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.”

waved her 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 in meeting Ethan

wouldn’t be so bad to go from not having a man to having two men at same time and then

at the

her

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

a grin.

Ray in it,” Evelyn said with

was different–something that went beyond the usual glow of happiness. “So, what’s up?” Rayna said, tilting her head curiously, “You’re different

smile tugging at her lips. “What do you

Evie. Rayna said, her voice tinged with awe.

Is it because of

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

flushing

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

last night with

look crossing her face. “Derek was there with me. It was really good. At first, my father was going to be difficult.

arms with a satisfied nod. “Derek is racking up more and

really is.

an eyebrow in

My parents house.