Secret Love Nest

Weekend with Qing's Mom pt3

Qing: (walking to us) Hi Ma. Hello love.

He kissed his mother and me on our cheeks. I looked up at him with questions in my eyes.

Qing: Shall we eat outside and give them some time to talk?

Me: (woke up from being shocked) Of course! Let me just get my jacket.

I ran to our walk in closet to snatch a jacket, any jacket, and ran back to Qing's side.

Qing: (looking at his father) Baba, we will go now. Message me when you are done talking to Ma.

Then he turn to his mother.

Qing: (hugging his mom) You are not obligated to go home with him. You can stay here even if you guys get to talk. You will always be welcome here.

Qing's mom: (hugging her son back) I will take your word for it.

They separated and Qing kissed his mom again, on her forehead this time, before he took my hand and we walk to the door.

Me: (as we wait for the elevator) How did you manage to drag your father here?

I think Qing is a miracle worker now. The elevator door opened.

Qing: (shrugging as we enter the elevator) I told him that he shouldn't take his health for granted. If, God forbid, something happened to him and he left mom. Some other guy will snatch her up to take her away and I won't be able to stop them because my mom is a beautiful woman that knew her own mind.

I stared at him, stunned. Did he...he really threatened his dad like that?

Me: (smacking his arm) That why I always tell you to be careful and safe. If you leave me I will find another guy or a girl and we will have a grand wedding with twelve kids.

Qing laughed.

Qing: Yeah right.

He doesn't buy it of course, why would he believe me? He already knew what will happen if he leaves me.

We ended up in a restaurant inside the building. We don't look suspicious at all. If someone spotted us, we can say that we bumped into each other and decided to eat together.

Two friends, having dinner. So normal...

We ate and talk about his work in Shanghai and my day with his mom. He looked worried when I told him about his mom missing his dad even if she is mad at him.

Qing: Not surprising. My mother is a typical wife, her schedule is done according to my dad's schedule. She always made herself available everytime my dad needs her.

Me: I hope you are not expecting the same devotion from me.

Qing: (snorting) I am expecting more from you. The more demanding my job will be, the more you need to be understanding.

Me: I have a demanding job too.

Qing: I know. But you know the rule Dayu. I am your priority and not your work. I always come first.

I stick out my tongue to him.

Yes, we have that rule. Qing should always come before my work. As I am always on the top of his list of priorities. My safety comes first to Qing.

Me: (changing the subject) I hope even if you are busy you are not neglecting your health.

Qing: (snorting) I am careful with my health. You should say those words to the person who always forget to take his vitamins.