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.

still no sign

come pick her up, so she put off

voice of her father rang beside her ear, and she turned to see her

come

care of some family business, he’ll be here

here at city hall. Though they worked at the same place, but they never seemed to cross

down, Brian asked,

one word

waiting for

“Yes!”

treating you well?” Brian couldn't help but ask,

suddenly drooped her head again and

me how he treats you well, then!” Brian’s

tone, all the while thinking about how he made her chicken soup while she was on her period, how he washed the bedsheets, and how he brought her dessert.

clothes?” Brian repeated in a shocked manner. “Never would

lowered her head again. “Dad, can I ask you

course, we’re family; what’s there not to

me to make Mr. White fall in love with me? You know that he and my sister were together!” This was the question she always pondered. Vincent told

happiness, and the only way for you to do that is to make

There was a glitter in her eyes as she stared straight on at

He patted her shoulder and said, “Every parent wishes their children will be successful and find happiness. I may be

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

you’ve got time! Your mom’s getting lonely!” Kindness radiated from his eyes as he looked at his daughter’s arm

turn in my dissertation next week. After that, I’ll come visit. I might

spoke to your counselor; she said you’re doing quite well.

top students of the school, not the province!”

of the top students in the province too!

“Yes!”

a car drove up; Brian’s driver got out the car, and in a

worries; everyone’s got family emergencies now and

Thanks for

want me to give you

mom’s worrying by now.” Leila smiled politely at the driver, and escorted her father into

getting

“Got it!”

ear to ear. She felt quite happy to have such a concerning father. Even though

but still no sign of Vincent. Leila took out her phone and

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

an irritated

“Didn’t

“I’ve said too much, I