SILHOUETTE

Chapter 1

"All of the places to move, you decided to leave me and move to hot ass Houston?" Keisha complained.

She opened the box labeled kitchen helping her best friend unpack her new apartment. She hated that after graduating from Bringston that they would not be in the same city anymore. They worked hard to save their school and as much as Kiesha tried to get Simone to focus more on Tennis , she knew her heart lined with teaching children.

"Girl, it's not the end of the world." Simone reminded, thankful that she made sure everything was set up before her moving day.

"Yes it is bitch, you're my ride or die. How can I survive Atlanta without you?" Keisha fought back.

Simone held her hands on her hips pointing to where everything goes between the movers , Keisha and her ex - Jesse. Jr and Simone dated all four years of their college experience together. They ultimately decided that they were better suited as friends than intimate lovers. Which , she was forever grateful for. She loved her some Jesse and that wasn't changing.

"Why can't you be more like Jr? A silent worker with pretty looks?" Simone teased the other woman.

"All I know is , we are getting you back on these dating apps. Can't have you lonely in these streets."

Keisha chose to ignore her friend's slick comment about being silent. She was a talkative person unlike Jr who did the heavy lifting with Damon in tow even if it took threatening him to help. Damon would've rather been with his pregnant wife Thea than doing this.

"Anyways... I appreciate the help guys. I'll buy y'all pizza and beer." Simone promised , going through boxes for her bedroom. She never realized she had so much shit.

"See, we get rewarded in money and food." Jr smiled.

"I mentioned food sir, not money." Simone corrected watching JR's bright smile disappear making his younger brother laugh.

"I think we moved all the furniture where you wanted it, can we be dismissed?"  Damon finally joined in on the conversation.

"Yes, your negative energy is killing the vibe. Go back to your hotel Sims."

Simone thought her relationship with Damon would get better given she dated his brother. She understood why they weren't really friends. He was simply Jr's annoying little brother in her opinion. She could see why Thea and him were excellent for each other - both annoying , both cocky as hell.

It took four more hours of unpacking and food before Simone was left to her own vices. She took a shower and unpacked what she needed for the next two days at least before settling on starting the fifth season of Girlfriends for the millionth time. A new city with new people was a scary change but she was welcoming it with open arms.