Chapter 320 - Story Of Nina Li

CHAPTER 320: A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL

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Nina gasps the moment the saltwater touches her foot. Slowly, she goes deeper into the water, following Harry, who held her hand. Gladly, the water isn't cold but warm.

"Would you like to use afloat?" asked Harry. He saw some guests using one.

Nina shook her head, smiled. "You forgot, I know how to swim." 

Harry then remembered the last time Elder Shang's 90th birthday. Lilian pushed Nina to the pool. He perceived it was what would happen; he jumped into the pool without a second thought to save Nina from embarrassment. 

"Well, I can be your lifesaver," said Harry with a playful smile. 

His eyes flickered under the night sky. Harry's velvet dark-eye color radiated under the starry night skyline. Nina reaches for Harry's face. She concurred, "Yes, you are." 

Harry peered at the woman he loved since they were young. That cute little girl whose eyes are full of curiosity, staring at him. 

He takes steps backward, deeper into the ocean, while Nina hangs around his neck. The saltwater now leveled to his neck, Nina tightening her hold as she could not feel the seafloor anymore. 

Harry pushed a smirk. It's an effective trick for Nina to stay close to him. He would be honest; it angers him when Nina wants to keep a distance from him, and now; they are hiding their relationship. However, he has remained patient until he didn't make things right on his part. 

Being with her alone, he won't miss this moment not to make memories with her.

"What are you grinning about?" Nina asked Harry. She raised a brow, glaring at him. 

"Nothing. You are just cute." He noticed Nina holding tightly on his neck as he went deeper. "You can let go of me now." 

"Not!" 

Harry laughed loudly. Nina's height is only 5'2 while he is six foot. He whispered before he lowered his head. "Let's stay like this for a while." 

Of course, she would not dare to let go even if she knew how to swim. She opened her mouth when Harry covered her lips. She eagerly responded to his kisses; it was a long and intense kiss. 

After a half-hour soaking in the saltwater, they headed to one table near the pool. Harry ordered dinner while Nina washed her body to swim in the pool. 

She was floating on the water when Harry handed her a glass of champagne. She placed an arm at Harry's shoulder, took the glass from his hand, and sipped the liquor. 

"Food will be ready soon," said Harry.

Nina draws the glass from her mouth, she nods. "Okay." 

"What's wrong?" 

Under the dim light from the light poles on the poolside, he notices the tears trail down Nina's face. 

"What happened? Are you hurting?" he asked worriedly when Nina suddenly cried.

Shaking her head, she smiled, seeing the concern in Harry's eyes. Memories of the past flashed in her head. Harry always treated her gently, ever since they were kids. 

"No. I am thinking if this is real… I felt like... I'm dreaming." 

"So, do I…" said Harry, and once again, he kissed Nina. 

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She gasps. Harry's fingers trailing toward her shoulders, pulling down the strap of her one-piece swimsuit. 

Harry stripped her under the shower. He hooked his arm around Nina's waist; one hand grabbed her nape, pulling her closer to his body. 

Harry's eyes wandered all over her body. He already undressed her, but his gaze was now like looking at her very soul. 

He lowered his head to kiss her intensely. She hooked her arm around his neck to support her legs, losing strength. 

Her body flamed from Harry's touch. His hand, rubbing her back down to her waist. He nibbles her earlobe down to her neck and shoulder blades. 

Gasping for air, he muttered, "Let's finish taking a shower." 

She nods dazedly. They soap each other's body, Nina made her way into Harry's body. Her hands lathering the liquid soap into Harry's broad chest, muscled arms and shoulders down to his fit stomach and broad back. 

Harry tightens his jaw. He sighs. Nina's careless touch made him arouse. 

On top of the bed, he showered Nina's body with kisses, massaging her thighs, caressing her arms; sliding his hands upward, fondling her breasts. 

Nina moans when Harry bites her earlobe. He continued kissing her lips while touching her entire body. She felt Harry's middle finger slid down between her thighs.

Biting her lower lip, Nina sighs. Harry added another finger. And because she's too moist already, he made it easily inside her. 

'She's ready.' Harry thought inwardly. He tucked Nina's legs around his waist as he positioned to make his way inside her. 

Nina gasped, later groaning louder when Harry penetrated her insides; thrusting slowly. She grabbed his shoulder, holding him tighter every time the pleasure intensified. 

Harry is now speeding his pace as he's burying deeper into her. Not only that, Harry is hardening; he's getting fuller the more he was inside.

Nina cried with pleasure. Hands intertwined above her head, Harry covered her mouth, thrusting his hips deep into her body. 

A wave of ecstasy building up in her core; Harry felt the same way too. He's going to a release soon. 

Holding a little longer… he slows down his pace. But Nina could feel her orgasm would erupt too soon. 

"Harry…" 

Her voice is begging, and Harry understands. He quickened his pace, slamming his lower body between Nina's thighs. 

She groans as waves of orgasm erupt. Soon, Harry follows… 

As the night was still young, their bodies continued dancing to the rhythm of their heartbeats; the cold room filled with satisfying sighs. 

Nina already fell asleep, but Harry was still wide open. His fingers were gently stroking Nina's flushing face. Their intense exercise caused her cheeks to red. 

Harry planted a kiss on her forehead before he closed his eyes and let a beautiful dream drifted him to sleep. 

Before sunrise, Harry is woken up by fragile fingers tracing the line of his nose and jaw. The girl gasped when he caught her hand and kissed the back of her palm. 

He moved on top of her, pressing her body to the soft mattress. Harry didn't give Nina a chance to speak but sealed her mouth with a burning morning kiss. 

And she responded willingly, letting Harry make their body as one again. After intense morning lovemaking, she falls asleep once again. 

Waking up alone, Nina grew worried not until she saw Harry's notes. It says he will come back right away. It relieves her to know.

She checked the time, fifteen minutes past ten o'clock. She gets down from the bed, heads to the shower, and cleans her body. 

Harry also mentions that he already ordered breakfast. She could call the kitchen to follow up with the order and request to deliver the food to her suite. 

Nina was sipping a coffee when Harry came back. His hand is carrying a bouquet of her favorite flower. It moved her by how this guy is too sweet to her. 

However, when she was about to smell the bouquet, Nina noticed a shining gem. She looks at Harry with delight. 

Harry takes the ring, he kneels in front of Nina, and proposes… 

"Nina Li… Will you marry me?" 

How could she reply to Harry? She was choking after tears flooded her eyes. 

"Harry…" she nodded. "Yes. Of course, I will!" It was her dream! 

Harry put the ring on their finger. It awed her at how it fit. Harry guessed what's on her mind. 

"I measured it when you were sleeping. I'm glad it's accurate." 

"Hmm… You are a genius about numbers and measurements." She praised Harry. 

He reached for Nina's hand, placing a kiss on her lips. 

"I love you." 

"I love you too, Harry." 

Finally, she could say it. There's nothing in this world she dreams in life but loves Harry with no one against it and no one on their way. 

"Harry, would we tell our family?" 

"They want us to get married. But I made a promise to your father to wait until you finished college. I couldn't court you. And first, I need to end my relationship with Kristina," said Harry. He saw the sadness in Nina's eyes, and he knew the reason for it. So he explained. "Please, don't be sad, okay? I will formally ask your hand for marriage after I broke up with Kristina." 

After Harry said this, her eyes flooded with tears once again. She nodded with delight. Nina threw her arms around his neck. "I will wait."

And she can't wait to show everyone that she and Harry were in a relationship. They should have it official a long time ago if Steven didn't get in their way and meddle in their relationship. 

Soon things will finally take place. She and Harry now are honest with their feelings. 

On top of that, they were now engaged! 

However, her happiness disappears too soon. "Harry… Papa gave you a condition, but we both broke your promise to him. We need to hide the ring for now." 

Harry ponders; Nina is right. Their mothers should not see the ring yet, since he was still in a relationship with another girl, but he proposed marriage to another girl. 

"Okay. Let us buy a necklace chain later." 

"I'm sorry, Harry." 

"No. I'm the one who should apologize if it complicates everything." 

"I understand. We both have wrong assumptions about the whole situation. What we could do now is work together." 

"Yes…" Harry brushed his mouth on top of Nina's lips. He murmured, "Let's have breakfast and drive around the island." 

"I love that!"