HIGH End

His beard was totally out of control now but he didn't want to shave it off completely. The thickness of his hair gave him a distinct look but Cole worried it also aged him a bit. After being single for more than three years following a bitter break up and expensive divorce, Cole vowed he would seek a companion in a different and even unorthodox manner this time.

He wouldn't fall prey again to the dating app games of the past. Even though it appeared to be the most efficient way to hook up with a potential mate, the reality for him had been nothing more than foggy smoke screens.

It was always almost the same-the physical attributes and conversation fizzled out as quickly as they swept him up and away at the beginning of a potential relationship.

"Ouch!" he yelled as the alcohol burned his freshly shaven chin and neck. While staring in the mirror, he fake grinned and checked his teeth for any remaining food particles from breakfast.

"You look damn good," he mumbled to himself and exited the bathroom.

Even though he was an extremely affluent E-commerce business owner, he often found himself with idle time on his hands. He also morphed into a high-end vehicle enthusiast later in life. He owned a luxury SUV, a sports car, a motorcycle, and even a boat that remained docked at a nearby marina.

He loved to flirt and used one vehicle in particular to impress passengers while driving for a luxury rideshare company. Cole had been highly skeptical about using his vehicle in such a manner, but soon realized the opportunity it afforded him to screen women that interest him.

In his analytical way of thinking, he was convinced the opposite sex who insisted on a "high end" rideshare and driver most certainly could be his beautiful type.

As soon as he finished his cup of coffee, his phone began to vibrate on the table. It was as he suspected, the first ride for the day was only about 6 miles from his home. Cole recognized the zip code and became intrigued by the location already. The penthouses and townhomes were pretty breathtaking there. He had an ex girlfriend who lived in the same area at one time and she was actually one of the reasons his marriage failed. He didn't want her to stop seeing him while he was engaged.

"Your destination will be on the right" the voice of the navigating tool blurted out while he slowly arrived at the address. The exterior of his SUV was spotless almost indicative of reflective glass while the leather interior had absolutely no sign of wear at all. The detailing had been done just a day ago and was in perfect aesthetic condition.

Cole noticed a male near the entrance of the townhome as a strikingly, attractive woman walked out of it. She pecked him slightly and walked briskly toward his vehicle. He wanted to make a lasting impression so immediately he bolted out and opened the door for his passenger while greeting her with a sheepish smile. As he allowed her to gather herself into the SUV, he shut the rear passenger door and returned to the driver's seat.

As he began to drive, he introduced himself and asked if she minded the radio begin on. Cole couldn't keep his eyes out of the rear view mirror, but attempted not to be too obvious that he liked her appearance.

She was a really stunning brunette with high cheek bones and not overly done with makeup. Cole almost missed what she asked him because he was simply taken by her beauty.

" I know my trip request is for the Towers Building, but I haven't had any breakfast yet, could you please stop at the coffee house?" I have already applied the premium add on for this extra stop," she politely stated.

He noticed the ring on her finger, but dismissed the sight of it as he sat a the traffic light while engaging her in conversation. "Absolutely I can do that for you, " Cole eagerly replied. "I am Cole by the way, please call me that instead of sir if you prefer to." She smiled and sarcastically said

"I'll think about it Cole," while looking down at her phone. He stopped and helped her out of the vehicle. She was in the coffee shop for at least 15 minutes so it gave him more than enough time to chew on a mint, moisturize his lips and contemplate how to ask her on a date. It should be a sexless date, but if it happened not to be it would not in any way change his opinion of her. He wanted to get to know her and the confidence she enveloped his vehicle with in less than five minutes wouldn't allow him to second guess his desired plan.

-THE END