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.”

The question drew the man’s attention, and

tone on the other end of the line, “Just do as I say and

she pursed her lips. “Alright. I got

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

as she ran her fingers through her hair and asked, “Why do you keep staring at me? Is there

you up on a blind date?” he asked

about dressing up. Then, she responded with hindsight, “No way! Are my parents going to arrange a blind

her coldly, “Are

erupted in laughter. “No! Are you already jealous before I’ve

her hand, he immediately noticed the missing diamond ring on her finger. He asked with a frown, “Where’s the

it.” As soon as she replied, she felt guilty and lowered

was terrified that