My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 20 Can't Get Enough

Evelyn

Slipping into a pair of sleek black denim shorts, a fiery red crop top, and crisp white sneakers, I tiptoed out of my room, defying my natural clumsiness. Each step I took was a silent ballet, a delicate dance of caution.

Finally, I emerged from the mansion's confines, and there it was: Jacob's car, parked in the driveway like a beacon of anticipation. The headlights glowed, a signal that he was waiting for me.

A smile automatically spread across my lips, and I dashed toward his car, feeling like a silly kid. The excitement I felt was indescribable. It puzzled me why something as simple as going out at night, which I had done countless times before, now felt so different.

The reason was Jacob.

As I neared the car, he opened the door from the inside, flashing me a grin. "Get in."

"I didn't think you'd be so punctual," I commented, climbing into his sleek Benz and closing the door with a thud.

The black vehicle was simply breathtaking, but then again, when you've spent over a quarter of a million on a car, it's almost impossible not to be fascinated.

"Being punctual is important," he said, leaning in to fasten my seatbelt, a detail I hadn't deemed necessary. "Especially for men. Otherwise, accidents can happen."

"Accidents?" I asked, puzzled. But then, as his smirk became evident and he pulled away, the meaning behind his words became clear.

"Such a dog," I chuckled, playfully hitting his bicep, making sure not to hurt myself against his steel-like muscles.

"Ouch, that hurt," he hissed, his acting skills commendable, yet not enough to deceive me entirely.

"Oh, shut up! Those biceps could easily be mistaken for rocks," I scoffed. "It would take a hundred Evelyns to actually cause any damage to you."

"

"If executed precisely, only one could be enough, Evelyn," he said, his voice dropping a few octaves as he started the car and accelerated onto the open road. "Anyway, tell me where you'd like to go?" My mind barely registered his question, fixating instead on the first part of his statement.

to grasp the underlying meaning behind his

and

glanced at me, a

moved closer to him, manoeuvring myself onto his lap. He made room for me by shifting his left hand behind my waist and gripping the steering wheel with his

more enjoyable than the

I was up to," I whispered, planting

way to drive, I must

improved. That's exactly what I

I didn't have any intention of questioning him about why he had suddenly seemed distant. The last thing I wanted was to ruin this beautiful

contain my smile, placing another

of distaste as he mentioned the word

exactly the kind of

my laughter at this point; he was truly something else. "Then what kind of compliment would you prefer

particular word," he replied, his eyes focused on the road ahead as he concentrated on

that could cut glass, and those lips... Goodness! Just

and I traced my nail along his jawline

his throat, his body tensing under

momentarily, momentarily capturing my attention. However, my plan went beyond

Gorilla, Zebra, Crocodile, Hippo. You can choose any

gaze snapped to me instantly, and his expression said the words he hadn't yet

you fucking kidding me right now?" As expected, he asked

laugh, Evelyn. Hold on to it for a

names," I feigned innocence

person would ever appreciate

to escape. I wanted to play along and tease Jacob a little

find it amusing. Incredible!" His

laughter any longer. It burst out of me, and

under this grown man's skin. "Okay, I'm sorry," I managed to say amidst my laughter, planting a kiss

my brow, a puzzled