Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“Just call me Zach, Ava.”

“Very well then, Zach.” Ava didn’t like honoraries either.

“He’ll be having dinner with us tonight,” said Shirley.

“Oh, good. I can show off my cooking.” Happily, Ava went into the kitchen to work. Shirley wanted to help, but Ava kicked her out. “Go and accompany my future grandson-in-law.” That was what she said.

Shirley covered her mouth and came back out, smiling. She saw Zacharias looking at the photos around the house. Ava’s house had an Eastern design. Standing in this house, Zacharias looked a little different than he usually was. Shirley came up to him and held his arm.

Zacharias smiled. “So, when are your parents coming back for Christmas?”

meet my parents. Shirley pursed her lips and shook her head. “No idea.

away. Zacharias put an arm around Shirley’s shoulder. “Why

went wide.

be more fun celebrating Christmas

celebrating Christmas anyway. It’s a little quiet. Shirley nodded. “Sure. We’ll celebrate Christmas together.” Shirley then helped Ava

in love with Shirley more, seeing

Zacharias felt nostalgic. It had been too long since he had homemade food. Ever since his mother’s passing, that household didn’t feel like home. Back when he was a teenager, his

greens,

good cook, Ava. I

loved the compliments. She liked Zacharias. Both Zacharias and Shirley had their fill. Later, they

hard for Roy and his men.

Zacharias nodded. “Of course.”

Even though the stretch of road outside Ava’s house was a quiet spot, a car hidden nearby had someone in it aiming their camera at the couple. The person took careful but clear shots. In the photo, Zacharias was holding Shirley’s hand, and in the photo of them in the car, Zacharias had an arm around Shirley’s shoulder. The person also took photos of

The person only tucked their phone away after Zacharias’ convoy was gone. They sent the pictures to a private account