My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 18 Not A Good Morning

Evelyn

When I descended the stairs, little did I know that my entire morning was about to be ruined.

Amongst Clara, my dad, and Jacob, my eyes were immediately drawn to the presence of Gloria-the painfully unpleasant woman. And to make matters worse, she was seated right beside Jacob. What intensified my burning jealousy was witnessing Jacob engaging in a comfortable conversation with her, just as my dad and Clara were.

What in the world was wrong with that man?

"Evelyn, try not to glare at him as if you're plotting to extract his kidneys," Mason's voice whispered in my ear, his tone low. "Trust me, you don't want anyone to catch on to your jealousy."

"Why the fuck he is talking to her? What's he trying to do? Let her suck his dick?!" I whisper-yelled, my eyes did not move an inch from the scene.

"How would I know? I can't comprehend the thought process of straight men," he shrugged, nonchalantly.

"Evie, it's possible that he's simply trying to avoid awkwardness. After all, he can't just curse and shout at her with so many people around. She's also a guest, and he probably doesn't want to ruin the situation," Nancy reasoned, "Just try to calm down."

"I don't give a damn. I don't want to see that woman anywhere near him," I seethed through gritted teeth.

"Don't be so possessive, naughty girl," Jennie purred.

"Yeah, have some faith in your uncle," Mason chimed in.

Uncle? What the hell?!

"What did you just say?" My jaw clenched, and my hands clenched into fists by my sides. I was ready to strike him at any moment.

He glanced at my clenched fists, a sheepish smile appearing on his lips. "Uh...never mind."

"You better not say anything!" I nearly shouted, but my attention quickly turned to Gloria, who seemed to be shamelessly ogling Jacob's tattoo. "That damn woman! Her entire existence revolves around sex!" "And yours seems to revolve around Jacob Adriano," Mason whistled softly.

This idiot.....

"You dickhead! Shut the hell up, will you?!"

"Okay, fine. Don't scream like a rabid dog," he retorted, his brows furrowed.

I was on my way to yell again when I got interrupted by Nancy.

"Guys, calm down." Nancy cringed, making a lowering motion with his hands, "What y'all tryna do? Do you want them to hear us?"

Oops!

She was right.

going to be in great misery if my dad or Clara happened to hear

thought, she called out,

but I purposely ignored him and forced a smile on my face as I walked closer to the table. Mason, Jennie, and Nancy

your business in Italy so successfully while spending most of your time here?" Gloria's question

all find our own balance," Jacob replied, a hint of discomfort evident in his

livid. Jealousy coursed through me like

something has ruined my appetite, Clara. You all enjoy your breakfast-I'll

you feeling okay?"

his smile fading as worry replaced it. "Are

instantly when I saw his expression. "I just

to leave without having breakfast. Sit," he insisted, furrowing his brow and motioning for

firmly. "You're

entire time, Jacob silently watched me, seemingly aware of the reason behind my

"But..."

why don't you take a seat? Your friend's drama will play out for a few minutes, so you can enjoy your breakfast," Dad dismissed me. Frustration

make you any different to me. You'll always be my little clingy Evelyn," Dad took a casual sip of his coffee, embarrassing me

care.

As for that wretched Gloria, she continued her futile attempts to gain Jacob's attention, asking

began, my voice laced

couldn't finish my sentence as the devil himself

have a seat and let's see what we can do

involuntarily,

was a mix of

can make it better," I fought the urge to shoot him

see about that," he flashed me a knowing smile. "Now, would you mind taking a

before my mind could catch up, and I found myself sitting on the chair beside him. The fact that Gloria, that detestable woman, was still here bothered

That was surprising," Clara chuckled. "I didn't think you'd listen to anyone,

somebody," Dad remarked, confusion flickering across his face before it morphed into something else. "The pleasure is all mine," a smirk tugged at the corner of

Mason exclaimed, already devouring his toast as he

always starving," Nancy laughed, joining Jennie

in my mouth, chewing as forcefully as possible. Suddenly, I felt a familiar hand on my thigh, his fingers grazing my skin ever so slightly as

but he didn't spare me a glance, as if he wasn't even

to shout at him, but alas, I couldn't. So, I reached my hand below the table, attempting to remove his hand from my thigh, only

it all, something fortunate

had to step

Face Time you right now," speaking into her phone and grabbing her juice glass, she excused herself and left the dining hall. Seconds later, Jacob subtly moved his chair closer to

true to their nature, busied themselves

what made you so angry?" Jacob's

act like you