The Hottest Night

Kendal

It was a chilly evening as it had just rained heavily in the city, and there she was, sat up in her bed in the middle of the night, lost in thought. The recent happenings in Kendal's life has prompted her to review her life choices, casting doubt on the memories she once held dear. Taking a deep breath, Kendal picked up her phone and dialed Karl's number, each digit making her heart pound heavily.

Karl's cheerful voice echoed through the line as he picked up, blissfully unaware of the storm about to hit.

"Hey baby, I was just about to call you. What's up?"

"Hey, Karl."

Kendal's heart fluttered as she thought about the impending revelation. The simplicity of Karl's greeting clashed with the complexity of her emotions.

"I was thinking about us, about everything."

"Oh, yeah? What's on your mind? I have being thinking about us too. Will you go first or should I?"

Kendal cringed, moving the phone from her ear as Karl's excited voice pierced her heart the more. A voice that once brought joy to her heart, now causing so much pain, each word cutting through the hope she had for saving their love.

"I was thinking maybe we could go on a vacation to Maldives or anywhere you desire" Karl said.

"Uhmm Karl, I...."

"No No Babe. Do not worry about the expenses. I will take care of everything. Just tell me where you want us to go and we are there" Karl said.

Kendal paused, feeling Karl's offer to take her anywhere came with an unspoken guilt, even though he seemed unaware that she knew about his actions. His confidence left her torn and uncertain.

Images of whispered promises and shared laughter flashed before Kendal's eyes. She wondered if every 'I love you' had been genuine or just a well-rehearsed line.

"Karl. I need to tell you something." Kendal insisted

"Something important than picking a vacation spot?" Karl asked, surprisingly.

"You know, all those times you said you loved me. Did you mean it?"

A brief pause lingered in the air, tension building with each passing second.

"Of course, Kendal. You know I care about you."

Kendal's hands tightened around the phone, the truth she'd been avoiding now demanding acknowledgment.

"I need you to be honest with me, Karl. Have you been faithful?"

Stammering and hesitation colored Karl's response, confirming Kendal's worst fears.

"What? Where is this coming from?"

"I saw you, Karl. I saw you with her. I saw you with Nancy"

Silence descended, the weight of truth settling in the space between them.

"Was it all a lie, Karl? Did you ever really love me?"

Karl's attempt to explain felt feeble against the backdrop of Kendal's shattered trust.

"Kendal, it's not what you think."

With anger in her voice, Kendal confronted the painful reality.

"How long? How long have you been lying to me?"

"Kendal, please, let me explain."

But explanations couldn't mend the broken trust, and Kendal felt tears welling up, her heart shattering like fragile glass.

"I can't do this anymore, Karl. I can't be with someone who doesn't value me. Someone who betrays me."

"Kendal, don't do this over one mistake. We can work through it."

"Over one mistake? Did you say one? You think am not aware this has being going on for a while? Just because I decided to keep quiet? You think I am dumb?. Yet, you are still lying after being caught. Karl you are loser and I regret the day I met you." Kendal gasped for breath.

As Karl pleaded, Kendal became even more angry.

"This isn't just one mistake, Karl. This is a pattern of lies. Of all the ladies in this world, you chose to cheat on me with my bestfriend. My best friend!!!! . I hope you rot in hell Karl, including that bitch."