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.

the call, Shirley went out with her parents to get some Christmas stuff. Moreover, they had to visit their relatives. Three days went by,

to disturb him. He would be having an early day the next

same went for 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

see him now that I’m not at his place. She started missing the days at his residence.

now two days before Christmas. It had been five days since Shirley saw Zacharias. She texted him, ‘You busy? Can we meet up for just ten

Shirley’s heart raced, and she took the

to my office. I’ve spared twenty minutes to see you,” said Zacharias. His time was valuable-his

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 understand the delight someone could have when they were

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

the escalator. When he saw her coming out,

Mr. Hurst, is

you in his office.”

here, but why am I embarrassed? I’m just here to see Zacharias. Eventually, Shirley was standing in front of the