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.

if my dad or Clara happened to hear

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

forced a smile on my face

spending most of your time here?" Gloria's question

of discomfort evident in his voice, though

Jealousy coursed through me like molten

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

you feeling

set his coffee mug down, his smile fading as

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

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

firmly. "You're not getting away with

watched me, seemingly aware of the reason behind

"But..."

Mason, 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 your breakfast,"

a child. A driver's licence and a bit of extra height don't make you any different to me. You'll always be my

care.

struggling to hold back their laughter. As for that wretched Gloria, she continued her futile attempts

my voice

sentence as the

let's see what we can do

involuntarily, and my gaze

a mix

think anything can make it better," I

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

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

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

that Evelyn 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

already devouring his toast as he sat

joining

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

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

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

all, something

had to step away to take

Time you 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 chair closer to mine, a

Clara discussed party arrangements, while my friends, true to their nature, busied themselves

angry?" Jacob's whisper sent

like you know