Burning Passion

CHAPTER 313: DINNER DATE?

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Dona woke up her daughter. Nina moans, she opens her eyes, realized she fell asleep while listening to the two women talking, and Harry remained silent next to her.

Still, half asleep, Nina looks at her mother with a funny face, ponders whether she heard it correctly, or she's still dreaming that she was in Hawaii?

"Mama?"

"I said Harry will escort you to the hotel. You need proper rest."

She was confused that her mother sounded like she'll stay in the hotel alone tonight. Curiously, she asked, "How about you, Mama?"

"I will be the one to accompany sister Mely tonight. You can come back tomorrow."

"Oh. I want to stay here too!" she volunteered. Just to think she's alone in the hotel, feels boring.

Dona suppressed herself not to roll her eyes. Until now Nina didn't get it. They are giving her and Harry a chance to talk. But it seems her daughter is still half asleep.

"You won't feel comfortable sleeping on the sofa. Besides, for sure, sister Mely and I will only talk all night like in the old days. You will feel bored listening to us."

Nina wanted to reason out to her mother, however, she just fell asleep listening to them chatting now. Having this realization, Nina agreed. She contemplates that maybe this is the perfect chance to talk to Harry.

"Okay, Ma…" she replied to her mother, she then looked at Mely. "I will come back tomorrow morning, Mama Mely."

"Don't worry, okay? You need not hurry to come back. Enjoy Hawaii! You can ask Harry to tour you around tomorrow. The beach is nice!" Mely encourages Nina, she is wishing that Harry understood that she is giving him a hint about where to bring Nina later or tomorrow. She added, "I'm anxious to be discharged to go to the beach so soon! I bug my doctor to allow me!"

Hearing this Nina laughs, especially when Mely winking at them.

"That would be wonderful, Mama Mely. I will pray that you can go home soon."

"Thank you, Nina. You are sweet!" Mely pulled Nina for a hug. "Alright! Go now and take a rest! Don't miss the view of Hawaii."

"Okay…"

Nina bid goodbye to her mother and Mely, she quietly followed Harry outside. They were walking gradually toward the car he rented to use as transport around here in Hawaii. He opened the door for her, she thanked him with blushing cheeks.

Along the way toward the hotel, her eyes were mesmerized by the beauty displayed before her Hawaii. Mely is right. Hawaii is a beautiful place. She heard that many couples are flying to Hawaii for a honeymoon.

Ah! Why does her head suddenly play such scenarios? But it was truly a great moment to be in this place with your loved one. Nina thought to herself.

It was almost sunset, she was staring at the ocean with awe.

"How was everyone, by the way?" asked Harry after a long moment of silence.

Nina glanced at Harry. He was too handsome and driving wearing black sunglasses. It was like a scene in a movie. They were having a drive around a beautiful place like having a date.

Ah… there she is at it again. Clearing her throat, she replied to Harry. "Everyone is asking me why Steven and you suddenly disappear."

Harry glanced in Nina's direction, before he returned his attention to the road, taking over at the car ahead of them.

"What did you tell them?" he asked with a curious stare in her direction.

Nina meets Harry's eyes, she pushes a shy smile. "I have no right to share anything with them. All I could tell them was that both of you accompanied Mama Mely for a check-up. I know it was suspicious why it took so long. But I'm glad they stopped asking me after a few days."

"Hmm…"

Harry hummed, he mused. He left New Jersey without telling anyone. He could not tell them about the conflicts that arise between him and Steven when it involves Nina.

Not only that, but he's thinking about going home for a day, then coming back the next day after he broke up with Kristina. But he could not leave his mother.

"How did you convince Steven to leave and go home to China?" Nina asked Harry after he remained quiet.

"It was Mama who begged Steven. Great-grandma Mei wants to go back to Zen City. She was getting bored and feeling uncomfortable here. She doesn't want to go back to New Jersey, so they pursue Steven to accompany the elders."

"I see." The only response she could think of. "Ahem! By the way, Kristina's father was involved in an accident in which she needed to go home to Switzerland."

Finally, she found a perfect moment to tell Harry about Kristina. It felt awkward that they would talk about her, but until now, Kristina is still Harry's girlfriend. It will be normal to mention her. Besides, she promised to tell Harry.

"I invited Kristina for a date… but then this happens."

Hearing about it, Nina could feel the pain in her chest. But before she could mourn, Harry added.

"I want to properly break up with her."

Harry's words echoing repeatedly inside her head. Harry wanted to break up with Kristina? Is it because of her?

It was good news, but a part of her can't be happy about it, and she felt guilty.

Gladly, they now arrived at Prince Waikiki Hotel. After the bellboy taking care of the luggage, she followed Harry toward the room ready for her. It seemed like Harry already saw the room when they walked straight to the elevator without inquiring at the front desk.

Harry brought her to the sixth floor. Nina gasps the moment she sees the room and the view that it has. She excitedly rushed to the balcony and watched the ocean view from there. It was the moment when the sun slowly kissed the ocean, gradually disappearing from their sight.

And it felt too romantic. For the first time, she was watching the sunset with the man she loves.

She and Harry weren't here for a vacation. But she was happy to share this moment with him.

Nina glanced at the guy standing behind her, leaning on the door jamb, crossing arms on top of his chest.

He was staring at her tenderly, causing her cheeks to turn pink.

"It was beautiful," said Harry.

'Is he talking about the sunset?' Nina asked inwardly. Harry remained to stare at her, but she didn't want to assume. So then, she turned around, giving him her back as she retorted, "The sunset indeed is too beautiful."

Nina heard Harry's chuckles. She closes her eyes to mesmerize its sexiness.

"But I'm not talking about the sunset."

'Huh? What is he acting now? Playing Casanova having this sweet talk?'

"Let's have dinner by seven. I let you settle first."

It was what Nina heard Harry says. Dinner at seven? Is it a dinner date?

Nina glanced over her shoulder, she saw Harry walking toward the door.

"Are you going back to the hospital first?"

"No. I'm going to my room."

Creasing her forehead, she asked Harry, "Your room?"

"Yeah. Just next to yours. So, call me if you need anything."  

"Oh, okay."

Nina watched Harry closing the door. The moment the guy disappears, she runs toward the sofa and picks up a pillow, burying her face on it.. She screamed.