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.

I didn't give a damn about 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 me, have to

were right-good moments don't stick

be my dad's best friend

the coldness the winds were etching into my skin. 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

things always come at a price, no matter how

exploring corners that usually remained locked when I was with Jacob. But tonight, those corners were wide open, forcing me to confront reality, pulling me out of this trance

solid. Warmth radiated from his body, crawling into mine from over the fabric, slowly, his scent filled the air, the one that this shirt had too,

voice sent a jolt through

my grip on the railing loosening as my hands settled

I missed him. Yes, I know it

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

me. I raised my hand, caressing his

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

as I pressed a kiss to his temple. "Well, now you know what it feels

echoing the same questions that haunted me, "But here's the thing-I don't want to. I don't want to ruin anything, and I don't want to let this go. It's confusing as hell, but it feels so

right now, okay?" I turned to him, my hands sliding around his neck, pulling him

feel his heart racing, its rhythm in sync with mine, as if it was always meant to

silence; none of us spoke a word. The silence felt peaceful. With him, and this ocean, I felt free like these cold winds and I pondered, whether, if I were to succumb and get swept away like them, forced to a new destination, or I'd get to

the silence, Jacob's voice echoed, shattering the walls that had enclosed us, leaving it all crumbling at

quite the swimmer, Evelyn, aren't you?" he asked, a mischievous smile playing on his lips as he glanced

I protested, urgency in

terrible idea when you're by the ocean," he responded, his grin

to go along with this

sparkling under the moonlight, making it hard for me to hold my ground. Fuck, he

We'll either freeze or get swept away by the

keep you warm," he whispered, his voice steady as his lips brushed against mine, momentarily weakening my resolve, "And believe me, no waves are going to take us away.

a single nerve in my body, not even a small hair strand,

it's not the same," I insisted, attempting to step

his arms around my waist, holding

plain crazy!" I struggled to break free,

"One. Two..."

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