Broken Dreams Stories

Chapter 115

As Rayna ended her conversation with Ethan- or “ET” as he had whimsically introduced himself she found herself smiling at her phone.

There was something about their exchange that felt both exciting and oddly comforting. She leaned back in her chair, lost in thought for a moment when the door to her office creaked open

“Evier Rayna exclaimed, instantly brightening as her best friend walked in.

She couldn’t help but notice that there was something different about Evelyn- something Rayna couldn’t quite put her finger on Evelyn’s smile was radiant. her eyes gleaming with a joy that she had not seen in a while.

“Ray!“Evelyn exclaimed in the same tone, mimicking Rayna, and they both laughed.

“Guess what?!” Rayna blurted out, her excitement bubbling ov

cover

Evelyn laughed softly, setting her bag down on a nearby chair. “What?”

“I just got off the

e phone with the wife ad guy!” Rayna’s voice was a mixture of disbelief and delight. “And get this- he seems to like me!”

Evelyn’s eyes widened, and she let out an amused chuckle. That’s fantastic, Ray! Congratulations! She paused, her expression turning slightly sheepish. “I’m sorry I couldn’t look into the guy before I was you know, let go.”

hand dismissively, a grin still plastered on her face. “Don’t worry about it. From the way he sounded, he seemed like a pretty cool guy. I have a feeling we’re going to get along really

“So, does that mean you’re no longer interested

giggled, a mischievous glint in her eyes. “Oh, I’m still interested. It wouldn’t be so bad to go from not having a man to having two men at same time and then choose between them. I don’t want to put all my eggs

at the

out laughing, shaking her head. “You’re crazy,

joined in the laughter, “I know that. Don’t you hear Ray when you say

a grin.

definitely hear the Ray

different–something that went beyond the usual glow of happiness. “So, what’s

smile tugging

her voice tinged

Is it

fill the room with warmth. “It’s because of everything, she admitted, her cheeks slightly. “Tim just

flushing

forward, eager to hear more. “Something funny happened this morning.” Evelyn continued, her eyes winkling with amusement. But before she

last night with your

smile softened, a dreamy look crossing her face. “Derek was there with me. It was really good. At first, my father was going to be difficult. but Derek stepped up and handled the situation. He was amazing.” Evelyn said and went on to tell Rayna how

back in her chair, crossing her arms with a satisfied nod. “Derek is racking up more and more points with me daily. He’s definitely

a blush creeping into her cheeks. “He really is. So, as I was going to

raised an eyebrow in curiosity.

My parents house.