Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“As long as you’re willing to attend the party, you can come up with a demand.” Heidi had no choice but to make such a promise. “For real? Can I come up with any demand?” Josephine appeared tempted.

“Yes, that’s right,” Heidi replied sincerely. Josephine put down the book and said, “Alright. When we go home, you can’t stop me from moving out. That’s my demand.”

Heidi was startled while considering whether she should agree to it. “I’m 25, Mom. If you don’t let me move out, no man will ever marry me,” said Josephine, mounting pressure on her mother.

“You’re not very old, so what’s wrong with you staying with us?” Heidi felt that she couldn’t agree to it; she didn’t have the heart to let her daughter move out, after all.

“Mom, my friends are around my age, but none of their parents demand that they return home before 9.00PM. I’m the only one who has a curfew. How do you expect me to find a husband when you don’t give me freedom? Is that even possible?” Josephine said matter-of- factly.

“Okay, I’ll agree to it. However, you have to do your best to find a husband tonight.” “Sure, I’ll try very hard to get a brilliant boyfriend.” Josephine was elated deep within.

and it was finally coming to an end. She could order food delivery in the middle of the night and binge-watch dramas until

even wear such a tacky color, but you’re fine with it,” Heidi nagged. Josephine refuted, “What do you know,

clothes she had brought with her. Eventually, she found a camisole dress she had never put on before. She bought it while shopping in a mall

but she still hadn’t had the chance to put it on. It’s the best dress for the party. It was a blue camisole dress made from silk. The design was niche, and

to put the dress on, she had to apply some makeup as well. Therefore, she fished out her cosmetic

Heidi almost couldn’t recognize her daughter. She looks as attractive

and your lipstick might be too red,” Heidi said. “Mom, bright red lipstick is very trendy now. I

beach, and yellow tables with long tablecloths were placed around the bonfire. Bottles of wine, fruits, and roses filled the tables. The light show turned the beach into an exciting party under the