Enchanted Nightfall: Falling for Destiny

Chapter 16

Wouldn’t give the time of day, but Tyrone is different, huh?

Exactly.

Quintessa’s word echoed relentlessly in Jerome’s ears, stirring a nameless rage within him. How in the world was he any less than Tyrone?

Suddenly, someone quipped, “What’s up with you today, Mr. Lott? You’re not in your usual spirits. That cute chick over there, and you’re not making a move? What’s the matter, afraid your lady back home will get jealous?”

Jerome’s mind raced, and he managed a smile, saying, “Nothing much, just bumped into an old acquaintance today. Got me a bit sentimental.”

The guy casually probed, “Who?”

“My future sister–in–law.”

“Your sister–in–law?”

“Yeah, Miranda’s sister.”

guy lit up, “Oh now I remember;

in Jerome, “How come you

a, let’s just say, a keen interest in that woman. I heard she’s quite the flirt, loves to seduce others‘ boyfriends. I used to wonder why she never

you wanted her

A woman like that, she’s not ordinary, she’s a knockout – a rare find. Just seeing her, I’d get a hard–on, seriously. It’s been years, and I still regret not making my move before she was shipped

so here’s

“You said it.”

tightened until his knuckles turned white. It seemed he wasn’t the only man with Quintessa on his mind.

your fiancée Quintessa’s aunt? You ever

woman?”

lounged on know her.”

his drink lazily,

glanced over. Tyrone’s face wore a half–smile; Quintessa’s name

him whatsoever. It was as if it really

“Shadows of the Past” was settled; all that was left was to sign the contract and wait for the call to

role in the film “Whispers in the Wind“. After a full week of waiting, at 10 p.m.