Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Shirley chucked the plastic bag into the bin she lugged around with her. Then, she continued sweeping the ground. She felt her headband getting loose, so she took it off. A gust of breeze blew across the courtyard, and her hair fluttered in the wind. The sun shone upon her face, lending her even more beauty and life than she already had.

Zacharias narrowed his eyes and commented inwardly, Not just a regular girl, I see. He then realized he had wasted time commenting on a girl and heaved a frustrated sigh. So, he turned around and picked up the new file to go through it.

Afternoon came. Corinne made a five-course meal that looked delicious. When Shirley came back from work, she gulped. “Smells nice,” she said.

“It’s not for you,” Corinne answered snidely. Shirley said nothing more. Corinne said, “I’ll tell the vice president it’s time for lunch.

Not long after Corinne went upstairs, Zacharias came down. He was wearing a shirt, a vest, and a pair of pants. The attire made him look taller than he already was, and the man was already six-foot-three. Even though Shirley was five- foot-six, she looked short before him. “Lunch is ready, sir. Enjoy. We’ll be back in a moment,” said Corinne. She hoped her cooking would be praised.

nothing. Corinne waited for a while but didn’t get the compliment she wanted to hear. In the end, she felt dejected by his

her to stay since she was pretty, capable, and a

to stay. When he looked at Corinne, there was anticipation in her eyes. Corinne wanted to stay.

waved her hands quickly. “No, Mr. Flintstone. I can’t cook. Let Corinne

acting. I know you want to stay with him. Corinne didn’t want to leave either. “Let me stay, Mr. Flintstone. I promise I won’t be a bother.”

may return to your dorm now,” he

So, she glared at Shirley furtively before she left. Shirley felt resigned as well. She wanted to leave but was forced to stay.

Corinne left, Zacharias said, “Imogen, have lunch with

her hands. “No. Our captain has already prepared food for us. Give me half an hour. I’ll be back after I’m done

here. I can’t finish them