“Greer.” David has moved on to the next stretch. He’s even grabbed water from the cooler and is offering me one. “Is everything okay?”
“Yes,” I answer and stand. “That one was a doozy.”
I take the water and then grab my tablet to pull up my planner.
“Your wife comes in next. Did you want me to schedule the next few sessions as a joint one?”
Typically, I train only one client at a time, but the occasional couple doesn’t bother me. Especially David and Melanie. They’re a fun pair. They love a good challenge against one another.
“Yeah, but don’t tell her. Let’s keep it a surprise.”
I smile and add those notes to my schedule. He packs up his things and leaves.
I sneak into the back of the studio to make a snack just as my phone goes off. It’s a text reminder that my lawn guy is coming out tomorrow at eleven.
Shoot. I have a consultation for a new client at the same time, and I don’t want to reschedule.
I also can’t let the yard at my brand-new house die already either.
Despite my earlier pity party, I smile and do a little dance. Owning my own home was a big goal of mine, and I did it. All on my own.
I take a bite of my chocolate and cinnamon overnight oats. Who could possibly meet the lawn guy for me?
Willa is out of town. Calla, my other best friend, is just as busy with her own business, and Paige is visiting her brother. I bet Nora could do it.
I pull up her contact info and press the call button.
“Hey,” she answers on the first ring. “I was just about to call you and change my appointment tomorrow morning.”
“Is everything okay?” I grab my planner again.
“Yes, I just had a client call me with last-minute changes so tomorrow is going to be slammed.”
Nora owns her own marketing company and specializes in working with authors. I know how important clients can be, so Nora is clearly out.
“Okay, no problem. I’ll text you a few options for other openings I have this week, but it’s pretty slim.”
“You’re the best. Now, what did you call for?”
“Oh, I have the lawn guy coming tomorrow, but I have a new client. I was going to see if you could meet him.”
“Oh, I’m sorry, babe. Ask Simon. He’s right there.”
Ah, yes, my neighbor. He’ll act like this small favor of letting someone into my backyard is a big inconvenience.
He’s grumpy like that.
But Simon Stone is Calla’s brother, and that’s the only reason I’d even consider asking him.
“Yeah, I probably will. I just know he’s busy.”
“So are you. Honestly, he just has to open the gate for them. Ask him.”
I could probably just leave the gate unlocked, but ick. It would drive me crazy all day knowing anyone could get into my space. I can’t do it.
“I will.”
“Okay, great. Let’s get dinner and drinks as soon as everyone is back in town.”
