Secret Love Nest

Wang Zhu pt 2

If my life is a movie I will be really confused as to what genre it can be grouped.

Is it drama? Romantic comedy? Documentary? Dark humor? Or suspense thriller?

So many choices and I don't know where I will begin to choose. All I know is that I have no idea what I did wrong in my past life to be in this position where I am right now.

In one dinner table with two of the most overwhelming men I met and they were cousins. With chopsticks and fork in their hands.

Oh. My. God.

I said yes. In restropect, when I look back at that moment, I could have easily said no to Qing's cousin's request for him to join us at dinner. But I chose to said yes, so there I am. With a sulking Qing on one side and a smug, flirtatious Wang Zhu on the other.

God I feel so tired already.

Wang Zhu: (looking at me) So Dayu, do you cook?

Me: (swallowed uncomfortably) I know how, mostly simple dishes. Qing knows more dishes to cook than me. He is the better cook. (I smiled at Qing, his eyes dropped a few celcius from being cold)

Wang Zhu: (eyes going back and forth at us) That's...not surprising to hear. Wang males are known to learn how to cook. We don't just leave it to the women to feed us. Like Qing, I also learn how to cook at the kitchen of our grandmother.

Me: (nodding) Yeah, he mentioned that to me once.

We allowed a few moments of silence to eat. I knew what I am eating as I helped prepared the dishes in front of me but for the life of me I can't taste anything I put inside my mouth. I blame the tension between my dinner companions.

Qing: So cousin, dating anybody?

Wang Zhu: (a little surprised) (then shaking his head) Actually no, I am not seeing anyone right now. My last date was, if I am not mistaken, over three months ago.

I coughed, almost choking on water. Over three months ago. That's roughly the same time we had that disastrous dinner with their respective parents.

Qing also grew quiet, probably thinking the same thing I do.

Qing: I see. Autie must be devastated, she wants you settled, right?

Wang Zhu: (carefully nodding) Yes, but Mama understood that it will be my decision whom I will take home as my wife or (looks at me) husband.

Qing looked at his cousin who is looking at me while I look at Qing. We three are weird...

Wang Zhu: How about you Qing ah, any plan on settling down?

Qing: (looks at me) Dayu ang I are already settled.

That answer melted my heart.

Wang Zhu: Isn't that unfair for Dayu? You answering for the two of you? Maybe we should ask him if he is satisfied "settling" with you.

Qing's eyes grew cold again. I shot Wang Zhu a warning look. This guy's nerve is something else, challenging Qing every step of the way.

Qing: I speak for Dayu and he speaks for me. We are one after all.

Wang Zhu: But he has a mind of his own. Aren't you being a little controlling?

Qing: (brows furrowed) And if I am? Dayu is with me, he trust me to know what is best for him and for our relationship.

I gave Qing a wide eyed look. Know what is best for me? When did that happen?

Wang Zhu: And you think you are the best for him? He is not even your usual conquest Qing.

Qing: (hand tightening on the fork he is holding) Of course he is not included in my conquest, cause he is not one. He is my partner.

Wang Zhu: Partner? And yet you jusy said you make decision for him. Cousin, do you even knew what you are doing? You, who never had a relationship longer than two months.

I straightened at that. I didn't know that. Qing's longest relationship before me only lasted for two months? But we are  getting closer to celebrating our first year together.

Qing: Like I said, Dayu is different.

Wang Zhu: Different how? Because he is not your usual type? Because he is letting you be in control? How sure are you that you won't hurt or leave him, knowing you and your record.

Me: Actually...

Qing: (not letting me speak) That is mine and Dayu's business. You don't need to concern yourself of that.

Wang Zhu: But I like Dayu.

Me: (gasping) Ahm...

Qing: I hope you are joking cousin.

Wang Zhu: It's not a joke.

Qing: (face darkening in anger) I don't care if you like him. That statement won't change anything. He is still mine and he is still none of your business.

Wang Zhu: But I don't want to see him get hurt or discarded, cause that's what you do best. Remember cousin?

I close my eyes, they are starting to hurt. Plus I think my neck is already protesting going back and forth between the two of them.

Qing: And if I did left him or hurt him, you will what, be there for him?

Wang Zhu: And if I will?

Qing: (laughing hollowly) You still think you are the white knight? You don't need to save Dayu from me, he is here cause he wants me.

Wang Zhu: For how long?

Qing: Until I say so.

Wang Zhu: You never change Qing. You are still selfish.

Qing: And you are still envious of me....

Me: ENOUGH!

They both looked at me when I stood up and shouted that one word. I look angrily at both of them.

Me: (breathing a little heavily) (I focus on Qing) You! Stay here! (Then I turn to Wang Zhu) You come with me! (I push myself away from the table)

Qing: (standing up too) Where are you both going?

Me: I will escort him downstairs. It's late already and your cousin needs to go. Oh, plus we will talk, alone.

Wang Zhu: (stood up confidently) Alone with Dayu. I like the sound of that.

I rolled my eyes. The guy really won't stop. I glared at him then turn so I can go first but Qing took hold of my arm.

Qing: I don't think...

Me: (not letting him finish that sentence) Good, don't think, that would be for the best. Just stay here while I escort your cousin out.

Qing: Dayu!

Me: (giving him the stinky stare)

Qing: Fine!

He let me go. I look at his cousin who has a small smile on his lips like he was amused at our exchange.

Me: (pointing at Wang Zhu) You come with me.

I march at the door, knowing that Wang Zhu is following me.