Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“Don’t worry about it. There’s still some time before lunch is ready. Let’s just play for fun.” Tony mainly wanted to find some sense of accomplishment playing against Shirley, for he believed he could win a game and regain some dignity.

Josef happened to receive a phone call, so Shirley pulled up a chair and sat down. Tony eagerly prepared to start the game.

Shirley, lacking experience, played based on the few techniques she knew. As the game progressed, she realized she had miscalculated a move and lost.

“Haha! I told you my skills aren’t bad!” Tony boasted. Shirley propped her chin on her hand and started taking the game more seriously. Just then, a tall figure entered from behind. Shirley looked up and made eye contact with Zacharias, who pulled up a chair and sat next to her.

Tony became anxious. “Uncle Zacharias, you can’t interfere. This is our duel.”

Shirley didn’t ask for Zacharias’ help either, but as she picked up a piece to make a move, she heard a light cough from the man beside her. She turned to look at him, and he smiled, reaching out to pick up her piece and placing it in a different position.

Tony

Zacharias smirked. “Any problem?”

you two!” Tony said, squinting and analyzing

of confidence. It seemed as though she didn’t need

seriously. Actually, he was rather experienced. Shirley habitually turned her head to the man beside

one game, Tony lost again. Shirley, on the other hand, was delighted. The feeling

As Shirley picked up a

beat. The warmth from the man’s hand seemed to penetrate her soul, both alluring and heartwarming. Moreover, this sense of being controlled reminded

atmosphere on the other side of the chessboard. He had no idea that while he was

remained level-headed, and by the end of the game, he broke Tony’s carefully designed

Tony conceded, frustrated.

announced to them. Hungry, Tony stood up and said, “Come on, it’s time to

her made her feel as though she hadn’t come to Flintstone Estate for lunch as a bodyguard but

the notion came to her, Shirley couldn’t help blushing. With Tony bringing