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

is nothing they care more about than my happiness. Do you think they’ll be

help but tear up again when she saw Annie trying

talked all the way back to the car and Angela drove

was not a least bit upset with her cousin as she sincerely wished that both Richard and

inferior to others in some ways. However, she now knew that the girl she envied was Angela and she was

cold and harsh; she

phone, pretending to be on a call with someone. “Hey! I’m home. Please drive safely! Thank you for tonight’s treat,”

watching TV in the living room. Who is Annie

Annie finished her sentence softly as if she was

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

compelled to ask, “Who were you on

a friend!” Annie

it a man or a woman?” Jennifer persisted in

it’s a male friend that I’ve had a