Night of Destiny

“I’ll go to my room first,” Shirley said. After she went back to her room, she called Ava. At this moment, her grandmother had just been sent back home by the Dawson Family.

Ava was happy to receive a call from Shirley.

“Grandma, there is something I need your help with.” Shirley went straight to the point. Ava smiled and asked, “Oh? My help? What is it?”

“It’s about me and Zacharias, Grandma, please don’t tell my parents about us. I don’t want them to know just yet. Also, don’t tell anyone, especially because of Zacharias’ identity. We should keep it to ourselves.”

Ava had been through a lot and understood what Shirley meant. “Don’t worry!” She nodded. “I will keep it a secret for you. Whenever you want to talk about it, just let me know! But you and Zacharias are really in a relationship, right? That part is true, right?”

Shirley hesitated. “We…”

Ava knew Shirley was shy and reluctant to admit it. With a smile, she reassured her granddaughter, “Alright, I won’t inquire about what is going on between you youngsters. But I hope you don’t miss out on such a good man. I would like it if he were my son-in-law.”

Shirley could only whisper, “Grandma, is it settled then? Don’t tell anyone, okay?”

“Okay, trust me! I will also remind the Dawson Family.”

“Alright. Thank you, Grandma.”

After soothing Ava, Shirley couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. In the evening, after the servants prepared dinner, Shirley accompanied Zacharias and Tony for dinner. Zacharias’ phone rang then.

“Hello?” He spoke into the phone after picking it up.

“The preparations for the trip abroad three days later are ready.” Freddie’s voice came through the phone.

“Good,” Zacharias replied. Shirley glanced at him, wanting to ask but feeling that she shouldn’t interfere. After all, this was about a man’s job.

His gaze also turned to her. He had no intention of telling her about the upcoming trip abroad. He wouldn’t allow her to accompany him because it would be a risky trip.

In the evening, Shirley was lying in bed when Imogen’s text suddenly arrived. ‘Shirley, did you bring your passport?”

Bewildered, Shirley replied, ‘No, it’s with my parents.

‘How are you going abroad then? You will need it in three days, won’t you?’

‘Why would I be going abroad?’ Shirley asked in reply.

‘To accompany Mr. Flintstone abroad! Didn’t you know?’ Imogen was surprised. Since she had the opportunity to go abroad, she assumed Shirley would be joining. They would be able to watch each other’s backs that way.

Shirley immediately sat up, her mind buzzing. What? Zacharias is going abroad in three days? He didn’t even tell me.

She looked at the time and saw that it was already 11.00PM. However, the thought of Zacharias not informing him about the trip got her fuming. She didn’t even care about the time as she proceeded to lift the covers, get out of bed, and head to the third floor.

She arrived at the study first, only to find the room empty. She thought, He must have returned to his room to sleep. So, she knocked on his door.

Before the third knock, the door suddenly opened from the inside. Zacharias, only wrapped in a towel, looked at Shirley with surprise. © NôvelDrama.Org - All rights reserved.

“At this time of the night? Is something the matter?” His eyes held a hint of a flirtatious and somewhat expectant smile.

“Yes. Are you going abroad in three days? Why didn’t you inform me to accompany you?” she asked directly.

He intended to secretly go abroad without telling her, but he didn’t expect that she would find out. He cleared his throat and explained, “I have enough bodyguards; there was no need to inform you.”

“Then, include me. I want to go with you.” Shirley looked at Zacharias firmly.

“You don’t need to come along.” He was quite insistent on this matter. He wanted to leave her in the country.

“I want to go.” She behaved like a stubborn child, her gaze determined.

“I am going for work, not for leisure. I can’t take you with me.” He tried to persuade her.

She felt even more reluctant to back down upon hearing this. “Are you underestimating my abilities? Zacharias Flintstone, if you don’t take me, then I’ll go abroad on my own to find you.”