Chapter 319 - Story Of Nina Li

CHAPTER 319: SILLY OLD MAN

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"Okay. I understood now. In the eyes of the public, especially to our friends, we can't display our relationship. Also, I have a huge responsibility in this matter. I haven't formally broken up with Kristina," said Harry.

He saw the sadness in Nina's eyes. He stretched his arm and reached her hand, squeezes it.

Harry continued, "I'm sorry. I will try to contact Kristina soon. Maybe I will talk to Sam and be honest with him. He thinks of Kristina as a younger sister. And Sam is like a brother to me." 

Nina nodded. Of course, she understood. And to think over, she and Steven have no formal closure, as well. 

Even to say that she and Harry love each other for real. Nevertheless, to look at things and to their friends' eyes, they were cheating both on Kristina and Steven. 

"Let's visit Mama. It's almost noon, let's have lunch with them together." 

"Okay." Nina tears a sweet smile at Harry. It shouldn't ruin this wonderful moment she had with him. They are just being together. All the memories they should have are only happy ones. 

"Wait, let me change clothes." Her dress is too daring for casual wear, and her mother surely would pass out seeing what she's wearing.

Next time, she won't allow her Aunt Annie to take care of her clothes if it will be like this! 

Nina and Harry had a take-out Chinese and Italian dishes. It surprised the two women to see them entering the door. 

"Why are you here? Aren't you supposed to enjoy the sun and sand?" Mely inquiring the young couple. 

"Later in the evening, Mama Mely!" It was Nina who answered the woman's query. 

Mely ad Dona shared a glance. They saw the sparks in Nina's eyes. Also, they are helping together setting up the food on the table. 

They weren't talking but their actions shouting it out loud. There's progress that happened last night! And the two mothers believe so!

"Okay, let's eat now!" Nina announced. "Mama, you can go to the hotel after to freshen up. I will accompany Mama Mely today." 

"Hm. That's a good idea!" Dona concurred. She wants to change her clothes into more comfortable ones. "But I will come back right away. So you both can continue touring around," she added, winking at Mely, but Nina and Harry didn't notice it. 

After lunch, Harry escorted Dona to the hotel. Along the way, Dona took this opportunity to talk with Harry alone. 

"Harry, Nelson shared with me about the agreement you both have." 

Hearing about it, Harry blushed. "Don't worry, auntie. I will love your daughter for the rest of my life." 

"I believe you will, Harry. But the fear in my chest never disappears, thinking that Steven won't stop pursuing Nina." 

"Don't worry, auntie. I will protect Nina all my life," he promised.

"Thank you, Harry. It's just... I'm still worried until now." Dona has this feeling that Steven will continue to bother her daughter and she won't allow him to. Nina finally came back being bubbly. 

In these passing weeks, Nina is always in a trance. Her eyes have no sparks at all, and the smile on her face is more like a fake to show to all of them that she is fine. 

But she knows her daughter. Nina would choose to hide her feelings. To prove that, she even hides the truth that Steven attempts to assault her. 

Dona heaves a long sigh. She should not recall any depressing events from the past. She needs to stay strong for her daughter. It seems like a long journey for Nina to be happy… 

After Dona freshens up, she quickly goes back to the hospital and immediately encourages Nina and Harry to leave and had fun on the island. 

Later in the evening, wearing a one-piece swimming suit and a shawl around her waist, Harry's eyes cannot take away staring at Nina with affection. 

He walked closer toward her. Holding her in the waist, he covered Nina's lips with a long, and intense kiss. And before it goes somewhere he has to stop. Harry contemplates that he has to control himself as Nina wants to watch and enjoy the sunset and the shore. 

Hand in hand, they were trailing the shoreline while the sun slowly settled now. Later, Harry sat on the sand. He grabbed Nina by the waist, guided her to sit on the sand in front of him. His arms wrapped around her body, rested his chin on her shoulder. 

They both wish that the clock would stop ticking, and they stay gazing at the sunset forever. 

"It was too beautiful." 

"Always…" After muttering this word, Harry holds Nina by the chin and kissing her passionately.

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PRESENT TIME 

Parting their lips, both gasping for air. 

"Harry… Am I dreaming?" 

He shook his head. He helped Nina wipe the tears that flooded her eyes. He pulled her into his arms. 

"I missed you so much…" 

"I missed you so too, Harry! So badly!" She could not stop her tears. She cried inside Harry's arms, later she calmed down. "When does your memory come back? Is it just recently or a long time already?" 

"Hmm… it's over a month already." 

"What!?" Nina parted from Harry. She looked at her with shock. "You old man! Why didn't you tell me!" 

"I'm just looking for a great opportunity." 

"And when will that be? What if we are not trapped here by the typhoon?" she pouted, glaring at Harry. 

His eyes glowed. Nina is still so beautiful, despite how many decades had passed. Recalling how much he missed all these years, brought sadness to his chest. 

"I'm still putting in place all the memories I recovered and the memories I have during the time I didn't remember you." 

"Oh, Harry!" Tears threatened her eyes once again. "You silly old man!" 

"Hey!" Harry pursed a silly smile, he uttered, "My body has just gone old. But my mind is still 23 years old." 

Nina's face flushing red after Harry whispered in her ear. 

'This silly old man! His hinting at her about something!'