“I do.” I agree because my Audi is top of the line and the only thing in my life that I have ever splurged on. It took me months to finally decide to purchase it and that was only after about a dozen pro/con lists. To say I have a difficult time making long-term decisions is an understatement. But to be fair, I never want to regret anything, so I always take time to make sure that what I’m doing is the right thing.

“So, are you safe?”

“Yeah, I mean I’ve been keeping an eye out and haven’t noticed anything strange or anyone following me.”

“Good,” she says quietly, then meets my gaze and asks, “so you and Alec are done?”

“Yes.”

“And how long before he turns into one of your best friends that you dog sit for and try to match up with someone you think would be perfect for him?”

“Very funny.” I roll my eyes.

“It’s a serious question. You date all these guys then find a reason to break up with them only to befriend them in the end. You have to admit it’s a little odd.”

“Did you miss the part where I was trapped in a bathroom forever and instead of him coming to find out if I was okay, he had dinner by himself?”

“Okay, I can admit that sounds bad.”

“Exactly, and it’s not odd that I’m friends with my exes, they’re nice guys, they’re just not the guys for me.”

“I’m just saying you’re the only woman I know who is not only on speaking terms with all of her ex-boyfriends but actually friends with them.”

“And again, they are all nice guys.” I shrug. “Really It’s easy being friends with them, I mean I hooked up with them, yes, but I didn’t have sex with all of them so it’s not really awkward.”

“I still don’t understand how you are still a virgin.”

“I’m not a virgin.” I laugh.

“Okay a reincarnated virgin then.”

“That’s not a thing.” I smile. “And you know why I’m not going there again.” I remind her and her face softens in sympathy.

“Not all guys are like he who shall not be named.”

“I know but there are some who are, and I’d rather not find out that what I thought was something special was just some guy telling me everything I wanted to hear so he could get in my pants.”

“Do you think you’ve actually given any of the guys you’ve dated over the last few years the chance to prove that?”

“Yes, I mean I don’t think it’s too much to ask a guy to actually show up, to be present and to make me a priority. I don’t need to be the most important thing in his life, but I do need to be in the top three.” Okay, that last part might be a lie. I do want to be the most important thing to the guy I fall in love with, then again, I think that desire comes from seeing my parents’ relationship along with all the other couples I know. A girl can wish right?