh? Your sister doesn't keep secrets from me, unlike you!"
I angrily swipe at my tears before continuing. "I know how Brenda has come up with excuses all this time for your help. I know how you love to put on a fucking cape and fly to her rescue. How you tell me that you're helping your mom! I also know that while I was home waiting for you...in your bed, burning for you, praying for you to want me again, you were in her bed creating a baby!!!!!!!!!"
I raise my hands like claws and attack his face. I manage to get one scratch in before David grabs me and pulls me backwards until my backside presses against his front. His strong arms wrap around me.
I tremble in his arms. He bends his head and his beautiful dreads cascade protectively around my face. They smell like coconuts and crisp ocean water, a tropical escape. He whispers my name over and over again in a soothing voice, promising that everything is going to be alright. He keeps saying, "I got you Kayla, it's okay, I got you."
But everything sure the hell isn't okay. My boyfriend's horrible betrayal is bad enough. That's reason enough for me to tremble. But the pitiful truth is that isn't the only reason my body is shaking.
David never had to look at me with desire for me to want him. He is always a perfect gentleman but I carefully avoid spending much time around him. Because to me, he's the sexist man alive.
My heart is shredded to pieces by Greg. But my body is pressed against David's. I can't help but notice his magnetic presence, irresistible aroma, powerful arms, sensuous voice and lack of arousal. The intensity of my disappointment, considering all the more important issues I have to deal with, spoke of how un-fucking-alright things are.
David spins me around to face him. "Give me your keys," he demands. His nearness is a distraction that paired with my intoxication prevents me from thinking as quickly as I usually do.
"Keys???"
"Your car keys," he patiently clarifies.
"Oh! My car is at my place it's walking distance from here."
I turn around and start walking. David falls into stride beside me, placing a protective arm lightly across my shoulders. Neither of us turns as Greg calls out, pleading with me to stay and talk things over.
I wait until we are a block away from the bar before I asked David why they had showed up at that particular bar, were they looking for me? He tells me that Greg had called him because Ginger had found out about something Greg had done. Greg wanted David to come talk her out of telling me before he could tell me himself.
David hadn't questioned Greg, he just agreed to help. But when he arrived to talk to Ginger, he learned that the damage was already done. Whatever the secret was, Ginger had already told me.
David and their friend offered to take Greg back to his place to face me. They hadn't known I had left. Greg decided that he needed to stop first at a bar for a drink. They hadn't expected to run into me there. I stopped him when he tried to apologize. David wasn't the man that owed me an apology.
We arrive at my place. At the door, I thank David for seeing me home safely. His arm doesn't move from my shoulder.
"Kayla, I'm not letting you deal with this alone tonight."
"David please, you don't need to be here. I'm not going to do anything foolish, except sit and cry."
"Let me hold you while you cry."