Giving Him Something He Can Feel (3 page)

Everything was going smoothly until I heard a familiar voice say, “Well hello there.” I turned around to see Gina McCoy approaching the table with some fine ass, light-skinned nigga. He was so fine I knew that hoe had paid him to be her date. “Hey G, what’s going on. I haven’t seen you in a while,” Caine said to Gina in a polite manner. It took her a couple of seconds to say anything back. All I knew was she better not come out her mouth right or it was going to be a problem. I was sitting there waiting for her ass to pop off, especially after the little altercation, we had at the meet and greet. “I’m doing just marvelous Caine, thanks for asking. So you two are out on a date?” That bitch was trying my patience because she saw we were doing something, date or not. I sipped my wine and before I could say anything, the guy introduced himself to us. Extending his hand out for a handshake he said, “What’s up y’all? I’m Shawn.” Shawn had just lost all cool points with me. It was one thing to be Tyson Beckford fine, but if you were not smarter than a 5
^th
grader then all that shit went out the window.

“It’s okay if you guys don’t want to share if this is a date or not,” Gina said in an unfriendly tone. I couldn’t believe that bitch. First, it was hands off and now its quote unquote okay that we’re on a date. I felt like that bitch was up to some sneaky shit. “Be nice G, it’s just dinner with a new friend of mine,” Caine told Gina. I didn’t understand why he was being so damn nice to her ass but he did say their families went way back. She could tell I was agitated by my body movements. “Caine I just came over here to let you know I spoke with your mother,” Gina said with excitement and an evil look on her face all in one. That bitch should have been an actress because she was wearing both of those drama masks. She went on to tell him, “We had a nice conversation so I know exactly why you’re here.”

Caine looked at her with fire in his eyes and stood up out his chair. He stood up so quickly the chair slid across the floor as if he’d kicked it. I could tell Caine was pissed. Whatever it was Gina found out about him it had that nigga about to slap the bitch. To my surprise he respectably
said, “That’s good Gina. Um I think it’s time for you and you’re little date Shawn to be leaving
now.” I was glad he said that because I couldn’t wait for that bitch to leave. I didn’t know why the fuck she came over there anyway. Before she left she said, “I’m sorry if I upset you. But don’t worry, your secret’s safe with me.” She did a good job of making a dramatic exit. Caine stayed standing there watching Gina and Shawn walk back to their table. “I’m sorry for her coming and interrupting us,” Caine said. “It’s just like her to do something like this. That’s why I don’t like... Never mind, are you ready to go?” Caine looked like his mind was racing a thousand miles a minute. I was all finished with my dessert so I told him I was ready. We left the restaurant and I could see all over Caine’s face that he was still pissed to the max. Caine dropped me off at my dorm room and as soon as I closed the car door, he was off in the wind. I stood there puzzled for a minute then headed up to my room. After taking a shower, I wrapped my weave and lay in bed. I couldn’t fall asleep because all I could think about was what secret Gina had over Caine’s head.

Caine

Pedal to the metal I made my way back to the restaurant to see if I could catch up with Gina. That was some bullshit. Why the fuck would my own mother, tell Gina why I was there. Everybody knew I didn’t have to go to college and I never wanted to come. Our parents were close but not that damn close to tell some shit like that. After all my dad sent me there to avoid the truth from coming out, so I knew damn well Mama didn’t spill the beans that easily. I started to press the gas faster. I couldn’t get to the restaurant fast enough. If the white man was out, he’d just have to give me a ticket because I was not slowing down. Then the bitch had the nerve to say your secret is safe with me. Like that wasn’t going to raise eyebrows. The thought alone had me in a rage. No need to speculate anymore so I pulled my phone out of my jacket and started dialing a well-known number.

“Hello,” the sound of a sweet pleasant voice said in my ear. “Mom I have something to ask you,” I just came out with it, no need to hold back the punches now. Gina disrespected me and I wanted to know the truth. My mom knew I was gay and apparently so did Gina. “Caine do you know what time it is? What on earth could be so important it couldn’t wait till morning,” my mother said still using her you-just-woke-me-up-out-my-sleep tone.

My mother was the kindest lady you would ever meet. She had a heart of gold and would give you her last dollar. Until you messed with her money, family, or any of her material possessions. To my surprise, my mother disagreed with my dad’s decision to send me away. However, she knew if she didn’t then their goodie-two-shoe reputation would be destroyed. “Did you tell Gina or her parents why you guys sent me here?” I asked. It was silent on the phone for what seemed like eternity. Then she began to speak, “Caine, now why would I disclose some information about you to Gina or her parents?” I was thinking the same thing. “Your father and I haven’t told a soul,” my mother said. I knew my mother wasn’t lying to me because I didn’t see the need to send me to that university if they were going to tell anybody. What a relief, but I still needed to find out what Gina was talking about. Maybe the bitch did know something. “Okay Mom I will talk to you later, go back to sleep, sorry to bother you.” I hung up.

By that time, I had arrived at the restaurant. I busted through the doors like a mad person, walked past the hostess, and proceeded to walk up to Gina’s table where I only saw Shawn sitting there. I approached the table and said, “Yo, where did Gina go?” He looked at me weird like he wanted to know why I was coming back to the restaurant asking for Gina. All he said was, “She went to the ladies room.” I waited there for about two minutes until I saw Gina’s ugly ass walking back to the table. My first reaction was to slap the piss out her ass but that would end up with me in handcuffs. She looked shocked to see me standing there waiting for her arrival. “Well hello Caine. I’m surprised to see you here. I thought you and that thing of a girl left.” I couldn’t believe she would actually play as if everything was gravy. Getting my thoughts together in my head, I told her, “Look we need to talk in private.” Gina being the stubborn bitch she was looked at me and said, “We don’t need to speak in private.” I was shocked to hear she had an attitude with me. “Whatever you have to say, you can say it in front of Shawn,” Gina said. I wasn’t trying to put my business all out there, so I made her look like the stupid fool she was. “Remember the other night when you sucked my dick. Well the next morning my dick was burning. I went to the doctor and bitch, come to find out, you have gonorrhea in your mouth. ” She was speechless because she knew I was lying my ass off but I didn’t give a fuck. She had the audacity to ruin my date so fuck her and her feelings. “So my advice to you Shawn is not to end up the same way.” Shawn looked at me like he was glad I said something before it was too late. Then he turned to Gina, shook his head, and said, “Damn I didn’t know you was a trifling ass hoe. But since you are this meal is on you.” He took a gulp of his drink, wiped his mouth with a napkin, then got up and walked away.

It took about five minutes to walk out of the restaurant so I knew I had enough time to catch up with him after giving Gina a piece of my mind. “So what was that shit you were talking about me being here?” I guess she didn’t expect me to come off that way. I was always being the nice respectable Caine but I was not that day. I wanted to find out what she knew. “Who are you calling a bitch?” Gina said as if that was the only part of the question she heard. Avoiding her question I told her, “I want to know why you ruined my date with the accusation you made. Don’t act like you don’t know what I’m talking about.” I wanted to rip that bitch’s head off. I knew my mother said she didn’t spill the beans but I was wondering if Johnny Owens did. “Fuck it,” I said, “since you don’t wanna say shit then fuck it. But don’t go around starting something you can’t finish McCoy.” I left it at that and walked away.

Leaving Gina at the table looking foolish, I speed walked to catch up to Shawn. “Hey man,” I yelled out so he could stop. He was just about to get in his car. “Hey man I just wanted to let you know that I’m sorry for cock-blocking your date.” He didn’t respond right away, which gave me a chance to check him out. I have to say the nigga was fine but he wasn’t my type. Plus I didn’t think he was on the down low so I’d be wasting my time. “Naw man, I should be thanking you,” Shawn finally spoke. “If it wasn’t for you, I’d be waking up tomorrow in the same predicament as you.” We both shared a laughed. He was laughing because he thought my dick burning, but I was laughing because it wasn’t even true and he had made Gina pay for the meal. From the looks of it, the bitch would be paying over $300 because their table was full of lobster, shrimp, fettuccini, and expensive champagne. “Hey man let me give you my number,” Shawn suggested. He wrote his digits down on a dollar bill and said, “Man I owe you a drink, that’s the least I can do for you looking out.” I was caught off guard and confused. First, he up and gave me his number, then he wrote it on a dollar bill like I was a bitch in need of money. Shit maybe that nigga was on the DL. What nigga you know who goes around doing some shit like that especially after I just fucked up his date. “Okay. Yeah man. You don’t have to do that but since you insist, I’d like that. I’ll hit you up tomorrow night,” I told him. “I know this good spot downtown.” Shawn nodded his head and agreed to the suggestion I made and said ok. He then started his car, put it in reverse, and drove away.

Kandi

The next morning while lying in bed, the shit was still on my mind about Gina and what she knew about Caine. Caine told me why he was there but once Gina said something it seemed like he became nervous. Shit just didn’t add up. I knew it was too good to be true. I couldn’t get caught up in that nonsense. I had a goal to accomplish. I got out of bed and walked to the bathroom to wash my face, brush my teeth, and take a shower. I put together a cute outfit; slim white jeans, a leopard tank, red flats and blazer. I threw on some makeup and was out the door.

My class started at 8 o’clock and I couldn’t be late. Just when I didn’t think things could get any worse, as I was walking, there was the devil herself, Gina. Just the sight of that bitch disappointed me. Of course, Gina wasn’t the one to let drama slip out of her hands so she walked up to me smiling and said, “So how was your date last night with Caine?” That bitch was asking me like she my BFF. Like I was really going to go into details about my date with her. I wasn’t about to play nice with Gina and I couldn’t be late for my chemistry class. “Look I’m not in the mood nor do I have the time limit to play with your ass right now Gina.” Shockingly she didn’t to seem to have an attitude she just kept smiling. Maybe Shawn gave her some dick. “I’m not gonna tell you how my date went. Bitch you were the one that told me hands off.” She didn’t say a word. “So I’m guessing you’re upset because he wouldn’t go out with you huh?” Gina looked at me and busted out laughing. She was laughing so hard she began crying. She wiped tears from her face and said, “No, no honey I’m not upset at all.” She couldn’t even get all her words out from laughing so hard. She would say a couple words then laugh. Say a couple more, and then laugh. I got tired of trying to piece the shit she was trying to say together.

I walked away leaving her standing there laughing like a hyena. I had five minutes to be in my chemistry lab so I was rushing to make it there in time. With one minute to spare, I made it and found my seat just in time. “Hello and good morning everyone,” the professor began to speak. “I’m Professor Tim Kelly and welcome to chemistry.” Professor Kelly told us a little bit about his educational background and gave the class his contact information. He went on to say, “Get to know the person beside you very well because they will be your partner all semester.” The classroom was huge and it was filled with all types of lab equipment. While the majority of the class sat two per table, some were lucky enough to be solo. I turned to my right to introduce myself to lab partner. “Hi I’m Kandace, but you can call me Kandi,” I said extending my hand. Shaking my hand back she said, “Hi. Nice to meet you, my name is Stacey Carey.”

Caine

I woke up to tons of missed calls. “Hello?” It was my mother on the other end. I really didn’t have the patience to explain the night before but I knew she wanted an explanation. “Caine I’m still confused as to why you called and asked me such a question last night.” If there’s anything you need to know about my mother Renee Johnson; it’s that she’s a private investigator. She would ask the same damn question until she felt you were telling the truth. So when I told her I knew she would find out what Gina claimed to know. I told her everything that happened on my date and with Gina. My mother was so excited about me being on a date with a female she totally ignored the fact that Gina might have some dirt on me. “So that little bitch ruined your date?” my mother asked with an angry tone. I could feel the steam coming out her ears from the other side of the receiver. I had to convince my mother that I was team Kandi. I told her what happened between me and Johnny was just a phase. “I’m glad you and Dad sent me here to because I was confused. I would’ve never met Kandi if you guys didn’t.”

You see my father’s downfall had always been his mouth. He didn’t know how to whisper. While he was making his phone calls to get me into college, he also made a call to my mother. I overheard the whole conversation.

“Renee I’m telling you I caught that boy sucking a dick and he was doing it better than you.” I couldn’t believe my father said that. Shit made me wonder, how long my dad was standing there in the door watching me. “He is the only and last Johnson to continue the family name. My son will NOT BE GAY,” my dad screamed through the phone. He was mad as hell. “He will not be with a boy, a man, or a whatever. To make sure he won’t I’m freezing his trust fund until he gets married and I’m talking about to a fucking women.” My father stopped talking for a second so I knew my mother was saying something to try and calm him down on the other end. “Fuck all that shit you’re talking Renee. We’ll see which one is more important to him; getting dicked down or his two point five million dollar trust fund.”