My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 21 Kisses & Promises

Evelyn

"You're thoughtful," I remarked, my gaze fixed on Jacob who lay beside me.

"I don't deserve all the credit," he replied, adjusting his position by propping his head on his arm, "Most people know beaches look even better at night. The sea's beauty is unmatched." A smile appeared on my lips, for reasons unknown.

This moment with Jacob was beautiful. Our fingers intertwined, his eyes meeting mine, our breathing in sync, and the sky blending into the endless blue sea.

The gentle waves brushed against our feet, filling me with bliss.

"Not everyone," I sighed, gazing at the star-filled sky, like a magnificent, glittering veil. "Many fail to see its magnificence, finding it boring."

He remained silent, his eyes fixed on me.

I pulled Jacob's hand closer, tracing my fingers over its back as I admired the sky.

"Tell me something, Jacob," I turned my head to face him, "How many relationships have you had?"

A flicker passed through his eyes, a hint of hesitation evident. He seemed slightly uncomfortable.

"It's okay if you don't want to talk about--" I couldn't finish my sentence because he spoke up.

"Not many," he sighed, "I never really sought long-term commitments. Most of the time, it was more casual. Though I did have a few relationships in the past."

"How did they end? On a good note or..." I left the question hanging, letting him fill in the rest.

"Mutually," he responded, "There were no strings attached, so it was always easy to break free and move on."

"This is why you don't want to settle down?" I asked, intrigued. "Did you fear it would restrict your freedom?

"Not really. We all have our reasons, some of which we prefer to keep hidden," he said, his voice softening. "My life has been complicated, Evelyn. I didn't want further complications. That's why I chose to live this way."

not married? Because you don't want a

I believe it was the right choice. There's nothing inherently special about it. You fall in love, spend more and more time together, expectations rise,

there might be mysteries, secrets, or perhaps even traumas he carried within. Unlike me, he was not an open

such a range of emotions in his

as time went on, he transformed. And you know what? My dad often tells me that I'm his reason for living, and I never doubt it because I've seen how much I mean

looked at me, his gaze

just because love failed us once doesn't mean it will always be that way," I smiled, "Life has so much more to offer if we're willing to embrace it."

basking in his warmth. Shortly after, I felt him close

nose gently brushing against

your life, or is it

in his silence and the soft sigh that

It was love.

his cheek, tracing his stubble with my thumb. "Have you ever been in love before?" I inquired, searching his

feeling that there was something

he appeared less relaxed and

reassured him, offering a gentle smile as I planted a light, tender kiss on his lips. "Just give me your answer whenever you

nodded, exhaling softly as the tension in

of us speaking. Sensing Jacob's

his hands, guiding them to rest on my hips, knowing

us. A warmth spread through me as our lips moulded together and he

my lips, demanding entrance and once I allowed him, he thrust his tongue into my mouth. The kiss began getting heated, and a blaze passed through both

we parted our lips, Jacob sat up. He pressed his lips against my neck, assaulting it with hot and heavy kisses; He grazed his teeth against a particular spot of my neck and

top and he cupped my breast over my bra. I threw my head backwards, and a quivering breath left my mouth as he tortured

other hand moved to grab my throat, and he pulled me close so that he could devour my lips once again. I gasped

my lips once he finally broke the kiss. His breathing was surprisingly calm compared to my erratic one.

replied, my breath uneven as

"You might

between my brows, but I struggled to find the right words to counter his

my love," he chuckled, his fingers gently stroking my cheek, "We can't afford