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

as Clara's voice interrupted my train of thought, she called out, "Evelyn, what

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

here?" Gloria's question to Jacob reached my ears as I approached the table. That bitch surely lacked common

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

Jealousy coursed

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

you feeling

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

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

you're not allowed to leave without having breakfast. Sit," he insisted, furrowing his brow and motioning

"You're not getting away with this.

Jacob silently watched me, seemingly

"But..."

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 do you always

any different to me. You'll always be my little clingy Evelyn," Dad took a casual sip of his coffee, embarrassing

care.

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

you..." I began, my voice

my sentence as the devil himself decided to

seat and let's see what we can do to improve

ran down my spine involuntarily, and my gaze locked

expression was a mix of amusement and

it better," I fought the urge to shoot him

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

found myself sitting on the

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

Dad remarked, confusion flickering across his face before it morphed into something else. "The pleasure is all mine,"

was starving," Mason exclaimed, already devouring his

Nancy laughed, joining Jennie

mouth, chewing as forcefully as possible. Suddenly, I felt a familiar hand on my thigh, his fingers grazing

as if

my hand below the table, attempting to remove his hand from my thigh, only for his

it all,

she had to step away to take

right now," speaking into her phone and grabbing her juice glass, she excused herself and left the dining hall. Seconds later, Jacob subtly moved his

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

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

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