Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“Mom, are you worried about Queenie? I’m worried about her too, but none of my calls are getting through. Bonnie came downstairs and hugged Maggie. “It’s all my fault. She ran away from home because of me.”

“It’s not your fault. Don’t blame yourself. I’ll get your father to look for her.” Maggie patted Bonnie on the hand affectionately.

“Mom, if it means Queenie will come back, I can just move back in with my adopted parents! Queenie won’t be happy if I stay here in this house.” Bonnie looked as if she were wallowing in guilt.

“Oh, you silly child. Don’t say such ridiculous things. Both your father and I consider you our most precious baby. We spent two decades looking for you, and we’re not going to let you leave us again.” Maggie hugged Bonnie. Moments ago, she had been worried about Queenie, but right now, the only one she cared about was Bonnie.

Bonnie smirked smugly. She would be the happiest person alive if Queenie never came back!

even better if she died while out there. That way, the

calling, so she happily said to Maggie,

the garden before answering. “Have

asked sweetly. “I’m almost there. I’ll take you

waiting,” Bonnie gushed. Her life now revolved around indulging in all her desires.

couldn’t get any better than this for her. She was even more thrilled

to an end, and it was time to get off

had to take in a lot of new information for the other half. At last, it was 6.00PM, and everyone started getting off work. Some went home, while others had dates that night. She was the only one left sitting in the

herself a meal nor pay for a night at a motel; she had no single cent on her. She had never