My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 31 Enamoured

Evelyn

Morning arrived sooner than expected, as the sun's gentle rays permeated the room through a slender gap in the curtains, caressing my face. Instinctively, I sought refuge in the warmth of Jacob's neck, eliciting a playful chuckle that assured me of his wakefulness.

"So you're awake," I mumbled, my voice laden with fatigue and grogginess.

How could I possibly summon any energy when Jacob had effortlessly drained every ounce of it from me the night before? My lower abdomen still throbbed, a testament to his unwavering vigour. The man was made of steel....everywhere.

"Yeah, I've been up for a while," he replied, tenderly tracing small circles on my back while planting kisses on my shoulder.

"Aren't you tired?"

I was genuinely curious. How could I feel utterly depleted while he radiated tenfold more energy, considering he had been the one responsible for our passionate escapades?

"That's the complete opposite of how I'm feeling right now," he snickered. "How can anyone be tired after such an incredible night?"

"But why do I feel so fucking tired?" I queried, lifting my gaze to meet him. Damn, he was breathtaking.

"Because—while it's true that I was the one exerting the effort, it was upon you that I bestowed it..." He paused momentarily, mischief flickering in his emerald eyes, "Oh, my apologies, beloved. I haven't worked on you; I've worked inside you. Would you like me to show you the exact spot?"

He attempted to move his hand towards my bottom, but I grabbed it soon as I could, stopping him halfway from his misdeed.

"Don't you dare." I glared at him.

There was no way in hell I was going to let him touch me right now. If he did, I knew without a doubt that all my self-control would crumble, and the consequences would be an intensification of the agony coursing through my body and my insides.

Jacob laughed, fully aware of my reasons. How could he not? Both he and I remembered every intricate detail of last night, and if it weren't for this relentless pain that sent electric shocks through me with every second, I would be the one seducing him right now.

There was no denying his prowess in the bedroom; it was fair to say he had kept me up for nearly the entire night.

"Okay, I won't," he assured me, pulling me closer and rubbing my back, as if trying to help me find solace, "Do you need Advil? I can get it for you."

"No, don't worry. The pain will fade away soon," I replied, snuggling even closer to his body, relishing in his comforting warmth, "What you can do is stay with me a little while longer."

"Your wish is my command," he said with a smile, pressing a gentle kiss on my lips, "What are your plans for the day?"

"Do I look like I'm allowed to make separate plans when it's none other than your best friend, AKA my dad, getting married?"

"I could help you."

"What's the catch?"

Reading Jacob was effortless for me. It was astonishing how quickly I had come to understand him. I could effortlessly discern his thoughts before they even left his lips. He was like an open book, though there were moments when he stood as the most enigmatic person I had ever encountered.

man possessed a myriad of colours, and I was determined

could spend some uninterrupted time together," he whispered in my ear, sending

we go, escaping everyone's prying eyes?" I asked, deciding to play his game as I brushed my hand over

jaw clenched. There was an oddly satisfying allure in how his blue veins protruded, and the pace of his

may have said it a thousand times, but I'll say it again he is

how frequently I voiced this sentiment, it would never alter the truth that such a statement merely

turn, I suggest you stop your little tactics, young lady," he spoke, his

were the one who initiated it with your seductive

more than willing to put an end to it right now," he chuckled, his voice husky and

fair. You can't always win arguments by resorting to...

really? So now you're accusing me of

nodded,

pretending your gay friend was your 'fake boyfriend of the day,' calling me a coward, and countless other foolish things, all leading up to making me lose

lure him out of his shell was utterly hilarious. I had certainly gone to extreme lengths to push him over the edge. But I didn't regret

you those things, but you

lip as he slipped his hands around my hips and brought me closer to

my eyes widened in

did not do that....he

slapped his chest, sheer disbelief etching itself onto

plans beforehand so that you can be prepared?" He feigned innocence, but the smirk playing at

me something I

know or perhaps conveniently forgetting is that our little escape plan might not work. I already have some explaining to do because we both disappeared from the party yesterday. If I reveal the true reason, we'll be in the midst of a full-blown war," I explained, "Without giving him a solid set of reasons that aren't suspicious, my dad will be on my tail like a ghost." "Don't worry. I've already prepared some explanations. All you need

"Where?!"

very least, somewhere far from this so-called

stupid. My dad's choice is the

matter how much you argue, it's true that Samuel can be a bit clueless at times. How did he manage to

he's not much of a fitness enthusiast. Besides, there's a gym nearby our house, although this mansion is an exception, built in the middle of nowhere. Even the closest gym would take at least half an hour to reach. This place is a

his

got out of touch, including you. He didn't come here to sculpt himself like the Hulk, so it's fair for him to overlook such minor

record, your dad and I never lost touch, though it's true we hadn't met for years because I was caught up with my business and he was occupied with his. And, of course, let's not forget how he managed to scare away your dates," he chuckled, his expression quickly fading into a blank canvas as he gently pushed me onto the bed, hovering over

did you just indirectly call me that green monster?" He arched an eyebrow, and damn, he looked irresistibly sexy. From this view, I could see all the details of

you've sculpted yourself in a way that no woman can take her eyes off you once they lay their gaze upon you." I wrapped my hand around his neck and pulled

moments ago he was trying to put up

swiftly moved away, evading his attempt to seal my lips with what would have been a presumably dominating

that?" His expression betrayed genuine

clearing my throat. "You're

His irritation was palpable, and I couldn't help but enjoy getting

"Because I said so."

his advance. It was a

what I said-I won't give