Chapter 66

elyn organized her desk as the final hours of the workday slipped away. The offer was quiet, with most of the staff

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She should have been door and left the office already, but because she had been ton distracted all day since she got Derek's test that morning informing her of his date with Sandra, she had been unable in focus and as had finished laie

And even now as she prepared to leave, she found herself wondering how the date was going and if Derk was going fall for Nameles a charm.

As the clock struck six her phone buzzed on the desk, pulling her out of her reverie. the glanced at the wreen and son Kayna's name Mashane With

resigned sigh, she picked up the phone

"Hey, Ray Evelyn greeted trying to merr some enthusiau

"Evelyn Are you ready for tonight? Rayna re was full of energy, her exement ofis

ea of a might imat at the club feeling more

ting than ewiting. She won't in the monit for lourd music, cromedi

of attention Raya was likely hoping for Rot a promise was a promise, and she wasn't going to hack no

"Yeah but Em just about to leave the office now" Kerlyn said, forting a mile for know yma ole

"No worries. We don't have to get there too early! So was thinking we she meet up at one of our places vol get realy ether

and Was krone Ide old times.""" Rayna Riggestel, her tone bright and neuralgie

Evelyn's eyes flicked questions she wi

cand the framed photo of Samantha on her desk. The last thing the wanted was firs arly to answer. She quickly thright of a compromue

"How about we meet at your place incai"

irlyn Hiperited. "We can get maily therr, and

Kayna sdidn't miss a beat. "Cool" I will i

Evelyn breathed a quiet sigh of relief "Thanks, Ray III are

ween hówg with prople

nching Marbi

her things and left the offer. The Evelyn frit a pang of longing for the simplicity of a quiet evening at home with

she had asked

to take Samantha to the amusement park during the day. herself so putting her to deep would

quickly and after having diruser with Samantha,

bedtime story, Samantha's eyes grew heavy, and the

forgotten all about him." Evelyn said,

the park" Samantha sail, and Evelyn

cendently

the Hotel.

will we always be together"

her heart aching with lowe

off deep, Evelyn stayed by her side, watching

Evelyn gofressed and

again."

3:00 PM

Chapter 66

d

Rayna's stylishly decorated apartment. It was warm and welcoming,

getting ready for nights out with She felt a pang of nostalgia as she remembered the countless nights they had spent together in

how Michael had taken Sandra to the dancefloor on every one of their outings, and like a fool she had watched them, laughing happily that her sister and boyfriend got along so well.

years ago, Evelyn reminded herself. Life had changed since then, and so had she. She was no

off her thoughts, she turned to Rayna with a smile. "Your

I decided to get ready while I waited," Rayna said,

a soft

sure you're dressed for the club? Because I was about to ask where your bag is." Rayna said, and

with

a hand on her hip. "There is no way I'm letting you go to the club dressed

a board meeting," Evelyn said

to be so much fun, so daring. Now you're all... demure. Mind you,

"Thanks, Evelyn said dryly.

happened?" Rayna asked with

to play dress-up anymore," Evelyn replied a hint of

any masculine attention with

you. You can

the stree

attention," Evelyn

"I won't be getting any attention because people are going to take one look at you-my friend- and think I'm like that too. So, you see? I care about

could protest, Rayna had already moved to her bedroom, motioning for Evelyn to follow. With a sigh, Evelyn trailed after her, feeling a mix of

doors to her closet, revealing a treasure trove of clothes that ranged

stylish

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