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.

is divine providence. She picked up her other phone and called her mafia friend. Then, she

it, Nora. We’ll do as you

show me any mercy. You have to make

“Got it.”

told Shirley to meet up with her in the lobby. Shirley came down a while later. Imogen happily held her arm

night before, and she smiled awkwardly.

you. Sorry about what I said. I only adore Mr. Flintstone. I don’t have

“You’ll find someone

go. I checked the place. There is a shopping

district. It didn’t take them long to arrive there. There were a lot of shops selling handmade items, and no two shops were alike. Shirley immediately picked one establishment

at the coffee shop outside. She wasn’t buying anything. Instead, she was

who was supposed to

their coffee shop. Once there, Shirley would

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