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 or Clara happened to hear

interrupted my train of thought, she called out, "Evelyn, what

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

Gloria's question to Jacob reached

hint of discomfort evident in his voice, though it did little to quell

was livid. Jealousy coursed through me like

has ruined my appetite, Clara.

feeling okay?" Clara

down, his smile fading as worry replaced

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

Sit," he insisted, furrowing his brow and motioning for

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

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

"But..."

seat? Your friend's drama will play out for a few minutes, so you can enjoy your breakfast," Dad dismissed me. Frustration

height don't make you any different to me. You'll always be my little clingy

care.

hold back their laughter. As for that wretched Gloria, she continued her

began, my voice laced with

finish my sentence as

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

spine involuntarily, and my gaze locked with

a mix

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

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

found myself sitting on the chair

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

bothering to listen to somebody," Dad remarked, confusion flickering across his face before it morphed into something else. "The

I was starving," Mason exclaimed, already devouring his

laughed, joining Jennie in

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

but he didn't spare me a glance, as if

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

it all, something

rang, and she had to step away to take the

baby, just a moment. I'll Face Time you right now," speaking into her phone and grabbing her juice glass, she excused herself and left the

while my friends, true

you tell me what made you so angry?"

act like you