A Moment in Destiny

“Just now, you and Vincent both went in the direction of the bathroom together; did he punish you with his dominance again?” Renee was such a gossip, Leila felt annoyed and said to herself.

“What’re you shy for? This is normal, no? It’s not like you two are cheating. Besides, there are plenty of cheaters now that are open about it. Besides, look how cute you are. Even I want to kiss you!”

“I don't want to talk to you anymore; hurry and get to work. I don’t think I will make it tonight!”

“How come? Got a date with Vincent?”

“No!” She subconsciously denied, and looked for an excuse. “My period is here and too painful. I’ll go with you in a few days, alright?”

“A date’s a date, no need to deny it. Besides, it’s not like I’m someone unreasonable!”

“Uh! Sorry!”

“Whatever, go on your date!”

On the busy street, Vincent sat in his Bugatti and rubbed his eyebrows.

His car was parked on the street corner. He looked out at F City’s marvelous cityscape. The setting sun shone in his eyes, but didn’t provide a bit of warmth. It seemed like he was enjoying the landscape but also lost in thought. He was like an emotionless statue, just looking at his cellphone. After a short while, it rang.

“Vincent, when are you gonna do it?”

“I’ll play it by ear! Don’t worry about this anymore!” Vincent took a puff of his cigarette. “You take care now, see you around!”

“Wait, about you and Leila…” The other end of the phone was anxious to ask, but stopped short.

“She’s just a pawn, nothing more!” He said coldly. He felt aggravated, hung up the phone, and took another deep puff.

The phone suddenly rang again. Looking at the caller ID, Vincent tightened his eyebrows and picked up in an impatient manner. Before the other end had a chance to speak, he said coldly, “I told you, don’t ever call me again. Or else…”

“Vincent-” The other end was stunned by Vincent’s attitude and began to apologize. “I’m sorry, Vincent, I’ll never call you again! But I miss you a lot. I just got back from England and can’t stop thinking about you. Tonight, we-”

“Tonight, isn’t it better to get Zane to sleep with you?” Vincent snapped.

Upon hearing this, the other end gasped, “How did you know?”

“Don’t ever call me again, understand?”

“Vincent!” The voice on the other end began to stutter. “Vincent, I was wrong, I shouldn’t have done that! But I really love you-”

Vincent’s eyes narrowed, and he had on a devilish smirk, which made his expression look even colder. His tone was as cold as ice, “You’re smart, but too smart for your own good!”

After he said these, he hung up the phone and zoomed away in his car…

After work, Leila waited for a long time in the office. Renee and everyone else had already gone home, but there was still no sight of Vincent. She looked down at her phone, but there was no call. She packed her bag and left the office.

front entrance, there was still no sign of Vincent,

the entrance of city hall. He said he would come pick her up, so she put off her

yet?” The familiar voice of her father rang beside her ear, and she turned to see her father

How come you’re walking

some family

Though they worked at the same place, but they never seemed to cross paths. They never talked much, so Leila kept her

his daughter put her head down, Brian asked,

She uttered one word and

waiting

“Yes!”

well?” Brian couldn't help but ask, trailing off

sharp gaze, then suddenly drooped her head again and bit her

you well, then!” Brian’s tone softened

thinking about how he made her chicken soup while she was on her period, how he washed the bedsheets,

clothes?” Brian repeated in a shocked manner.

Leila said softly, then quickly raised and then lowered her head again. “Dad, can I ask you a question?”

what’s there not

the question she always pondered. Vincent told her that her father was merely using her.

two of you got married for the family’s namesake, but I don’t want my daughter to get a divorce. I hope you will find happiness, and the only way for you to do

a glitter in her eyes as she stared straight on at Brian,

filled with kindness. He patted her shoulder and said, “Every parent wishes their children will be successful and find happiness. I may be F City’s mayor, but I’m still a commoner as well. As a parent, of course I’d want my daughter to

silent for a while, then her lips formed a huge smile. She grabbed her father’s

visit your mother more often if you’ve got time! Your mom’s getting lonely!” Kindness radiated from his eyes as he looked at his daughter’s arm on

in my dissertation next week. After that, I’ll come visit. I might have to take some time off!”

is important. I spoke to your counselor; she said you’re doing quite well. You’re one of

of the top students

too! Graduation’s coming up, remember to do your best, both at

“Yes!”

and in a half-panicked manner hurried up

now

Thanks for your

want me to give you

mom’s worrying by now.”

him a call, it’s getting

“Got it!”

away, then she smiled from ear to ear. She felt quite happy to have such a concerning father. Even though the car was long gone, she

out, but still no sign of Vincent. Leila took out her phone and mulled over whether or not to call

The phone rang for a while; finally, just as she was about

barked in an irritated voice, “What’re you calling

stunned; she replied softly, “Didn’t you tell me

out, “I’ve said too much,