Does He Know

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As the times goes by, i didn't notice that i started counting again. Counting when i am bored is already a habbit, specially when im mad or upset, i cannot find an answer why counting is making me relax or making me feel good. I'm not counting specific things, im counting random things without noticing, i even counted my breathe once. I know it's a weird habbit.

I look through the glass, enjoying how the lights of the buildings and stores sparkle in darkness, how people is doing in this busy city. I don't have nothing to do except observing random things.

We are heading to a fancy restaurant, where in me, my mom and my boyfriend are going to have our dinner. I don't really know where we're heading to, i dont even care where are we going to, it is my mom's concern what kind of food are we going to eat.

My mother is such a perfectionist one, she choses all things that give advantages to me, i know she wanted the best for me but sometimes all she does is pissing me off. She even choses Nathan for me, however i learn to love him. Nathan is such a gentleman, he respects me for who i am, every girl would fall for him in every little things he make, he is such a sweetheart and there is no reason to hate him.

Mom was the reason why i met Nathan. Nathan is my mom's business partner's son, so without my permission she allowed Nathan to court me for three months. I never plan of having a boyfriend since school is my first priority but mom started to talk how rich Nathan is, how good looking he is, how kind he is and stuffs and that's when i know she wanted me to date Nathan for business matters.

"Aliz, have you heard about Grace's daughter?" Mom out the of blue asked. Grace is her bestfriend but most of the times i doubt their friendship because whenever Grace visits her, She always brought a lot of expensive things that she could be boast of and knowing mom, she'll do the same thing.

"Why? What happened to Cali?" I ask, looking at mom through the mirror, though i don't really give a fuck about Cali and Grace.

"She got pregnant and the guy never showed off when Grace called him"

"Ohh.." Is all i could say. Mom noticed that i don't have interest to what she've been talking about so she went silent.

Yesterday was our graduation as a high school so this dinner is a celebration. I haven't decided yet where to go in college because i know mom already had something in her mind, I havent also decided yet where to go this summer but all i know is i want to spend my whole summer with Nathan. Both of us were so busy this year but despite of it we can still manage our time together but it wasn't enough, we've been so busy since it was our last year in high school and i know college would be more hassle so i was planning on spending my whole summer with him.

My thoughts fade as the car stop in a parking lot. Nathan opens the door for me and i smile at him in appreciation of his little effort. We are following mom's footstep with our fingers interwined, I love how sweet his gesture is and i could stop myself to crack a smile.

We took a seat to our reserved table as the musician started a new song using their violin. I look around the restaurant and i could see how romantic the restaurant is, it is full of couples and family having dinner. Our table was infront of the entrance but i wasn't the one who's facing the entrance, it is mom.

We ordered foods and it will took 30 minutes before it will be served. 30 minutes isn't that long and besides i am not yet hungry. I gently place my hands on my legs, under the table but abruptly, i found my self smiling widely as Nathan interwine his fingers with mine again.

"Honey, where do you want to go this summer?" Mom suddenly ask so i look up to her. Knowing her, i know she's already up to something. She wont bring this topic if she don't have something in mind.

"I was planning to spend my whole summer with Nathan, mom" i reply and give Nathan a sweetest smile.

"Ohh.. I was planning on sending you to London for summer"

London this summer? It doesn't sound bad, that would be amazing to think but something inside me is pushing to spend the summer with Nathan but there are also some part of me saying that "going to London alone would be great!"

"What i'll do in London, mom?" I ask in curiousity, i know myself that she will not send me there for no purpose, she'll send me there for a reason. I know her all too well.

"Uhmm.. My friend recommended her business training there and it cost 157$ for a month. Since you're my unica ija and my only hope for our publishing company, i need you to be there" she explains and i just roll my eyes thinking how selfish that statement is and luckily, she was busy looking at the menu so she didn't caught me rolling my eyes

I was about to complain but our food has already arrived. I didn't bother to ask what are these foods that she ordered because i know how classy my mom is.

I started eating my meat and they do the same. We eat in silence, no one is cracking a word and this is how i hate being with them in a dinner but im already used to this so i shouldn't complain.

I was about to drink my wine when suddenly mom spoke

"I am so glad that both of you lasts for 2 years. I am expecting that this will lead to church, both of you sharing your vows? That is sounds so sweet"

I found myself smiling on the last part of mom's statement. I love it when people is admiring our relationship and it made me think and feel that i should fight my love for Nathan no matter what! We've been through a lot and there is no reason to leave him behind.

"Soon, Andrea. Soon" nathan said and smile at me, so do i.

"I'll expect that" mom glares at nathan and they both giggles then i started eating my meal again. "I never wanted a guy like that for you, Aliz" mom add out of nowhere

I look up at her and follow where she've been glaring at, there is guy with a chocolate brown curly hair talking to the waitress, he is wearing black plain tee making his tattoos on his arm visible and a ripped jeans with a black vans. It looks like he is complaining something to a waiter, he looks scary. I admit he is quiet attractive but i didn't pay attention at all and look at mom again.

I know she hates those kind of guys.

"I know" i reply and went back to what am i doing, eating.

But the guy with a curly chocolate brown hair never leaves my mind until the night ends. I don't know why.