So today I think I may have broken a couple up. Sure you must think. I bet
that happens all the time what with your stunning good looks and great
personality but to be honest it doesnt happen as often as you think it
would. I mean sure, I probably dont know about most of them but I still
figure the number is surprisingly low.

This couple came in who we shall call Jack and Jill. A young Asian couple
in their mid twenties. I have called them Jack and Jill becasue their real
names were a little too hard for me to get my mind around and way too hard
for me to type over and over again.

They sat down opposite me to open a joint account. A very happy moment for
all young couples. The first time you merge your money together and trust
the other person not to take your savings and run away. The girl was as
happy as could be, the guys looked like he had been dragged down to the
bank by his dangleys.

It all started well enough. I identified them and keyed all their details
into the system, made small talk about the weather and then when I found
out they worked together at Subway I teased them a bit about now working
for a real fast food establishment. That went over like a lead balloon. I
was on fire.

I printed the paperwork for them to sign, I made a joke about husband and
wife as I got them to sign. I then started discussing regular savings
plans, asked if they were saving for anything particular. "Maybe our
wedding" Jill joked (not a particularly funny joke but in line with my
husband and wife quip earlier). Jack went black. You know how you can see a
person get surrounded by a dark cloud. Well Jack was like one of those
demons you see in crap TV shows.

"I would have to ask first" Jack said, "dont think my mum would let me
marry a hooker". Well I know language and for those who are a little slow
on the uptake, those are some fighting words. Jill turned to him and gave
him a look that would whither a lesser man. In fact I think it may have
melted a little skin off my arm after it reflected off him. Jill said
something in a language I didnt understand but said it with enough venom
that I didnt need to know what it was.

Jack went back at her again in a native tongue and it was all sarcastic (I
wish I understood what they said but it was enough that I didnt burst out
laughing), she slapped him really really hard across the face. I sat there
quietly watching it unfold secretly wishing I had someone to share it with
because it was awesome!

Jill stormed out furious but without crying. Too angry to cry I assume. As
soon as she left, Jack broke into a huge smile. Thanked me for my time,
shook my hand and left. I am sure they had issues but I am claiming this
one as mine. I broke a couple up.

Keep Smiling

Jason

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