Burning Passion

CHAPTER 67: I LOVE YOU

Nikki marches toward her bedroom. She left Theo with a perplexed expression on his face. She giggled the moment she shut the door.

Ah, that was a silly move of her! But she cannot stop herself from doing such a thing. It was just out of a whim, and too late when she realized she's doing such a stupid thing out of mischief.

'Ugh. Don't tell me my pregnancy has caused this?' She murmurs.

It looks like she has to avoid getting near Theo. She could see the danger of being close to his body.

What can she do next time? She had an unpleasant feeling about herself. Oh, god!

Later on, Nikki sneaks out of her bedroom and heads to the bathroom. As she could see, Theo continues washing the plates. Peeking at his back, he truly fits in the kitchen and is doing a husband role. Maybe this is another good plot storyline for their child.

It is just not working out... That would be the last line of their love story if there is love to mention.

Nikki took a shower. After one hour, Theo was still here, and comfortably sitting in the living room. She wandered her eyes to the kitchen, and it could blind her of how clean it was.

Ah. Could she drive him out of the house? She has the conscience to appreciate his effort of helping them out.

Today, he is supposed to take a day of rest from the weeks of stress he endured to organize such an event that would be a successful one. And last night's shows were spectacular.

Now to think about it, Theo seems to lose weight, unlike their first meeting. And she couldn't help to be curious why he did not spend time with Min Xi instead. Did they suppose to celebrate?

Remembering Min Xi, jealousy pinches her heart.

Wait! Nikki realized the phone that Theo is browsing with is hers!

With long steps, she marched toward Theo and took the phone from his hand.

"What are you doing? It's the hotel's property!"

The hotel provided their staff with this latest smartphone where they could receive important reminders. Also, the management updated their work schedules and sent data on what work they assigned to, and important matters, such as all the upcoming events each week. At the same, they can use it for personal use, which the phone has advanced technology with a superb clear camera.

Nikki peered at Theo, which he only smirks at her. She quickly checks her phone. Theo is looking at her Gallery. She also notices several photos transferred, which state a device that is none other than is Theo's phone.

"What are you doing?"

She can't believe him! The photos he transferred to his phone are photos of her from last night wearing the dress he designed.

"Where are they?" She asked him.

Theo deleted the photos she believes are taking the perfect angle. And all of them showing her cleavage, yes. But they were too beautiful! Not the breast thing, but overall. She wants to cry. She plans to frame a few photos and place them on her bedroom wall.

And with a smirk on his face, he replied. "They were safer on my phone."

Nikki looked at Theo with shock.

'Safer my ass!'

And what? Fantasize her photos? He is indeed a pervert!

She wanted to argue with him further, but she's afraid her mother would hear them fighting. Well, she's the only one raising a voice and hysterical between her and Theo. But the guy just grinning at her and seems amused.

'Ugh! Is this his counterattack after I bit him?'

It was insane!

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Nikki seated across Theo in the living room. It seems he has no plan to leave yet. 

How can she ask him to leave without sounding rude?

And after the kiss last night, still, it was awkward on her part. But the guy in front of her acted like that was normal between them.

Ah… she wanted to sleep more. But she can't leave him here.

She heaves a deep sigh, which Theo caught them.

"Is there something wrong, Nik?" he queried.

"Hum? Oh, it's nothing. I just want to eat some mango flavored ice cream. But it will leave mama alone if I go out," she mumbles without lifting her head. She wants to distract herself, but she cannot focus on reading when she could feel Theo's presence.

A minute passes with no reply from Theo. So then, she ignores him.

"I'll buy it for you."

It astounded her to imagine Theo buying ice cream because she craves for it. It was as a husband buying it for his pregnant wife. Ugh. Why does she imagine it? 

Nikki remains to stare at Theo, measuring if he was serious until the guy sat up.

"I'll be right back," Theo said, headed to the door and disappeared. 

Nikki left dumbfounded.

Actually, she just mumbled about it and did not comprehend what she had said. But Theo must think she is pregnant, and she's craving for it.

"Oh… so that's it!"

She has an idea! A silly smile playing on her lips as she's planning on something.

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Theo drove to the store they visited once with Nikki and Chelsea. However, he failed to get mango-flavored ice cream. 

He tried to google another ice cream shop that possibly sold mango flavored. He found one nearby, but again, he failed to find a mango flavored one.

He called for some backup.

"Rubin? Where are you?"

"I'm on my way to the mansion."

"Okay. But before you go home, can you check if any shop is selling some mango flavored ice cream?"

"Mango flavored ice cream? Do you want to eat that now?" Rubin sounded astounded, figuring out a fact about his master.

"No. It's Nikki."

Rubin took a moment of silence.

"Okay. Let me park safely first. I will look at the app. Which area did you finish searching already?"

"I was just here around the neighborhood. If I go farther, it will take me long to come back. You know I am not familiar yet, except relying on the GPS."

"How about you ask Donny's help?" Rubin suggested.

"Oh, that's right! But let us know if you find some shop nearby."

"Okay."

His boss ended the call. Rubin heaved a sigh and began browsing the map to find a shop of ice cream.

'For her, Theo is losing his head. But he has no care what Min Xi would have to feel.' Rubin thought.

Meanwhile, Theo is contacting one of Shang's trusted men. Donny quickly responded and drove around to help him find a shop selling mango-flavored ice cream.

"Young master, I have been to shops, but they were out of mango-flavored one," Donny reported to his master.

He sighed tirelessly. Where can he get some ice cream flavored mangoes?

Theo's phone rings again. Donny is calling him back.

"Young master, I found something!"

Back to Nikki. She was checking her phone. It has been over half an hour since Theo left the house to buy ice cream, but he hasn't come back yet. Maybe he already went home.

Ah, it is better if he goes home so that she can breathe with ease.

But after ten minutes, Theo is now pressing the doorbell. Nikki opens the door, and she never expects what he bought instead.

"I can't find any mango flavored. So I bought a mango fruit instead."

Her mouth dropped to her chin. She never foresees the plot line has a twist!

"Okay…" she was staring at the plastic bags in his hand.

"I will make you a mango shake."

Hearing Theo saying this, her eyes spark from delight. She quietly followed Theo to the kitchen and well-behaved while watching him set up the blender machine. 

He washes the fruit and begins slicing them, grinding some ice cubes, later putting everything into the blender.

"Oh, we have the condensed milk and vanilla flavor."

"You want to add vanilla?"

She nodded. Cheerfully, she scans the fridge and takes out the bottle of vanilla and condensed milk. She gives them to Theo and eagerly stares at the swirling yellow thing inside the blender machine. Nikki leaned to the counter, resting her chin to her arms.

Theo tears a smile on his lips. Seeing her this happy is a priceless sight for him.

"Nik—"

"Huh?" she looks up at him.

"Ah, it's nothing…" he laughs nervously, scratching his right temple as he was taken aback to sputter the words playing on his heart.

"Hmm…" Nikki returned her attention to the fruit shake. Although she was curious about what Theo was going to tell her... 

But right now, she was more thrilled to have a taste of these smoothies, causing her to drool.

Being ignored, Theo stared passionately at Nikki, he who muttered inside his head.

I love you…