My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 22 Two Types Of Tension

Evelyn

"So...Clara, can I ask you something?"

"Oh, since when did you start acting so formal?" She burst into laughter. "What happened? Do you have a fever or something?"

I sighed, feigning sadness. "I don't get you or Dad. Even when I try to be nice, it's always a problem."

"Enough, drama queen," Clara chuckled. "Ask me what you want to know."

A smile tugged at my lips as I leaned in, adjusting my chair to ensure she heard me clearly. "By any chance, do you think Jacob has been through a heartbreak or something?"

"What?" Confusion etched upon her face, "Where's this coming from?"

"I am just curious, you know," I tried to keep my curiosity subtle.

"And why are you suddenly curious?" She asked skeptically.

"Well, it's just that he sometimes seems like a lone soul," I laughed, though it came out sounding nervous. "So, I got curious."

She paused for a moment, as if recollecting her memories in one place. "I'm not entirely sure, but I heard from your Dad that he had a serious relationship in the past. After it ended on a bad note, he never pursued relationships again."

"What else do you know?"

"That's all I know. Every time I asked your Dad, he said it's a long story," She shrugged. "Besides, this wedding is the only event where I've seen Jacob, so I haven't had the curiosity to pester Samuel further. Although hearing a little story would have been interesting, you know, your dad can be so boring sometimes."

"Oh, I see," I replied before shifting my focus back to the plate full of pancakes drowning in chocolate syrup that Clara had made for me.

So...Jacob went through a heartbreak.

A few minutes passed as I delved deeper into my thoughts. Suddenly, the sound of the chair beside me being pulled interrupted my contemplation.

"Hello, ladies," Jacob's face greeted my view as he sat beside me; Dad followed suit, taking the chair beside Clara across from us.

"I must say, you look in a really good mood today." There was a hint of suspicion in his voice, causing me to drop my fork onto the plate.

"Dad, what's wrong with you? If I'm in a bad mood, you have a problem, and if I'm not in a good mood, you still have a problem!"

"No, my problem is that you've started having these odd mood swings all of a sudden." He quirked an eyebrow. "Is this about any guy?"

My cheeks burned red, and my eyes widened in shock. "Dad!" Disbelief screamed through my voice.

was just

it amusing because he knew the truth, and he also knew that I couldn't tell Dad the truth. "Why don't you just keep your stupid questions to

daughter," he said, crossing his arms over his chest. "It's my moral

to wrestle the

risk. If he

a good sleep. That's it!" I

convincing, but still not

Just let me have my

nervous. Not only that, it triggered an annoying blush to rise on my cheeks because the reason behind my good mood was right beside me, and his lingering gaze made

on me, yet paradoxically,

mouth once again. Knowing him so well, I knew he wasn't going to

must be something you're hiding," he squinted his eyes at me as if

swear to God, if you don't stop

alone," Jacob chuckled, coming to my rescue. "Can't you see how red she's gotten?" He shot me a glance, a mischievous

This man...

get on my nerves. He was playing it

is about a boy..." Dad

fucked this

a very handsome and hot man," I flashed Dad a sarcastic smile, and a frown settled on his face. "Do you want to know his

by

I couldn't believe he failed to catch on, but I suppose I shouldn't be surprised. Dad had a knack for taking things too literally. I couldn't

I know what I've actually said is the truth but somewhat opting for my usual sarcasm. Nevertheless, Dad was not supposed to

you're so intrigued with the idea of finding out the identity of my supposed fling, you'd be able to solve the puzzle on your

time Clara

help won't let her get away this

answering them!" I

as he looked at Dad and then at me. His gaze lingered on me for the longest time. "You both should take a break and

frown, before pushing a can of orange juice my way. "Here, drink

My throat felt as dry

the juice, but I couldn't help but notice the amusement written all over Jacob's

clearly surprised by my sudden visit to his room at this hour. What better moment to come here than midnight? There

me a hard time, weren't you?" I accused, gripping his jaw and leaning

mischievous glint in his eyes. "Samuel

if I had told him the truth, that his best friend is the man I've been involved with?" I asked, my voice low and threatening. "Tell me, do you honestly think he

lips. "I know that revealing our relationship is the last thing

aren't we?" I quirked an

you too well," He took advantage of my loosened hold on his jaw and flipped us before he pressed me against

yours, little girl. It makes me want to claim you in every way possible." He whispered into my ear causing goosebumps to

damn! I could not let him turn me on when I was here to teach him a