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?”

parents. Shirley pursed her lips and shook

away. Zacharias put an arm around Shirley’s shoulder. “Why don’t I

went wide.

Should be more fun celebrating Christmas

only him, his dad, and Tony celebrating Christmas anyway. It’s a little quiet. Shirley nodded. “Sure. We’ll celebrate Christmas together.” Shirley then helped Ava wash the

fell in love with Shirley more,

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

greens, Zach,”

good cook, Ava. I love these.”

liked Zacharias. Both Zacharias and Shirley had their fill. Later, they walked out

and his men. Let’s go

Zacharias nodded. “Of course.”

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

obvious they were in love. The person only tucked their phone away after Zacharias’ convoy was gone. They sent