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

she asked, not exactly because she was

wasn't ready to open up, not here, not now. She wanted to

please.. can

it?" she asked,

the moment. "Alright, I won't push. But when you're

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

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

faces, and made boornerang videos, and Evelyn's earlier nonchalance was temporarily forgotten as they immersed themselves in the

and Rayna 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 convinced Ethan so they could

would have taken you elsewhere,"

friend. You can't tamper with fate," Derek responded without

brought you here to hang out with me, but your attention is fixed

this way, Derek said, turning to

her this way makes me jealous,"

her to

date

me

be jealous about. Our relationship is so complicated right now 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

can date anyone! All I want to do

married to her so

o she can give

know I do

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Chapter 68

dating drama," he said, and Derek turned

him a confused look.

married and have kids? What are you talking about! Don't you have to date someone or fall

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

your mind? Why would you do something like that when you 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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