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.

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 leave

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 door for me and let me in? I just want to talk...

me, causing doubts and questions to stir awake in my head. I wasn't even sure if it was the right decision

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

second, the door

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

planning to leave?" I asked, my voice

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

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 happened today.

hesitated before pulling his hand away, "I've been clear with you from day one

the hell was wrong

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

we stop here, today," he spoke, sounding indifferent and casual, which hurt me

hurt but also determined to not let him dictate my life, "If you had these doubts all along, then what did all those moments

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

God, this cold-hearted motherfucker!

gripped his collars, forcing him to look at me, "You don't even need to try hard to break

I saw a flicker of hesitation in his cold

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 to take

to want to say something, but in the end,

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

are painful-I wouldn't have realised it if it wasn't for this

***

Jennie said, standing before my door, concern etched on her face, "We don't want to leave

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

to, but I'm 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

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

room, planting a kiss on my cheek, "You know we're always here

face, "Now go before I kick your ass. All the