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.

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

you're mad at him, and you have every reason to be.

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

here, I understand. You can take your time. I know 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, but I can try. I can try to make you feel better. Can you please

second, the door

exhaled 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

planning to leave?" I asked, my voice barely rising above

into his room. His cold tone was unfamiliar to me he

didn't invite her intentionally. It was a mistake. The invitation list was

clear with you from day one that I'm not the right man for you. I'm not the

was wrong with

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

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, "You're young and beautiful, and I'm sure you'll find someone new. Someone your age. It won't be complicated then, and you

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

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!

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

a brief moment, I saw a flicker of hesitation in his cold gaze.

tears, my bottom lip quivering,

seemed to want to say something, but

the room,

have realised it if

***

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

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 to spend another ten

you come with us, you can ease

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

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

before I kick your ass. All the hot