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 here, not now. She wanted to and wished
can
we not talk about it?" she asked, not
nodded, relenting for the moment. "Alright, I won't push. But when you're ready to talk, just know
understanding. "Thank you, Ray, for not pushing. I appreciate that, and I will definitely tell you everything when I'm ready," she said, and
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
made funny faces, and made boornerang videos, and Evelyn's earlier nonchalance was
were busy taking pictures and having fun, Derek and Ethan sat a reasonable distance away from them, and Derek watched Evelyn's every move with a smile on his face. Derek had
be here tonight, I would have taken you
with fate," Derek responded without taking his eyes away from Evelyn, and Ethan
hang out with me, but your attention is fixed elsewhere. Ethan complained as he watched
don't understand how I feel seeing her here this
way makes
her to
date
me
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
anyone! All I want to do right now is find
married to her so
o she can give
You know I
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to do any dating drama," he said, and
him a confused look.
have to date someone or fall in love with them to get married?" Derek asked,
have the time. And we don't always have to date someone to get married to them. I'm sure I can get to
can find a woman you like, court her, and have her fall for you like every normal relationship?" Derek asked incredulously. Ethan
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