Burning Passion

CHAPTER 242: SPENDING THE CHRISTMAS TOGETHER

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Two weeks over too soon. Korin has to go back to China, which she left her heart in England. 

Nina learned from Annie that Greg and Korin regularly exchange love letters. She knew at first glance. Korin and Greg had a crush on each other and developed it quickly into love. 

She was happy for her cousin and the girl she treats as her little sister. But as for her? 

Her heart remains lonely. It seems Harry truly forgot her. November has almost ended, soon is Christmas break. Her parents will not come over this Christmas. Since Li Enterprise joined an International investment and projects, her father is busier, and her mother has more social engagements. 

Nina stared at the typewriter in front of her. The blank paper on it remained empty when she couldn't focus her attention on her paperwork. 

Flying her thoughts somewhere, Nina shudders when she hears a knock on her bedroom door. 

"Miss Nina? A letter arrived." Jessica placed down the pink envelope on the table. 

Nina stared at it, reading the sender. She heaves a sad sigh. Still nothing from Harry. She thanked Jessica and smiles lazily.

"Thank you, Jessica." 

Jessica bowed and asked, "Should I bring a hot chocolate?" 

"Yes, please…" 

Jessica left, Nina opened the letter. She rested her back on the chair and started reading Steven's letter. 

As usual, Steven's letter mentions he is missing her. Again, Steven confessed to her and more sweet words to her. And before Steven ends his letter. He mentioned the Halloween Party in their school. According to him… Harry came up with a concept to put up a Horror House for that night. Steven said — it surprised him how Harry came up with such an idea.

Nina stood on her feet. She read that part of the letter over again. Still, she couldn't put down it. 

Jessica came back with a tray in her hand. It confused her why Nina was standing while reading the letter. But she noticed one thing. Nina's gloomy face now turned bright and tore her lips with a smile. 

"Anything good news, Miss Nina?" asked Jessica.

But the letter engrossed her to read it over again. Jessica coughs to announce her presence one more time.

Nina is dazed. Her head clouded with overwhelming emotion. She then noticed that Jessica came back. She put down the letter and smiled partly. 

"Ahem. You can place the mug here, Jessica." Nina gestured at the space next to a typewriter on her right side.

Jessica walks over and places the mug of hot chocolate on the table. She told Nina that she is going to help Mrs. Smith to make lunch. Nina nodded and waited for the door to shut. 

Now that she is alone again. Nina picks up the letter, and she rushes to her bed, jumps on it, and buries her face to the soft mattress, screaming in a low voice. After she calmed down, she read the letter one more time. 

She couldn't help to feel happy. Steven mentions that Harry suggested a concept of Horror House in their school activity. What instantly came to her mind... 

Harry likes her! 

They had such memories inside a Horror House. She and Harry kissed while their body was so close. Their arms wrapped each other's bodies; hugging tightly!

That night, she felt the mutual feelings. She could feel that Harry likes her too. 

When it starts that Harry ignores her? It was after Steven kissed her at the airport. But she explained to the letter she has no feelings for Steven because whom she loves is him. But why does Harry not respond to her? 

It has something to do with Steven? Is Harry ignoring her because of Steven?

Does Harry choose not to have a relationship with her because he knows Steven likes her too? 

Nina comes to her mind about these possibilities. 

'Why I didn't realize it right away!' she muttered to herself. 

'I need to talk to Harry! And I know how!' 

That day, Nina worked on something. No matter what happens. Even if she goes against her father's will, she doesn't care anymore! 

She is going to see Harry! 

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Christmas break… 

Outside, the streets filled with snow. It was freezing but Nina came down to find Jessica. She is in the mood for shopping. She will buy gifts for everyone and place them under the Christmas tree they put up the other day. 

Nina just descended on the stairs when someone knocked on the main door. From the kitchen, Jessica rushes to open it, but Nina stops here. 

"Jessica! Let me open it! Go and change! We will go shopping!" she cheerfully told her attendant. 

Seeing her in a cheerful mood, Jessica agreed while her Miss in an excellent mood. 

They heard another ring on the door. Nina rushed toward it. Her eyes widened to see the person on the doorsteps. 

"Hi! Merry Christmas!" 

~~~~~ 

New Jersey, USA 

Since it was on Christmas break, Harry and Steven went to their house. 

Harry was reading a book when he noticed Steven was packing up. 

"Where are you going?" curious, he asked. Steven is also packing up his winter coats and sweaters. "Are you going home to China like Mr. Feng and the maids?" 

"No," Steven replied, happiness could be regarded in his voice. 

"Then where are you going? Why aren't you inviting me if you plan to go skiing?" Harry continues interrogating his twin brother.

Steven's eyes glow while replying to Harry. "I'm going to visit Nina to spend Christmas together!" 

Instantly, Harry's heart squeezes inside his chest. He wanted to see Nina. But what excuse should he tell Steven? 

"Why are you not inviting me to go together?" 

Steven glanced at Harry; he returned his gaze to his luggage. "Aren't you going to spend Christmas with Kristina?" he asked in a tease in his tone. 

Harry furrowed his brows. He ponders for seconds and then replied to his stupid twin brother, who always pairs him to Kristina. 

"And why should I spend Christmas with her? She was at Sam's parent's house." 

"Jeez. You're so slow, Harry! A girl always has perceptions that her boyfriend spends time with them on this special occasion!" 

Confused, Harry tried to elaborate on Steven's words. After he understood, he glared and snapped at Steven. "Kristina is not my girlfriend!" 

"Come on, Harry! After you kiss a girl, she will assume she is already your girlfriend," Steven said, winking at Harry.

Harry widened his eyes as it stupefied him after Steven phrases that. He wanted to punch his twin brother. It is not his principle to treat a woman like shit.

"That prize is your fucking prank on me!" he yelled at Steven, who only smirks at him. "I bear it as it was my reputation you placed as a bet on the table!" 

"You should be thankful to me that I helped you out! Now you need not court Kristina. She is already your girlfriend." 

"What are you talking about!" Harry couldn't believe how fucking shameless his twin brother. He just kissed Kristina because it was necessary. 

"You know that girls think that way."

Steven glanced at Harry when it didn't reply to him. He finished packing and ready to go. He walks around his bed and sits close to Harry. With a serious tone, Steven speaks to Harry. 

"I just wanted you to find happiness." Steven began. "Kristina is a nice girl. A lot of the boys want her as a girlfriend. But she turns down everyone. What do you think is the reason? She is more interested in you!" Steven taps Harry's shoulder and continues…

"I love Nina very much. I couldn't live without her. I will do everything to be with her." 

Harry did not reply. It buries his fingers in the book. He remained lowering his head to hide his anger, but he calmed down and just ignored whatever Steven said to him. 

"Now… Can you drive me to the airport?" 

"What!?" Harry was dumbfounded by how thick-skin Steven is. "Get a taxi! Leave me alone, you bully!" 

Steven just laughs at his reaction. He sat up and reached for his luggage. "Hey, brother! I'm leaving now!" 

"Get lost," Harry mumbles lazily, pretending he flipped the page and tried to read the print on the book. 

Harry heard the door shut; he put down the book and glared at the door, gritting his teeth. He wants to scream. 'Fucking shit!' 

He remained on his bed, staring at the ceiling. After half an hour Steven has left. Harry finally got up from his bed. He gets out of the bedroom he shared with Steven. Wandering his eyes to the entire living room from the second floor, he felt so much loneliness. 

The butler and servants went home and won't come back until the end of February; that was after Chinese New Year.

Then Steven also left and flew to England to see Nina. 

'Nina…' He wants to see Nina too! 'Fuck you, Steven!' 

Harry keeps cursing his twin brother inside his head. Later on, he realized that it was the first time he felt truly enraged toward Steven. 

Heaving a sigh, Harry hugged himself. Now that the house is deafening its silence, his body began shivering. He needs to get wood to light the fireplace. Since he was alone, he did not need to turn on the heater. 

Harry made himself a brewed coffee and sat in front of the fire after. He gaped at it until his eyes hurt from gazing at it longer. He rolled on the carpeted floor, both his arms covered across his face and groaned. 

"Nina!"