Burning Passion

CHAPTER 269: TAKING ADVANTAGE OF HER

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The next day, Nina feeling better after a doctor checked on her and gave her proper medicine for the flu.

And within the days she was sick, Steven was there to make sure she has eaten, drink plenty of water, have some fruits and keep company. 

She should be happy and consider herself lucky. However, her heart doesn't want to lie that she wishes it was Harry. And despite how good Steven treated her. It annoys her when the guy keeps touching her.

She understood it was normal for a couple. But it makes her irritated instead. She already kicks him outside, but the guy is persistent to take care of her in place of Jessica. 

"You know, why don't you attend the New Year's Eve party? You can bring Jessica to you." 

Creasing his forehead, Steven mouthed, "Why would I go to the party with her? Who will look after you? I rather stay here with you and laze. Nina, I'm going home in two days. I don't want to miss every second to be away from you in our limited time." 

Steven's speech touched her. However, she wants to take a break from his clinginess. Heaving a silent sighed, Nina pursed a faint smile. Lazily, she told Steven. "Okay then. But if you change your mind, you can go. Greg will be there too." 

Ignoring her talking, Steven shared his thoughts. "How about I reschedule my flight?" 

"What? No! You should go home to continue your Internship and school. You need not sacrifice your study." In truth, she just wanted to get rid of him. But by the look of the situation, this guy would insist on staying.

"Don't bother about my Internship. I want to make sure you are fully healed before I go back to the US. Then, I will be at ease being away from you." 

Pondering, Nina finds something she could reason out. "Even though you will go home. We can always write to each other." 

Groaning in frustration, Steven muttered, "But I want to be on your side every minute of my life." 

How touchy that was.

If only could teach the heart whom to love...

But impossible for her. 

It overwhelmed her how vocal Steven with his feelings for her. Whom a girl doesn't want a boyfriend like him?

Steven pampered her and showered with gifts and care. Although he is clingy and possessive; it wouldn't matter if she felt the same way for him. It's not an issue if they make out.

But the problem is, she doesn't love him.

Every time she was about to bring up this matter. Steven pretends not to listen but has his way to change the subject. Nina gives up placing her excuses. She told Steven that she wants to take a nap. 

And she had a beautiful dream. In her dream, Harry kissed him. Just the way they shared kisses in the Horror House and the Ferris Wheel. 

So gentle, she allowed him to touch her body...

No. This isn't right. 

Nina forces herself to open her eyes. She realized that Steven's lips are on top of her. She gathers her strength to pushed him and saw the lust in his eyes. She feels disgusted. 

"What are you doing, Steven?" She roared, but her voice was weak. She was still sick, but Steven took advantage of her!

At that moment, she completely feels nothing for him. She even cussed him inside her head. She can't believe how asshole he is!

"I'm just worried about you. Your body's gotten cold. I was in a panic, so I'm thinking of lending my heat." 

And the heat he is talking about is his desire to sleep with her! Nina thought. She hated him even more! She really couldn't stand him any longer.

Nina turned to her other side, giving her back to Steven to fasten the buttons on her upper pajama. Steven really dares to touch her while sleeping! If she hadn't woken up, what would happen? It really upsets her. Possibly Steven completely undresses her and touches her entire body if she didn't wake up.

Settling down her irritation, she asked Steven to call Jessica, who was making her porridge in the kitchen. 

"Miss, are you hungry?" asked Jessica, who tried to figure out if what possible happens and her Miss wearing a long face.

Nina nodded as she said. "Yes, I want to eat now." 

Jessica left. When she came back, a full tray of food was with her. 

"Allow me to feed you." Steven was about to pick up the bowl of porridge, but Nina quickly retorted. 

"Jessica could do that," she uttered coldly

Steven looks at Nina with confusion. He was the one feeding her in passing days. Jessica, who senses that something is off, knows she has to cut in. 

"Master Steven, dinner is ready in the dining area. You can have your meal now." 

Hearing this, Nina chimed in. She reaches for Steven's hand and says, "Go. You should eat now, please? I don't want you to get sick looking after me." 

Steven realized Nina speaks softly when there are other people with them. It pissed him off, but he had to control his mood and ignored Nina's different behavior toward him. Pushing a thin smile, he leans over and kisses her forehead in front of Jessica. It was his revenge for her act.

"Okay. I don't want you to worry about me. So I'll go to the dining table and have a meal alone." 

Steven tried to sound helpless. Hoping Nina would ask him to eat together. He senses she was angry after he tried to undress her, but that's only to warm her frozen body. She was shivering and calling out to her parents. The only thing on his mind is to take off his upper clothes and lend her his body heat. 

Disappointed, he just retreated from the room and mentioned nothing to Jessica. At that moment, he felt so unappreciated, rejected.. But he won't give up on Nina to accept him one day.