Burning Passion

CHAPTER 281: SHE WISHES HAPPINESS FOR HARRY

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Nina lowered her gaze. She realized that it exposed her pulse. She quickly pulled the hem of her sleeves to hide the bruises from last night. 

Anticipation crept toward her heart. It embarrassed her that Harry found them out. What does Harry think of her now? 

It was the last thing she wanted for him to see. After he rejected her confession, she doesn't want him to believe that she and Steven were in a relationship because his rejection hurt her and forced her to accept his twin brother.

She looks away and avoids glancing in Harry's direction again. Steven came back and placed a plate of mixed fruit in front of her. She thanked him, pushing a thin smile as she picks up the fork and starts stuffing her mouth. At least this one she could take to swallow. 

"What do you prefer for lunch? Would you like a barbecue? We can grill in the backyard," Steven asked afterward.

She doesn't want to talk to him yet, Nina nodded and let Steven do whatever he came up with. She's not in the mood either, even if she preferred other dishes, she is tired of going out and roaming around New Jersey. 

What she wanted now is to get a dormitory room and move in today. She doesn't want to stay in the same house as Steven any longer. 

How if Harry will go on a date today? She and Steven will be alone!

How if he asked Harry to take her?

Ah, no, she can't be the third wheel on his date! 

Now this gives her great concern. She's praying that Harry won't leave home today until she moves tomorrow. 

And it relieved her when rain pouring down heavily later. She also saw Harry step inside the library with folders in his hands. He was really a hard-working guy. He attends his Internship while continuing another course in college. Nina thought of Harry.

Now that she is safe, Nina stayed in her bedroom after she made an excuse to take a rest for having jet lag. After two hours, someone is knocking on the door. 

It surprised her to see who it was. 

"Hello, Nina!" 

"Kristina? Hi!" surprised, she greeted back.

"Hello, pretty… big sister." Lucy was nervous to call her big sister. It worried her if Nina would even allow her. 

"Hi, Lucy!" Nina smiled sweetly; she opened the door wide open and let them in. "I'm glad you guys here again." She told the two girls.

It really surprised her. But maybe this is better than being alone with Steven. Although she felt awkward to talk with Kristina, she would prefer her company then. 

"Well, we hope we didn't bother you," Kristina stated awkwardly. She doesn't feel comfortable either. Well, she is feeling shy toward Nina. Her presence intimidates her… but seeing her sweet smile, she could sense that she is a kind person. Nina looks amazing and beautiful. She wouldn't be surprised if Harry also loved her. Kristina mused. She concealed her emotion and smiled warmly.

Showing them a warm smile, she gestured at Lucy and Kristina to take a seat on the sofa, and she sat on the bed across them as she uttered, "It's totally fine! Don't you guys think you are, okay?" 

Kristina explained, "Well, Steven called me and asked me if I could keep you company. And then he wants me to invite Seth and Lucy too, so here we are!" 

"Oh, it's actually a great idea! And I'm glad Seth is here too!" Hearing the guy's name brightens her smile. That guy is too noisy which so funny.

"Sister Nina, your room is too beautiful." Later, Lucy complimented the bedroom. It was like a room for a princess, decorated with floral pink and pastel colors.

Nina nodded, she thanked Lucy, "Thank you. I think Steven chose this room for me." 

"Brother Steven is so in love with you, sister Kristina! He's also amazing! He and brother Harry drove out the people that wanted to abduct me." 

Creasing her forehead, she glanced at Kristina before her gaze returned to Lucy. She asked, "Someone wants to abduct you? Why?" 

Shrugging a shoulder, Lucy shares with Nina. "They said, my great-grandfather was wealthy. They want to take me to give the luxury of life that I deserve as the heir." Nina paused, she frowned. "But they just wanted me to marry someone I don't love. I have a feeling I won't be happy even if I have a lot of money if I'm married to someone I don't love in the end." 

Nina could relate to Lucy's concerns. She knew this kind of system in High Society, and she agreed to Lucy's insight. Money doesn't bring happiness at all. Sometimes, it causes sadness and makes someone's blind to what is the most important thing in this life.

She had everything. But she felt incomplete. She could not even have the man she dreamed to marry. 

Having this thought, Nina glanced at Kristina. She was pretty, and she looked like a wonderful person. Her clothing is simple but she likes it. She believes it was exactly the girl Harry would love. 

Heaving a silent sigh, she concealed her emotion deep down inside her chest. She wishes happiness for Harry. Now that he has a girlfriend, she should not bring up her letter of confession to Harry. 

Even though her heart was mourning, she had to stay away from Harry. But she has to end her relationship with Steven soon. They would only fight over small things, and Steven is impulsive. What would happen if Steven won't realize she was hurting? She doesn't want to imagine it. Nina mused. She shook her head; she pursed a smile.

Since Kristina and Lucy were here, they started talking about their personal life until the girl's stuff. Later they join Steven and Seth grilling barbecues. 

"Hi!" Steven stretched his arm and clutched Nina's waist.

She wants to shake off Steven's arm around her waist, but surely it will confuse them to see her coldness toward Steven. She has no choice but to let Steven take advantage of the situation. 

It was clear to her that Steven called them to come over, so she could not refuse him. He's really cunning!

Steven's actions disgust her even more.. And she was tired to pretended happy in this toxic relationship.