My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 22

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.

just

course, he would find it amusing because he knew the truth, and

with my daughter," he

I had to wrestle the smile

was too cute, but that didn't mean his suspicion wasn't a risk. If he started becoming observant,

had a good sleep. That's it!"

but still

I don't care! Just let me have my pancakes, I'm

the reason behind my good mood was right beside

had on me, yet paradoxically, I loved it at

Knowing him so well,

he squinted his eyes at me as if examining a

God, if you

how red she's gotten?" He

This man...

to get on my nerves. He was playing it dirty, fucking

boy..." Dad

fucked this

isn't. It's about a man. I've found a very handsome and hot man," I flashed Dad a sarcastic smile, and a frown settled on his face.

genuinely shocked by my response, yet there was curiosity shining in his eyes

I shouldn't be surprised. Dad had a knack for taking things too literally. I couldn't believe that

I know what I've actually said is the truth but somewhat opting for my usual sarcasm. Nevertheless, Dad was

out the identity of my supposed fling, you'd be able to solve the puzzle on your own," I

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

her get away this time," Dad retorted in

questions to yourself. I'm not answering them!"

think the fifteen-minute duration of your regular argument is now over," Jacob finally spoke, amusement evident in his tone as he looked at Dad and then at me. His gaze

pushing a can of orange juice

throat felt as dry

the juice, but I couldn't help but notice the amusement

with a thud, clearly surprised by my sudden

Dad was giving me a hard time,

at my expression, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Samuel wasn't bluffing.

his best friend is the man I've been involved with?" I

that revealing our relationship is the last thing you would

I quirked

jaw and flipped us before he pressed me against

you in every

turn me on when I

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