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.

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

"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

me, 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 make

that... holding onto things only makes it harder for us? I'm here to help, just like you helped me at that time.

next second, the door

a white shirt and slacks. However, before

to leave?" I asked, my voice

not planning. I am leaving, Evelyn," he replied, walking back into his room. His cold

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

he hesitated before pulling his hand away, "I've been clear with you from day one that I'm not the right man for you. I'm not the person you should be with. So, let's end this

hell was wrong with

any of this have to

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

had these doubts all along, then what did all those moments we shared mean? Were

to change anyone's

God, this cold-hearted motherfucker!

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

I saw a flicker of hesitation in his

go wherever the 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,

safe journey," With that, I walked out of the room,

have realised it if it

***

can always postpone this," Jennie said, standing before my door, concern etched on her face, "We don't want to leave you here

it took me a whole ten minutes to

But look, if you come with us, you can ease your mind-the club's

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

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

go before I kick your ass. All the hot guys in the club will find someone else