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."

that's why you're not married? Because you don't want

in love, spend more and more time together, expectations rise, your life revolves around your partner, and

mysteries, secrets, or perhaps even

such a range of emotions in his voice

When my mother left him, he was devastated. His smiles were rare. But 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 to him. He found his happiness in me. And now that Clara has come into our lives, everything is even better than before. She loves my dad unconditionally, flaws and all, and cares for me as if I were her

looked at me, his

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

after, I felt him close his

nose gently brushing against

complicate your life, or is it love itself

the soft sigh that escaped his lips, I found

It was love.

lifted my hand to caress his cheek, tracing his stubble with my thumb. "Have you ever been in love before?" I inquired, searching his eyes. The brilliant green in them could rival the beauty of the

that there was something about Jacob that

silence this time felt different, devoid of any hidden answers. Suddenly, he appeared less relaxed and

gentle smile as I planted a light, tender kiss on his lips. "Just

exhaling softly as the tension in

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

to rest on my hips, knowing

closing the distance between us. A warmth spread through me as our lips moulded together and he slid his hands down to cup my butt as he pulled me

he thrust his tongue into my mouth. The kiss

assaulting it with hot and heavy kisses; He grazed his teeth against a particular spot of my neck and it made a moan rip through my

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

moved to grab my throat, and he pulled me close so that he could devour my lips once again. I gasped into his mouth when he squeezed

are very fragile," He spoke against my lips once he finally broke the kiss. His breathing was surprisingly

think," I replied, my breath uneven as a chuckle

attempting to hide a smile, "You might be even

but I struggled to find

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