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.

be in great misery if my dad or

as Clara's voice interrupted my train of thought, she called

ignored him and forced a

spending most of your time here?" Gloria's question to Jacob reached my ears as I approached the table.

balance," Jacob replied, a hint of discomfort evident in

was livid. Jealousy coursed

something has ruined my appetite, Clara. You all enjoy

feeling okay?"

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

instantly when

insisted, furrowing his brow and

Evelyn," he interrupted firmly. "You're not getting away with this.

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.

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

care.

it was clear that everyone else was struggling to hold back their laughter. As for that wretched Gloria, she continued her futile attempts

you..." I began, my voice

couldn't finish my sentence as

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

my spine involuntarily, and my

mix of amusement and

it better," I fought the urge to shoot him a

see about that," he flashed me a knowing smile. "Now, would you mind taking a seat?" His hand lightly patted the chair to

body acted before my mind could catch up, and I found myself sitting on the chair beside him. The fact

didn't think you'd listen to

face before it morphed into

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

starving," Nancy laughed, joining Jennie in

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

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

So, I reached my hand below the table, attempting to remove his hand from

all, something fortunate

phone rang, and she had to step away to take the

she excused herself and left the dining hall. Seconds later, Jacob subtly moved his

party arrangements, while my friends, true

made you so angry?" Jacob's whisper sent a sudden dryness down

act like you