Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Zacharias took Shirley’s hand. “Let’s go. Let’s enjoy ourselves over the next three days.”

Shirley followed him into the resort. A group of servants were welcoming them, giving them presents and flowers. Shirley took the flowers. A steward said, “Sir, madam, please take a break on the second floor. We shall serve afternoon tea shortly.”

Shirley was stunned. Madam? Do these people not know the relationship we share? Do they think I’m his wife?

Zacharias held his laughter in. He put an arm around Shirley’s shoulder and said, “Let’s head to the second floor then, madam.”

Shirley pursed her lips, holding her laughter in as Zacharias took her to the second floor. Right after they came to the landing, she gave Zacharias a questioning look.

you like how they

way. “I do. Shirley smiled. She

“This could be a trial run for our marriage,

folks we’re dating once we get back home. We don’t have to be

their seats in the lounge on the second floor. Shirley was tired and hungry from the trip here, for it had taken them nearly three

later, the steward led a group of servants over to them. The servants were holding exquisite platters, and the food was exquisite. This was

picked up a nice piece of toast and took a bite.

his food, but when Shirley said the toast was nice, he took her wrist and fed himself with

“You just

eyebrow. Shirley felt her cheeks burning up, but she felt sweeter than the dessert

place was gorgeous; even a little time in the garden could cheer her up. Zacharias went with her. Shirley walked ahead of him, staring around. Her hair was untied, and it billowed in the wind. Even her profile

was more captivating still. He only had eyes