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.

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 leave me. Enough! I can't stand there any longer. I

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

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

harder for us? I'm here to help, just like you helped me at that time. You don't need to

next second,

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

really planning to leave?" I asked, my

planning. I am leaving, Evelyn," he replied, walking back into his room. His cold tone was unfamiliar to me

don't have to leave because of her," I implored, grabbing his hand to stop him from packing, "Dad didn't invite her intentionally. It was a mistake. The invitation list was handled by Clara

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

was wrong

Jacob? What does any of

It's better if we stop here, today," he spoke, sounding indifferent and casual, which

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

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

God, this cold-hearted motherfucker!

Jacob," I gripped his collars, forcing him to look at me, "You don't

in his cold gaze. His breathing trembled as

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

to say something, but in

out of the room,

realised it if

***

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.

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

crying. But look, if you come with us, you can ease your mind-the club's fun. You'll forget about this entire

her a small smile, "Besides, I

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.