Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“I’ll be staying at my place tonight, then. I probably can’t go back to your place for a few days,” Shirley said. With her parents around, she couldn’t stay overnight at someone else’s place.

“It’s alright. Spend some time with your family.” Zacharias chuckled. “I can hold it in.”

Shirley chuckled, too. “What if I can’t hold it in?”

“Then you come to me anytime you want,” Zacharias responded in a husky voice.

Shirley blushed. It’s getting worse. Can we even do it if I go at random times? She then imagined how she would flirt with the serious Zacharias, and she thought she was getting a little pervy.

they had to visit their relatives. Three days went by, and not once did Shirley get to

eleven, but it was too late, and she didn’t want to disturb him. He would be having

Zacharias. Every day, when he came back home from work, it was already late at night. He missed Shirley dearly, but he didn’t want to wake her up, so he held his longing back. Unbeknownst to him, Shirley would also be in her bed

not at his place. She started missing the days at his

it was now two days before Christmas. It had been five days since Shirley saw Zacharias. She texted him, ‘You

Shirley’s heart raced, and she took the

to see you,” said Zacharias. His time

quickly said, “I’m going right now.” She hung up, picked up her bag, and trotted to the porch just to backtrack and check her outfit in the mirror. She then got a new outfit and changed into it. Only then did she leave. No one but lovers who were madly in love could

the air was sweet despite how chilly it was. The scenery was gorgeous, and Shirley smiled. After going through a series of checks, she finally stood before Zacharias’ building where he worked. The people going around were staff members or those who had important business to settle. She was the only one here to see

waiting for the escalator. When he saw her

Hurst, is

waiting for you in his office.”

Shirley was standing in front of