Chapter 21 - Nina (2/2)
The cheerful girl who was always smiling every time he visited became his enemy. It was also the time he started to do his actual job.
He would go there to offer them money and bargain with them. He would stay there after his class and would leave five minutes before they close the shop. But a few months passed, nothing really happened.
He was beginning to lose his patience when one day he arrived at the shop and saw some men ganging up the whole family. When Nina asked for help, he knew she was desperate so when she offered herself to him, he took advantage of it to get the shop.
”You look like an idiot.” It was Jayden who took him back to the present.
His smile disappeared and glared at him.
”So? Do you have an answer to my question?” Luke asked.
He forgot to answer when he started remembering how he ended up being friends with the guys in front of him and how he knew about his fiance.
”I asked her about it but she said she just wanted me to fall in love with her. But I wasn't really convinced. Her reason was shallow. As if she was not sincere with it.” He answered.
”What do you mean?” Percy asked.
”Nina was not the type of girl who would make a deal about love. I know there were other things that were bothering her.”
”Why didn't you ask her if you knew she was hiding something?” Jayden frowned.
”I don't think she will tell me. I got pissed and was disappointed so I left.”
”Andrew, I don't usually meddle with my friends' love affairs but Nina is Alora's friend and she's my friend as well. You know Alora would definitely get mad if her friend would get hurt. And I don't want our friendship to get ruined because of that. We are like a family now, so if you're not really serious about her, maybe you should think things over. It's not too late. Your engagement has not been announced yet. Both of you can still back out.” Luke advised.
He know he has a point.. He's concerned that if Nina and him ended up being miserable together, it could cause a stir up in everyone's relationship.