The Chief wasn’t too happy about this publicity that I caused and gave me a word of advice to get rid of them.  I am out of my depth in dealing with journalist!   This is going to be a long day after all.

‘’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’

“Are you feeling better now?  S”

“I have been better.  Did you do as promised? C”

“Of course!  I swear! S”

“Knowing that, I am happier now. J  C”

“I want to show you something.  S”

“What is it?  C”

“Can’t tell you now. S”

“Fine.  When? C”

“Tomorrow noon?  S”

“Ok.  Miss you lots!  C”

“Kiss kiss!  S”

‘’’’’’’’’’’’

Bank of LA

Shane picked me up from my apartment and was very mysterious about where we are heading.  The car is turning into a car park.

“Here we are.  Wait.” She hops out of the car and opens the car door for me.

“What’s this?”  I ask her as I climb out for her car.

“What?”  She pretends not to know that I was referring to her door opening gesture.

I give her a look and she gives in.

“Fine, I want to treat you.  There is something that I want to show you.”  She takes my hand and we interlock our fingers habitually.  Our hands seem to have a mind of their own and always manage to find each other, like the north and south poles of magnets.

Shane takes me into the largest Bank of LA in town. 

“Why are we here?”  I ask with a very confused look.

Shane chuckles and says, “Be patient.”   She kisses my temple lightly while an old gentleman, whom looks like the bank manager, greets us politely.

“Ms McCutcheon, it’s good to see you again.”

“Hello Morris.  How’s your back?  Feeling better now?”  Shane is very friendly to him.

“Yes, thank you for asking Ms McCutcheon.  It’s just old people’s problem.  Nothing to worry about!”  He smiles genuinely at Shane.

“Morris, I would like you to meet my girlfriend, Carmen.”

“Didn’t I always tell you find a pretty girl and settle down?  Good to know that you are finally listening to this old man!”  He shakes my hand in an approving manner.