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.

chance of his

I saw Dad crouching down and checking the temperature of

but Dad, being himself, seemed unfazed. He slowly stood up

you out from the pool by myself." He spoke still keeping his stern voice and I nodded trying

her and let me know if she starts sneezing or experiencing any discomfort?" He looked at his best friend and I had expected Jacob

my dad left the premises, and Clara, blowing a kiss

the atmosphere around the pool area grew inexplicably

expanse, and there were no signs of any guests yet. This section of the mansion facing the pool primarily consisted of

me and my unruffled gaze that

pool's edge and settling on the submerged blue-tiled steps. This position allowed half of my body to remain above the water,

he questioned me in return,

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

caress of the sun's rays on my face as I closed my eyes. Even

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

heard his deep voice remark, almost resembling the

you have become even more handsome than before," I let out, still avoiding direct eye contact as I casually tousled my semi-wet hair to remove

caught my attention, compelling me to finally look at him. The devilishly handsome face adorned with green eyes and features reminiscent of a Greek god... was

fear," I chuckled,

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, attempting to quell the fire that

was sown deep

Jacob?" I found myself uttering as I rose

feet as well, in his right hand, there was the robe that I had left on the lounge

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

mine, and I held his stare for a moment before extending my

half-smirk crept onto his face, his pearly white teeth gleaming as he released a soft laugh

to tie it, I discovered that the tie was missing.

his eyes, and a chuckle escaped his lips as he bent down, his warm breath grazing my