Burning Passion

CHAPTER 221: STEVEN'S PLAN

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Out of Harry's curiosity, he couldn't wait anymore, not to hear anything about Nina. But it gives a loud thud in his chest to hear that Nina is officially Steven's girlfriend. 

Groaning while rolled over on his side, Steven faces Harry.

"Well, I also talk to Uncle Nelson." 

Harry looks up from the book he was reading, he gaped at Steven with intent. He was keenly listening; anticipating Steven's mouth to spill out the words he doesn't want to hear.

Could it be that Steven successfully asked Nina's hand for marriage? Harry thought to himself.

Push a cheerful smile; Steven told Harry. "Nina wants to focus on her study. So I will wait until Nina graduated from college," Steven added. 

"Oh…" It was all he could say. He lowered his head to hide the sadness in his eyes. Then it means Steven and Nina are already had a mutual understanding? 

Harry tried to read the text of the book. But his heart cut into pieces. At this moment, he and Nina are impossible to have a long-distance relationship. Besides, Steven is in love with Nina. He should stop meddling in his brother's happiness.

"Oh, Harry! Nina has something for you." Steven gets up and digs into his bag. 

"For me? Why?" 

"You know that Nina is sweet to her closest friends. Actually, she also gave one to Albert, so the three of us received the same gift." 

"Oh, okay." 

Somehow, it disappoints him. But the thought of Nina didn't forget him, he happily accepted the gift. 

Harry opened the box. He found two personalized black pens engraved with his name. 

Somewhat, his broken heart mended a little. 

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The next day, Steven jogs around the Collins University campus when a girl is shouting Harry's name. Steven did not turn around but continued running.

"Hey, Harry!" 

This time, the girl's voice was close behind him. Suddenly, someone stops in front of him. Steven stared at the beautiful who was riding on a bike. He scanned her features; she has a perfect figure. Of course, men are looking at those assets. 

"Oh, my gosh! You are not Harry! I'm sorry! No wonder you ignored me!" 

Even her cheerful smile makes her even more beautiful. 

"Yeah. You mistook me." Steven replied to the woman.

"You are Steven, then?" 

"Hm. You already know me. But I don't know you. I mean, your name?" 

"Oh, silly me! I'm Kristina!" she extends her hand toward Steven. He took her palm for a handshake. 

"So, are you and Harry?" Steven asked curiously, sounded teasing Kristina.

"Hah? Oh, no!" Kristina blushed.

And that he confirmed, Kristina likes Harry. Steven displayed a playful smile as he phrased.

"Hm. It looks like my brother is slow!" 

Kristina laughs, she responded, "I think Harry doesn't like me. He was quiet and ignoring me." 

"Sounds my brother! I mean, he acts like that, even to a girl he has a crush on." 

"Oh. He already had a girlfriend, that is why?" Kristina seems hopeful that her assumption is wrong.

"Nah. He doesn't have one. I mean, he has a crush when we are in High School. But that was a long time ago." 

"I see." Kristina beams, she went on. "Well, I'm sorry if I mistook you for Harry. Both of you truly have no difference! I hope I won't make a mistake often." 

"Well, you would know it soon! Harry is the silent version of me." 

"Oh, you both are the opposite! I could see that. I notice it now. Harry would not initiate a talk over ten words!"

"Oh, well. Sounds like Harry!" Steven beams. Kristina surely likes Harry. But knowing his brother, he would not care to flirt with a beautiful girl like Kristina.

"Are you both gossiping about me?"

From nowhere, Harry showed up from behind.

"Hey, Harry! We actually did not! It's just that… I was too embarrassed that I mistook your twin brother!" Kristina explained. Her eyes shifted from Harry and Steven, trying to figure out the twin's difference. 

"Then you already introduced each other?" Harry asked afterward. 

"Yes, we already did!" It was Kristina who answered. She smiled sweetly and said, "Well then! I'm actually on my way to my shift. I wanted to say hi, but I was curious he didn't respond. It was actually not you, that is why!"

"Steven arrived yesterday. So you will often see us both around the campus."

"Oh, I feared I would mistake you as Steven and Steven as you. Ugh! That would be truly embarrassing!"

"Well, like what I told you. Harry is the silent type."

"Hm… maybe I will soon figure out the difference between you too. Good luck to me! Okay, I'll go ahead! You guys sometimes dine in the restaurant!"

"Oh, you are working at a diner?" asked Steven.

"Yeah. It was a new restaurant owned by Lee's uncle. So we need more customers! I mean, we have customers, but it's great to see people I know like became regulars in the restaurant."

"We will visit sometime, and surely it will be often. Right, Harry?" Steven smacks Harry's back, he winks at his brother.

However, Harry didn't understand what Steven meant by it that Steven is pushing him for Kristina.

"Okay! I'm looking forward to it! Bye!"

Kristina pedals her bike and waves at them before she speeds up.

"Kristina is such a beauty." Steven praises the girl.

Harry shoots a glare at Steven for phrasing something like that. He already has Nina. Is Steven planning to cheat on her? Harry thought about it. He wondered if Steven likes Kristina. He knew his brother was fast to hit a girl.

"Hey, don't you look at me like that!" Somewhat, Steven seems to read Harry's mind. "I'm referring to you! Why didn't you ask Kristina out?"

"What? Why should I do that?"

"Jeez, Harry! You are slow! Can't you see? Kristina has a thing for you!"

"Really? And how about you?"

"What about me?"

"Don't you like Kristina?" Curiously, Harry asked his twin brother.

"Hey! I have Nina already! Nina is the only woman I would love!" said Steven.

A flash of jealousy struck Harry's heart. But it would gladden him if Steven stays faithful to Nina. That's what he wanted to see.

"So, you wanted some advice?" Steven winks at Harry.

If Harry would turn his attention to Kristina, Harry would forget Nina.

Till then, he will have Nina alone to himself.