My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 38 Moonlit Confession

Evelyn

I gently traced my fingers along his jawline, careful not to disturb his peaceful slumber. He appeared breathtakingly beautiful, an unconventional sort of magnificence that brought me tranquillity instead of the usual racing heartbeats.

After numerous times of literally fucking the shit out of each other that left us both physically spent, we had succumbed to sleep a few hours ago. But my rest had been short-lived. Perhaps fate or maybe god himself willed me to witness this scene, granting me the privilege of marvelling at its creation and seizing the opportunity for himself to brag about it.

Indeed I could give him the credit. Jacob was, in my eyes, flawless.

I brushed aside a lock of his chestnut-brown hair that had fallen onto his forehead. The colour complemented his skin tone seamlessly, radiating a subtle shine. I could have easily spent the entire night just observing him. The idea wasn't all that bad, considering sleep had eluded me. Fair enough, isn't it?

"A grown man who sleeps like a baby," I murmured softly, ensuring my voice remained barely audible. My gaze remained fixed on him; he lay on his side, facing me, while I lay on my stomach. Adorable.

My fingers tingled with the desire to trace his features his defined cheekbones, the contour of his nose, his smooth forehead, the tempting curve of his lips, and the rosy hue of his cheeks. But I refrained. I couldn't bear the thought of rousing him from his serene rest. Who would, really? It was an absolute sacrilege to disturb him at this moment. Someone had to be an absolute bitch to do so, and I often had been that bitch-Yet, it was different with Jacob-only with him.

Suppressing my impulses, I managed to sit up, even though the urge to shower his face with kisses was a struggle.

How could someone always look so damn tempting? Lord, have mercy.

I threw off the duvet, trying to get up and out of bed. But I couldn't tear my eyes away from him.

Just one quick kiss. Then I'll go.

I gave in, leaned over, and planted a soft kiss on his lips. I had to make sure I didn't get too into it and wake him up. I smiled, pulled away, and got out of bed.

I felt like an idiot for falling in love with this man. But what can you do? The heart wants what it wants, it could hardly bother giving a single fuck about what's right and wrong.

I walked out of the room, putting on Jacob's shirt as I went, and stood by the hatch. Damn, what a view.

Even though the cold winds felt sharp and bitter against my skin, making me shiver, and a part of me wanted to crawl back into the warm bed next to Jacob, I toughed it out because the sky was just too amazing to miss. I could handle a bit more.

I gripped the cold metal railings, a shiver running down my spine, and exhaled a soft sigh.

Thoughts raced through my mind, loud and clear.

the world. But it was all going to end soon. Once my dad's marriage is done, he'd go his way and I'd, unfortunately, even though it'd deeply hurt

were right-good moments

he have to be my dad's best friend

Deep down, though I didn't want to admit it, I was seeking a bit of comfort, a promise that I'd find a way to make this last

always come at a price, no matter

into my thoughts, exploring corners that usually remained locked when I was with Jacob. But tonight, those corners were wide open, forcing me

securing me close until my back met something solid. Warmth radiated from his body, crawling into mine from over the

husky voice sent a

my grip on the railing loosening as my hands settled

up," I whispered, leaning into his touch. God, I missed him. Yes, I know it had only

lowering his head to kiss my neck. "For a moment, I freaked out when I

I raised my hand, caressing his jaw. "So, Mr. Adriano is starting to get used

idea," he sighed, his nose nestled against my neck, "I think I'm becoming obsessed, bordering on

A strange warmth blossomed in my chest as I pressed a kiss to his temple. "Well, now you know what it feels like to be

his words heavy, echoing the same questions that haunted me, "But here's

to him, my hands sliding around his neck, pulling him closer. "We'll figure it out.

touch. I could feel his heart racing, its rhythm in sync with

these cold winds and I pondered, whether, if I were to succumb and get swept away like them,

the walls that had enclosed us, leaving

swimmer, Evelyn, aren't you?" he asked, a mischievous smile playing on his

idea," I protested, urgency

responded, his grin widening, and my senses went on

with this crazy

eyebrow, his green eyes sparkling under the moonlight, making it hard for me to hold my ground. Fuck, he looked

is freezing cold, for God's sake. We'll either freeze or get swept away by the waves. I'm

"And believe me, no waves are going to

nerve in my body, not even a small hair strand, was up for partnering

not the same," I insisted, attempting to step back. He was out

tonight," he wrapped his arms around my waist, holding me closer as he edged us toward the edge, "You jump, I jump,

plain crazy!" I struggled to break free, but

"One. Two..."

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