Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

The childhood memories flitted through Lorelai’s mind like scenes from some old movie, emboldening her. Hence, she couldn’t help bringing them up as she asked, “Elliot, do you still remember the time when I broke the vase in your family home? I think I was about eight at the time, and I was so scared I couldn’t stop shaking. You were the one who took the blame for me, and I managed to get off without punishment!”

Elliot was a little taken aback by this as he asked, “I did that? Huh. I totally forgot about it.”

Her lips curled up in a smile. “Well, I still remember, because those are the happiest moments of my childhood. They say that a happy childhood is a soothing balm to the pains of growing up, you know. So, I guess I should thank you for giving me some of the best childhood memories.” She looked up at him after finishing her sentence and her gaze lingered on the features that she so adored.

Hearing what she said, Elliot gave her a perfunctory smile. “Did you have a good time abroad?”

“I suppose I did, though I was a little lonely,” she admitted with a sigh.

“If I ever come across someone suitable, I’d be sure to send them your way.”

She feigned embarrassment as she mumbled, “You don’t even know my type.”

on, tell me.” He wanted

if he wanted to

with someone.

narrowed her eyes as if in thought. A sweet smile broke over her face as she gazed at

were sharp to begin with, and he could sense that the admiration she had for him was beyond platonic the

for him a triumph, something to gloat about to his peers. But he was not such a man, and her unsolicited affections only served to push

said, “Lorelai, I do not wish to hear such things again.. Anastasia

was no hiding the dangerous warning

once, Lorelai bristled and quickly explained, “I think you’re getting the wrong

will be,” he continued while his gaze darkened. At some point, it was like staring into the icy depths of

anything, she was surprised to be rejected by him. “I’m sorry

I guess I thought it was okay for me to say something like that because of how much we used to hang out as

did not bother letting her continue with her explanation, be it true

had signed earlier

hand, rose in a daze and said slowly, “I’ll get going now then. Goodbye, Elliot.” When she was out of the office, she clutched the front of her shirt and stared into space helplessly. She never imagined him to be so

Elliot was newly married. At some point, he would