My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 26 No Resistance

Jacob

As I watched her walk out of the hall, a sudden wave of unrest washed over me. It was so damn hard, sitting there and trying to find an excuse to go after her. I was fucked up in more ways than one.

I knew she was struggling. It wasn't easy for her to simply forget everything and act normal. Samuel, being more mature and having experienced the world to a greater extent, could perhaps let go of his past and not care as much. But for Evelyn, it wasn't that simple. Her entire childhood had been shaped by her mother's absence, and she had adapted by learning to despise her presence.

I had witnessed her struggle to accept the notion of letting go, to release the grudges that had caused so many obstacles in her life. But it was true that she needed time.

We couldn't expect her to suddenly be okay and return to normal overnight.

On the other hand, As Evelyn made her exit, all the colours vanished from Danica's face. I could see the desperate need in her eyes to have a conversation with her daughter. She longed to reach out to Evelyn, to bridge the gap that had formed between them. Perhaps Evelyn wasn't fully aware of what had transpired between Danica and Samuel all those years ago.

Even if she was, it would have been difficult for an eight-year-old to comprehend the complexities of a relationship and the reasons behind growing apart.

"Um... shall I?" I cleared my throat, gesturing with my index finger towards the exit. I hoped that my message would be understood without me having to explain further, as my own legs were already primed to follow in that direction.

I wanted my Evelyn to be close to me again. The last thing I wanted was to leave her alone in the midst of such a difficult situation.

"Yes, please," Clara spoke up before Samuel could say a word.

Before I had the chance to say anything else in response, I found myself rushing out of the hall with great speed.

My sudden movement might have seemed suspicious, but at that moment, it was the least of my concerns. Every fibre of my being was consumed by thoughts of Evelyn, and what made it even more complicated? She was my best friend's daughter.

It took me mere seconds to spot her, her long dark hair gently swaying in the breeze near the pool area. She stood there, arms crossed over her chest, her gaze fixed upon the clouds in the sky, as if she didn't truly belong in this place. Even from the distance between us, I could sense the distant expression on her face.

Without hesitation, I walked up to her, grabbed her arm, and turned her around. Our chests collided, and a soft gasp escaped her lips.

"You know what?" I said, pressing her gently against me. "Someday, you're going to be the reason for my heart attack."

Confusion filled her eyes as she looked up

damn woman. You are making me crazy and it's fucking stupid." I slammed my lips

passing me a message to stop as I ravished her mouth, kissing her and

will see us,"

don't give a fuck." I smashed our

her attempts and eventually gave in, allowing me to slide my tongue into her sweet

a drug, addicting to

me- She could bloody destroy me and yet I wouldn't say a word. The desire for her ran in my veins. The craving for her

her, it did not matter if it meant that I had to turn the entire world upside down to be with her. I

*****

Evelyn

lifting my spirits and leaving a permanent smile etched on my face since morning. Not only did it improve my mood, but it also had a ripple effect on

and Mason, who were mysteriously absent for

and doing nasty in one of

Jacob seemed to

Well, forget it!

across from me, casually leaning against the bar, strategically

my mother, sparing myself from being overwhelmed by conflicting emotions. This allowed me to fully indulge in

fantasies, each one more tantalising than the last. But

no shame in admitting that I craved nothing more

by piece, sending shivers down my spine in a matter of seconds. Goosebumps erupted across my

my curves and overall figure. Although I had considered wearing something more revealing to tempt Jacob, I decided against it, aware of the potential risks. Unexpectedly, however, this dress seemed to captivate his attention, as if he could see right through it, and I sensed an untamed desire brewing within him, awakening the animal inside of him that now

in my mind, and I slowly turned around, sweeping my

intense gaze seemed to burn through my skin, even from a distance. I could almost feel the low growl reverberating in his chest. Perhaps this mere distance was not enough to wither the invisible

the guests to notice me. It always amazed me

turned to see

greeted him

fit if he caught you," he chuckled,

he's too caught up to notice, and who would tell him anyway? Especially not you," I snickered, resting my elbows on the metal edge of the bar. My gaze involuntarily shifted to Jacob, but his intense stare remained fixed, as if he were completely unaware