My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 36 Rendezvous In Secrecy

Evelyn

"Whoa, is this yours?" I asked, my eyes locked onto the sleek motor yacht resting gracefully at the marina. It was beautiful. Having ventured on numerous yacht tours due to my father's unwavering affection for coastal areas, I thought I had seen it all. But this vessel was a real beauty.

"No, it's not mine. If you want to see mine, you'll have to accompany me to Italy," he replied, his fingers intertwining with mine as he guided me aboard, "However, for tonight, it belongs to us. I've arranged for its booking."

"Wow, it's absolutely stunning," I marveled, stepping inside, "I've never come across anything quite this beautiful."

"Hey, my yachts are even better," he chuckled, walking towards the bridge, "This was the closest match I could find here."

"Sure thing," I rolled my eyes, trying to get on his nerves as usual, "You talk a big game. I bet your taste isn't that great."

"Careful now, young lady," he said with a sudden change in tone, grabbing my jaw and gently pressing me against the wall. His eyes held a challenge, but there was a hint of amusement as well, like he knew exactly what I was up to, yet opted for the chance to intimidate me.

Holy shit!

His other hand reached out, fingers toying with the hem of my top, "You should already know how good my taste is," he whispered, his lips brushing against my earlobe. "Don't you see yourself in the mirror? What a shame!"

My heart raced, and a subtle blush warmed my cheeks as I tried to stifle a smile, "I'm not falling for your tricks. You can save them for someone else."

He chuckled softly, the sound sending shivers down my spine. "Oh, but you've already fallen, my love. In fact, it happened a long time ago."

I parted my lips, intending to respond, but, unfortunately, no words emerged.

"What? Cat got your tongue?" He grinned, leaning in to pepper my face with kisses. His lips danced from my cheeks to my chin and then my nose. "Hey, cut it out."

"Why? Is someone ticklish?"

"No, I'm not."

"Yes, you are," A mischievous glint sparkled in his eyes as he challenged me, a knowing smile playing on his lips. He leaned in again, this time trailing kisses down my throat.

A gasp escaped my lips as my breath quickened. He held me closer, teasing and playfully nipping at my skin, leaving his marks behind.

"We're going to be late..." I managed to breathe out, my voice tinged with a mix of urgency and reluctance. "You mentioned it's a long journey."

I could feel his reluctance to stop, but eventually, he relented, "Unfortunately, you're right," he sighed, his nose tracing a gentle path along my cheek, "We have to return early, or else your dad will go crazy, and now that your mother's here, she'll be concerned too."

Suddenly a thought hit my mind at the mention of my mother.

That day when she came....Jacob told me a story- one that had quite a different narrative than today's one

have something to ask

"What is it?"

were born," I began, "And today you said

to me back then?!" My eyes widened in

wasn't exactly a lie. My emotions were genuine," he responded, clearing his throat and nervously scratching the back of his

"Jacob... you..."

he hastily moved to start the yacht's engine, "We can talk about

talking about now, " And I followed

***

We had made up pretty quickly,

fixed on the island in sheer

glow. The weather was remarkably pleasant, with gentle breezes caressing my skin as if in a

something within me has shifted. Was it the serene nature or was it just Jacob? Perhaps, it

from behind me, his arms enveloping me as he rested

did you discover this one? It seems more secluded than the others nearby," I

this spot because, hopefully within the next three months, it will belong to

what?" My jaw practically

It's not just another real estate venture;

arms, encircling my hands around his neck, "I can understand you, Jacob. There was a moment in my life when I experienced a similar sentiment."

you mean by

the smile that now

chest where I pressed my hand, "there's a man, an Italian man who also happens to be my dad's best friend, unfortunately. The same feeling you have about this island, I can confidently say that I share it with you, because the moment I saw him..." A

smile was evident as he drew me closer, his hands finding their place around my waist, effectively closing the gap between us,

my head, "That 'old thing' tends

to my face, "Seems like you're getting out of bounds, young lady. I wonder how I

with the ancient Egyptians," a soft laugh escaped my lips, "Yet here you are, taking

his eyes widened, "And here I am, the cruel old man?" His lips

I raised my hands in surrender, knowing that his unpredictability might

matters now," his voice deepened, a playful glint dancing in his eyes, "An old thing, huh? Let me show you just what this 'old thing' can

caution, I started

I always do this

were cut off as I watched him begin to advance. His hands hinted at a tickling

"Evelyn, wait!"

the pool," I sprinted past him, his fingers nearly brushing my side as he attempted to catch

laughter echoed as I felt his presence hot on

defeated in no time,

fair! You have long legs!" I protested as I found myself in the bedroom, trying to evade his imminent grasp. He seemed to relish the chase, like a lion closing