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.

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

seatbelt and set my phone

you doing?" he glanced at me, a mix

behind my waist and gripping the steering wheel with his other hand. Finally, I settled comfortably, placing my legs on the seat I had

far more enjoyable

I whispered, planting a gentle kiss

to drive, I must admit," he

had improved. That's exactly what I

him about why he had suddenly seemed distant. The last

my smile, placing another

of distaste as he mentioned the word 'cute.' "You're being unfair." "Wait, you consider 'cute' as an insult?" I gazed

he shrugged. "It's not exactly the kind

I had to stifle my laughter at this point; he was

replied, his eyes focused on

had to admit, this man was devilishly handsome. His light stubble, captivating green eyes, a jawline that could

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

it?" he cleared his throat, his body tensing under

neck stood out momentarily, momentarily

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

expression said the words he hadn't yet

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

on to it for a

They're such lovely names," I feigned innocence and

person would

I wanted to play along and tease Jacob a little longer, but it seemed that wasn't going

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

It burst out of me,

grown man's skin. "Okay, I'm sorry," I managed to

furrowed my brow, a