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?”

to your grandmother. She told me you’re dating Zacharias? Is that true?” Angela was shocked like

would spill the tea. Sheepish but honest, Shirley

us when you’re taking him to see us.

talk about the meeting with the parents. “You and Dad have to get ready before you

thought we’d have to

aren’t surprised I’m dating someone, Mom?” Shirley asked,

Not your dad. Yes, it was me all along.

me on purpose? “So, you’ve been planning this all along, Mom? I can’t…”

right? Just a hop and a skip, and hey presto,

was half amused, half annoyed. So,

tell your father about this. You kids

down and smiled happily. Maybe destiny

her sentence in the nation. Her sentence? Life imprisonment. Shirley didn’t feel fazed hearing that