He’s My Mother

CHAPTER 7: My funny man

Duke's POV

I don’t want this night to end. That is all I know. It’s indeed my luck to be closer to George since he’s drinking alone. I am happy that we decided to go to this place, instead of somewhere. You know, women. They want to go to wherever they like as they shift moods.

I can’t help smiling. The mere presence of George excites my whole being. My happiness is beyond words. I guess it’s different when we’re meeting in the office rather than outside. I can say, it is more exciting to go with him outside of work.

He’s charming and fun to talk to, more than that of when we’re outside, talking and joking around with each other. I can see that I can be more acquainted of him compared to the quick encounters we only have in the office.

“Duke, how’s Caelen?” He slyly grinned looking at me directly to my eyes. Shania seemed to be surprised all of a sudden.

“You know his sister, Caelen? Wow!” she interrupted. I smiled back at him.

“She’s being a good sister. Good thing she’s inspired with her studies now.” I slowly shifted my eyes to both of them as I see his reaction. He slightly nodded as he gulped his beer. It hit me just now...why do I need to tell him about my sister? His eyes are still locked on mine and whatever reaction that I will show. I slightly glared at him. When he realized that I felt bad all of a sudden, he can’t help but chuckle. Shania seemed a bit puzzled as she shifted her gaze to both of us, too.

“Do I need to know something? What is it?...” She muttered as she pouted her lips.

Oh, this is already a wrong move. I should not tell you about my sister. It is me that should make a move on how she can avoid you as much as possible…

“Yes. I know Caelen. We were dating since last month.” He confidently confessed. Shania couldn’t believe it. I didn’t plan to tell Shania that it was George whom Caelen is crazy about but it just happened.

“Oh, so you’re the guy Caelen’s telling me all night, huh?” Shania gave him a closer look and as their gazes met, they laugh together.

“The one and only.” He confidently stated as he gave her a wink. I can’t help but be secretly pissed. How dare him?! How can he say that to Shania with me listening to what they’re talking about? Is he crazy? Is this a sort of game plan, George?

How can I make Caelen avoid him if Shania already knew what he’s like and what he looked like? From the way Shania talk to him, I feel like George is getting her easily, getting her sympathy and everything. Too late I was not able to tell Shania what is his true nature and what he does for most women.

“Back off, George.” I kept my cool as I tell him this in a jokingly manner. Shania gave me a weird look. I can see that she’s instantly confused from what I just said.

“I’ll never hurt your sister, you know that.” He smiled, looking straight to my eyes. That meaningful look that I can never rely upon. He rested his arm on the table and one of his hands cupped his left cheek as he even looked at me closely as if making himself cute. Well, he’s cuter this time.

. Shania laughed at what George is doing. She too is observing George and she always finds him funny. She ate some chips on the table and my best friend is not paying attention to us because someone just called her. She excused herself as she walked away, entertaining an important call, I suppose.

In a swift motion, George held my hand tight as if I am his important possession. As if he owned me from the very start.

“Geez, your hands are cold. What’s the matter?” He asked in a teasing manner. Why can’t he stop smiling? It’s like torture for me.

“s**t don’t do this,” I muttered as I avoided his gaze. I tried pulling my hand away from his grip but unfortunately, he was stronger this time. I feel like a helpless young girl and all the strength left me at this point in time. I can see that he’s also holding my hand but his eyes are around us, particularly to where Shania is standing to attend a call.

I noticed that Shania got too busy with that call she can’t go back to our table right away for a couple of minutes. I am triple dead.

When George noticed that I am feeling nervous about the situation, I can feel that he’s massaging my palms gently. I admit, it feels really good. I relaxed my hand and I can see myself enjoying what he’s doing. He locked his hands on mine, in a way that we only both knew.

I was alarmed and pulled my hands from his grip when I can see Shania rushing towards us as if she’s in a hurry. She was seated again to where she left a while ago.

“Gosh, I’m sorry. That was my friend in high school. She’s having a problem and she wants me to talk to her because she’s feeling alone. My goodness! I guess I have an instant problem, too.” She folded her arms as she frowned. George gave her a slightly sympathetic look.

“Maybe you’re the one that she called because you’re the only one that she can trust among her friends.” George simply replied.

“I guess you’re right. Even Caelen...it is just normal for us to talk the whole night, we usually sleep at 3-4 A.M.” I glared at Shania upon knowing what they’re doing in the middle of the night.

“What a bad influence on my sister. I’d better stay with her so that she can focus on her studies instead of spending most of her times in midnight chitchats.” I mumbled as I gave her a blank look. She gave me a peace sign as a response. George, on the other hand, is obviously amused by us.

“You both look good together,” George commented at last. I can see Shania blushed. I can see from Shania’s facial reaction that she’s happy with it.