Burning Passion

CHAPTER 324: LONGING FOR EACH OTHER'S ARMS

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While having dinner, Dona and Mely keenly observed Harry and Nina. The two are eating quietly. 

However, they could feel that both restrain themselves from showing affection in front of their mothers. 

They were anxious to confirm the truth and heard it from their mouth. But as what they have seen, the couple is planning to hide their relationship. So then, Mely and Dona chose not to ask anything yet. 

Mely thought that Harry was still tied to the other girl, while Dona thinks that Harry made a promise to Nelson not to court Nina until she graduated from college.

That is why the mothers were antsy. They want Nina and Harry to open up to them as they would understand. 

Couldn't wait any longer, Mely intentionally mentioned the visitation of Mrs. Harris and her husband. 

The two mothers watch how they reacted and the expression on their faces saying it so. Nina's face paled slightly, while Harry smiled awkwardly. But they both truly have no plan to share the news with their mothers. 

Mely and Dona shook their heads, heaving sighs in silence. They both know that they could not force them to speak now, so maybe they should talk to them alone. It was what Mely came up with.

"Harry, your aunt Dona will stay in the hotel tonight. She and Nina will have alone time together tomorrow to enjoy Hawaii. So you will accompany me tonight, okay?" Mely lightly elbowed Dona, who understood her plans. 

"Yes, that's right! I want to tour around Honolulu with Nina. It's been a long time already since I visited the island. As I could see, there are a lot of new hotels and establishments around here!"

Harry and Nina looked at each other. Flashes of sadness exhibit in their eyes. 

Just the thought of sleeping apart tonight, emptiness struck their chest. 

And the two mothers noticed this, but they didn't show any hints of suspicion when they looked at them. 

Later in the evening, Harry now came back to the hospital after he drove Nina and Dona to the hotel. 

Mely stared at her son. Harry comfortably reads a book on the sofa. During dinner, she saw how tender her son looked at Nina. Among the twins, it was Harry Nina who got along well ever since they were little. 

It was Harry, who had the patience and knew how to treat Nina gently, while Steven is the silly one who always teases her and makes her cry. 

Now that they all grew up and young adults. Still, Steven, who always makes Nina sad, and Harry, who was there to make her happy.

Sadly, Steven never learned a thing and could not realize that his ways would never win Nina's heart, but he is pushing her away.

Heaving a long sigh, Mely got down from her bed. She strides toward the sofa and sits next to her son. 

Wondering, Harry put down the book and raised his head. "Ma?"

Mely pursed a motherly smile before he uttered a question. "Harry, tell me the truth. Are you and Nina already in a relationship?" 

It surprised Harry when his mother suddenly asked him this question. But he quickly suspects that Mrs. Harris mentioned something during her visit. So he didn't deny it. And he has no plan to hide it from his mother. 

"Yes, Mama," he replied with honesty. "I love Nina, Mama."

Mely pushes a playful smile. Before when she asked Harry the same question, he didn't answer it. Now she's happy that Harry has finally honest about his feelings.

"I am your mother. So, I could see it. But how about your first girlfriend?" 

"Ma, Nina is my first girlfriend. It's unofficial, but things become complex when Steven gets in between us." As sadness flashes in his eyes, Harry went on. "You know, Mama… Kristina is really a wonderful girl. I might fall in love with her if I never meet Nina in this life. Before this happens to you, I already want to break up with her because it was Nina who I truly love. Besides, I was unfair to her because I used her to forget Nina when Steven kept telling me how he and Nina were in a relationship and engaged, which all was only a lie." 

Mely could sense the rage in Harry's voice mentioning his twin brother. She reaches for Harry's hand, squeezes it. 

"I want you and Steven to reconcile. I know it won't happen too soon, but I'm hoping it will not long. Harry, I'm happy for you and Nina being a couple. However, Steven would not be happy when he heard the news. So please, be patient with his behavior if ever you will see each other soon." 

"Ma, it's been so long since Steven meddled between me and Nina. I can't promise to keep my cool." 

"I know, son... I know. But you know that Nelson doesn't want Nina to have another relationship yet, even if it was you. How would I explain it to Nina's father?" 

"I will talk to uncle Nelson after I settled my relationship with Kristina." 

Harry didn't mention his plans. One day after he and Nina got married in secret, they will announce it to their families. 

By then, Nina's parents had no objection anymore. Honestly, his father talked to him in secret. But he is not doing all of this because he wants to please his father or his great-grandfather. 

Jerome has encouraged his son to court Nina, even if Nelson does not approve for now. He promised to give his support to Harry. But Harry is doing this for his happiness and that to marry Nina and be with her forever. 

"Alright, it's getting late. Let us sleep now," said Mely. She sat up from the sofa and walked toward the bed.

"Good night, Ma." 

"Good night, son." 

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Meanwhile, at the hotel. Nina couldn't sleep on her bed. Gratefully, the suite Harry got for them has two beds. Her mother would notice that she was restless from moving around. 

She was shifting position, forcing her eyes to close, but she was still wide awake. 

She missed Harry so badly. In these passing two nights that they shared a bed, she was yearning for being wrapped and locked inside his arms. 

On the other hand, Harry experienced the same. He couldn't sleep on the couch. He's thinking about Nina. Not only that, but he's missing her badly. He wasn't able to kiss her before he left the hotel. 

All night, both are longing to be in each other's arms.