Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Shirley rested her head on Zacharias’ shoulder and happily enjoyed the piggyback ride. “I loved piggyback rides when I was little,” said Shirley, reminiscing.

“You were adorable as a child. Of course, everyone loved to give you piggyback rides.” Zacharias smiled. He was reminded of Shirley when she was younger, and he cursed himself for never trying to even give her a hug.

Shirley asked, “Was I really that cute when I was a kid?”

“Yep, you were,” said Zacharias honestly, nodding. Shirley was reminded of that time he brought up the talk about kids. If we have kids, I wonder who they’ll take after. Me or him?

Christmas was coming soon. Shirley got a call from her mother. Her folks were coming back, so she went home and told the servants to clean the whole place. It would be good to have a reunion. It had only been ten minutes after Shirley hung up when her mother called again. It surprised Shirley. Did Mom forget to tell me something? She took the call. “Hey, Mom. Anything you need to tell me?”

talked to your grandmother. She told me you’re dating Zacharias? Is that

her lips. Okay, didn’t think Grandma would spill the tea. Sheepish but

see us. We need to get ready for it.” Angela

After all, she did start dating without telling her family. She didn’t think Angela would talk about the meeting with the parents. “You and Dad have

thought we’d have

surprised I’m dating someone,

think wanted you to get that internship? Not your dad. Yes,

that internship for me on purpose? “So, you’ve been planning this all

a skip, and hey presto, Zacharias is now your fiancé.” Angela was happy she made this

was half amused, half annoyed.

about this. You kids get

phone down and smiled happily. Maybe destiny wanted us to

in the nation. Her sentence? Life imprisonment. Shirley didn’t feel fazed hearing that piece of news. Everyone has to pay for