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.

in great misery if my dad or Clara happened

she called out, "Evelyn, what are you all

a smile on

Gloria's

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

coursed through

clenched involuntarily. "Actually, something has ruined my appetite, Clara. You all enjoy your breakfast-I'll

feeling okay?" Clara

his coffee mug down, his smile fading as worry

dissipating almost instantly when I saw his

insisted, furrowing his brow and motioning

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

seemingly aware of the reason behind my

"But..."

seat? Your friend's drama will play out for a few minutes, so you can

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

care.

that everyone else was struggling to hold back their laughter. As for that wretched Gloria, she continued her futile attempts to gain Jacob's attention, asking him trivial

began, my voice laced with a

I couldn't finish my sentence as the devil himself decided to

a seat and let's see what we can

my spine involuntarily,

expression was a mix of

can make it better," I

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

sitting on the chair beside him. The fact that Gloria, that

Clara chuckled. "I didn't think you'd listen to

that Evelyn is bothering to listen to somebody," Dad remarked, confusion flickering across his face before it morphed into something

was starving," Mason exclaimed, already

laughed, joining Jennie in

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

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

hand below the table, attempting to

it all,

rang, and she had to

grabbing her juice glass, she excused herself and left the dining hall. Seconds later, Jacob

while my friends, true to their nature, busied themselves

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

act like you