Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

She was getting really embarrassed. “Just pick one and leave!” she said.

“Just one?” he asked her seriously.

Huh? Is he gonna buy more than that? She got her answer a moment later. When he had finally settled on the brand and size, he tossed six boxes into the cart. She wanted to tell everyone that she did not know him. Anastasia could feel all the ladies around her giving her looks when they came to the counter, and her face burned up.

The sun was already setting when they came out. Elliot was in a buoyant mood all the way home, and the jazz music he played reflected that. The sky was blazing red, and it seemed like an aurora was showing up in the heavens. Everything looked lovely. It was almost six when they arrived home.

Elliot was preparing dinner. Anastasia

wanted to help, but he kissed her and pushed her out. “Dress yourself up and come back down,” he hinted at her.

She never had a chance to wear them though, but now she could. Still, there was no way she

of the dress accentuated her curves. Elliot was pouring red wine when she came down, and she saw her candles on the table too. The bouquet of roses was on the table as well. The already romantic dinner was made more

looked up and saw her coming down elegantly. Her thick, dark hair tumbled down her shoulders, drawing attention to her face. Her eyes glistened and gleamed, as if they were singing. Elliot’s eyes were filled with love and indulgence. He pulled her chair back for her, as if he was serving a queen. She sat down on it, feeling honored.

kissed her head.

and things were getting so sweet, it made her dizzy. So this is what they

cut up some steak,

bite, and he looked at her with anticipation. He really

it to him. ‘Cheers.” He raised his and raised a toast to her.

go. Their eyes were glued to each other, and it was as if they were the only

look beautiful tonight, Mrs. Presgrave, he

“You look great tonight