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.

in great misery if my dad or Clara happened

thought, she called out, "Evelyn, what are you

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

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

own balance," Jacob replied, a hint of discomfort evident in his voice, though it did little

was livid. Jealousy coursed through me

"Actually, something has ruined my appetite, Clara. You all enjoy

you feeling okay?" Clara

coffee mug down, his smile

my anger dissipating almost instantly when

having breakfast. Sit," he insisted, furrowing his brow and motioning for

he interrupted firmly. "You're

silently watched me, seemingly aware

"But..."

way, Mason, Nancy, and Jennie, 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.

you are a child. A driver's licence and a bit of extra height don't make you any different to me. You'll always be my little clingy Evelyn," Dad

care.

to hold back their laughter. As for that wretched Gloria, she continued her futile attempts to gain Jacob's attention, asking him

began, my voice laced with a

I couldn't finish my sentence as the devil himself decided to

let's see what we can

my spine involuntarily, and my gaze locked with

a mix of amusement

can make it better," I fought the urge

flashed me a knowing smile. "Now, would you mind taking a seat?"

I found myself sitting on the

think you'd

surprising that Evelyn is bothering to listen to 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

starving," Nancy laughed, joining

into the food in my mouth, chewing as forcefully as possible. Suddenly,

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

alas, I couldn't. So, I reached my hand below the

all,

rang, and she had to step

and grabbing her juice glass, she excused herself and left the dining

discussed party arrangements, while my friends, true to their nature, busied themselves

you tell me what made you so angry?" Jacob's whisper sent

like you know