Chapter 318 - Story Of Nina Li

CHAPTER 318: SECRET RELATIONSHIP

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Stepping out of the elevator, Nina glanced at her hand entwined with Harry.

The warmth of his palm put her at ease. It feels like this moment just made for them.

For a while, she forgot how stressful these passing months she had experienced from Steven. Now that she is with Harry, it feels like it never happens but a nightmare.

Nina looks up at Harry, and the guy senses her tender stares. 

"Hm?" Harry hummed curiously when she's looking at him like that.

Nina shook her head as she made an excuse. "Let me buy a cardigan or something I could pair with my dress." 

Harry scanned the jacket Nina is wearing. It looks alright. But maybe Nina is not comfortable with it. 

"Okay. Let's stop by in a store on our way to the hospital." 

Harry opened the car door, Nina slid her body to the passenger seat. She didn't anticipate that Harry would lean over and made a quick kiss on her lips before he ran toward the driver's seat.

Even after what happened last night, she was still blushing every time she and Harry shared an intimate interaction. 

It's getting noon, but the sea breeze is still cool. Wearing black sunglasses, Nina let her hair flow in the wind. 

Riding a Cadillac, which Harry takes down the roof; it feels like she's in the movie, and she is the lead actress.

Harry is wearing a denim jacket: underneath is a plain white T-shirt paired with dark blue jeans and brown boots. 

He was totally like an Asian actor.

Sensing Nina's burning stare at him, he glances in her direction, then returned his eyes to the road to focus on driving. He uttered, "You distract me." 

"What? How did I distract you?" Confused, Nina asked innocently. 

Harry tears a huge smile. 'This girl is cute.' He mumbled which Nina heard the last word. 

"Huh? What did you say?"

As a perplexed facial expression displayed across her face, Harry leaned over and stole another quick kiss. 

She stared at Harry with shock. "Hey! I have been noticing. You've been doing it constantly now!" 

Harry only chuckled as a response. He grabs Nina's hand, plants a kiss on the back of her palm. She blushed. 

Spring is such a wonderful season. She could see flowers surrounding her. Maybe it's the feeling of the so-called 'in love' and she is madly in love with Harry. 

After several minutes, they were now walking around the Honolulu Chinatown. Harry thinks it's the best place to bring Nina around. And she was too happy to see clothes that were perfect for her. 

Harry also brought her to other shops with brand names to buy several sundresses and cocktail dresses for their next dinner out. 

She is checking out the racks where Val's designs are displayed. A saleslady recognized her. She talks to her co-workers, and they flip a magazine while looking in her direction. 

Nina could tell in their action that they were curious to know if she was really the woman in the magazine. 

"Hi! You are a model of Val's Collection, right?" asked one of the saleslady. 

Nina glanced at the magazine she was holding. She pursed a smile, nodded at the woman. 

"Ah! You were so pretty in person! And your skin is too lovely!" 

"Thank you." Blushed, she thanked the ladies politely. 

It looks like she could not avoid that few people recognized her. Now she started worrying that a journalist or paparazzi might take an interest in featuring her in an article.

Maybe she should take a distance from Harry when they were in public places. 

Their friends still didn't know the truth. She doesn't want everyone to mistake Harry for Steven. And honestly, she doesn't want to explain to everyone why she wants to break up with Steven.

But she wants every soul to know that it was Harry she loves. However, everything is complicated between them, and it involves the entire family with the matter. 

Harry was looking around the Men's Section when he noticed Nina walking out of the store. He followed her.

However, Nina just nodded at him and then resumed walking. He was left behind, bewildered if what happened after she talked with the saleslady. 

Harry followed Nina in silence. He could still not figure out why her mood suddenly changed. Now that they reached the car, Harry blocked her way. 

"What's wrong?" He asked. Did they say something you didn't like?" 

Nina shook her head. But Harry could see that it bothered her with something. He opened the car door to let her take a seat. After he settled on the driver's seat, he asked further. "You won't look worried if it's nothing." 

Nina gave him a measuring look. He was sincere to know what she's thinking at the moment. They already have a misunderstanding in the past.

And if he won't speak up now, it may cause another meaningless conflict. He doesn't want it to happen as before. 

Harry reaches for her hand, but she takes it back. Now he doesn't understand why Nina suddenly behaves like this. 

"What's wrong? Can you share it with me?" Harry looked at Nina with pleading eyes. It is one thing he learned from past events. If they don't talk. A possibility ends up a misunderstanding. 

Before she speaks up. Nina hurls a long sigh. She raised her head to meet Harry's gaze. 

"I'm just thinking that there are people who recognize me. And you are mistaken as Steven." 

This is not the first or second time. Every time she went to New York. She encountered fashion photographers and agents, inviting her to be featured or part of their fashion show or photoshoot.

She is not a model, especially a runway model. She wants a low-key profile to enjoy her life away from controversy and limelight, especially the situation she has between Steven and Harry. 

"Harry, our friends didn't know the real situation we are in. All they know is you and Kristina were still in the relationship."

Harry pondered. Nina is right. Even if an article came out that Nina had a vacation with him. People will think it was Steven she's with.

And if people remain to believe that Nina and Steven are still in a relationship, they can't show to their friends that the real couple is he and Nina.