Secret Love Nest '23 : The Paper Year

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I'm free to contact and meet Qing's family again. Two weeks since that chaotic episode I had, Qing and I met his parents to dine out with them.

Mama and I were so happy to be reunited. The hug we had lasted for too long in Qing's taste.

Qing: (rolling his eyes in exasperation) Its just two weeks! Don't act like you didn't see each other for half a decade.

Mama: (scoffing) I miss Dayu. Period.

Me: (scowling on Qing) Yeah, we miss each other. Thats that on that!

Mama and I laughed together. Baba smiled at us. The place we went to eat was good enough. They have this beef stew that was sublime and their desert menu was massive. I opted for ice cream caramel bruleé because it both looked decadent and bold at the same time. I don't know how else to describe it. It was fantastic. I expected it to be too sweet but its not at all. Just perfect.

Mama and I had lots of stories to share. She was honest enough to say that she spent much time with JR and Auntie to relieve her feelings of missing me. Meanwhile, Qing and I had a great fun filled three solid days with my parents before we escorted them to the train station last Sunday so they can go home via train.

Me: I think Mama wanted to travel the long way so she and Baba can pretend to have had a vacation. I guess in a way its true, they had a vacation with us.

Mama: I'm glad to know your parents had a good time with you two. Next time I hope we can have meals together with your parents.

Me: Maybe you can visit them in Heilongjiang and have fun there with them.

Mama: (eyes litting up) Oh, we should do that. Right, Honey?

Baba: We should. We should also greet Dayu's grandmother. It has been half a year since we saw and talk to her.

I like that plan of theirs. The whole dinner was great. I can genuinely feel how happy my parents in law are that I am once again as healthy as I can be and that I get to be with them for a wonderful meal.

But as the night wind down, Qing nodded to me. I sighed. I guess I'll have to do this while we are having after dinner coffee and wine.

Me: So...lets stop dancing around the elephant in the room. The recent event happened because I panicked about the thought of inheriting the mansion and I know its lame...

Mama: Its not lame.

Qing: Ma, let Dayu finished what he is saying.

Mama sighed. I reached for her hand to hold it. We smiled at each other. Gods, I love this woman. She may not have given birth to me but I always feel like her absolute favorite son.

Me: I'm sorry it happened. I guess, what I want to say is...I think I am not yet ready to move place and leave our condo. And also...is there no other way for us not to inherit that place?

Mama smiled at me again before shaking her head.

Mama: No. It has to be pass down to Qing. I'm sorry. JiJi won't take it.

Me: I see.

Baba: You'll get that house. (smiling) When you two are ready.

Qing and I glanced at each other. My husband grinned.

Qing: Its like you two are singing a different tone.

Baba: No. Its the same song. Just slower.

Me: Oh...an R and B version?

Mama: I'm not sure what R and B is but like what your Baba said, its the same song but now its in your rhythym.

Me: I like that.