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.

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 need

placed my hand on the doorframe, slightly leaning my head against it, 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 to be. But, would you please open the door for me and let me in? I just want to

awake in my head. I wasn't even sure if it was

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

second,

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

planning to leave?" I asked, my voice

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

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 and me, and we had no idea about this. I'm sorry for whatever happened today. Let's talk this through

you from day one that I'm not the

the hell was

coming from, Jacob? What does any of this have

it 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

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 a lie? A fling to you

change anyone's beliefs, do I?"

God, this cold-hearted motherfucker!

him to look at me, "You don't even need

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

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

to say something, but

that, I walked out of the room, holding

have realised it

***

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

a whole ten minutes to assure him that

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, at least for a

I flashed her a small smile, "Besides, I just need some time

inside the room, planting a kiss on my

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