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 asking," he shrugged

corner of my eye, I could see Jacob trying to hide his laughter behind his hand. Well, of course, he would find it amusing because he knew the truth, and he also knew that I

know what's going on with my daughter," he

wrestle the smile

was too cute, but that didn't mean his suspicion wasn't a risk. If he started becoming observant, both Jacob and I would be in

sleep. That's it!" I emphasised, hoping to end the

convincing, but still not

let me have my pancakes,

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

me, yet paradoxically, I loved it at the

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

you're hiding," he squinted his eyes at me as if examining

swear to God, if you don't

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

This man...

exactly how to get on my

is about a boy..." Dad mused to himself,

You fucked this whole situation up for

It's about a man. I've found a very handsome and hot man," I flashed Dad a sarcastic

could see Jacob genuinely shocked by my

Dad asked, seemingly oblivious to the sarcasm in my voice. I couldn't believe he failed to catch on, but I suppose I shouldn't be surprised. Dad had a knack for

but somewhat opting for my usual sarcasm. Nevertheless, Dad was not supposed to question

identity of my supposed fling, you'd be able to

to come back with a response, but this time Clara did me the favour of shutting his mouth. "Enough,

get away this time," Dad retorted in

your dumb questions to yourself. I'm not answering them!" I glared at him, frustration seeping

over," Jacob finally spoke, amusement evident in his tone as he looked at Dad and then at me. His gaze lingered on me

of orange juice my way. "Here,

right. My throat felt as dry as a

maintained my hard gaze as I took the can and gulped down the juice, but I couldn't help but notice the amusement written all

climbed onto his bed, causing him to fall back with a thud, clearly surprised by my sudden

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

my expression, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

think would have happened 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 would have

at his lips. "I know that revealing our relationship

we?" I quirked

took advantage of my loosened hold on his jaw and flipped us before he pressed me against the bed with his hands on

yours, little girl. It makes me want to claim you in every

let him turn me on when I