My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 191 Back To Italy

Evelyn

"Welcome back." Jacob scooped me up the moment I stepped inside the apartment, spinning us around before I even had a chance to take a step on my own. I laughed, holding on tighter as he twirled us, our laughter filling the familiar space.

"Silly," I whispered as he settled us on the couch, cradling me in his lap like a baby. Jacob always treated me like one, and honestly, I didn't mind being spoiled. After the long flight, I should've felt tired, but the moment we breathed in the air of Italy, any exhaustion disappeared. And being back in this apartment, where we'd built so many memories-the good, the hard, the unforgettable-felt as sweet as it was bittersweet.

"You have no idea how empty this place felt after you left," Jacob murmured, his eyes scanning my face as if memorizing every detail. "It was like I was dying a little every day. The silence, missing your warmth, your scent, the soft sound of your footsteps... it all just killed me, baby. I love you." His forehead pressed to mine, and his voice softened. "I absolutely, fucking love you."

"And I'm back now, aren't I?" I whispered, feeling the rush of emotion swell in my chest. "And I'm not going anywhere anymore." I brushed his cheek with my fingertips, smiling softly.

"Even if you tried, I wouldn't let you." He grinned, brushing his nose against mine. "You're mine. That's all you need to know. Forget the rest of the world." "Already forgotten, sir."

"That's my girl." And he captured my lips, the kiss soft and consuming, our breaths mingling as his warmth enveloped me. I could've lost myself forever in his kiss, the way he made me feel whole, peaceful, like I was home. Jacob was my heaven, my peace-and, maybe, a little of my pain, too. He was everything. Everything I'd dreamed of, everything I'd ever wanted.

He gently laid me down on the couch, not breaking our kiss for a second, and I silently thanked him for it. Any distance would've made me ache right then. His hands slipped beneath my shirt, tracing over my skin, and his teeth tugged at my bottom lip before he moved to my neck, leaving slow, heated kisses that sent shivers through me.

His hands moved to undo my shirt buttons, but suddenly, his phone rang, breaking the spell. I stiffened, thinking he'd pause, but Jacob didn't flinch, intent on peeling away each button.

"Jacob, your phone's ringing," I murmured, trying not to laugh.

"The phone can wait," he whispered, brushing his lips over mine again. "But this? This can't."

"It could be an important call, silly," I said with a smile, nudging him. "Besides, I'm not going anywhere. I'm right here-all the time. So just pick up the call." Jacob groaned, resisting. "No, I won't pick-"

"Jacob! Just pick it up," I cut him off, sending him a playful glare. With a sigh of surrender, he finally reached for his phone.

about this call than sex?" he muttered, shaking

flashed on the screen, and he rolled his eyes. "See? It's Bee. Nothing urgent-now,

think it's not important? You big meanie! Just answer it." "You're unbelievable, Evie!"

annoyed. "Thanks for calling at the absolute best possible

his arm.

laughing. "He's just being a

other side. "Did I call at a bad time?"

I could deflect, Jacob jumped in. "Yes, a

off with a chuckle. "Don't tell me you two were

Jacob a glare.

like that," I

Evelyn?"

were about to have sex," Jacob

this

laughing. "I made lunch for us, so don't be too late. See you soon!"

huffed,

and all you're doing is being a big baby because you want to have sex right now." I stood up,

pulling out my suitcase. "We

to finish it first!" He tried,

a laugh. "Seriously, Jacob? Is that all

and his voice dropped, sending a shiver through

I..." My words faltered as he stepped closer, a mischievous look in his eyes. The outfit

"Yeah?"

catching

lips ghosting over mine