Kiss Me on the Inside by Janice Burkett Read Free Book Online Page B

had to go see Hype do his thing at another venue at eleven p.m. She had plenty of time to make it without rushing. She had told Tina to drive her own car just in case she was going to take her conquest home for some extra convincing.
    She got to the club and was taken aback when she saw the long line outside. “I’m not standing in that long-ass line.” She actually wished Tina had ridden with her because she would have had her bribe the guard with her number. With every step she took she was telling her feet not to fail her. She had extra-high heels besides her feet were already hurting. Keisha approached from the back of the line with no intention of joining.
    â€œWhat’s up, Keisha?” The security guard was an acquaintance of hers she knew from partying in Queens. He signaled for her to come up front. A few angry people hurled negative comment at her but she sashayed her way past them.
    â€œThanks, Jenkins.”
    â€œAnytime, Keesh.”
    â€œStill working in the Coliseum during the day?”
    â€œYou know it,” he replied.
    â€œI’ll surprise you with lunch one of these days.”
    The club was already crowded, not to mention the people who were still waiting in line to come in. She spotted Tina at the bar and made her way over to her. Tina greeted her with an apple martini. Keisha felt piercing stares cutting her like a knife. She viewed her surroundings and noticed a few pointing fingers and rolling of the eyes. She was hated by many but she felt empowered because she was the center of attention. She was a trendsetter so females looked to her for what was in style. Females held their men tight because she was disrespectful enough to give her number to a man whether he was with his woman or not. She was not only presumptuous but confident.
    A man and his woman gazed at her but they both stared for different reasons. Nevertheless, they stared. Keisha turned her head in their direction only to see the woman almost give herself whiplash; but the man winked at her. She blew him a kiss and his woman slapped his face. Two guys tried to engaged in a conversation but Keisha was not in the mood to be entertained by two broke-pocket men. Even though looks could be deceiving, Keisha knew how to tell real from the fake. It was a craft to her and she perfected it well. She could size them up by their fake brands and cheap cologne.
    A group of men were escorted into the party and the females ran toward them but the bouncer held them at bay. One of the men went on stage and the females went wild.
    Game on. Here we go; it’s time to put operation seduction in motion.
    â€œCome on, girl, let’s get a closer view.” Tina pulled her closer to the crowd. It wasn’t her style to be a groupie but she figured she might as well get a better view. She made her way to the middle of the crowd, pushing past everyone with no apologies.
    Hype had street swag. His musical style was a little Drake mixed with a little Kanye West: playful but cocky. The women were all swarming him like bees when he came off stage. The security escorted him to a private both as if he was big pimping.
    â€œWhat a fucking joke. He’s not even making real money yet. But how am I going to get to him?” I could see if Tina can get in the VIP room, then have her tell him about me wanting to meet him. No. Tina might act a fool and create a mess; besides, I really don’t want to spend my entire night with this young buck.
    â€œI got it! Jenkins. That’s why sometimes times it’s good to have friends in high and low places.” She walked over to Jenkins, who was now standing guard by the room.
    â€œYou know that I can’t let you in, Keisha.” He shook his head.
    â€œCome on. What about for a plate of fried chicken or some extra cash?”
    â€œI’ll take the money.”
    She went in her purse and slid a twenty in his pocket.
    â€œHype, I’m sending in another