If wh
a deep breath and slowly caught up to Eliana.
really cares about is what happened back then- Nathan thought, his face darkening a little as he drew in another breath.
What happened back then was just too messy. It took him a long time to drag himself out of that dark place.
That was a side of him he never wanted anyone to see.
Maybe everyone thought he just went abroad to study, then started a company overseas, and slowly built it up until he became who he was today.
Everyone assumed Nathan’s life was all smooth sailing, but only he knew what it took to claw his way out of the depths.
There was no way he could ever let Eliana see that broken, ugly part of himself.
So even though he could sense how much she cared, Nathan still kept it to himself.
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Irene really was the number one shipper for Natha and Eliana. Irene actually went out of her way to book them a couple’s private room.
As soon as they stepped inside, Eliana couldn’t help but frown at the flirty, suggestive atmosphere.
She’d figured eating at Irene’s place would be less awkward, but wow, she’d totally miscalculated. This was way more embarrassing than she’d expected.
So when Irene led them into the private room and was about to leave, Eliana quickly grabbed her arm. “You’re not busy, right? Come join us for dinner!”
Irene glanced at Nathan, caught his subtle expression, and instantly understood. She turned to Eliana and said, “Sorry, Eliana, I’ve got other tables to look after. I can’t just hang out here and eat with you two.
“See that little bell over there? If you need anything, just give it a ring. I will come running.”
Irene gave Eliana a helpless look as she gently freed her arm and headed out.
With Irene saying that, Eliana could only accept it and let her go
Eliana was the one who picked this place, so even if Irene had played her, she just had to go along with it and sit down.
As long as Eliana wasn’t thinking anything naughty, it didn’t matter if Irene had turned the whole room into some kind of love hotel.
Thinking that, Eliana sat down, totally unfazed.
But it didn’t take long for Eliana to realize she’d totally underestimated Irene’s taste for drama; she’d actually turned the whole private room into a full–on love hotel.
The sultry lighting and background music were one thing, but with streamers drifting around and dry ice tog rolling in Irene had really gone all out, making the place look like a set for some over–the–top romance scene.
And the killer part was with all that flirty lighting, Nathan looked even more unattainable and elegant, like someone one could only admire from alar.
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leep breath and slowly caught up to Eliana.
‘If what she really cares about is what happened back then-‘ Nathan thought, his face darkening a little as he drew in another breath.
What happened back then was just too messy. It took him a long time to drag himself out of that dark place.
That was a side of him he never wanted anyone to see.
Maybe everyone thought he just went abroad to study, then started a company overseas, and slowly built it up until he became who he was today.
Everyone assumed Nathan’s life was all smooth sailing, but only he knew what it took to claw his way out of the depths.
There was no way he could ever let Eliana see that broken, ugly part of himself.
So even though he could sense how much she cared, Nathan still kept it to himself.
*****
Irene really was the number one shipper for Natha and Eliana. Irene actually went out of her way to book them a couple’s private room.
As soon as they stepped inside, Eliana couldn’t help but frown at the flirty, suggestive atmosphere.
She’d figured eating at Irene’s place would be less awkward, but wow, she’d totally miscalculated. This was way more embarrassing than she’d expected.
So when Irene led them into the private room and was about to leave, Eliana quickly grabbed her arm. “You’re not busy, right? Come join us for dinner!”
Irene glanced at Nathan, caught his subtle expression, and instantly understood. She turned to Eliana and said, “Sorry, Eliana, I’ve got other tables to look after. I can’t just hang out here and eat with you two.
“See that little bell over there?
- ng. Just give it a ring. I will
come
running.”
Irene gave Eliana a helpless look as she gently freed her arm and headed out.
With Irene saying that, Eliana could only accept it and let her go
Eliana was the one who picked this place, so even if Irene had played her, she just had to go along with it and sit down.
As long as Eliana wasn’t thinking anything naughty, it didn’t matter if Irene had turned the whole room into some kind of love hotel.
Thinking that, Eliana sat down, totally unfazed.
But it didn’t take long for Eliana to realize she’d totally underestimated Irene’s taste for drama; she’d actually turned the whole private room into a full–on love hotel.
The sultry lighting and background music were one thing, but with streamers drifting around and dry fee for rolling in, Irene had really gone all out, making the place look like a set for tome over–the–top romance scene
And the killer part was with all that flirty lighting. Nathan looked even more attainable and elegant, like someone one could only adnure from afur
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Eliana had been about to explain that this whole private room setup really wasn’t her idea.
But just straight
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rama.
Seeing her stare, Nathan tilted his head up just a bit, and from Elana’s angle, his jawline looked absolutely perfect.
Her breath hitched, and she couldn’t help but swallow hard. She gripped her fork tight, screaming at herself inside, ‘What the hell am I doing? I’m actually drooling over Nathan. I’ve seriously been single for way too long!
But honestly, it had been so long since she’d had sex.
The more Eliana thought about it, the crazier it sounded. Eliana shut down those wild thoughts before they could spiral and gritted her teeth.
Truth be told, Nathan wasn’t holding it together much better himself.
Eliana was drop–dead gorgeous, but she always acted all fierce and untouchable around him.
Now, with all that sultry lighting, she looked softer, almost delicate, and he could swear her cheeks were tinged with a shy blush.
Nathan figured it was probably just the lighting messing with his head, but his heart was pounding out of control anyway.
Especially when Eliana glanced up and their eyes locked, for a moment, Nathan literally forgot how to breathe.
The vibe was getting way too intense, and in this private room, his feelings for Eliana were going totally off the charts, multiplying by the second.
Afraid he might actually lose control and do something stupid, Nathan tried to play it cool, set down his fork, and mumbled under his breath, “I’m just going to hit the restroom.”
Eliana nodded quickly.
Once Nathan walked out, Eliana finally let out a huge sigh of relief.
Meanwhile, Nathan headed to the smoking area outside, lit up a cigarette, and tried to steady himself.
Even out here, he couldn’t get Eliana out of his mind. He kept replaying how she looked back in that private room,
Every single thing she did, no matter how normal, was somehow impossibly seductive to him.
Even just tucking her hair behind her ear had him swallowing hard, his throat suddenly dry.
Nathan couldn’t help but feel a little ridiculous.
Back when they first got together, he’d wanted her so badly it was almost painful. But somehow, he ended up in a two–year, pure–as–snow relationship, the most he ever got was a hug. Not even a single kiss.
Now, ten years and a million things later, those old feelings hadn’t faded one bit. If anything, he was even more obsessed with her than before.
But seeing how she was acting now, Nathan didn’t dare push hisuck. All he could do was grit his teeth and hold back.
As those thoughts swirled in his head, Nathan irritably stubbed at his cigarette in the ashtray, trying to shake off the restless energy
Just then, Irene happened to walk by and couldn’t help but blurt out, “Nathan? What are you doing out here? I set up the perfect vibe for you two. How could you just sneak out
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Nathan let out a weak chuckle. “Are you always this blunt?”
Irene !
yebrow. “It’s not like you just met me.”
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strode right up to Nathan. “Speaking of which, can you finally tell me why you disappeared without saying anything back then?
“Don’t tell me it was really just because of something Eliana said when she was pissed?”
Right then, Eliana came out to get some air and just happened to overhear Irene’s question.
She’d been doing everything she could to avoid this, but the second she heard it, she couldn’t make herself leave.
Deep down, she really wanted to know the truth, even if she didn’t want to admit it. ‘Why do I care so much?‘ Eliana thought, feeling her heart skip a beat.
As soon as Irene said that, all those memories from back then just flooded Nathan’s mind at once.
All those messed–up, broken scenes exploded in Nathan’s head, blood everywhere, everything just falling apart.
Nathan’s face went ghostly pale in an instant, but he forced himself to speak, his voice tight. “Yeah, what else could it be? She said it, so I just did what she wanted, didn’t I?”
As Nathan said that, he suddenly caught sight of Enana standing just a short distance away.
Watching her turn and walk off, Nathan felt his chest tighten, his breath stuck in his throat, unable to say a word.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
