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.

In the end, she felt dejected by his lack of response. Zacharias said, ‘I only need one of you around. I prefer a

thought Zacharias wanted her to stay since she was pretty,

and swept his gaze across the ladies. When he laid his eyes on Shirley, she got nervous. She really didn’t want to stay. When he looked at Corinne, there was anticipation in her eyes. Corinne wanted to stay. In the end,

hands quickly. “No, Mr. Flintstone. I can’t cook.

final,” he said sternly. Even though Shirley recommended her, Corinne still harbored resentment for her. She thought Shirley was only 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.” It wasn’t every day she

return to your dorm now,” he said with a tone

she couldn’t defy Zacharias. So, she glared at Shirley furtively before she left. Shirley felt resigned as well. She wanted to leave but was

Corinne left, Zacharias said, “Imogen,

has already prepared food for us. Give me half an hour. I’ll be back after I’m

lot of food here. I can’t finish them by myself,” said