He’s My Mother

CHAPTER 8: Special moments

“I like George. He’s cool.” Shania can’t still contain herself. Even if they are now heading home because it’s getting late, she’s all hyped with how George joked around and it seemed to leave an impact on her.

“He’s not.” Duke cut her off. She can see him frown as she looked beside her. They are now riding a jeepney with full of people. Duke is holding the handlebar above their head as they sit side by side with Shania.

“Why? You know what, you’re too judgemental.” Shania hasn’t noticed the raising of her voice and it made the other passengers look at them. She made a gesture of putting her hands on her mouth.

“Why? Do you know him that much that you’re defending him like that? Shan, I know him. He’s my co-worker in our company. I don’t like him.” Duke sternly said that made Shania silent for a while.

“He seemed nice.” Shania finally said while looking at Duke’s reaction. It’s like she’s also anticipating what he’ll say next. The jeepney stopped as it unloaded some passengers.

“Yes. He’s nice and way too excellent when it comes to pretending to be one.” He agreed to her but his voice was mixed with sarcasm.

“Okay.” Shania sighed as she started to be quiet now.

“Don’t go with him without me. Let me know if he will invite you somewhere. You know, we’re friends but I don’t trust him that much.” Shania responded by grabbing his left arm as she rested her head on it. She tilted her head and met Duke’s gaze. She smiled when she caught Duke meeting hers as well.

“Please look after Caelen.” Duke added.

“She’s not a kid anymore.” Shania reasoned out. Duke was able to massage his forehead. Shania tried looking around and she can see a lot of envious eyes because of their “public display of affection”. She loves to think that most people inside that vehicle are thinking that they are in a relationship.

After how many minutes of Shania convincing him, Duke was able to ride a jeepney for the first time. He’s always used to riding cars and not public transport that’s why he’s still feeling awkward about how people look at them. However, he cared about Shania because he can see that she’s looking very tired after what they did.

He didn’t mind though, because deep inside, he’s happier that he was able to talk with George unexpectedly. How fate led him to the man that he adored and fantasize all throughout the day. He can’t help but smile as he imagines George’s features that are always giving him inspiration.

For him, thinking the man alone can make his day complete.

He admits that he wanted George to stay away from his sister because he knows George for being a lawless playboy to almost every women in their office. He didn’t want his sister to be one of George’s victim. Nevertheless, all he know...as much as he badly wanted to prevent his sister in staying away from him, it is Duke who’s falling for him even more.

How could he not? He can’t still forget how George gave him a tingling sensation on his spine as he touched his hand. Why did he do it? Is George a mind reader for knowing what is running on his mind? The way he looked at him made him crazy. It’s like he’s looking directly on his soul he wanted that exact moment to last.

“By the way, how did Caelen met George? I forgot to ask him about it a while ago.” Shania suddenly asked.

“Didn’t Caelen mention it to you when you’re having your midnight girl talks?” Duke was able to return the question to her. Shania giggled as she saw Duke’s reaction.

“I didn’t remember her telling me about it. All she’s confessing me is on how George make their moments special when they’re together…” She started. Duke inched too close to Shania she can able to smell his breath. They drank some beer but for Shania, the smell of Duke’s breath is intoxicating. She gently swallowed as she looked at his lips that’s almost three inches away from her face.

“Special moments? And what does that exactly mean?” Duke did not like Shania’s way of expressing that exact “special moment” with George. Shania almost closed her eyes as Duke inched his face closer to her as if making her spill everything that Caelen told her. She bit her lip as she can see that Duke's face is getting nearer to her.

“Uuhhm...Duke, looks like we’re also starting to have our special moments together.” Shania blushed as she avoided her face from Duke’s.

“Sorry…” Duke chuckled, realizing what he’s doing. He looked around and the people that were observing them. He can see them smiling to what they are seeing right now. His best friend is almost covering her face because of embarrassment.

“Ahh yeah, about their special moments together...I guess it’s really sweet and funny, the way I knew George tonight, too. Caelen was able to describe everything and I was able to see the exact man that she meant.” Shania tried to break the silence that’s starting between them by telling Duke what he wanted to know.

“I am not yet convinced,” Duke replied, giving her a serious look. It’s like anticipating the worst out of that “special moments” coming from Shania. He can’t trust George. He knows it. Duke was able to weigh certain scenarios that are happening.

He’s wondering...if George can be very aggressive to him, how much more to others who are dying just to get his attention? His s*x appeal is oozing and many girls can instantly be very attracted to him. Duke is sure that if George can’t get them through eye contact, he’ll make a way for a girl to fall in love with him because of how he is treating her. He’s a real gentleman. He can appear nice in a way that nobody will ever notice that he is faking everything.

Faking those promises that are supposed to be real. Faking every sweet gesture that most girls love. Faking every f*****g moment that is supposed to make every girl believe in ever after. He’s getting anxiety attacks just by merely overthinking about these things that will happen.

Maybe he can possibly allow himself to be dominated by Duke’s charm but not his sister. Not his beloved sister. After all, who would want that her sister will get into any trouble?