Burning Passion

CHAPTER 279: HE WAS SO CLOSE

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Steven doesn't want to give up, but Nina is glaring at him for being persistent. His heart sank. 

The Nina he is gaping at right now is not the innocent, demure girl anymore who he has a crush on once. He fell in love with that sweet girl, but the Nina in front of him is becoming a different person. The sparks in her eyes seem to die down. The sweet smile on her lips disappeared if only the two of them were in the same room. Instead, she is cold and indifferent toward him.

'Nina… How could I make you happy?'

Meanwhile, Harry didn't go back to the study room, but he stayed outside the door, and he heard everything. His expression darkened; one fist clenches on his side.

'Steven, you promised to make Nina happy!' 

His jealousy is overbearing. And Harry couldn't take listening further if they continued arguing. He might storm into the kitchen and cut in into their fight. 

'Nina doesn't deserve to be treated this way!' His heart yearned to scream it loud. But since the couple stops fighting, maybe he should leave them alone now. 

After Nina ate the rest of the noodles, she washed the bowl and went back to the bedroom Steven prepared for her. It was on the third floor of this mansion.

The room is grand, though smaller compared to her princess bedroom in China. But it was better than she had back in England. 

Tailing her, Nina still ignores Steven. She went directly to the bathroom and brushed her teeth to sleep after. Well, she plans to read a few chapters of the books she brought with her, all she needs to do is tell Steven an excuse that she has jet lag. Although it was true, it was not that severe. 

Nina stared at Steven, who was leaning on the wall, waiting for her to come out from the bathroom. 

Heaving a silent sigh, she acted like she didn't see him. She's still annoyed by the kitchen incident. Steven is more and more unreasonable. 

"Nina… I'm sorry." 

'Here, we go again.' She rolled her eyes, frowning. But she just ignored him. 

"Just promised me that if you need anything, call on me. I would love to do things for you." 

Nina pressed her eyelids while listening to Steven's mumbling. It irritates her that after he apologizes, he has conditions for her to follow. But to not prolong this talk, she nods to dismiss Steven. She doesn't want to hear his furthermore annoying terms. 

"Good night, Steven," she said coldly. 

Turning on the bedside lamp, she walks toward Steven to turn off the switch of the chandelier that was located on the wall he's leaning at. Before she could turn around, Steven held her pulse. 

"What do you want, Steven?" she asked, raising awareness of what action Steven plans to do. 

"Can I kiss you good night? I haven't kissed you yet since you arrived earlier." Steven's voice is gentle and his gaze is tender. Even so, Nina averted her eyes, not meeting his gaze. "Nina?" 

Pressing her mouth, she wanted to refuse. But it will be just a goodnight kiss. Nina nodded. She gave her right cheek for Steven to plant a kiss. 

But Steven didn't want a kiss on the cheek. He held Nina in the nape and covered her lips with his. 

Nina froze on the floor. Steven is kissing her on the lips! She attempts to push him away, but Steven quickly grabs her hands. She struggled to pull them, she was in a panic when her back pressed against the wall. 

But Steven was strong. She couldn't shake off her arms against his big palms. She didn't stop struggling, however, Steven pinned both of her hands above her head by his left hand, and his right hand held her neck to deepen the kiss. 

Nina tried to break free, but what strength did she have compared to him? 

She almost gave up. She felt Steven's tongue thrusting inside her mouth. This time he is kissing her hungrily. And she wants to breathe. 

Helpless, tears streaming down her eyes. 

'Harry... Harry!' 

She wished she could scream Harry's name. 

'Help me…' she sobs.

Nina helplessly shouts Harry's name inside her head. Later, Steven noticed the tears flooding her face. 

He stopped kissing Nina to look at her. And it worries him to see her cry. "Nina…" 

Nina's right palm landed on his face. Behind the tears are her eyes shooting a dagger look at him. And she has every right to do that. 

Sighing helplessly, Steven lowered his head. "I'm sorry. I lost control of myself." 

Stammering her voice, she yelled at Steven. "Lost control of yourself? How many times do you keep saying that crap!? You just…" pressing her mouth, Nina could not spill out the words.

She violently wipes her cheeks with her palm, she added. "What do you think I want to break up with you, Steven? Because of this sick attitude of yours! You don't respect me at all! You are selfish!" 

It hurts him to hear it all from Nina. But he wants assurance that she was his alone! He wanted to explain himself, but Nina burst out crying. He attempts to embrace her, but Nina pushes his arms away. 

"Get out. I don't want to see you nor talk to you. I'm so tired of this shit, Steven." 

"I won't leave you like this." 

"Then stay here!" Upon saying it, she turned around and reached for the doorknob when Steven held the door. 

"Where are you going?" he asked curiously. He won't let it end here. Not now that he is alone with Nina. 

Glaring at Steven, she replied coldly, "To the study. What do you care about?" 

"No!" Harry was there! And he could not let them be together! "Stay here. I will leave now. Please, take a rest. You were tired from your flight," said Steven. He stepped out without looking back. 

Nina was left baffled. She scoffed and her face scowled. "I can't believe it! He was acting like I was in the wrong!" 

Now that she was alone, finally, her knees gave up and lost their strength. Nina dropped her body to the bed. She grabbed a pillow and buried her face in it to cry. 

'Harry…' 

He was so close but still beyond her reach....