Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 30:

“Sean, who’s that upstairs? Phillip, do you know her? I’m dying of curiosity over here.”

Norah caught this as she was halfway down the stairs. She briefly paused, then continued her descent. Her footsteps echoed clearly in the quiet.

The young girl below caught the sound and looked up expectantly.

Norah, in white loungewear, glanced at the young girl, and their eyes met. Despite her slight pallor, Norah’s beauty remained undiminished. Her long hair cascaded down her back, and even in casual attire, her presence was striking. She strolled into the living room with ease.

“Hi, I’m Susanna. What’s your name?” Susanna asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. She wore a pink and white outfit that enhanced her youthful charm.

Norah responded with a friendly smile. “Pleasure to meet you. I’m Norah, Norah Wilson. My brother talks about you quite often.”

Susanna mused aloud, her brow furrowing as she tapped her chin. “Hmm, take some water, and remember to take your medicine after meals.”

Sean interjected, placing a glass of warm water on the table for Norah.

Grateful for the refreshment, Norah thanked him and took a satisfying drink. She finally felt better.

ᴹᴼᴿᴱ ᵁᴾᴰᴬᵀᴱˢ ᴵᴺ ᴳᴬᴸᴺᴼⱽᴱᴸˢ.ᶜᴼᴹ

After setting the glass down for Norah, Sean pivoted and exited the living room.

“That’s it! You’re the Selene whose mask was taken off at the Krusa Mountain Racing recently, right?” Susanna exclaimed, her realization sparking excitement.

frequently probably happened after that race. She supposed

of your races in my room! I can’t believe I’m actually meeting you!” With a cheerful smile, Susanna noticed Norah seated

dizzy, Norah didn’t think it was

this. “I was quite startled to see you coming in. He mentioned you needed to

in his arms?”

gazed at Norah and added, “This is the first time I’ve seen my brother so caring toward a woman. But once I heard it

said, “He must really admire your skills on the racetrack. How did you two meet?

across the room from the sofa, Phillip caught Susanna’s

decided to play along and responded, “Is that so? He’s quite

sibling, Susanna pointed toward the kitchen and said, “And he’s an excellent cook.” She couldn’t hide her smug expression. “He rarely cooks, so you’re quite fortunate to experience

opportunity to sample Sean’s cooking, surprised to learn that someone

setting it on the table before announcing, “Dinner’s served.” Looking at Norah from head

lost his composure before gently nudging Susanna toward the table,

a playful grin, Susanna guided Norah to the dining table and chose a seat beside her. “Norah, you’ve got to try my brother’s cooking,”

savor his cooking,” she said proudly. Norah took a bite, gave the food a moment’s consideration, and was

like you hold a special place

guard, Norah suddenly

looked at Sean, then back at Norah, bewildered. “Norah, are you alright? Sean, did

like she had just said what was on her mind. Sean calmly poured a glass of water and

in her throat. She gratefully

did he mean? Did it mean something? She was at a loss

playfully prodded, “So,

course, Norah interjected, “That’s not how it is…” She felt there was

cut through, this time with a