My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 250

Sienna

I hadn't gotten ready like he'd ordered me to over the phone-and why would I? I wasn't about to let that asshole win, no matter what had happened between us.

So here I was, trying to bury myself in a book. Mom always used books to distract herself, so I figured I could too. Except it wasn't working for me the way it did for her. My eyes glazed over the words, but my brain refused to quiet.

By the time I was halfway down the fifth page, Mom's voice echoed from downstairs.

"Evelyn, come here!"

"Why?" I shouted back.

"Just come here. You'll see."

With a sigh, I dropped the book and dragged myself down the stairs-only to freeze at the bottom.

Alex stood at the doorway. Roses in his hand. A smile on his face. Not his usual cocky smirk, but a real, genuine smile.

"Ma'am, you're even prettier than Jacob described," he said warmly, handing her the bouquet. "Pretty flowers for a pretty lady."

Mom laughed, actually laughed, before ruffling his hair like he was some kind of adorable boy. "What a charmer!" She pinched his cheek, giggling. "Come inside."

I wanted to roll my eyes into another dimension.

He stepped in like he owned the place, and Mom beamed as if she'd just adopted him. "So, you're Alex, huh? My husband talks about you all the time. I can't believe I'm finally meeting you."

"The pleasure's mine, Evelyn," he said smoothly, his voice dripping with sincerity. "Jacob's told me so much about you."

"And you wouldn't believe how much I've heard about you," Mom chuckled. "Now let me call your friend. She's probably upstairs, tossing and turning on the bed for no reason. Her favorite pastime."

Her eyes shot wide as she turned and spotted me.

"Tossing and turning on the bed?" I arched a brow. "Seriously, Mom?"

slip of the tongue. Didn't mean

"Mom!" I gasped, mortified.

our eyes locked. Trouble. That was the look. So much trouble waiting for me.

fists at my sides,

couldn't tell him I wasn't going anywhere near him-because that would only

I'm not feeling well," I said, forcing my voice sweet. "Maybe

before Alex could even respond. "He came all the way here to pick you up.

"But Mom-"

stepping in like the gentleman he wasn't. "If she

This asshole was even

She'll go." Mom folded her arms, decisive. "She needs fresh air anyway. Sienna,

are you making

I'm your mother. And I said

smirking. Not smug, not cocky, just amused.

on my heel. I stomped back upstairs, slamming

I'd have to get ready after

made it her personal mission to

***

did that," I snapped as I reluctantly slid into

you out of your room," he replied casually, settling behind the

was creepy

I've noticed something you only call me Grayson when you're trying to sound cold. Even you know my name sounds too good falling

your fucking dreams." I scoffed, crossing my

but his eyes flicked toward me instead. Then, leaning in, he reached across the console. His cologne hit me first-clean, sharp intoxicating. My breath stuttered as

put on your seatbelt, Flower," he murmured, tugging the strap across my chest and clicking it into place. His knuckles grazed my arm, and for a

close. Way

flicked to my lips, his breathing roughening yet instead of giving in, he pulled back slowly, turning his attention to

get going," he said

laugh. "The sooner

go home."

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