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.

to be in great misery if my dad

my train of thought, she called out,

Jacob's piercing green gaze on me, but I purposely ignored him and forced a smile on my face as I walked closer to

time here?" Gloria's question to Jacob reached my ears

discomfort evident in his voice, though it did little

coursed through me like

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

Are you feeling okay?"

happened?" My dad set his coffee mug down, his smile fading as worry replaced

I sighed, my anger dissipating almost instantly when I saw his expression. "I just don't feel like eating

having breakfast. Sit," he insisted, furrowing his brow and motioning for me to take a seat.

interrupted firmly. "You're not getting away

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

"But..."

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. Frustration reddened my face. "Why

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 took a

care.

back their laughter. As for that wretched Gloria, she continued her futile attempts

you..." I began, my voice laced

my sentence as the devil himself

don't you just have a seat and let's see

involuntarily, and my gaze

expression was a mix

think anything can make it better," I fought the urge

he flashed me a knowing smile. "Now, would you

and I found myself sitting on the chair beside him.

Clara chuckled. "I didn't think you'd listen

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

starving," Mason exclaimed, already devouring his toast as he

always starving," Nancy laughed, joining

passed, and everyone got absorbed in their own conversations while I attempted to channel my anger into the food in my mouth, chewing as forcefully as possible. Suddenly, I felt a familiar hand on my

him, but he didn't spare me a glance, as if he wasn't even aware of his hand's

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

amidst it all, something fortunate

she had to step away to take

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

party arrangements, while my friends, true

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

like you