Chapter 2: Percy

Hi, I’m Percy. I’m almost thirty and I’m still single. As a matter of fact, I’ve been single since I left college. I have dated a few ladies, got laid with some of them, but nothing serious. Not even a friend with benefits relationship.

I know you must be asking yourself, ‘what’s wrong with him?’ Well, nothing is wrong with me that I know. I’m not Brad Pitt, but I’m not ugly. I guess, I focused on my career and didn’t try so hard on relationships.

I’m in the construction business. When I first started my career as an apprentice, I wouldn’t have guessed I’d end up as a contractor, but I am certainly glad I did. I first picked up a hammer back in grade school. From that point forward, my desire to learn and excel in my trade has only intensified.

As soon as I was done in high school, I wanted to pursue the dream of being a full-time contractor. I wanted to become the type of man that people called when they needed renovations or home improvement.

All these years, I’ve been fulfilled with my life as it was. After a long day’s work, I felt more like putting on pajamas and crawling into bed than going out into the uncertain and anxiety-provoking world of dating someone.

I was fine on my own. It never bothered me to be single ... till it did. One day, I realized I was going to be thirty and all my friends were married or engaged. When I visited them, they had their wives, their kids, a dog, while I came home to a lonely place.