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.”

a grin still plastered on her face. “Don’t worry about it. From the way he sounded, he seemed like a pretty cool

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

go from not having a man to having two men at same time and then choose between them.

at the

shaking her head. “You’re crazy, you know

that. Don’t you hear Ray when you say crazy?” She asked, and Evelyn laughed,

a grin.

Ray in it,” Evelyn said

looked more closely at Evelyn. There was something about her friend that was different–something that went

a smile tugging at her lips. “What

her voice tinged with awe. “Your

are gleaming. Is it because

laughed, a soft, musical sound that seemed to fill the room with warmth. “It’s because of everything, she admitted, her cheeks slightly. “Tim

flushing

forward, eager to hear more. “Something funny happened this morning.” Evelyn continued, her eyes winkling

night

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 it had

satisfied nod. “Derek is racking up more and more points with

“He really is. So, as I was

eyebrow in curiosity.

My parents house.