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."

Because you don't

more and more time together,

me, revealing that there were hidden depths beneath his exterior. I realised that there might be mysteries, secrets, or perhaps even traumas he carried within. Unlike me, he was not

hadn't heard such a range of emotions in

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 to him. He found

simply looked at me, his gaze searching and

be that way," I smiled, "Life has so much more to offer if we're

I felt him close his eyes too. "Will you tell me something, Jacob?"

softly, his nose

you think a relationship would complicate your life, or is

silence and the soft sigh that escaped his lips, I

It was love.

tracing his stubble with my thumb. "Have you ever been in love before?" I inquired, searching his eyes. The brilliant green in them could

the feeling that there was something about Jacob that I didn't

different, devoid of any hidden answers. Suddenly, he appeared less relaxed and carefree.

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

as the tension in his muscles

few moments passed in silence, neither of us speaking. Sensing Jacob's impending question, I anticipated it and shifted my

hold of his hands, guiding them to rest on my hips, knowing that

my fingers curling around the fabric of his t-shirt, and our lips met, closing the distance between us. A warmth spread through me as our lips moulded together and he slid

of my lips, demanding entrance and once I allowed him, he thrust his tongue into my mouth. The

neck, assaulting it with hot and heavy kisses; He grazed his teeth against a particular

bra. I threw my head backwards, and a quivering breath left my mouth

close so that he could devour my lips once again. I gasped into his

broke the kiss. His breathing was surprisingly calm compared to my erratic

as you think," I replied, my breath uneven as

smile, "You might be

I struggled to find the right words

probably go, my love," he chuckled, his fingers gently stroking my cheek, "We