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.

seemed messed up, fucked up, and ruined by just one person's arrival. The feeling of something bad occurring wouldn't

my hand on the doorframe, slightly 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 to be. But, would you please open the

stir awake in my head. I wasn't even sure if it was the right decision for me to try to make him

you helped me at that time. You don't need to be alone

second,

in relief as I watched him. It seemed like he had freshened up; I could see that he'd changed into a white shirt and slacks. However, before I could say a word, my eyes trailed to spot the suitcase on his bed he

planning to leave?" I asked, my voice

planning. I am leaving, Evelyn," he replied, walking back into his room. His cold tone was unfamiliar to me he had never been like

intentionally. It was a mistake. The invitation list was handled by Clara and me, and

with you from day one that I'm not the right

the hell was wrong

this coming from, Jacob? What does any of

end. It's better if we stop here, today," he spoke,

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

think that way. I don't have the power to change anyone's beliefs, do I?" He shifted his attention

God, this cold-hearted motherfucker!

forcing him to look at me, "You don't even need to

in his cold gaze. His breathing trembled

I won't 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

to say something,

room, holding back my tears until I reached my own room and

wouldn't have realised it if it wasn't for

***

before my door, concern etched on her face, "We don't want to leave you here alone.

a few minutes ago, and it took me a whole ten minutes to assure him that I'm alright. Nancy has made three phone calls from the car, and now, please don't tell me I'll have to spend another

I know you were crying. But look, if you come with us, you

flashed her a small smile, "Besides, I just need some time alone.

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

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