Chapter 258 - Story Of Nina Li

CHAPTER 258: UNWANTED RELATIONSHIP

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Nina pursed her lips. Steven who held her hand tightly, she wanted to take back her hand and stay away from him.

She felt helpless when Steven won't accept that she is breaking up with him. In fact, he is persistent in front of her, begging to keep their unwanted relationship. 

"Nina... I love you! Please don't do this to me!" 

"But Steven? I..." She wasn't able to finish her words when Steven embraced her tight. 

"Let's try this out, please!" he constantly begs Nina. 

Hearing this, she pressed her eyelids and fought her irritation for Steven as the guy doesn't listen to her. What she better do now? She keeps asking herself.

So this time, she is the one begging him. "Steven, let me go, please." Nina tried to shake off his arms.

"No!" He refused, and he even tightened his hold on Nina's soft body. 

But then, the hairs on her body rose when Steven buried his head between her neck and shoulder blade. Although she is wearing a high neck knitted long sleeve, she could feel Steven's hot breaths going through the fabric. 

Nina bites her lower lip when Steven rubbing his nose into her neck. She couldn't help but swallow the lump forming in her throat. 

With a hoarse voice, Nina gathered her composure and said, "Steven, let's talk properly, please?" 

"I won't let you go..." Steven replied in a husky but lazy voice. 

The hair on her nape rose higher when Steven spoke close to her ears. His warm breath tickles her skin, but she doesn't like it. She wished for Steven to loosen his arms and freed her. 

"Steven, please, let me go," Nina pleaded. 

But Steven won't give in easily. He said, "I will only loosen my hold if you won't break up with me." 

Nina pressed her mouth as she screamed inside her head but was careful not to let it out. 'This guy is too childish!'

After having a long sigh, Nina said to Steven. "We can't have a serious talk if we are not facing each other."

She was trying hard to make excuses for Steven to loosen his hold and parted from her body. She is uncomfortable with Steven's body pressing against hers. 

"Nina, we need not talk face to face. All we need is to have a heart-to-heart talk." 

Upon saying those words, Steven straightened his back and tugged Nina's head toward his chest. With his fingers, he brushes Nina's jet black long hair as he uttered...

"Can't you hear it, Nina? My heart only beats for you." 

Nina remains silent. Steven's words were playing inside her head, 'my heart only beats for you.' 

How sweet it was that made her ears red. But she wants to hear this from someone else, not from Steven's mouth. Sadly, that would never happen.

Heaving a gloomy sigh, she listens to Steven's rapid heartbeats. She wondered if her attempts to break up with him are what caused it, or it meant his sincerity of loving her...

Yet great chaos lingering in her heart. For her, Steven only sounded unreasonable that he won't loosen his hold if she would break up with him. 

'This is a childish play!' 

As she grew weary and tired of this already, later on, Nina gave up.

"Alright. Let us try this out," she murmured between her helpless sighs. 

Upon hearing this, Steven parted his body from her and asked, "Really?" 

Steven's eyes flickered with delight, his lips tore a sweet big smile. 

Nina dropped her shoulders and tightly pressed her lips. How come? Did she fall into his trap again? Thinking about it, irritation propelling her chest. But Nina remains calm and wears a serious face. 

"Thank you, Nina! I love you!" 

It seemed Steven didn't notice the changes in her expression. What's more, he lowered his head to kiss Nina, but she raised her hand to cover Steven's mouth. 

"But I have conditions," she began. Determination exhibiting in her eyes. 

Steven flashed a frown, but he quickly hid his aggrieved expression. "What is it?" He ensures to sound gentle, like an understanding boyfriend, ready to hear his girlfriend's requests. 

From staring at the carpeted floor, Nina lifts her head and meets Steven's eyes. It took her a long moment before she could open her mouth and spill out the words. 

"Steven, it doesn't mean that I am your girlfriend is we need to hold hands all the time." 

Creasing his brows, Steven asked softly, "What do you mean by that?" 

"I don't like being touched..." Nina's voice is too low, barely reaches Steven's ears. 

"Come again?" he asked, frustration beginning to grow in his chest, Steven suppressing his emotion to frown in front of Nina. 

Biting her lower lip, Nina repeated her words, "I don't like being touched. Also, to kiss, suddenly..." 

Hearing Nina's requests, Steven couldn't suppress to darken his face and gritted his teeth. But it's just a mere second. Instantly, he wipes this emotion from his face. He works hard to replace his disappointment with a cheerful smile. 

"Okay." Raising both of his hands, showing his submission to Nina's requests. "I will tie up my hands. But I could ask your permission. How about it?" 

Nina creased her forehead; her eyes seek for an explanation.

Pursing a smile, Steven elaborates his words. "From now on, I will ask you first if I can hold your hand or kiss you." 

Nina firstly does careful thinking before she replies. And if that's the case, that means she could make an appeal to which part and what occasion they should intimate to each other. She doesn't like Steven to kiss her on the lips or hold her hands. He has the habit of caressing her skin; this sends a disgusting feeling to her core. It makes her too uncomfortable, and she has to bear it. 

Now she can constrain their interaction through touching and holding. 

After a long thought, Nina nodded at Steven and pushed a faint smile. 

"You were kneeling there for a long time already. You should get up now." 

"Okay. But can I ask your permission?" 

Nina pursed her lips, she timidly asked, "What is it?" 

"Can I hug you for a quick moment?" 

'Hug? He just hugs me!' Nina couldn't avoid stressing over again. Helpless as she is, but nodded, giving Steven her permission. 

Delighted by Nina's response, Steven opens his arms, extending them to wrap Nina's body. 

But this time, Steven's sweet smile disappears from his mouth. His eyes darkened as his face frowned. 

Clenched his teeth, Steven is cursing Harry on his head. He knew why Nina acted this way. She still thought of Harry. In her heart, Harry occupied inside until now.

Feeling uncomfortable, Nina places her palm into Steven's broad chest, lightly pushing him. The guy understood. He parted their body, and he stood up, taking the space next to Nina on the sofa. 

Nina, who became more irritated, tilted her head to the side where Steven wouldn't see her unhappy look. And the one to blame is herself for letting Steven trapped her in this situation. 

Her head is throbbing once again. She chose not to think at the moment but calming down her raging chest.

As Nina, ignoring his presence, Steven clenches his fists inside his pocket jacket. 

He doesn't like Nina's arrangement, but he had to agree rather than losing her. He won't let that happen. 

He has to heighten his self-control and be patient. Or else, he would surely regret if he made a wrong move if he doesn't behave according to Nina's likeness. He needs to earn her trust. 

Not taking a glance in his direction, Steven got a chance to scan Nina's face. As she turned her head to the side; only the left part of her face could stare at.

As a few strands of hair covering her face. He had the urge to tuck them behind her ears and then play with her ear with his finger. But that is not a good move. However, her smooth skin enticed him to extend his hand and caress her face. He shakes his head when desire surges in his body.

From Nina's face, Steven's gaze traveled to her proud chest down to her slim waist. Any man couldn't resist desiring her. And her soft body made him crazy over her. He has been dreaming of pressing Nina's naked body against his. 

But he needs to suppress his desire. He has to take one step at a time. Nina is different from the women he knows. She is someone who should care gently and treat with respect.

Being impulsive won't help him win her heart. And that is one thing he must bear in mind. Or else, all his efforts in these passing years gone to waste. He should not mess up. 

Falling into deep thoughts, Steven didn't know that Nina could feel his intense gaze, and this made her uncomfortable. Suddenly, a chill rushing down her spine. She hugged her body, crossing her arms on top of her chest while biting her lip. 

And if Steven wasn't aware of the emotion he is showing toward her. But she could see through the burning desire in his eyes. 

What kind of relationship does she get into? Is this even worth it? She admits it. She already regretted this. 

Meanwhile, outside the door, Jessica has been listening ever since Greg left a while ago. She has an unpleasant hunch the reason she didn't leave the door but stay alert if something not appropriate happens. And she heard everything. 

Jessica couldn't suppress her hate toward Steven. In the beginning, she admired his persistence. But now she hates it. He is somewhat possessive and cunning. 

Last night, her Miss was not in the proper state of mind and no energy to protest. But Steven makes a move and takes advantage when her Miss is vulnerable! 

'I hate this guy!' Jessica constantly curses Steven inside her head.