Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“Do you know, Angela? I actually liked Richard solely because of his appearance! I’ve always been after good-looking dudes, as you know. Sure, he’s attractive, but I’m not sure why I feel this constant sense of pressure whenever I am around him; almost suffocating, I should say. To be honest, I don’t have the guts to like him; in fact, I’m even scared of him,” Annie explained as she sighed.

“Is that true?” Angela was surprised.

“Yeah! After some thoughts, I realized that he’s not for me, but he sure is for you! Now, get together! You should not be embarrassed just because I was engaged to him. Grandpa will be thrilled to have the Lloyds as his in-laws!” Annie exclaimed, her eyes wide with excitement.

Though her words had perplexed Angela, they also relieved her greatly. “Annie, thank you so much for understanding. I’m truly sorry,” said Angela as she reached out to hug Annie again.

“Angela, be brave and follow your heart! I am so thankful to have such an amazing brother-in-law!” Annie felt embarrassed when she patted Angela on the back and discovered she was in tears.

Angela’s eyes welled up and she pursed her lips, reaching out to wipe the corners of her eyes. The two of them then exchanged smiles.

“Are you worried about what my parents have to say? Relax and leave it up to me. I’ll deal with them.”

plan to do that?” asked the curious

is nothing they care more about than my happiness. Do you think they’ll be happy if I bring a new

Angela could not help but tear up again when she saw Annie trying so

all the way back to the car and Angela drove Annie

upset with her cousin as she sincerely wished that both Richard and Angela would

fact, Annie had been feeling a little lost. after her engagement as she believed that she was inferior to others in some ways. However, she now knew that the girl she envied was Angela and she was nothing

cold and

a call with someone. “Hey!

who was watching TV in the living room. Who

to be with you! Hmm, I love you.” Annie finished her sentence softly as if

voice in the quiet hall. When Annie entered the living room, she was deliberately startled

was compelled to ask, “Who were you

just a friend!” Annie

a man or a woman?”

had no choice but to answer, “Mom, it’s a male friend that I’ve had a crush on for