Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Ren brought his cup to his lips and drank his tea, then muttered, “And yet, you still haven’t.” She gaped at him. I guess I should have seen that coming, she thought ruefully.

In another attempt to change the subject, she said brightly, “I wonder when Aunt Scarlet and Uncle Walter are coming back. I do miss them.”

Ren read Ruka’s mind and said with a deep smile, “I’ll be back in about two days. Ruka nodded, and her phone rang at that moment. She picked up her phone and glanced at it. Then, she said, “It’s my mom.

He motioned for the woman next to him to answer the phone while urging her, “Answer it!”

She answered the phone quickly and greeted, “Hey, Mom.”

“Ruka, what time do you get off work? I’m having a get-together dinner with some old friends. You should come and meet them as well.”

She agreed, “Okay. I’ll be home before 5.00PM. “Dress up nicely tonight.”

questioned. The question drew the man’s attention, and

a serious tone on the other end of the line, “Just do as I say and don’t embarrass us,

pursed her lips. “Alright. I got

the eyes after she hung up the phone. Ren locked his gaze on her, and his expression was

made a fool of herself as she ran her fingers through her hair and asked, “Why do you keep staring at me? Is

you do if your parents set you up on a

was startled for a moment before she recalled her mom’s advice about dressing up. Then, she responded with hindsight, “No way! Are my parents

“Are you looking forward to

in laughter. “No! Are you already jealous

he reached out to take her hand, he immediately noticed the missing diamond ring on her finger.

home. I’m afraid I’ll lose it.” As soon as she replied, she felt guilty

terrified that someone would notice she was wearing a couple’s