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,

as the car pulled

and out

the

did not go back into the living room. Instead, she glanced at the watch on her wrist. Jared should

escorting the little boy pulled up outside

drive in. Jared leaped out of one of the cars and dashed through the gates. He ran up to Anastasia when he saw her and asked happily, ‘Mommy,

I was,” she answered with an

held her hand while. exclaiming, “I

too.” She

hair, then led him into

Jared got 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

black Bugatti sports car drove and parked on the car porch. The soft purr of the car engine indicated that

grassy lawn right outside the living room while Jared was playing with the cat. When she saw Elliot walking up to her with his silhouette outlined by the twilight glow, she set her book

him in the middle.

missed him dearly after not seeing him for