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As upset as Derek was over Evelyn’s breach of trust, he had no desire to expose her to his parents this way.

He knew his parents well enough to know they wouldn’t her it slide or let her go if he told them exactly what had happened. They would tear her apart and he couldn’t let that happen.

Dad..

“Are you going to deny that you didn’t tell her about this, and it’s a coincidence that Empowered happened to find out about this and release the news?” Michael asked before Derek could defend Evelyn.

“All these years you refused to appear in front of cameras or grant interviews. Why did you suddenly change your mind? What does this person have on you?” His mother asked with a concerned frown.

Derek shook his head, looking down at the floor. “I don’t know what I was thinking.” Derek said, wondering why he would ever have assumed that Evelyn was the right woman for him simply because they spent a night together six years ago.

“What I want to know is why you told her about it in the first place. It was supposed to be a family matter, his father said and Derek drew a deep

breath.

Seeing how Derek was trying to protect Evelyn from his parents, Michael became even more determined to fuel the fire, “Uncle, Derek trusted her. I knew she was trouble and I tried to warn him, but you know how trusting Derek can be..”

“And you

traveled with this girl?” His mother asked, remembering that Michael had mentioned it earlier.

Derek looked at his Mom in s

surprise and then turned to Michael knowing that only he could have told his parents

that.

“You shouldn’t cover for her, Derek. Uncle and Aunt need to know the truth. They need to know that she released such confidential information that you expected her to keep to herself,” Michael said, and Derek frowned.

“How did you know that?” Derek asked, and Michael’s heart skipped a beat when he realized he had slipped.

“Isn’t it obvious? I’m sure you would never have asked her to publish something like this,” Michael said and Derek sighed.

“So, she released news you told her in confidence?” His mother asked, and Derek had no choice but to admit it.

“I wanted her to get to know me and understand why I always turned down interviews. I didn’t expect that things would turn out this way, I’m sorry, Derek said, and his mother sighed.

Michael leaned forward. “It’s not your fault, Rek. You only trusted the wrong person. I’m sure you wouldn’t have told her if you knew she had such bad intentions,” he said and Derek’s parents exchanged a glance, then turned back to Derek

Derek sighed. “I’m truly sorry about all this mess, Derek repeated, his voice sincere.

“You need to cancel whatever arrangement you have with Evelyn or whatever you call her. Cancel it and stay away from her. People like her can never be trusted, his father said firmly.

His mother nodded in agreement. “You should cut her off. I’m sure if you had chosen to interview with the People’s Times magazines, this would never have happened, his mother said since Michael had mentioned Sandra’s desire to interview Derek because she was interested in him.

“If you want to do the interview so badly, then do it with the People’s Times. They’re a reputable magazine and the Quinns are friends of the family,” his mother said and Michael nodded in agreement but said nothing.

“You’re not interested in this Evelyn girl, are you? Is that the reason you agreed to do the interview with her?” His mother asked when he didn’t respond to what they said about cutting her off

She had suspected that he was interested in Evelyn from the moment Michael mentioned that he had traveled with Evelyn n on a business trip.

“Even if he was, I’m sure he has learned his lesson now. And while we are still on the subject. I think it’s high time you settle down,” his father said, and his mother nodded in agreement.

“Yes. About that, I’m going to arrange for a date between you and Sandra Quinn. We have heard she is a good girl,” his mother said and although Derek felt a surge of frustration about the way the whole issue was going, he remained outwardly calm. Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

He knew arguing about it was only going to make things worse and he didn’t want that. All he wanted was to appease his parents and calm them

down.

*1 will think about it,” he said and both his parents nodded.

2:55 PM

“Good,” his mother said and Derek, sighed inwardly.

“I’m sorry I made you

cry and disappointed…”

“Don’t say that Everyone makes their fair share of mistakes, and you made yours by trusting that classless girl. Now that we understand the situation we will deal with it. Don’t worry about anything else,” his mother said, taking his hands in her own and squeezing it.

Although Michael didn’t like that Derek’s parents forgave him so easily, he was happy that they had brought up the issue of Derek being in a relationship with Sandra.

k nodded.

sure you must be tired after your trip. Let’s talk

I’s talk again another time,” his father said and Derek

“You should go

to get some rest. I’m sure you

After thanking them, he and Michael stepped outside. “I’m glad Uncle and Aunt understand now. And I’m not sorry I told them everything. I just didn’t want them to be so hard on you. Covering up for her would have made things worse for you and them, you know?” Michael said before. Derek could scold him for telling his parents about Evelyn.

Derek sighed but said nothing. He wasn’t pleased with the way Michael had behaved, but he wasn’t in the mood to talk about it.

Now that things have happened this way. I think you should listen to your parents and stay away from her. If you still want to pursue the interview, you should do it with the People’s Times, Michael suggested but once again Derek said nothing.

Something was nagging at the back of his mind but he couldn’t place it. All he knew was that something was bothering him. Something he seemed to be overlooking

Seeing how Derek wasn’t responding, Michael switched the subject, “I should get going now. It’s almost time for the anniversary party. I will explain the situation to everyone. I’m sure that even though they are all disappointed, they will understand that you’re not in the mood to be seen in public after the news,” Michael said sadly.

“I gave my word. I will be there,” Derek said, and Michael shook his head,

No. Derek. You don’t have to.

“You know how much I hate to go back on my word, don’t you? You can go ahead of me. I will go back to the hotel to freshen up and meet you there, Derek said and Michael shook his head.

go with you to the hotel then, and keep you e

company. I want us to go

us to go together,” Michael said and Derek shrugged

“Alright then, let’s go.”