The Gentleman Thug

Part 2

Pacing the hallway once again outside of Ria's room feeling a few misgivings about having her friend stay with me, I couldn't help but curse Jay and his fiapoko kogu's. At that moment Jay walked out of the room with a smug look.

Jay- "My ears are burning. Someone is thinking about me."

He saw the look on my face. Putting his hands up as though to ward off an oncoming attack. I felt a little satisfaction when I saw the smug look replaced by wariness.

"A little heads up would've been nice. If word gets back to Teuila that I have a chick in my house, who knows how she'll react. I'm only looking out for Ria's friend. You know Teuila better than I."

Jay seemed deaf to my pleas, waving my concerns away. Knowing Teuila better than I did was an understatement. She was Jay's booty call before he met Ria. The fact that I never knew that before meeting Teuila was another crutch I had to live with. She was one of many girls who had tried without success to tame the untouchable Thug and instead used me to make Jay jealous only it backfired.

Jay- "She won't harm a hair on Oriana's head. You won't let her, that's why I trust her to be under your protection and it's only for a couple days til the doctors give my wife the all clear to come home. Besides, it's high time you saw first hand what a "Lady" is like compared to that hoe."

"You should get Ryder to take her uce...."

Jay- "No. Ryder would spend every waking minute tryna get into Oriana's pants. I need someone to look out for her not try and devour her."

"I don't like it."

Jay- "All you gotta do is feed her and give her a place to sleep."

"What if she's scared of me? You know girls..."

Jay cut me off. Knowing my height was what kept most girls going out of their way to avoid coming near me. It was the one thing Jay understood.

Jay- "Dox sometimes I wonder if you own a mirror. You're not that much taller than me and girls look at you like they want to strip you with their eyes when you're not looking cause you're too busy avoiding eye contact with the opposite sex."

"I wasn't avoiding eye contact with Ria when I first met her."

I waited for Jay to take the bait but he threw his head back and laughed.

Jay- "Ah but you know if she had showed the slightest interest in you I would've stolen her from you uce so it's a good thing I already had her heart on lock when she was in a coma or else who knows if our friendship would've survived the outcome."

We both grinned at each other. It was still hard to see Jay officially off the market and in love. Nothing but love from a woman to conform a bachelor.

Jay- "Something tells me Oriana will be a blessing in disguise for you uce. Just try and smile from time to time and try not to scare her off by talking her ears off bro."

Jay's comedic side seemed to be making an appearance tonight. His jibe that I would talk her ears off was an obvious jab at my lack of skills talking to a woman.

Oriana walked out to join me and Jay with a ethereal smile that managed to leave me gobsmacked again.

Oriana- "My Goodness she is the most beautiful baby I have ever seen and I'm not just saying that because I'm her Godmother. And thank goodness she has her mothers looks!"

Elbowing Jay playfully in the ribs with a cheeky wink. The fact she never met her friends husband before now made me wonder if she knew how rare it was for someone to elbow Jay playfully or not and get away with it. For a tiny little sprite she carried herself well. She glanced my way and caught me staring. I waited for the look of fear to cross her face that I was getting accustomed to but she smiled. Well, hell.

Oriana- "I'm ready when you are."

I nodded at her and turned to Jay to say goodbye but seeing his smug look in return made me want to punch him instead. Giving him a glare instead. He winked the gronk.

Grabbing Oriana's bag I waited for her to say bye to Jay before we left the hospital and was shocked when she linked her arm with mine. I didn't want to but I turned my head to check to see if Jay was still standing there and saw the grin on his annoying face. I led her out to the car park hoping she wasn't keen on small talk with no such luck.

Oriana- "It's amazing to see my friend a mother. I'm in awe. Another one of God's miracles wouldn't you agree?"

I nodded.

"She is the most adorable little baby. You must be just as proud to be her Godfather"

I nodded again leading her to where I parked.

Oriana- "Jay wasn't lying when he said you have a habit of talking a lot.."

I stumbled making her chuckle. Her amusement faded when we stood in front of my ride.

"Please say this isn't yours"

She looked afraid. I answered her question by giving her the spare helmet.

"Oh my it's beautiful"

I stopped being surprised by her reactions. She seemed to astound me. She looked at my Ducati like I imagined she would a lover. I shifted uncomfortably, clearing my throat. I waited for to hop on and didn't anticipate her arms wrapping around me to hold on. I turned the key and told her to hold on tight as I maneuvered out of the car park and onto the rush hour traffic making my way home. It was just for a couple days. What's the worst that could happen. We pulled into my street and even from down the road I noticed Teuila's car parked on the road in front of my apartment. Cursing under my breath but knowing it was too late to turn, we got closer to my place and parked the bike. An angry looking Teuila standing in front of my door. The moment she noticed Oriana behind me I knew there was going to be a lot of yelling. I got off the bike staring at Oriana who looked exhilarated from the bike ride unaware of what was about to happen I asked her to wait near the bike. She looked confused but nodded.

Walking towards an enraged Teuila, I steeled myself for her verbal abuse which she never failed to dissappoint.

Teuila- "Where the f#!% you been! You don't know how to reply to my texts or pick up any of my calls?! And who the f&$# is that trick you brought home!"

She was yelling so loud I was sure the whole street heard her. I wanted to turn and apologise to Oriana for the things Teuila was saying but I didn't want her attention focused on Oriana. I put my hand out in a way to get her to calm down when I heard Orianas voice behind me.

Oriana- "Where are my manners. I'm Oriana just in case you get my name wrong again."

I stared at Oriana who had a serene smile on her face as she confronted Teuila.

Teuila- "Are you sleeping with my man?"

Oriana- "Goodness no. We've only just met."

"Teuila we're not together."

Teuila- "Together or not you're stuck with me for the forseeable future or are you going to disown your baby."

"I told you I would be here for the baby. What are you doing here?"

Teuila- "Who is she Dommie?"

"Jays wife's best friend."

Teuila eyed out Oriana who still stood with a forced smile.

Teuila- "I had cravings that's why I was tryna reach you."

"And you couldn't get it yourself?"

She put on a wounded look.

"That's your role as the baby daddy or would you have me and our baby get into an accident"

"You managed to drive over here just fine. I'll drive you home."

I walked around her to open my door to let Oriana in, telling her I'd be a while and to make herself at home. I closed the door before Teuila realized Orianas intentions to sleep over.