My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 34 Bleeding Emotions

Evelyn

As Dad knocked on the door, there was no response. The eerie silence emanating from his room only intensified the twisting feeling in my gut. I wasn't sure what I should do. If Dad weren't here, I might have just barged through the door without a second thought.

He was a grown man, fully capable of handling his emotions, so why did I feel so anxious? Why did I have this overwhelming need to help him, even when I wasn't sure if he actually needed me? Fuck! I hadn't thought I'd end up falling for him so deep. It felt insane. I was being driven to the brink of madness.

"Jacob, I know you're in there. Please, just open the door, okay?" Dad asked.

But once again, there was no answer from Jacob.

"Jacob?"

Was he even in there?

"Man, open the door. This is my house!"

My eyes widened, and I impulsively slapped Dad's arm, "Dad! You can't solve this like you solve our arguments. He's not your kid, for God's sake!" I whispered urgently.

"Then what am I supposed to do?" he asked, lowering his voice to match mine.

"I don't know, just try to talk to him gently, maybe?"

"Damn, it's not going to work," he sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose, "He won't open the door. I'll have to come back later when he's calmed down. You should go back to your room too. I'm going to take a nap; this is stressing me out."

"What?"

"You heard me. Now get back to your room," Dad said as he walked away, eventually disappearing from my sight. He seemed clearly frustrated and tense.

Of course, Jacob needed time. But I was going to die out of stress in the meantime.

by just one person's arrival. The feeling of something bad occurring wouldn't leave me. Enough! I can't stand there any longer. I need

was soft and calm, "I know you're mad at him, and you have every reason to be. But, would you please open the door for

in my head. I wasn't even sure if it was the right decision for me

know it's hard for you. But remember, you told me that... holding onto things only makes it harder for us? I'm here to help, just like you helped me at that time. You don't need to be alone when you're having a hard time," I sighed, "I know I'm not always mature or understanding, but I can try. I can try to make you feel better. Can

next second,

white shirt and slacks. However, before I could say a word, my eyes trailed to spot the suitcase

to leave?" I asked, my

walking back into his room. His cold tone

idea. You don't have to leave because of her," I implored, grabbing his hand to stop him from packing, "Dad didn't invite her intentionally. It was a mistake. The invitation list was handled by Clara and me, and we had no idea about this. I'm sorry for whatever

day one that I'm not the right man for you. I'm not the person you should be with. So, let's

hell was

coming from, Jacob? What does any of this have to

here, today," he spoke, sounding indifferent and casual, which hurt me even more, "You're young and beautiful, and I'm sure you'll find someone new. Someone your age. It won't be complicated then, and you can be

what's good for me?" I interrupted, I was hurt but also determined to not let him dictate my life, "If you had these doubts all along, then what did all those moments we shared mean? Were they

the power to change anyone's beliefs,

God, this cold-hearted motherfucker!

to look at me, "You don't even need to try hard to break

I saw a flicker of hesitation in his cold gaze. His breathing trembled as he looked at me

come here," I fought back my tears, my bottom lip quivering, "Go! Leave as soon as you can. I'll make sure my dad doesn't

something, but in the end, he remained

out of the room, holding back my tears until

realised it

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my door, concern etched on her face, "We don't

and my allergies kicked in. Mason came a few minutes ago, and it took me a whole ten minutes to

lie, I know you were crying. But look, if you come with us, you can ease your mind-the club's fun. You'll forget about this entire incident and that

her a small smile, "Besides, I just

stepped inside the room, planting a kiss on my cheek, "You know we're always

on my face, "Now go before I kick your ass.