Burning Passion

CHAPTER 271: SICK OF HIS DRAMA

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NEW YEAR'S EVE

When they arrived in the city, the Time Square Garden has crowded already. It was a date, but Seth was tagging along with Harry and Kristina because Lucy would be there. 

Standing outside a café where they agreed to meet up, Seth squirming on the corner.

Harry noticed his restlessness. He asked the guy, "What is happening to you?" 

Shaking his head, he tears a nervous smile but says nothing. 

"Do you need to go to the restroom?" Harry guessed, but Seth shakes his head again. 

Seth remained silent when they arrived at their meeting place so it's easy to see he was worried about something. Hesitant to share anything, he just focused his attention on his coffee.

Kristina, who is listening to them, figures out what is happening to Seth. She pulled Harry's elbow and whispered. "I think he was nervous to see Lucy. He looked forward to this date." 

It stunned Harry hearing this; he laughs that made Seth frown. 

"Are you laughing at me, brother Harry?" he complained.

Grinning, Harry said, "This is a group date. What are you nervous about?" 

Seth dropped a jaw. He couldn't believe Harry was teasing him! 

"I can't believe you, brother Harry! It's my first date! Well, a group date but… but..." Seth stuttered.

Harry shakes his head. He struck Seth's back and advised the guy, "Relax!" 

Wearing a serious face, Seth asked Harry. "What did you feel on your first date, brother Harry?" 

Didn't expect this guy to ask him such a question; Harry fell silent and pondered. All he has in the past are group dates. He went out with Nina, but Steven was always there. If he didn't win the Match, he wouldn't be able to date Nina at a Ball and dance with her. If they didn't go to the Carnival and enter the Horror House, he wouldn't have held Nina's hands and shared an intimate kiss with her, and then at the Ferris Wheel. 

Is that counted as a first date? 

He isn't sure, but his heart says it so… 

"Brother Harry?" 

Seth's urges for an answer make him come back to his senses. Pursing a thin smile, he replied Seth, "All I have in the past is a group date." He then leans to Seth and whispers, "If you didn't tag along, it would be an alone date with Kristina." 

"Eh!? I'm sorry, brother Harry! I wouldn't come next time!" 

Harry knocks Seth on the head. "That's not it, though." 

Seth wants to retort when Sam arrives with Mary and Lucy. Instantly, Seth's cheeks blush upon seeing Lucy. Not long, Lee and Emily, Ash and Vanessa arrived in the said meeting place. 

Now that they were all together, they headed to Time Square. It was a crazy crowd which Lucy was not used to this sort of gathering having a bunch of people here and there which she almost separated from them. Thank God Seth is taller enough to find her right away. 

"Lucy!" 

Teary-eyed, she runs toward Seth. Shyly, she grips on his jacket not to separate again. 

"Let's go?" 

Nodding, Lucy smiled shyly. Seth leads her toward the rest of the group, in which they are worried after they notice they left her behind.

"Lucy! Thank goodness!" Mary burst out with relief. 

"I'm sorry, cousin Mary… I have never been in a crowd like this," she apologized for making everyone worry about her.

"Don't you worry, I understand. Remy is a peaceful town while New York is a crazy city," uttered Mary. She then turned to Seth, thanked him. "Thank you, Seth. Would you not mind looking after her?" 

Promptly, Seth shook his head. Full of enthusiasm, he promised, "Don't worry, sister Mary! Leave it to me!" 

From that moment, Lucy never let go, holding Seth until they rested at the closest spot to the center stage. 

Since it's almost midnight, everyone anticipates the countdown and fireworks. 

When it's time. Seth and Lucy dropped their jaws. Everyone around them is kissing. Lucy lowered her head, staring at the ground the same as Seth. The two minors feel embarrassed being in the crowd. They realized, most of them are couples, and so it's a normal thing to meet the New Year. 

Harry and Kristina felt awkward as well. They aren't a couple at the moment but dated as good friends, so no reason for them to kiss. 

To avoid feeling embarrassed, Harry and Kristina suit themselves, watching the fireworks. 

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Cambridge, England

"Happy New Year, Nina!" Steven's greetings, he attempts to kiss her. 

However, Nina turned her head to avoid Steven's kiss. He frowned, but he didn't let Nina see it. Instead, he quickly recovered from the disappointment. Lovingly, he placed his chin on Nina's shoulder and said, "I have to go home tomorrow. I'm going to miss you so bad." 

"You can't just stay here when you have to finish your master's degree and your Internship." Flatly, Nina responded. She wanted to shrug her shoulder, but Steven's arms wrapped around her waist. 

Heaving a long sigh, he went on, "It will be months before I can see you again. Probably on your birthday." 

"Okay," Nina commented nonchalantly. 

Seeing that Nina responded poorly, Steven couldn't stop himself and felt hate toward Harry. Lately, he has been in a dilemma. 

Why do he and Harry have to be twins? Why do they have to be identical twins? 

Why he hasn't born in this world alone? He should not have to compete with Harry's attention in Nina's eyes, and he shouldn't have to compete to enter Nina's heart. 

And there is one thing he has to do to make Nina his completely. Steven mused. 

Nina quietly watches the fireworks from the window of her bedroom. Even though she feels a lot of wells, she still needs to avoid going out but stay warm inside the house. Immersed looking at the night sky, Nina remembered the night she and Harry were riding the Ferris Wheel when beautiful fireworks lit up. 

It was a night to remember… Harry's gentle kiss while she was locked inside his arms. She could never forget it. Probably even for the rest of her life, she would always recall it. 

Nina, who lost in her thoughts when she felt Steven's hands rubbing her arms. She was only wearing a loose blouse and jeans tonight since the heating system all this time.

"What are you doing, Steven?" 'Why is this guy is horny? He always attempts to take advantage of me!' She was so disappointed that Steven treated her this way. True, she is his girlfriend. But he only disrespected her, and it fed her up. "Stop it, Steven!" 

"Why? We're a couple…" It pissed Steven, but he stayed calm and looked pitiful. He softened his gaze like he was begging at Nina. 

"Don't compare me to other women, Steven," Irritated, Nina stated with firmness in her voice. "For your information, I cherish myself, and I will just do it after my wedding." 

"You know how much I wanted to marry you any time, any day if you say yes to me. Please? I will propose to you right here, right now. I will buy a ring tomorrow before my flight. Please…" 

Hearing all these things, Steven blabbing to her. Nina felt even more disgusted. Pressing her lips, she declared without blinking, "We better to break up now, Steven." 

Struck by lightning, Steven quickly on his knees in front of Nina. "No, no, no... We can't! Please, don't, Nina… I love you… I promised I'll behave. Please, I can't live without you…" 

Steven kept begging her. His eyes were on the verge of tearing. He wrapped his arm around Nina's waist, pulled her closer, and shove his face into Nina's bosom. 

"Nina, please… Let's not break up," he pleaded.

Frowning, it irritated Nina with his drama. "I'm so sick of this Steven!" 

"I promised to be a better boyfriend! Please, don't be like this. I'm going home tomorrow. Let's not fight, okay?" 

Nina heaved a furious sigh. She tried to push Steven away. "Let me go, Steven." Coldly, she told the guy. There is no emotion on her face but bitterness. "Leave me alone."

"Nina… then I'll stay here, kneeling until you forgive me," he declared. Loosen his arms, Steven let Nina go. He lowered his head and willingly waited until Nina forgave him. 

Nina turned around. She couldn't stomach Steven's drama. "Get up!" 

"Have you forgiven me?" In a low voice, he asked Nina.

"No. But I don't want to see you in my room." 

Steven remained silent, he won't move until Nina would not forgive him. They shouldn't separate like this. 

"Nina… I really regret what I did. I won't upset you again. Please?" 

"Get out. I'm tired. I want to take a rest." Nina declared flatly, emotionless; she didn't spare a look at Steven. 

"Okay. I will let you sleep now. But promised me, we will talk tomorrow before I leave." 

Nina rolled her eyes. She sighed bitterly and replied, "Okay. Good night." 

"I love you…" 

Nina didn't respond, nor turned around. She just waited for Steven to get out. She then locked her door. Worn out, Nina dropped her body onto her bed and hugged her knee. 

She badly wanted to end this already.