Broken Dreams Stories

Chapter 103

Derek walked into the hotel with a spring in his step, the high from the day’s events still coursing through him. He pushed through the doors of the lounge, scanning the room before spotting Michael seated at the bar, swirling a glass of dark liquor in his hand

Michael looked up, and his eyes narrowed when he saw that Derek seemed to be in an excellent mood. He couldn’t help but wonder what could have happened to put him in such a good mood, considering what had happened with Sandra and his mother.

s hat’s up,

Mike!” Derek asked as he slid into the seat next to Michael.

“I should be asking you. You look so excited, Michael noted, taking a slow sip from his glass. The suspicion in his voice was hard to miss.

Derek chuckled. “What can I say? Life’s good today he replied, waving the bartender over with a carefree hand. “The usual, please.”

Derek was too happy to be upset or irritated by Michael’s schemes. He could go back to being wary tomorrow, but for today, he just wanted to bask in his euphoria.

Michael cocked his head to the side, scrutinizing his friend. “Really!”

“Yeah. And I’m happy to see you, Derek said easily, and Michael chuckled.

Michael’s frown deepened, the cautious expression never leaving his face. “Well, I’m glad you’re happy. I thought you’d be upset considering everything that’s been going on,” he said, and Derek raised a brow.

“Why should I be upset?” He asked as the bartender set down his glass in front of him.

Michael raised a brow, still suspicious. “Well, I’d have though Evelyn loving her job because of you might bother you. I know you care about her. And you know, the whole situation with my mom and Sandra.”

Derek laughed lightly, leaning back in his chair, “Oh, that. Well I guess it was bound to happen. I try not to stress over things that I can’t control. Everything happens for a reason, after all,” Derek said dramissively as he took a long, satisfying sip of his Negroni

Michael nodded in agreement, glad that Derek wasn’t making a big deal out of it. “So, did Evelyn tell you anything else?” Michael asked, and Derek raised a brow

“Anything! Like what?” Derek’s voice was casual, but his eyes gleamed with amusement as he took another sip.

that she was going to make sure things don’t work out between you two and that

the conversation with

to make idle threats or show

uncomfortably, his grip tightening around his glass. “The Evelyn

between the both of you, she’s a very smart and calculated lady. I’m just saying it as it is. By the way, what was that you mentioned earlier on the phone about Evelyn saying she wants me?” Derek asked, trying not

get you no matter what. She even told Sandra that she chose

like something Evelyn would say, Derek said,

mean by that? Do you think I’m making this

let out a soft laugh, enjoying the way Michael’s unease

chest,

not making this up. Evelyn old

with every word, “I don’t know. Are you? Derek leaned

a little. Were you there! Did you hear any of this yourself! Or is

me that?” He asked, unable to understand why

answered my question,

into a

making fun of

wonder why I asked Evelyn to work with

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an unconventional arrangement Derek asked since he knew that Michael was bound to hear from his Mom sooner or later that he was in love with

blinked, caught off guard. “What are you talking

with her at first sight. That was the same reason

her.

scowl. “You’re in love with her? How can you say that to me after everything she

go of her because you’re like my little brother, and I care about you,” Derek said, slapping Michael’s back fondly. “Do you see now why I don’t believe the story you just claimed you heard from Sandra Evelyn didn’t come to seduce me. If she wanted to, she would have gotten me without trying, and

she was taking her time. Maybe she wants you

no longer care about her. It is

good taste. Well, I