Heartbreak 'n Heels

Chapter 6

Maya sashayed herself into Erica's bedroom. She sat on the bed and waited for Erica to come out the bathroom. “You ready to have some fun tonight?”

“If I must.” Erica hated to admit that Maya’s excitement was starting to rub off on her, just a little.

“Look here, Betty Buzzkill! You will smile, drink, eat, and be merry. I know you're hurt, but tonight we're forgetting about that joker and having a good time.”

Erica smiled at Maya and shrugged her shoulders. “I'll try my best.”

Maya walked into the bathroom and slapped Erica's butt. “No "try," WILL!”

Erica laughed and finished putting on her lip gloss. Maya examined her then nodded her head in approval.

“Girl! They're gonna be on you tonight!”

Erica shook her head and walked into her room. “I'm not concerned about that. I'm on a man fast.”

“Does that fast extend to Victor the Vibrator?”

Erica laughed loudly at her crazy friend. Maya joined in with her.

“Did you really name my toy? And no, "he" will definitely be getting used.”

“Well, I hope someone catches your eye tonight. Nothing wrong with some flirting. Especially since car guy got your motor running, then stalled you.”

Erica instantly pictured Deacan and her temperature rose. Maya was right; he had definitely gotten her hot and bothered.

“He still hasn't called?”

“Nope. I guess it was just a random moment. So, let's roll. I want food and liquor.”

They headed down the stairs and grabbed their purses from the couch. Once outside, Maya headed toward her car.

“You sure you want to drive tonight?” Erica asked. “We can get an Uber or something.”

“I'm good. I don't plan to drink much so you can let loose.”

Erica placed her arm around Maya's shoulder and kissed her cheek. “You're too good to me!”

“I know!”

They got in the car and headed to Westport Social. On the way there, Maya told Erica that Clark was meeting them and bringing a friend.

“Maya…”

“Don't worry. I'm not trying to set you up, I promise. His friend just broke up with his girlfriend so he wanted to show him a good time. WE” she said, waving her hand back and forth between them, ”are a good time!”

Erica gave her friend the side eye.

“You know I wouldn't spring a man on you.”

“Mm hmm. I know. I just don't feel like being...on tonight.”

Maya reached across the console and patted her friend's knee. “You don't have to be anything but yourself.” She turned up the radio and Kevin Gates blasted through the car. They rapped along and spent the rest of the ride jamming to music.

After they pulled into a parking spot, Maya whipped out her phone and called Clark. Erica could hear his loud greeting through the phone.

“Boy! Stop yelling in my ear!” Maya scolded. “Are you here?”

Clark laughed but lowered his voice when he replied.

“Okay, we'll be in in a second.” Maya ended the call and looked at Erica. “We're going to have some fun. If you reeeeeally aren't feeling it after a while, I'll take you home.”