My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 4 Secret Or Not

Evelyn

"Evelyn, get the hell out of the pool....you'll catch a cold!" Dad's voice echoed across the poolside, but I chose to ignore his yell and swam to the other side, determined to enjoy the water.

"I am not a kid, Dad!" I shouted back, my voice laced with defiance as I leaned against the edge of the pool. "Go and get some rest!"

The party had ended an hour ago, and the once lively poolside had now emptied, revealing the vastness of the mansion Dad owned. It was nothing short of a palace, capable of accommodating over a hundred people, though there weren't nearly as many guests invited. But I had a feeling the wedding day would be an exception.

"Evelyn, I said get out right now!" Dad ordered but once again, I paid no attention to his words.

At that moment, there were only four of us left by the poolside: Clara, who was struggling to suppress her laughter; Dad, who was determined to spoil my swim; me, defiantly sticking to my decision; and Jacob, silently observing the entire spectacle from one of the plush chaise lounges scattered around the area.

"Grow up, Dad," I didn't know why I loved getting on Dad's nerves, "Let me enjoy my swim."

As expected I could see Dad's face turning different colours and he yelled again, "What did you just say? You are me telling you to do what?"

"Grow up, Dad," I repeated and Clara burst into a fit of laughter. Even Jacob couldn't hide his amusement, attempting to stifle his own laughter behind his hand.

"Evelyn Fernandez, get the hell out of that pool right now!" Dad barked,

"Samuel, let her enjoy herself," Clara interjected, coming to my defence as Dad and I competed in the mini glaring contest," She just started swimming a few minutes ago."

Dad's glare remained fixed on me, "She has a tendency to catch a cold easily, Clara. She shouldn't be so careless."

"Dad, the water is very warm. You can check it if you want," I chimed in.

His glare faded, replaced by a frown of contemplation.

Knowing my dad, I could almost see the internal debate happening in his mind. Ether he'd continue this argument or let it go.

was another chance of his to confirm

could even complete my thought I saw Dad crouching down and checking the temperature of the water by reaching his hand inside the

laugh tore from my mouth automatically but Dad, being himself, seemed unfazed. He slowly stood up after confirming the temperature was safe

out from the pool by myself." He spoke still keeping his stern voice and I nodded trying hard to not laugh again. He still treated me the same

an eye on her and let me know if she starts sneezing or experiencing any discomfort?" He looked at his best friend

Clara, blowing a kiss my way, soon

they departed than the atmosphere around the pool

was just the two of us in this vast expanse, and there were no signs of any guests yet. This section of the mansion facing the pool primarily consisted of rooms reserved exclusively for us. Some remained unoccupied, awaiting the arrival of my friends

notice the stillness of me and my unruffled gaze that was staring at the reflection of him that fell

Mister Jacob," I replied, swimming closer to the pool's edge and settling on the

return, "And why do

new. Damn it, even watching him without being able to turn my wildest fantasies into reality

certainty," I asserted, resting my elbows on the steps behind me and leaning back, basking in the gentle caress of the sun's rays on my face as I

show for him, although I couldn't quite fathom why I desired such a response. Perhaps, for now,

up..." I heard his deep voice remark, almost resembling the suppressed

before," I let out, still avoiding direct eye contact as I casually tousled my semi-wet hair to remove any

finally look at him. The devilishly handsome face adorned with green eyes and features reminiscent of a Greek god... was now fixed upon me

I used to flee out of fear," I chuckled, unable to contain

he inquired, his voice rendering my name in a way that sent my thoughts into disarray, mind at sevens and sixes and heart on the verge of jumping out of my chest. I had to restrain myself from squeezing my thighs together,

sown deep into

keep it a secret, for now, Jacob?" I found myself uttering as I rose to

keeping a lot of secrets from childhood huh?" He rose on his feet as well, in his right hand, there was the robe that

me as a child, because I vividly recall engaging in activities that are beyond a child's realm," I sighed,

a moment before extending my hand towards him. "Would you

white teeth gleaming as he released a soft laugh and handed me the robe. "You're a different

into the robe. However, as I attempted to tie it, I discovered that the tie was missing. Confusion etched itself across my brow as I looked at

lips as he bent down, his warm breath