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.

and I blinked several times, trying to grasp the underlying meaning behind his words. There was definitely more to

seatbelt and set my phone

he glanced at me, a mix of curiosity and perplexity

waist and gripping the steering wheel with his

was far more enjoyable than the boring

was up to," I whispered, planting a gentle kiss

to drive, I must admit," he chuckled.

had improved.

of questioning him about why he had suddenly seemed distant. The last thing I wanted was to ruin this beautiful moment we were

I couldn't contain my smile, placing another peck

a hint of distaste as he mentioned the word 'cute.' "You're being unfair."

exactly the kind of compliment most

point; he was truly something else. "Then what kind of compliment would you prefer to

replied, his eyes focused

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

with a nickname for you?" A mischievous idea popped into my head, and I traced my nail along

cleared his throat,

on his arms and neck stood out momentarily, momentarily capturing my attention. However, my plan went

you-Dog, Cat, Monkey, Gorilla, Zebra, Crocodile, Hippo. You can choose any of these to be your nickname," I

gaze snapped to me instantly, and his expression said the words he

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

to it for

lovely names," I feigned innocence and pouted. "You

think any sane person would ever

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

presenting me with such utterly ridiculous nicknames, now you find it amusing. Incredible!" His

it. I couldn't contain my laughter any longer. It burst out of me, and I covered my mouth as I

It was astonishing how easily I could get under this grown man's skin. "Okay, I'm sorry," I managed

I furrowed my brow, a puzzled expression on