Burning Passion

CHAPTER 335: KEEP THEIR RELATIONSHIP A SECRET

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Now that the people close to her knew about their relationship. Nina somehow feels at ease. Besides, she could not hide it forever, and she might tell Jessica one of these days. 

What they must do now is asked her aunt Annie and Jessica a favor, not to mention anything to her father and grandparents. 

"Aunt Annie, I know that Papa would get angry once he knew about this. Can you—" 

Before Nina could finish her words, Annie raises a hand. She said, "Don't worry, okay? Your father will hear nothing from me. However, both of you should not hide it for a longer time. Nina, your father deserves to know." 

"Yes, Aunt Annie. Harry and I will tell Papa ourselves soon." 

"I'm glad to hear that. Your father just wanted the best for you, Nina." 

"I understand, Auntie. That is why I feel guilt all the time." 

"Don't worry, I know your father would understand as long as you will talk to him sincerely." 

"I will, Aunt Annie. Thank you."

Nina felt great that aside from her mother and Mama Mely. Her aunt Annie was also here she can talk about this matter. How lucky she is to have wonderful people surround her. And of course, that includes Jessica. She is a great help for her too. 

"How long will your mother stay in Hawaii?" asked Annie after their food was served.

"Mama Mely is just waiting for Papa Jerome to finish some important work in Zen City. After then, both he and Papa Nelson will fly to Hawaii. So then, Mama and Papa will come back together here in New Jersey. They came up with an idea for grandmother and grandfather to fly to Hawaii to enjoy the beach before they go back home to Zen City." 

"Oh, that was a great idea! Finally, I could not see your grandfather's long face." Annie laughed.

Nina giggles too but she has to informed her aunt.

"They need someone to accompany them to Hawaii, Auntie. Can you go with them?" 

"Oh, is that so?" Annie seemed to think about it first. Then she widened her smile. "Sure! I love to! I want to visit Hawaii for a long time already!"

Excitement displays on Annie's face. She dreamed of having a vacation in Hawaii ever since, and this is her perfect opportunity. 

She and her uncle didn't get along because the old man hated her after she became rebellious. But she doesn't care. She need not talk to him the whole flight. 

Unlike Nera, who is fond of her bubbliness; her aunt treated her like a daughter up to now. She honestly admits how she disappointed the woman. But she doesn't want to be in an arranged marriage.

During dinner, Annie had asked a lot of things about their stay in Hawaii. Of course, it thrilled her when Nina mentioned the beach house they rented for a temporary stay. Annie was used to England's cold weather, so then, she always wishes for a tropical trip once in a while. 

Going home, Butler Feng was already waiting outside to pick up Harry. As the couple doesn't want to call it a night yet. Harry and Nina ride the car, butler Feng drives.

Butler Feng, who was working with Jerome's family since Garry was born, until Mely gave birth to the twins. So, he was certain that the young master who arrived today was Harry. 

And so, he wondered why the young master was intimate with the young lady of the Li family. He heard that a family conflict occurs regarding an arranged marriage with Li's daughter. Now it confused him if he was seeing right.

However, it was his job to shut his mouth and must question nothing.

"See you tomorrow, at school," said Harry when they arrived at the Li villa.

"Okay. Tomorrow, I will be in the library during lunch." 

"I'll go find you there. Now, we have to leave for you to take a rest." 

"Good night," said Nina. Her chest filled with sadness. She doesn't want to be apart from Harry anymore. It felt like she could not last a night without him by her side. 

Nina is not the only one who felt frustrated that they have to be apart from now on. Groaning, Harry mumbled, "I'm going to miss you." 

"I felt the same… Harry, how if… Ah, never mind." It was a crazy thought for her to sleep at Shang mansion! Nina didn't share her thoughts with Harry. It will be soon.

"Don't worry. We will see each other again tomorrow."

"Okay. Bye…" She wanted to kiss Harry on the cheek, but they must restrain themselves to be intimate outside. 

That night, Nina couldn't sleep. She forces herself to read a book, but she will only pause and in a trance thinking about Harry. 

Remembering the diary Harry gave her, Nina took it out and began writing all that happened in Hawaii since the very day she arrived, the very first real date she and Harry had, the first movie date. Even how they hide in a rock to kiss endlessly and the time they make love. Blushing, Nina chose not to write it with details, but she left love quotes and all of her feelings for Harry. 

Finally, she could write more happy thoughts in her diary. In these passing months, she and Steven are in a relationship. Only sad memories and loneliness she could write in her Diary.

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The next day, after an entire week she's gone, everyone stormed Nina with questions. 

"Hey, Nina! Where's Steven?" asked Lee when they crossed into the café. 

"Hi, Lee!" she greeted the guy with glee. But the truth is, she was nervous, then cheering herself to calm down as she slowly replied to Lee. "He stayed in Hawaii for a while."

Before she and Harry flew back to New Jersey, they both talked to their mothers about the stories they have to make up.

Mrs. Harris mistook Harry for Steven. So then, it will not be a secret at the university soon. Now she has to lie to every person who asks her about Steven. 

Lunch break, Nina forgot that she and Harry agreed to meet in the library. 

However, what Nina did after her class was looking for an isolated place where she could hide and avoid meeting any of their friends.

No. Not only their friends but almost every student at this University. The twin was not only famous. Both are having the position of President and Vice President of the Student Council. 

Answering the same question every minute exhausts Nina. Sitting under an oak tree; gloominess was written all over her face. 

"What's wrong?" 

Hearing this husky voice, Nina wanted to rush toward that man to seek comfort inside his warm arms. However, she could not do that, especially inside the campus. 

"Harry…" Nina blinked her eyes to push back her tears.

Looking at her with apologetic eyes, Harry was also in pain that he could not hold her at the moment. He is also tempted to wrap her inside his arms. But he has to control the urge to do so. 

Casually, he handed to Nina the cup of latte Jessica bought for her.

After his internship in the company. He hurriedly drove to the university just to find out that Nina wasn't in the library. 

He asked around, but no one noticed. When he tried to look for her in the café, gratefully he came across Jessica. He then learned what happened this morning. 

"You must be hungry now. It was past noon." 

"Thank you." Nina took the latte and paper bag from Harry's hand. She eats quietly, realizing she was this hungry. 

Harry watched Nina tenderly. He could see that she was starving, she didn't notice the strawberry filling left on her cheek. Harry picked up a tissue to wipe it, but he remembered. It is not the place to be sweet to Nina. 

Taking back his arm, frustration flashed in Harry's eyes as he told Nina that she had food in the face. 

Nina pursed a sweet smile. It didn't hide to her how Harry attempted to wipe the dirt on her face. 

They both suffered from restraining themselves not to show any intimate action toward each other. 

"Let's go somewhere after our classes later," Harry proclaimed.

Nina pondered. It would not be a pleasant sight to see that she was leaving school with Harry. 

"Let's meet somewhere outside the university before I transfer to your car. Jessica can drive me near to the place where we go later." 

How long should they stay like this? She was near, yet so far. Harry thought inwardly. 

He wanted to hold her hand, but all he could do was watch her sitting opposite him. Even how much he yearned to embrace her, but he must restrain himself. 

Harry would like to raise a protest, but the only thing he could do now is to agree with this kind of setup. 

"Alright. I will wait in the Shell station, up north." 

"Okay." 

"It will be, for now, okay?" Harry casually reaches Nina's index finger with his. 

Nina's eyes glimmer the way Harry makes a secret move. Well, since in Hawaii, they were doing a lot of stuff in secret. This time, they could only touch each other's fingers. 

"Harry, might someone see us." Nina reminded the guy who acted innocently. 

Harry raised his head to look at the branches of the oak tree, then looked around in the nearby field. 

A few students sat on the grass in the distance. It will be impossible for them to see if their index finger is holding. 

"Harry…" Nina giggled in low laughter. This guy is not cute at all. "You aren't cute now." 

"Hum?" 

Nina heaves a sigh. It isn't funny to hide the relationship they have. Still, depressing on her part. 

Instead, she and Harry now united. All they could do was to keep their relationship a secret. 

"I love you, Harry Shang." 

Harry softened his gaze at Nina. He tried hard to control the urge to lean over and kissed her right here, right now and shouted how much he loved this girl. 

"I love you too, Nina Li."