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.

been so perfect just a few minutes ago, but now it all seemed messed up, fucked up, and ruined by just one person's arrival. The feeling of something bad occurring wouldn't

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

me, causing doubts and questions to stir awake in my head. I wasn't even sure

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,

next second, the door

he'd changed into a white shirt and slacks. However, before I could say a word, my eyes trailed to spot the suitcase on

I asked, my voice barely rising above

his room. His cold tone was unfamiliar to me he had never been

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 happened today. Let's talk this through and

away, "I've been clear with you from day one that I'm not the right man

hell was wrong with

any of this have

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 casual, which hurt me even more,

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

think that way. I don't have the power to change anyone's beliefs,

God, this cold-hearted motherfucker!

know what? You 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

brief moment, I saw a flicker of hesitation in his cold gaze. His breathing trembled as

the fuck you want. 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 try to stop you," I pushed his chest, causing him

seemed to want to say something, but

room, holding back my tears until I reached my own

wouldn't have realised it if it wasn't

***

don't want to leave you here alone. I can already

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 phone calls from the car, and now, please don't tell me I'll have

you come with us, you can ease your mind-the club's fun. You'll forget about this entire incident and that jerk, at

good, Jennie. Don't worry," I flashed her a small smile, "Besides, I just need

a kiss on my

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