Summary of "The Kiss" by Kate Chopin
The kiss by Kate Chopin describes the relationship between a woman and two men. The narrative tells the tale of a woman who has had two partners. One afternoon, as Natalie is speaking to Brantain, the man who will become her husband, another man approaches them without first ringing the bell and unexpectedly kisses Natalie while she is still engaged in their conversation. Brantain departs from Harvy and Natalie. Unaware that Brantain is nearby, Harvy apologizes to Natalie for making her feel uncomfortable by explaining that he didn't ring the doorbell because he normally does it this way, with Natalie's brother walking straight upstairs and Harvy coming in to find her. Natalie doesn't forgive him as she still feels deceived to.
As a result, Natalie decides to meet Brantain and explain why she wants him to think that nothing has happened between Harvy and Her. She tells Brantain that Harvy has been her greatest friend and that she already feels like a cousin or even a brother because of his close relationship with her in an effort to prevent him from misinterpreting what happens between them. The day finally arrives when Natalie and Brantain are prepared to wed. Harvy attends the wedding as a guest. Unexpectedly, he approaches Natalie, who is by herself, and informs her that her husband, Brantain, has asked him to kiss her.
Natalie is disappointed when he informs her that he has stopped kissing women because it is risky. Her lips are anxious to receive his kiss. Natalie can infer from it that nobody can possess all of the things in the world. Although Natalie can benefit from her husband's money, she is not permitted to share her love with another person.