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

left the offer. The Evelyn frit a pang of longing for the simplicity of a quiet evening at home with Samantha curlibed Samantha chose Unfortunately,

had asked

to the amusement park during the day. herself so

having diruser with Samantha, she prepared her for

story, Samantha's eyes grew heavy, and the stuggled into Evelyn's

forgotten all about

the park" Samantha sail, and Evelyn patted her

cendently

the Hotel. But

will we always be together"

kossed her forehead, her heart aching

stayed by her side, watching

Evelyn gofressed and let to Karma

bum again." Evelyn

3:00 PM

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inside, taking in Rayna's stylishly decorated apartment. It was warm and welcoming, with a lively energy that

remembered the countless nights they had spent together in places just nothing but fun

back now, she remembered how Michael had taken Sandra to the dancefloor on every one of their outings, and like a fool she had watched them,

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

turned to Rayna

You were taking so long, so I decided to get ready while I waited," Rayna said, explaining why she

said and watched as Rayna's eyes traveled over her outfit- a simple, knee-length dress in a soft blue that Evelyn had thought was suitable for the evening. But the way Rayna's lips twisted into a playful smirk told her that her friend

you sure you're dressed for the club? Because I was about to

wrong with what I'm

I'm letting you go to the club dressed like you're heading to a

don't wear this to a board meeting,"

incredulous. "What happened to you, Evelyn! You used to be so much fun, so daring. Now you're all... demure. Mind you, I'm saying demure only because it's the most polite I know. I'd rather say boring

"Thanks, Evelyn said dryly.

real. Evie, what happened?" Rayna asked

play dress-up anymore," Evelyn

dressed this way. We won't be catching any masculine attention with you dressed like that." "I don't care about masculine attention, so you shouldn't care about what I'm wearing.

you. You can have

the stree

attention," Evelyn

friend- and think I'm like that too. So, you see? I care about what you're wearing. We need to up your game, just

moved to her bedroom, motioning for Evelyn to follow. With a sigh, Evelyn trailed

closet, revealing a treasure trove of clothes that

have such stylish clothes? Evelyn asked,

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