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

to open up, not here, not now. She wanted to and wished she could,

can we

sighed but nodded, relenting for the moment. "Alright, I won't push. But when you're ready to talk, just know I'm here to listen. Anytime, okay?" she

not pushing. I appreciate that, and I

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

posed for pictures, made funny faces, and made boornerang videos, and Evelyn's earlier nonchalance was temporarily forgotten as they

away from them, and Derek watched Evelyn's every move with a smile on his face. Derek had convinced Ethan so they could find a spot closer to Evelyn where he could keep his eyes on

would have taken you elsewhere," Ethan said with an amused

fate," Derek responded without taking his eyes away

here to hang out with me, but your attention is fixed elsewhere. Ethan complained as he

this way,

this way makes me jealous,"

her to

date

me

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

All I want to do

married to her so

o she can give

know I do

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any dating drama," he said, and Derek turned to look

him a confused look.

you talking about! Don't you have to date someone or fall in love with them to get married?" Derek asked, and Ethan shook

them. I'm sure I can get to like and date whoever I get married to after marriage." Ethan said, and before

you can find a woman you like, court her, and have

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