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.”

the guy lit up, “Oh now I remember; you

Jerome,

forget? Man, I had such 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

“What, 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

so here’s

“You said it.”

tightened until his knuckles turned white. It seemed he wasn’t the only

fiancée Quintessa’s aunt? You ever meet

woman?”

on

drink

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

It was as if it really didn’t matter to him.

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

role in the film “Whispers in the Wind“. After a full week of waiting, at 10 p.m. on a weekend night, Quintessa was already