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

leaning my head against it, and started, "Hey Jacob. Dad has left," my voice was soft and calm, "I know you're mad at him, and you have every reason

stir awake in my head. I wasn't even sure if it was the

just like you helped me at that time. You don't need to be alone when you're having a hard

second, the

he'd changed into a white shirt and slacks. However, before I could say a word, my

really planning to leave?" I asked, my voice barely

replied, walking back into his room. His cold tone

mistake. The invitation list

away, "I've been clear with you from day one that I'm not the right man for you. I'm not the person you should be with. So,

the hell was wrong

from, Jacob? What does any of this have to do with

what it is. I can never give you what you want, and how long can we keep fooling ourselves? Eventually, it will come to an end. It's better if we stop here, today," he spoke, sounding indifferent and

right to decide 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 just a lie? A fling to you that you

power to change anyone's beliefs, do I?" He shifted his attention back to packing his clothes,

God, this cold-hearted motherfucker!

are one cruel man, Jacob," I gripped his collars, forcing him to look at me, "You don't even need to try hard to break someone's heart. You're unbelievably good at it, and unfortunately, I realised

brief moment, I saw a flicker of hesitation in his

stop you, nor will I try to be there for you. It was my mistake to 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 try to stop you," I pushed his chest,

something, but

you have a safe journey," With that, I walked out of the room, holding back my tears until I reached my own room

wouldn't have realised it if it

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door, concern etched on her face, "We don't want to leave

okay, Jennie. It's just that I sniffed some dust, and my allergies kicked in. Mason came a few minutes ago, and it took me a whole ten minutes to assure him that I'm alright. Nancy has made three

just worried. And don't 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 jerk, at least

good, Jennie. Don't worry," I flashed her a small smile, "Besides, I just need some time alone. Please, don't

she finally sighed in defeat and stepped inside the room, planting a kiss on my cheek, "You

a smile broke on my face, "Now go before I kick your ass. All the hot guys in