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.

was going to make sure things don’t work out between you two and that she would go as far as telling you that Sandra and I are lovers Michael

Evelyn had recorded the conversation with

the type to make idle threats or show her cards too soon. She’s smarter than that, Derek said, and Michael stiffened, not expecting

uncomfortably, his grip tightening around his glass. “The Evelyn you know?” He asked, not

it is. By the way, what

she wants you and she was going to get you no matter what. She even told Sandra that she chose to come to interview you

Evelyn would say, Derek said,

that? Do you think I’m making this up?” He asked

let out a soft laugh, enjoying the

his chest,

this

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

twisting the truth a little. Were you there! Did you hear any of this yourself! Or is it mere hearsay from Sandra?” Deick

me that?” He asked, unable to

my question, Derek

into a thin line.

fun

Derek interrupted, “Did you ever wonder why I asked Evelyn

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was an unconventional arrangement Derek asked since he knew that Michael was bound to hear from his Mom sooner

off guard.

with her at first sight. That was the same reason I shared personal stuff with her and took her on that trip. I wanted to get to know her.

her.

expression twisted into a scowl. “You’re in love with her? How

I found out about your history with her. I had to let 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 knows it,” Derek said, wanting to plant a seed of doubt

her time. Maybe she wants you

over her, I no longer care about her.

good taste. Well, I