Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Finally, the wine-tasting session ended, and it was time for the formal dinner and dance. Shirley breathed a sigh of relief; she hoped to finish quickly and return to the hotel. This kind of place wasn’t quite suitable for her.

As romantic music filled the air, many guests approached Zacharias during the dinner to greet him. At that moment, a man of similar age smiled and approached. “Zach, you’ve changed so much… for the better, of course!”

The man was dressed in a handsome white suit, a typical foreign hottie.

“William, it’s been a while.” Zacharias smiled and embraced him. Watching their brotherly embrace, Shirley wondered if Zacharias had friends here too.

After a hug, Zacharias turned to Shirley. “Shir, this is my schoolmate, William. His father is the prince of Flor.”

William’s eyes as he said to his good friend, “Zach, you lucky man. Your

to him, “I’ll have to greet other guests. I

feet. He took her hand and said, “Let me take you to

up, and Zacharias led Shirley into one of them. After the waiter brought in

sigh of relief. She lifted her evening gown and took her left foot out of the shoe, revealing a red and

crouched down, reaching out to hold her ankle and inspect. Shirley, feeling a bit shy,

I’ll have someone bring you a new pair of shoes,” Zacharias said with concern. Shirley

anymore then. Just put on what’s comfortable,” Zacharias suggested, planning to call someone to

“I

and took out a thin piece of adhesive bandage. She felt better after applying

with a touch of distress. He didn’t expect her to

he cupped her face and kissed her on the lips as if comforting

stay in the room all the time, and soon, it was time for the dance. Zacharias took Shirley out, and just