#Chapter 56
Evelyn
The chime of his phone breaks the moment. Retrieving it out of his pocket he stares at the screen.
I marvel as I watch a smile grow on his face and his eyes soften in color. These are subtle changes, but I spot them.
/"Message from the lover boy?/" Now it's my turn to wiggle my eyebrows.
/"What? Psst no!/" Ivan's lying skills need improvement.
Another chime of his phone and his cheeks tint pink.
/"You might want to reply to him,/" I say, enjoying the way my best friend is fumbling with the phone.
/"He needs help with something./"
/"Then go. Miles and I will get an Uber./" Opening the door I grab Miles, who barks at the two of us in protest.
/"I'm sorry Miles. We were talking. I swear we didn't forget you./" I sit down and give him a scratch.
Miles woofs loudly in acknowledgment.