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As I listen to Evan encourage me, his words give me strength.
He’s right, I’ve made the right decision.
I just needed someone to be on my side.
As always, Evan is there.
“Can you come over tonight? I don’t think I can be alone.”
“I’m on my way right now. I’ll bring takeout, cake, wine … you name it. Don’t worry. I promise, everything is going to be fine. We’ll get through this together, alright?” he says and I can imagine him smiling at the other end.
“Together.”
As I sit on the couch, a slice of cake half-eaten on my plate, Evan is listening intently as I recount every detail of my encounter with Mr. Doyle.
“I can’t believe he treated you like that. You deserve so much better than that sorry excuse of a boss.” He takes my hand in his, a gesture that feels warm and comforting. “You know what? You only have a couple more days to go before you get this cast off. You’ll be good as new! Let’s make a plan and figure out your next steps, career-wise. This is a chance for a fresh start, and I’m confident you’ll succeed at whatever you put your mind to.”
I nod, feeling a weight lift off my shoulders. Having Evan by my side makes everything seem more manageable. “Thank you for always being there for me, Evan. I don’t know what I’d do without you.”
He squeezes my hand gently. “You’ll never have to find out, Dolly. I’ll always be here for you.”
I smile gratefully at him and turn on our favorite movie to decompress from the chaos of today, feeling the familiar comfort of his presence beside me.
But as the night wears on, a sudden wave of unease washes over me, his words echoing in my mind.
“I’ll always be here for you.”
But what if one day he’s not?
What if my friends are right, and one day he moves on, finds a wife, and forgets about me?
The thought gnaws at me, clawing its way into my consciousness until it’s all I can think about. Evan is too good, too kind, too perfect. Someone is going to snatch him up. Heck, even Carol wants to snatch him up.
The fear of losing him suddenly feels more pressing than ever.
As the movie plays on, I find myself stealing glances at him. The soft light from the lamp casts a golden glow on his features, accentuating the sharp angles of his jawline. His eyes, a vibrant shade of emerald green, glimmer with the light, drawing me in. And while they’re fixed on the screen, every so often, they flicker toward me with a tenderness that makes my heart skip a beat.
How can someone be so utterly captivating without even trying?
I take in his gentle smile and the way his eyes crinkle at the corners, the way his hair falls in soft waves across his forehead, and the way his laughter fills the room with warmth. A feeling stirs within me, one that I’ve pushed aside for far too long.
Maybe honoring the marriage pact wouldn’t be such a bad idea after all…
Chapter Fifteen
Evan
Knock. Knock.
“Hey, come in, come in!” Emmy greets me with a smile as I enter her exam room.
“Good morning, Emmy. I’m so happy you’re here.” I smile.
“Really? Is it a special occasion, doctor?” She grins.
I have an intense feeling that she’s flirting with me. However, it could just be my imagination.
Or wishful thinking.
