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.

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

of thought, she called out, "Evelyn, what

and forced a smile

so successfully while spending most of your time here?" Gloria's question to Jacob reached

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

was livid. Jealousy coursed through

something has ruined my appetite, Clara.

Are you feeling okay?" Clara

dad set his coffee mug down, his smile fading as worry replaced it. "Are you not

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

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

"You're not getting away with this. Sit

me, seemingly aware of

"But..."

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

you any different to me. You'll always be my little

care.

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

I began, my voice laced with a

couldn't finish my sentence as the

let's see what we can do to improve your

spine involuntarily, and my gaze

a mix

make it better," I

knowing smile. "Now, would you mind taking a seat?" His hand lightly patted the chair to his

sitting on the chair beside him. The fact that Gloria, that detestable woman, was still here bothered

Clara chuckled. "I didn't think you'd listen to anyone, but

is bothering to listen to somebody," Dad remarked, confusion flickering across his face before

God, I was starving," Mason exclaimed, already devouring his toast

always starving," Nancy laughed, joining Jennie in

into the food in my mouth, chewing as forcefully

as

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

it all, something fortunate

phone rang, and she had to step away to

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

friends, true to their nature, busied

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

like you know