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.”

the way he

arms. “So, does that mean you’re no longer interested in meeting Ethan to see if he’s your

go from not having a man

at the

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

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

a grin.

hear the Ray in it,” Evelyn said with

soon softened as she looked more closely at Evelyn. There was something about her friend that was different–something that went beyond the usual glow of happiness. “So, what’s up?” Rayna said, tilting her head curiously, “You’re

brow furrowed slightly, a smile tugging at her lips.

said, her voice

gleaming. Is it

warmth. “It’s because of everything, she

flushing

morning.” Evelyn continued, her eyes winkling with amusement. But before

did it go last night with

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

satisfied nod. “Derek is racking up more and more points with me daily. He’s

“He really is. So, as

eyebrow in curiosity.

My parents house.