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.

visit their relatives. Three days went by, and not once did Shirley

video call him at eleven, but it was too late, and she didn’t want to disturb him. He would be having an early day the next day. Eventually, Shirley’s longing

home from work, it was already late at night. He missed Shirley dearly, but he didn’t want to wake her

so hard just to see him now that I’m not at his place. She started missing the days at his residence. She could see him any time she

five days since Shirley saw Zacharias. She texted him, ‘You busy? Can we meet up

Shirley’s heart raced, and she

minutes to see you,” said Zacharias. His

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

a series of checks, she finally stood before Zacharias’ building where he worked.

the escalator. When he saw her coming out, he said, “Ah,

Mr. Hurst, is the vice

in his office.” Freddie

why I’m here, but why am I embarrassed? I’m just here to see Zacharias. Eventually, Shirley was standing in front of the office. For some reason, she was breathing heavily, and as her heart raced, she knocked on the