Please Feel at Ease Mr. Ling What if ...
I do not own the story Please feel at Ease Mr. Ling. I am only writing for entertainment purposes. This is truly fiction.
Although I love this story and Ling Yue I have thought too much about if I would forgive him or at least so easily. What if Anxin found out about his secret earlier on? How would it change the dynamic?
This is my what if story...
Please Feel At Ease Mr. Ling Chapter 11
The next morning Anxin has light coming in her window. She is sore and doesn't realize why before it all comes back to her. Slowly at first as she is waking up, then a tidal wave. The heat from the shower must have kept more pain away. She should try some cream or...
"Ling Yue!" She says to herself. She reminds herself to not feel strange about being worried about him with all that happened. He did save her after all. Anxin quickly gets dressed and goes out to check on him. She finds him sleeping which is good. She quietly grabs first aid items and places them near him on the couch, stepping very carefully in her slippers.
Next Anxin prepares to leave to the run to the store. She could have more food in her house, plus she doesn't want to wake him. Possibly knowing Ling Yue he would try to cook with her meager food and he needed rest. After grabbing her purse and running a brush through her hair she is about to walk out the door when she pauses. She isn't scared to go out, it is full day. Knowing Ling Yue and how he could worry she jots a quick note that she will be right back. She didn't want a text message to wake Ling Yue. The walk to the store is thankfully quiet. Anxin sees some people but they pay her no mind moving along with their business for the day. Once at the store she grabs some things she can throw together quickly for a midmorning meal. She hesitates but then as a show of goodwill grabs him his favorite water as well some more first aid supplies
When Anxin comes back Ling Yue is up and stretching. The awkwardness continues for a moment when she says. "How are you feeling? I brought food. It's nothing fancy but..." She shrugs. " He smiles. " I am a bit sore but better then when I had the accident. Food sounds great." Anxin is glad when he agrees and they both work together to get the food ready. They eat while Anxin eyes him checking for injuries. "I'm fine Anxin. Just sore. I hope you are well. Thank you for leaving a note." He pauses then smiles "It reminded me of old times." as he takes a bite. Anxin blushes and says her honesty coming out in her haste, "I've been better but I am alright. The same just sore a bit.. I brought more bandages and medicine... hopefully it can help both of us." He nods and they both finish their food.
" I expect they will have information soon about your old boss...I am sure Ai Li will keep your name out of it from the public but they will have us come give statements later." Ling Yue tries to reassure her but he seems to want her to be prepared.. Anxin lets out a sigh of relief. "I didn't even think of that." "The police have already arranged for me to meet them later this afternoon. I am guessing you have a message from them as well. He informs her. Anxin's relief at this being kept out of big news evaporates immediately as this dawns that she hasn't checked her phone, she had simply stuffed it in her purse before heading out the door. Sure enough there is a new voicemail. Her anxiety must show on her face because Ling Yue quickly offers. " My interview is in a little over an hour We can go together if you want. I am sure we can get our interview times close together." Anxin calls the officer back and arranges her time shortly before Ling Yue's.
They make plans after eating to go pick up clothes for Ling Yue. "Do you think they will believe me?" She asks nervously as she wrings her hands. " I will be there to back you up. Du Ming is to blame." Anxin shakes her head nervously. "People won't expect it from him." "He has been getting into trouble lately remember? Also Ai Li was able to see the aftermath of what happened and has given her statement last night when she turned him in. You have people on your side Anxin." Suddenly Ai Li is there pausing the conversation. He nods. She greets them briefly. "Mr. Ling. Anxin" nodding at them in turn. "How are you doing?" "Well thanks to you" Anxin says smiling and Ling Yue nods as she looks over both of them. "Thank you." Ai Li smiles. " I am glad you both are safe. Mr. Ling as you requested." They both smile and thank her.
There is a bubble tea for Anxin and a cranberry juice for Ling Yue. Anxin is surprised but pleased. She will need a treat to get her through this. "I think it was good of you both to lie low and rest for the night. Anyways. Mr. Ling." She addresses him turning to him continuing. "You should be going in a minute. It seems pretty straightforward. The police kept an eye on him and their nurses took a look at him." She paused her lip frowning. " They could tell there was a bad fight but with both of your testimonies it shouldn't be any problem. I found another witness as well. She was too scared to act but saw you protecting Anxin. By the time she got over the shock and was getting up the courage to call the police it was over." Anxin breathes a sigh of relief. "Thank you. That is good Ai Li. Good work." "I better be going. Let me know if you need anything Mr. Ling." Take care Anxin." "Bye Ai Li. Thank you again."
Soon they leave and Anxin is already working on her drink. Ling Yue seems pleased with his as well as he steps into the drivers seat and starts the car. After a few minutes the nerves creep back in and Ling Yue seems to tell. He tells her about other police matters he has had to deal with so she will know what to expect. "It will be okay." He tells her quietly. Anxin is quite nervous. He senses to distract her asking about when she first started working at her courier job. "I have been wondering I hate all of this has caused trouble in your work. You've done so well all on your own. I have been wondering you seem to enjoy your art so much...how did you end up there?" He does seem genuinely curious as well. Ling Yue had never gotten a chance to ask her that before. Distracted she tells him. " I was in college for art which I loved but... things got in the way." She said evasively. At his questioning look she sighs and decides to come out with it. Though he had lied she had kept a lot bottled up too. Maybe this would help him understand her.