Chapter 68

Evelyn and Rayna returned to their seats, and they both sat in silence for some time as Evelyn tried to gather her thoughts. Knowing Rayna was definitely going to ask her about Derek, she wasn't sure what or how much she was ready to tell her.

She sighed inwardly when it seemed she was hiding so much from Hayna. Seeing how happy Rayna seemed, reconnecting with her made her feel like a terrible friend, but there was nothing she could do about it-at least for now.

came

so easily

easily to her after Sandra's betrayal

She would be risking too much if she so much as told Rayna about her secrets. Trust no longer c

Rayna, who couldn't hold back her curiosity any longer and was tired of waiting for Evelyn to talk, cleared her throat and turned to look at Evelyn

after some time.

hy did you act like that? Did something happen between

She leaned in close, her voice barely audible over the music. "So, who's Derek, Evie? And why you two!" she asked, and Evelyn sighed.

She had known the conversation was inevitable, not after she had acted that way.

Evelyn took a deep breath, trying to keep her voice steady. "Like I said before, he's no one to concern yourself with. Just someone I am going to be Interviewing soon," she said with an indifferent shrug before sipping from her martini.

Rayna raised an eyebrow, clearly not convinced. "Come on. Exic. I know it's more than that, especially with how you reacted. I saw the way he touched you and the way he looked at you, you know? That guy likes you, and it's obvious. I have a feeling you like him, too."

Evelyn shook her head dismissively, though she couldn't quite keep the emotion from her voice. "It really doesn't matter even if I do," she said, and Rayna frowned, sensing there was more to the story.

of concern

cern for her friend.

e wasn't prepared.

-Why d

going on?" she asked, not exactly because she was curious

sighed, knowing she wasn't ready to open up, not here,

please.. can

talk about it?" she asked,

nodded, relenting for the moment. "Alright, I won't push. But when you're ready to talk,

"Thank you, Ray, for not pushing. I appreciate that, and I will definitely tell you everything when I'm ready," she

dwell on that and spoil the fun they had come for, Rayna quickly brightened up, her mood lifting as she grabbed Evelyn's hand. "Enough with the serious stuff. Let's take some pictures and make some videos! We need to document this night," she chirped, Evelyn chuckled, feeling a little lighter as she watched Rayna pull out her

made funny faces, and made boornerang videos, and Evelyn's earlier nonchalance was temporarily forgotten

with a smile on his face. Derek had convinced Ethan so they

would have taken you elsewhere," Ethan said with

friend. You can't tamper with fate,"

your attention is fixed elsewhere. Ethan complained as he watched

understand how I feel seeing her here this way, Derek

love with her this way makes

her to

date

me

that I know it's going to be a tough fight to get and talk more about marrying me. There are so many obstacles. I have to deal with Michael, my parents, and Evelyn herself. She's so damned stubborn. I know she likes me, but she just won't give in. You, on the other hand, can date and marry

I can date anyone! All I want to do right

married to her so

o she can give

know I

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time to do any dating drama," he said, and Derek turned

him a confused look.

you talking about! Don't you have to date someone or fall in love with them to get

get married to them. I'm sure I can get to like and date whoever

a woman you like, court her, and have her fall for you like every normal relationship?" Derek asked incredulously. Ethan shrugged, his expression

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