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.

happened after that race. She supposed Sean was

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

Norah didn’t think it was anything serious. She

coming in. He mentioned you needed to rest because you caught a

brought me here in

a woman.

said, “He must really admire your skills on the racetrack. How

chair across the room from the sofa, Phillip caught Susanna’s words.

to play along and responded, “Is

said, “And he’s an excellent cook.” She couldn’t

to

Sean emerged with the final dish, setting it on the table before announcing, “Dinner’s served.” Looking at Norah from head to toe, Susanna strolled over and whispered to Sean,

eye, Sean momentarily lost his composure before gently

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

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

and added, “It seems like

off guard, Norah suddenly coughed

back, she looked at Sean, then back at Norah,

was on her mind. Sean calmly poured a glass of water and set it

throat. She gratefully accepted the water, avoiding Sean’s

mean? Did it mean something? She was

sparkled with mischief as she playfully prodded, “So, Norah’s special to you, Sean?

the conversation veering off course, Norah interjected, “That’s not how it is…” She felt there was absolutely

cut through, this time with a stern