Chapter 55. A Gentleman

Nina’s POV

A genuine smile spread across my lips as I handed the trophy over to her. If anyone was meant to win, it should be the both of us because she deserved the award for the world's best friend. Nora had always been there for me from the start of this competition to the final round. She has always showered me with praise and advice, just the right words I needed to rock this competition so hard and take home the trophy!

“Here you go, girl,” I said, handing the trophy over to her.

Nora hesitated for a moment, looking at me with a raised brow as her hands shook slightly.

“Here, you deserve this,” I said again. “In fact, we deserve this together. I did the brain work, and you were one of the most important people who did the essential aspect of this competition that motivated me to keep going. You did the emotional work, girl; you were always there for me throughout this competition.”

“But… I did nothing much,” Nora chuckled nervousl