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

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

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

do you manage your business in Italy so successfully while spending most of your time here?" Gloria's question to Jacob reached my ears as I approached the table. That bitch

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

coursed through me like

has ruined my appetite, Clara. You all enjoy your

Are you feeling

down, his smile fading as

when I saw his expression. "I just don't feel like

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

firmly. "You're not getting away with this. Sit

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

"But..."

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 do you always treat me

of extra height don't make you any different to me. You'll always be my little clingy Evelyn," Dad took a

care.

their laughter. As for that wretched Gloria, she continued her futile attempts to gain Jacob's

I began, my voice laced with

I couldn't finish my sentence as the

and let's see what we can do to improve

down my spine involuntarily, and

expression was a mix of amusement

make it better," I fought the

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

I found myself sitting on the chair beside him. The fact that

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 it morphed into something else. "The pleasure is all mine," a smirk tugged at the

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

always starving," Nancy laughed, joining Jennie

as forcefully as possible. Suddenly, I felt a familiar hand

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

couldn't. So, I reached my hand below the table, attempting to remove

all,

had to step

I'll Face Time you right now," speaking into her phone and grabbing her juice glass, she excused herself and left

party arrangements, while my friends, true to their nature, busied themselves with discussions about

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

like you