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.

misery if my dad

my train of thought, she called out, "Evelyn, what are you all doing? Come

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

successfully while spending most of your time here?" Gloria's question to Jacob reached my ears as I

Jacob replied, a hint of discomfort

was livid. Jealousy coursed

"Actually, something has ruined my appetite,

feeling

smile fading as worry replaced it. "Are you not

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

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

firmly. "You're

silently watched me, seemingly aware of the

"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

don't make you any different to me. You'll always

care.

was struggling to hold back their laughter. As for that wretched Gloria, she continued her futile attempts to gain Jacob's attention, asking him trivial questions she likely wouldn't get

began, my voice laced with

sentence as the devil himself

why don't you just have a seat and let's see what we can do

involuntarily,

a mix of amusement and

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

me a knowing smile. "Now, would you mind taking a seat?" His hand lightly patted

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

think you'd listen to anyone, but thanks to

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

Mason exclaimed, already devouring his toast as he sat

laughed, joining Jennie in taking a

to channel my anger into the food in my mouth, chewing as forcefully as possible. Suddenly, I felt a familiar

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

reached my hand below the table, attempting

amidst it all, something fortunate

she had to step away

glass, she excused herself and left the dining hall. Seconds later, Jacob subtly moved his chair closer to mine,

my friends, true

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

act like you know