Her Betrayal

Evan’s POV

“Do you think that she is chilling at home with Netflix and trying to forget you ?” I sighed before looking at Ryan’s face. Brae didn’t come to the office since the last two days and on the first hour of the third day , Ryan came up with his hundred and one potential possibilities behind Brae’s absence.

“Or….” His eyes widened like he discovered something, most probably another stupid reason.

“Maybe she is on a boyfriend hunt.” I rolled my eyes at him. His stupid cartoon-like expressions weren’t helping my increasing annoyance.

“Stop with this nonsense already. There isn’t anything like this.”

“How do you know? Maybe she is meeting one or more people , going on dates.” Now this really did piss me off. I gritted my teeth and glared at him while he only grinned.

“Maybe-”

“Shut up. Will you?” I gritted . His grin only widened, proving that he surely was enjoying it. Just then a knock was heard on my door.

“Come in.” I dropped my eyes back to the documents on my table.

“Ryan-” I cut myself off after I looked up and my eyes fell upon that one woman. Brae. She was dressed differently in a blush pink dress, her hair braided in a loose fishtail. The minimal makeup on her face couldn’t hide her dark patches under her eyes indicating exhaustion but she looked a lot fresher and happy. As she walked closer, her sweet vanilla smell hit my nostrils.

“Good morning.” She looked at Ryan and then me, her lips stretched in a beautiful smile that I hadn’t seen in a long time. It made her look much more young and happy.

“Good Morning, Brae.” Ryan grinned at her while I only nodded in acknowledgement.

“You were telling me something.” I looked at Ryan to see him looking thoughtfully at me.

“Uhm…. Yeah, I was asking if you could-” He cut me off.

“Leave? Gladly. I was going anyway.” I clicked my tongue in annoyance. I knew why he did it. He walked out before closing the door behind him.

Brae came forward and placed the tray with a cup of coffee and some cookies alongside. I looked from the tray to her face and raised a brow at her. She just shrugged before speaking.

“I made them. Thought you would like it.” She offered a faint smile.

“I don’t like anything in the morning other than coffee.” I stated.

“But a stomach needs food. Anyway, should I tell you your schedule for today?” I shook my head at her.

“I know it.” She nodded.

“Why were you absent for the last two days? You are even late today.” I asked, keeping my tone somewhat professional.

“You said you wanted to be alone and I was giving you some time away from me. I thought two days were enough. So I came back.” She smiled lightly. I was taken aback by her answer because I never thought that she would address any personal conversation in the office.

“And today I was late because I took time to dress up.” My eyes automatically stole a swift glance of her whole body.

“You look different.” I acknowledged and brought the cup of coffee to my lips.

“Do you like it?” Hearing her question, I absent-mindedly sipped a lot of the hot drink, burning my tongue. This question was definitely not expected from her. I was dumbfounded at her words. Was she even the same Brae?

“Did you do it for me?” I asked with a smirk after recovering my shock. I was expecting her to blush or look away, shying , anything but not a shrug and the words that left her mouth.

“Maybe.” My heart skipped a beat at her answer. Something was definitely wrong with her. I cleared my throat realising that I was staring wide-eyed at her for some seconds now.

“Do you think you can say this to your boss in the office, Ms. Taylor?” I leaned back in my seat and looked at her. Strangely my voice didn’t sound intimidating enough.

“No one’s hearing. There’s only us in this room, Mr. Lewis.” That was it. I was mute. She had no idea how much her innocent flirting was bothering me. I squirmed, suddenly uncomfortable in my seat.

“I will leave.” She turned and walked out. Even her natural sway of hips was testing my control. Taking a few deep breaths, I thought over our little conversation a while back.

Was this sudden change in her because of that night? My mind asked.

My eyes fell on the plate of cookies and I picked one up. Taking one small bite of it, I smiled to myself.

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Braelyn’s POV

“Woah ! You look so different!” Austin said, looking at me.

“Different and hot.” I dramatically fanned my face with my hands at Cora’s words.

“Why?” I swear I hadn’t seen someone change emotions so fast. She looked dead serious while she was smiling a second ago.

“What ‘why’?” I asked with a confused face.

“Why this sudden change?” Her arms were folded across her chest. I understood that she was speaking about my countenance.

“I felt like it? Besides, a change is always good.” I felt bad lying to my friends but I didn’t want anyone to know at least till we are able to reconcile.

“I smell something here. Wha-” She cut herself off , her eyes widening in what seemed like realisation.

“It’s Evan Lewis right?” She said it more like a statement.

“Cora, come on!” Austin rolled his eyes.

“What ?” I put up a confused act.

“The reason. It’s Evan Lewis?” She narrowed her eyes on me . Before I could come up with an answer , she spoke again.

“Or is it him ?” She was looking at someone behind me. Before I could turn back, that person called himself.

“Brae!” I looked back at Ryan who was gesturing to me to come there.

“One minute.” I mouthed him before looking back at Cora who was grinning at me.

“What rubbish! It’s nothing like that.” I said, my voice earning a few stares. I apologetically looked at them while Cora seemed unfazed. She looked like she was on a mission to have her answers and like she didn’t believe me at all.

“We are just extremely good friends.” I explained the same thing for the fiftieth time causing her to only shrug.

“People tend to use this excuse a lot.” Rolling my eyes at her I was about to walk away when she held my arms and made me face her. She managed to give me her most scrutinizing gaze.

“You can’t hide shit from me. I will find out the truth.” She dramatically flipped her hair and left like it was the end of a movie shot. Austin chuckled at her antics while I shook my head at the little dramatic puppy.

I walked up to Ryan who was grinning at me.

“Tell me all this you did today morning was to convince Evan right?” He looked hopeful like a little kid, his lower lip drawn into a small pout. I nodded at him.

“Finally! At least someone is on the right track. I am so proud!” His words sounded so dramatic but his eyes showed that he was truly happy.

“I am trying to make him forgive me. I hurt him a lot Ryan and it’s only right if he is done with me. Still , I am going to try my best.” I sighed. He held me by my shoulder causing me to look up at him.Belongs © to NôvelDrama.Org.

“No Brae, he isn’t done with you nor will he be in the far future. He is just upset and I know you can make it up to him. You can.” His voice held much faith.

“I can.” I repeated after him, feeling confident.

“In case he acts too stubbornly, just give me a call and I will beat his ass up.” I chuckled before hugging him.

“I know you are always there, Ry.” I mumbled on his shoulder.

“I am.” He sealed it.