The Space in Between

Chapter One

Harlow Cole

The sound of my high heels filled my ears as I walked down the cold streets of Denver, Colorado. Why did I choose high heels in this fluke ass weather? Oh right because my best friends think I need a night out. I don't usually do these things but the shit show my life is now it is needed.

"Harlow!"

The sound of my name knocked me out of my thoughts as I looked at my best friend, Kat short for Kathleen. She waved uncontrollably causing me to let out a sigh.

"Hey Kat." I smiled.

"It's so good that we finally convinced you to come out." She squealed.

I winced as her voice filled my ears. I understood her excitement, but I am a 27 year old Dental Hygienist.

"Where's Marley?" I asked looking through the crowd.

"She's inside, come on." Kathleen cheesed grabbing my hand.

Assuming how we easily got through the entrance she must know the guard. Music and the aroma of perfume and cologne filled my nose. Kathleen held my hand tight as we push through the crowd.

"Ah HARLOW!" Marley yelled embracing me in a hug.

The smell of Chanel no.5 filled my nostrils as I embrace her in a hug.

"Hey." I said quickly sitting down.

"Uh uh Harlow get up, no more sulking." Kat said.

Irritation instantly rolled on my body, sulking? Last time I checked my boyfriend of 2 years cheated on me less than two months ago.

"Right Harlow, forget Jason dumb ass." Marley said pouring a shot.

Just the sound of his name made my heart hurt. It's been a while since I've been out since Jason didn't really think I should be out with my girls. Besides my shitty mood, I did miss them.

"Enough about Jason, it's been a while since I've seen you both." I said standing.

I took the shot out of Marley's hand and chugged. The burning sensation instantly hit the bottom of my stomach.

"That's what I am talking about." Kat said chugging her shot.

Marley looked at us before she followed suit. Feeling hit from the alcohol I removed my jacket earning a whistle from Kat.

"Hot mama." She said fanning herself.

I couldn't help to fill the warmth in my cheeks. The outfit was screaming 'come fuck me' being in a relationship with an insecure man really changes your views on wardrobe. It has been a while since I've worn a come fuck me outfit.

"This calls for a toast." Kat said pouring more shots.

"Yes." Marley said.

I took the shot out of her hand and held it awaiting for her to talk.

"Ok, I want to say it is glad to have my bitches here with me tonight. Especially you Harlow, cheers to not letting a cheating ass, broke ass man ruin us." Kat said.

"Cheers." I said chugging the shot.

Kat and Marley were the wild ones out of the trio. Both smart educated black woman in the Medical field, you would think with there internships they would relax on the partying but noooo.

Me? I was introverted, I didn't party as much and I didn't have many friends. I sat down as they went to the dance floor leaving me to my thoughts.