The night sky is dark and desolate. Stars cannot be seen from this little apartment balcony within the city. I look down upon the street as cars fly by on their way to wherever. Everyone knows where they are going but me. I hear a faint voice calling my name but do not respond. I am utterly lost in thought.
“Earth to Elijah. I was talking to you man. You still haven’t answered my question. So how long has it been?” the voice approaching behind me asks again.
“How long since what Charles?” I ask back. I turn around to see my friend Charles standing there.
“How long since you got some, my man.” Charles smirks as he asks.
Charles is my best friend and roommate. We grew up together and he has been gracious enough to let me stay with him these last few years rent free in his apartment while I get back on my feet. Well free provided I make him the hot beats that he likes to rap on so much.
“It’s been a minute. For real. Not since Olivia left me for that Wall Street prick.” I say back reluctantly.