Female Novel
Chapter 1464
Tears welled up in Nina’s eyes when she saw that Luca came prepared.
She thought that Luca was worried about her, and that was why Luca wanted to stay over for a fewdays…
Luca thought that Nina was reluctant to let her stay there. She said, “If it’s not convenient for you, I canbook the room next door. I don’t have my ID with me now, so I might have to borrow your ID to book aroom.”
Her concern for Nina was genuine, but she was also using Nina for her convenience.
She would have to go and take the antidote in two days. It would not be very convenient if Luke’ssubordinates tailed her.
Nina said, “I’m happy that you’re willing to accompany me. Thank you so much, Luca.”
She was genuinely touched by Luca’s gesture, and she called her “Luca” instead of “Dr. Craw.”
Luca smiled and put her backpack away. “What would it be? Can you still sleep?”
Nina shook her head. “I don’t think I can sleep.”
Luca could see the sorrow in her eyes. Even though she had missed out on what happened betweenNina and Percy for the last three years, she could guess that Nina was not used to the suddenbreakup.
“I have an idea. How about we drink some wine?” Luca suggested with a smile. It was easier to releaseone’s feelings after taking a glass or two, and it would be easier to fall asleep as well.
However, alcohol was bad for health. If it were not the case, Luca would rather drink wine to help hersleep rather than take sleeping pills.
Nina nodded in agreement, though she glanced at Luca’s forehead and shook her head. “You still havea wound on your forehead. You shouldn’t drink wine.”
“Don’t you want to drink?” Luca asked.
“I want to, but the wine isn’t going to be good for your wound,” Nina said. She wondered if Luke wouldblame her if something happened to Luca.
She immediately stopped herself after arriving at that thought. ‘Why would Luke and Luca…
‘That’s impossible…’ Nina quickly discarded that thought. Even if Luke was a scumbag, Luca was notthat kind of woman.
“You can drink wine. I’ll just drink grape juice,” Luca suggested. Grape juice looked similar to red wine,and it did not have alcohol. That would not ruin the mood.
Nina agreed. She could not seem to clear her thoughts, so it might be a good thing to numb herselfusing alcohol.
Seeing that Nina agreed to it, Luca called for room service.
The hotel they were staying in was quite high-class, so room service was available around the clock.
Ten minutes later, an attendant brought the drinks to their room. Luca decanted the red wine and let itstand for ten minutes, then handed a glass to Nina. “Here, this is for you. You don’t have to worry aboutgetting drunk. I can take care of you.”
Nina took the bottle and glass, poured herself a glassful of wine, and clinked glasses with Luca. “Atoast to you, Luca. This is to celebrate us becoming friends!”
“Cheers!” Luca smiled and clinked her glass of grape juice with Nina’s glass.
She remembered the times back in school when she had just become friends with Nina. During theirlunch break, they would go to the cafeteria, get themselves a cup of fruit slushy each, then chat aboutteen girl problems.
So many years had passed in the blink of an eye. They led different lives which carried a different setof problems.
Nina downed the wine glass after glass. She only wanted to intoxicate herself.
Her alcohol tolerance had improved ever since she became Percy’s lover. It took her two bottles beforeshe felt slightly dizzy.
“Luca… I think… my head is spinning,” Nina said as she put the glass away. Her gaze was unfocused,and her face was bright red.
“You’re drunk, Nina,” Luca said.
“Drunk? Am I?” Her hand was unsteady as she placed the glass on the table. She looked hazily atLuca and said, “I think I’m ready to go to sleep.”
“Let me help you to the bed,” Luca said as she propped her up.
There were two single beds in Nina’s room. Luca helped her sit down on one of the beds, and beforeshe could do anything else, Nina’s head had already found the pillow, and she was fast asleep.
Luca shook her head helplessly. Fortunately, Nina did not throw tantrums after drinking. She onlywanted to sleep.
After tucking Nina in, she said, “Alright, sleep tight.”
Nina mumbled something as though replying to her. She flipped over and stopped making any noise.
Luca went to the other bed, lay down, and turned off the lights.
The rest of the night passed without any incident.
The next day, it was already eleven o’clock when they woke up. After all, they slept very late.
Luca was surprised when she looked at the time.
Usually, she would be able to wake up at around seven o’clock no matter how late she slept. However,she slept soundly, as though she was also under the influence of alcohol.
Luca sat up and prepared to get out of bed. She heard Nina groan, “Uggh.”
She turned her head to look at Nina. Nina happened to open her eyes and look at her.
“Good morning, Luca,” Nina said. Even though she was drunk, she still remembered what happenedthe night before.
“Good morning,” Luca replied to the greeting with a smile. She felt as though they were friends on atrip.
Nina’s body ached all over because of what happened the night before. The alcohol only made itworse. She felt horrible as she tried to sit up.
“What time is it?” She had drawn the curtains after checking in. From the rays of sunlight that shonethrough, she knew that it was already daytime.
“It’s almost eleven o’clock,” Luca said. She got out of the bed and went to her backpack to unpack hertoiletries.
“It’s already so late! I still need to go to work!” Nina’s eyes widened when she heard that. She barelystood up when she fell sitting on the bed again. “Argh, my head hurts.”
“You must be suffering from a hangover. You shouldn’t go to work today. Sitting in the office will onlymake it worse,” Luca put the toiletries away and went to the phone. “I’ll get lunch for the both of us.What do you want to eat?”
“Beef stroganoff, I guess.” Nina knocked her head with her knuckles, trying to make herself feel better.
“Alright.” Luca dialed for room service and ordered two bowls of beef stroganoff and a glass of honeywater.
After she hung up, she said, “Just sit down and relax. Don’t rush yourself. I’ll go and brush my teeth.After that, I’ll give you a massage.”
“Alright.” Nina nodded.
After Luca brushed her teeth and washed her face, she came over and massaged Nina’s head.
Her slender fingers seemed to be magical. Nina felt a lot better after a quick massage.novelbin