Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Soon, dawn came bearing down on its citizens. Shirley had a good night’s sleep after all the drinking. Zacharias had a meeting that day but didn’t request for Shirley to accompany him there. The meeting would go on for a long time. So, he knew she might become bored if she went.

Imogen caught wind of that. So, she started coming up with a plan, and she asked Roy, “Captain Barlowe, may I stay back with Shirley?”

Roy refused it at first. Then, he had an audience with Zacharias and told him about Imogen’s request. Zacharias knew Imogen was Shirley’s friend, so he promptly agreed to it, “She can stay with Shirley.”

Zacharias’ motorcade left. The landline for Shirley’s room rang. It was a call from Imogen. “Yes?”

“Shirley? It’s me. I stayed back, too. Mr. Flintstone wanted me to go shopping with you.”

Shirley was going to buy some presents for her parents and grandmother. Flor was known for its craftwork. It wasn’t every day she could go overseas. Hence, she wanted to bring back some souvenirs for her family. “Sure, we’ll go around.” Shirley didn’t suspect her friend was up to something.

her other phone and called her mafia friend. Then, she told them

We’ll do as you

me any mercy. You have to make her believe we’re both

“Got it.”

Imogen happily held her arm as she

everything the night before, and she smiled

really happy for you. Sorry about what I said. I only adore Mr. Flintstone. I don’t have any romantic feelings for him,” said Imogen. She wanted Shirley to know she was a smart woman who knew her

smiled at her. “You’ll find someone

There is a shopping district around her. We’re

there. There were a lot of shops selling

waiting for her at the coffee shop outside. She wasn’t buying anything.

came to a stop before her a while later. The window rolled down, and the guy who was supposed to be her partner was in

coffee shop. Once there, Shirley would be well

items. Imogen complained, “Their coffee sucks. Let’s find