Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Having pointed out a few more things and shared a few insider’s tricks with Lorelai, Anastasia didn’t even notice that an hour had passed until she checked the time and saw that it was already 5.30 pm. She thereafter rose to have the kitchen prepare dinner, but just as she was about to invite Lorelai to stay, the girl shook her head and said she had to leave.

“Thank you for the invitation, Anastasia, but I have something planned for tonight and I should go,’ Lorelai explained, gathering her things as she got off the couch

“But it’s already so late, and Elliot will be home soon. Come on, stay for dinner,” Anastasia insisted..

“It’s really so nice of you to offer, but I couldn’t impose, not tonight at least. Dinner’s on me next time, okay?” Lorelai said, politely but firmly turning Anastasia down.

“In that case, I’ll see you some other day.” Anastasia walked with her out the door and to the car.

Sliding into the driver’s seat, Lorelai gave her a small wave and said, “Thanks for today. I’ll see you around!”

“Drive safe.” Returning the wave,

the

out the front

glow was cast over the garden,

stood outside. She did not go back into the living room. Instead, she glanced at the

the little

dashed through the gates. He ran up to Anastasia

I was,” she answered with

held her hand while. exclaiming,

too.” She reached out

then led him into the

into the living room and saw the kitten darting back and forth on the couch, he quickly set his bag aside and began to play with the feline. The little furball had only grown

into the evening, a black Bugatti sports car drove and parked on

saw Elliot

him in the middle.

after not