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

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

have the right to know what's going on with my daughter," he said,

I had to wrestle the smile that fought

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

had a good sleep. That's it!" I emphasised, hoping to

but still not

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

only that, it triggered an annoying blush to rise on my cheeks because the reason behind

Jacob had on me, yet paradoxically, I loved it

again. Knowing him so

squinted his eyes at me as if examining

to God,

chuckled, coming to my rescue. "Can't you see how red she's gotten?" He shot

This man...

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

this is about a boy..." Dad mused to

Jacob! You fucked this whole

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. "Do you want to

see Jacob genuinely shocked by my response, yet there was curiosity shining

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

the truth but somewhat opting for my usual sarcasm. Nevertheless, Dad was

sure since 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 own,"

but this time Clara did me the favour of shutting

her get away this time," Dad retorted

I'm not answering them!" I glared at him,

argument is now over," Jacob finally spoke, amusement evident in his tone as he looked at Dad and then at me. His gaze lingered on me for the longest time. "You both should take a break

of orange juice my way. "Here, drink

he was right. My throat felt as dry

I took the can and gulped down the juice, but I couldn't help but notice the amusement

bare chest as I climbed onto his bed, causing him to fall back with a thud, clearly surprised by my

so much fun when Dad was giving me a hard time, weren't you?" I accused,

mean... I couldn't help it," he laughed at my expression, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Samuel

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,

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

we?" I quirked an

hold on his jaw and flipped us before he pressed

makes me want to claim you in

me on when I was here to teach him