Today was different. As much as I was ready to get to work, I was finally taking a moment to enjoy the things I had and where I was at this time in my life. Maybe it was only for a few minutes, but it made the day that much sweeter.

The vibration of my phone against the center console drew my eyes. Shawna’s name lit up and I rolled my eyes. Here we go again. I picked it up and set it against my ear as I drove slowly through traffic.

”Yes?”

”What’re you up to tonight?”

”It’s end of month. I’m sure I’ll be busy late. Too busy for that blind date I know you want to set me up on.”

”Why would you think that?”

”Call it a hunch. You’ve been on me for weeks now.”

”All I’m saying is you need to get out there. You never know when misses right will pop up. Besides, a little time between the sheets is never a bad thing.” She laughed.

”There’s a difference between dating and hooking up, Shawna. I don’t want to date and believe me, I have no problems when I just want to get laid.”

She groaned. ”I know. I’ve seen your moves in action, remember?”

I smiled. I did indeed. It was years ago. We turned into great friends, though.

”Fine, no date, but come out with me and the girls tonight at the club when you get done. At least we can have some friend time, throw down a few drinks and dance the night away. You know you guys killed it this month. It’ll be celebration time.”

”I’ll think about it.”

”Great. See you tonight then.”

I laughed as I hung up the phone. A night on the town did sound like a great idea. She knew she had me with drinks and dancing. She’d make a great closer, always assuming the sale. Too bad she never took me up on the offer to give it a try.

Shawna was just one of my many friends that persisted in telling me I need to find the right girl and get a life away from work. But I was content right where I was. My family? Well, they were all in the car business, so there was no pressure there. Guess the apple didn’t fall far from the tree.