Burning Passion

CHAPTER 303: WHERE IS STEVEN?

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At the café, Nina and Jessica spotted Vanessa and Emily talking to Kristina and the other girls from Cheerleaders Squad. 

They joined their table, but Nina suddenly felt awkward toward Kristina. She had guilty after the kiss Harry gave her. She couldn't look straight at Kristina's eyes. 

Nina remained to lower her gaze, staring at the cheesecake she eats while the girls are talking about Sam's birthday, and what time they plan to go. 

"We should be there by 6:00!" Vanessa suggested. 

Jane concurred, "I think that's a perfect time!" 

Later, the men arrived, Nina's cheek instantly flushed red at the sight of Harry. Jessica glanced at the door. She saw Harry is among the boys that were walking toward their table. She raises a brow noticing her Miss now blushing.

"Hey, girls!" Greetings Ash and Lee, they ask their girlfriend afterward. "What time do we pick you up?" 

They replied, "Let us be there by six!" 

"Alright!" The boys went to the counter and ordered. When they came back, Emily and Vanessa moved to where their boyfriend sat down and Harry took the empty seat next to Kristina. 

She has no right to get jealous. But it is what Nina is having at the moment. It's just a kiss and a bouquet of Peonies for her to feel ecstatic. Nina thought inwardly. 

Feeling down, Nina finishes her cake and coffee. She bid farewell and told everyone to see them later. And this behavior, Jessica knew that her Miss got jealous, the reason she wants to leave home already. 

Shaking her head, Jessica silently followed her Miss... Worried that she wasn't in the mood, Jessica suggested driving home. She often glanced at her passenger, who seemed sulking. 

And Nina did sulk. She doesn't understand what Harry is playing now. He sent him flowers and kissed her, which was not his normal behavior. Not to mention he and Kristina are in a relationship. 

Why is he acting weird now? Is he two-timing both her and Kristina? When does Harry become a playboy!? 

Ah! She's confused! And why is she thinking about it, anyway? Still, she and Steven hadn't had a formal breakup! 

However, she would not have peace if she could not get any explanation from Harry! 

"Miss, we're home." 

Came back to her senses, Nina realized the car was already in the parking space inside their villa. 

"Oh, we've arrived!" she hurried, stepping out of the car and rushed to the villa.

Jessica left stunned. She already parked the car for three minutes but her Miss hasn't moved yet. It looks like she was in deep thoughts, and she guessed it was the café incident. Jessica thought inwardly.

She shook her head and thought. 'I would not fall in love if I would look like an idiot.' 

Well, she didn't point out her Miss that stupid. But observing her Miss, she keeps changing moods as to how her feelings mess up as well. Not to mention her unhealthy relationship with Steven. 

But let alone her behavior being in love with Harry, her Miss acting stupid. She's happy this morning, now she's sulking and jealous. 

But the ass of Harry. 'What did he do to Miss Nina?' She wants to know. 'I better keep an eye.' 

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Later in the evening, everyone gathered at Lee and Seth's uncle's restaurant. But one thing they've noticed, Harry and Steven weren't there yet. 

"Nina, where is Steven?" asked Lee. He placed a spicy buttered chicken on the table. "Here, Harry actually requested to include in the menu to serve tonight."

Speechless, Nina wasn't sure how to reply to Lee about the dish. But it does wonder to her why either Steven or Harry wasn't there yet. Maybe they were late to arrive, but the party had already begun two hours ago. 

She replied, "I don't know, Lee. I told Steven that he didn't need to pick us up because I will drive the car around." 

"Hm… And also Harry. I already asked Kristina, but she knows nothing as well. Well then, ask me if you girls need something." 

"Alright! Thanks, Lee!" 

Nina thanked Lee. She picked up chicken wings and placed them on her plate. She already finished eating, but no Steven or Harry arrived. It was around 9:30 in the late evening Harry arrived alone. 

"Where's Steven?" Ash and Sam instantly asked Harry. 

He replied, "I'm sorry. There are some family and company matters. Steven and my parents flew to San Francisco to deal with something." 

"Okay. But what happened to your face?" asked Sam, he's staring at the bruise on Harry's chin. "Did you fight with someone?" 

"Um, just someone in the company." Harry pushed a smile, but he quickly pressed his lips when pained surges on the corner of his mouth. "Well, happy birthday, Sam! I'm hungry. Where is the food?" 

"I will get them for you, brother Harry!" Seth volunteered.

Nodding, Harry thanked Seth. He joined the boys' table, Harry ate and drank. His eyes met Nina's questioning stare, but he only averts his gaze. He continued talking to the football team. 

Nina remained baffled. 'What's going on?' She doesn't understand everything yet. She wondered if her parents already talked to the Shang. 

Curious, it tempted her to ask Harry if he knew something about it. But before Nina could have time to talk to Harry, Seth informed her that her father was on the phone. 

"Papa?" 

"Honey, I'm worried that you're still out there. Can you come home now?" 

Nina wanted to laugh when her father sounded like a child making a request. She answered, "Sure, Papa!" 

"By the way, is Harry there?" 

Nelson asked, it made Nina curious. She replied to her father, "Yes, Papa. Why?" 

"Can you get him? I want to ask him a favor." 

Confused, Nina furrowed her brows, asking her father. "Why, Papa?" 

"Can you just give the phone to him, honey?" 

"Okay, Papa. I will put down the phone now." Nina placed the phone on the table. She gets out of the small office of this restaurant to get Harry. 

Nervous, but she needs to talk to Harry. "Hey. Um…" Ah, the thud in her heart is getting crazier. "Papa was on the phone. He wants to talk to you." 

Nina felt relieved that she didn't stammer her words. Harry excused himself from the boys. He followed Nina into the office. 

Suddenly, the office became even smaller with Harry's huge frame inside. Beads of sweat form on Nina's forehead.. Her cheeks blush because Harry keeps staring at her. 'Why does he have to do that!?'