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.

it all seemed messed up, fucked up, and ruined by just one person's

and calm, "I know you're mad at him, and you have every reason

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

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

second,

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

leave?" I asked, my voice barely rising above a

his room. His cold tone

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

pulling his hand away, "I've been clear with you from day one that I'm not

was wrong

any of this have to do

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, "You're young

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

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

God, this cold-hearted motherfucker!

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 someone's heart. You're unbelievably good at it, and unfortunately, I realised it

a flicker of hesitation in his cold gaze. His breathing trembled as he looked

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!

seemed to want to say something, but in

you have a safe journey," With that, I walked out of the room, holding back

it if it wasn't

***

you're okay? We can always postpone this," Jennie said, standing before my door, concern etched on her face, "We don't want to leave you here alone. I can already see how much you've cried- your

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,

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 jerk,

a small smile, "Besides,

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

kick your