Secret Love Nest

Hacked pt 3

Me: Qing ah...

Qing: (turn to me) Dayu, why don't you go outside first. You can wait for me...

Me: (blushing, in both embarassment and anger) If I go outside of this office I will go straight home. I won't wait anywhere for you...

Qing: (sighing) That is fine too. Go home and let me handle this.

I can't believe him. He is doing it again. Taking care of things for me. I was the victim of hacking. It's my account, my card. And yet he will take the driver seat to control the situation, just like when we were just starting our relationship.

Jesus he frustrates me!

He must have seen the frustration on my face because he stood up, gently took my arm to help me stand then walk us closer to the door of the VP's office.

Qing: (whisper to my ear) Please let me handle this. This became a delicate business issue and you don't have that much experience in handling things like this. So please...

Me: (whispering back in angry tone) And when will I learn to handle situations like this if you will always come to my rescue? I don't like it Qing ah...

Qing: I know. But give in this time. As a favor for me. The owner of this bank is a friend of both my parents. Heck, the VP is a close friend of Wang Zhu gege.

Me: So?

Qing: (sighing) So this is not about your billing statement anymore. Or money. It is now about my family's personal relationship to the family who owned this bank. And if we handle this incorrectly, we may do some damage we can't easily undone. Do you want that?

Me: (gave some time to think about what he said) (then resignedly) Close friends of your parents?

Qing: Very close. Why do you think we bank here?

Me: (defeated) (lean my head on his shoulder) You will pay for it, won't you?

Qing: Not exactly...

Me: (looking up at him in surprise) What do you mean?

Qing: (shaking his head) I will explain everything to you when I get home later. For now, go back home and rest. I think this problem stressed you enough and you are tired.

I stared at him. He nodded at me, willing me to cooperate. I sighed and nodded back. He took my hand and we return to our seats in front of the VP's desk.

Me: I think I will let Qing handle this problem now.

Bank VP: (looking extremely relieved) That...that would be wise. Again, I am so sorry Dayu. You don't have to worry anymore, I will guarantee it, this will not happen again.

Me: (skeptical about that promise) Sure.

I stood up as does the bank's VP. We shook each other's hand. I say my farewell then left the office.

I went straight home. Qing was right on one point, I am stressed out and tired. I wanna lay on the bed and sleep off this day but I am more determined to wait for Qing and his explanation.

Two hours had passed before Qing came home. He looked as stressed out as me.

Qing: (with paper bags in hand) Don't shoot, I bring peace offerings.

Me: Is it slow roast chicken?

Qing: Nope. Even better, xiao long bao (dumplings) and sweet and sour pork from your favorite family restaurant.

Me: (let a moment pass) (held out my hand for the bags with food) Okay, ceasefire it is.

Qing smiled at me. We retreated to the kitchen to eat and talk.

Me: (chopsticks in hand) So what will happen now? Will you really pay the amount they are asking for?

I can't even hide my dislike to the idea that Qing will pay half of the amount written on my bill.

Qing: (shaking his head) I called my father, explained the situation to him. He and the owner of the bank will play golf this weekend.

I nodded. I at least knew what "playing golf" means in business world. A negotiation will happen then.

Qing: Uncle, Wang Zhu gege and the VP we talked with this morning will play with them.

Me: Will you play with them? (Qing shook his head) Do you even know how to play golf?

Qing glared at me but didn't answer my question.

Qing: I told Father I don't want to pay the amount they are asking. I said they should be the one to pay you for the stress this problem gave to you.

Me: I don't need them to give me money. I just want this problem to be over without us paying them that obscene amount. It's a six figure amount Qing! My pride can't take that.

Qing: (amused) I know. You and your money issue. (He wipe his mouth and hands with napkins) (He took something from his chest pocket and toss it to me) Your new card. Give me your old card, I will cut it into two pieces before disposing it.

Me: (picked up a gold, crisped card) Why did you get me another card?

Qing: I upgraded your account to a premium. Now your account will have tighter security.

Me: But Qing ah...

Qing: Don't complain. My Father is disgusted at me. He asked me why I won't just get you a black card.

Me: (eyes grew large at the "black card") And your answer is?

Qing: (lean on the back of his chair) (lazily) I said if I get you one, you will make me eat it.

I liked that answer. Qing is learning. I smiled at him.

Qing: (smiling back at me) Then my Father asked me why can't I get someone I can at least control.

Me: (laugh at that) And you said...

Qing: (smirking) If the day comes that he can control my mother then I will listen to his advice. My father hanged up on me.

I laugh loudly at his answer. Qing looks satisfied to hear me laughing. We finished our meal then he went out again so he can finish his work. I stayed to take a nap since I didn't get a decent sleep last night.

A few days later, Qing told me that from now on he will be actively involve in my finances. Which means he will have a say regarding the coming and going of my money, the general flow of my finances.

He won't have access to my money, that's mine solely. But all transactions will be visible to him so he will know if some irregularity is happening.

Qing: We have to protect your money. Money won't buy happiness Dayu, that is true. But money can give you a little sense of security. We have to be careful when it comes to your finances. I don't want any more surprises involving your money.

I nodded and agreed to everything. If it will lessen his worry for me and my money, then I will give in to him. Compromised. That's a key to a successful relationship.

By the way, if you are a credit card owner, be extra careful of your card. And read your billing statement carefully, you won't want "surprises" like what happened to me. Trust me on that.