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?”

her lips and shook her head. “No idea. They haven’t

away. Zacharias put an arm around Shirley’s shoulder. “Why don’t I invite your family to celebrate Christmas at my

eyes went wide.

celebrating Christmas with two families around,”

little quiet. Shirley nodded. “Sure. We’ll celebrate Christmas

Shirley more, seeing her working

a five-course meal. Homemade food, of course. It felt like home having dinner here. Zacharias felt nostalgic. It had been too long since he had homemade food. Ever since his mother’s passing, that household didn’t feel

your greens,

cook, Ava. I love these.”

Shirley had their fill. Later, they walked out of Ava’s house, and Zacharias

for Roy and his men. Let’s go home and

Zacharias nodded. “Of course.”

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

person only tucked their phone away after Zacharias’ convoy