My Dad's Bestfriend novel Chapter 10

Jacob

This evening was weirder than the previous ones, at least....for me. While everyone seemed to be perfectly enjoying their evening, something felt off.

The coffee tasted increasingly bitter against my tastebuds as I observed Evelyn laughing and chatting with that new guy, sitting a little too close for comfort. My comfort.

There was no denying her breathtaking beauty. Her silky dark hair, enchanting hazel eyes, captivating smile, and radiant complexion held an irresistible allure. Beyond measure. They beckoned to me like forbidden fruit, tempting me to indulge in sinful desires. Oh, how I longed to take her to my room and ravish her!

Damn it, I knew I had to contain my thoughts. But, I just couldn't.

The memory of her lips pressed against mine in the kitchen still haunted my thoughts. Relentlessly

She was driving me to the brink of madness, every movement, every word, every smile and laugh sending shivers down my spine. Even without actively doing anything, she had an uncanny ability to ignite an inferno within me.

I was well aware that I shouldn't be acting like a love-struck teenager at my age.

Yet, my entire being, body, mind, and soul, yearned for her.

The depth of her impact on me was both exhilarating and terrifying.

I could sense her desire for me, an unspoken longing that she yearned to fulfill. She wanted me to have her and denying it won't make it true that I did want her as much as she did.

It was undeniable, but I had to resist. I couldn't allow myself to have her.

The truth was, she existed outside the boundaries I had set for myself. She was considerably younger than me, and to complicate matters further, she was Samuel's daughter. Entertaining such a risk could jeopardize everything I held dear.

My eyes moved to glance at her from afar. The lack of distance between that boy and her really bothered me; In a way, it shouldn't have. Nonetheless, I could not help it.

My fists continued to clench involuntarily, and my grip on the coffee mug handle tightened even further.

Calm down, Jacob. She is not yours.

Hell, I can't calm down!

I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath, but the moment I opened them, they landed on Evelyn once again. This time, a surge of rage coursed through me as I noticed that guy's hand resting possessively around her waist, while he whispered something into her ear, prompting her to giggle.

Her gaze briefly met mine, but she quickly averted her eyes, refocusing her attention on that guy.

Okay! Enough was enough.

What was she trying to do?Allowing that guy to get all close to her....for fuck's sake, she was practically sitting on his lap!

"Hey, mate," Samuel's voice suddenly broke the tension, as he walked into the hall. "What are you doing here? I've been looking for you."

"I went to the kitchen to grab some coffee and heard the loud chatter of Evelyn and her friends, so I decided to check it out," I explained, dismissing the tension with a forced laugh.

"Ah, I get it. Kids these days can blabber on all night," Samuel chuckled.

"So, all of them are Evelyn's friends?"

"Yes, they're all very close to her, especially Mason. He and Evelyn have been together since Fourth grade."

Ah, so the pup's name was Mason.

"And you know the funny part? I don't have to worry about my daughter's safety when she's with Mason because he..." Samuel's sentence was abruptly cut off by the ringing of his phone.

"Give me a sec." Samuel swiftly retrieved his phone from his pocket and answered the call.

I didn't catch much of his conversation as my focus remained fixed on Evelyn. It was evident, though, that he was speaking with Clara.

If there was anything or anyone I'd rather divert my attention to, it was Evelyn.

"Yeah, I've come downstairs to inform him about it. Don't worry," Samuel hung up the call and walked over to me.

"So, Jacob, I actually came here to tell you something," he began. "Upon Clara's request, I've chartered a yacht. Since we're close to the coastal region, we'll be visiting some coastal areas and islands. Everyone will be joining us. I wanted to inform you in advance so that you wouldn't be late. We're leaving early in the morning and returning by night."

"Sorry, buddy. I won't be able to join you,"

"What?"

"First of all, I've already visited those places, as you know. I was here a couple of years back," I explained, trying to sound reasonable. "Secondly, I really need some proper rest. All these functions and events have been exhausting, and I haven't had a chance to relax."

The first reason was true, but the second one was entirely fabricated. I knew one reason alone would never be enough to convince Samuel.

"Okay, these reasons are absolutely stupid."

Well......they were. But I couldn't bring myself to attend and witness the nauseating lovey-dovey acts between Evelyn and that boy.

"I know but it is what is true." I shrugged.

"Fine then, if that's what you want," Samuel sighed, shaking his head before walking away.

As Samuel disappeared from view, I turned my gaze towards Evelyn. To my surprise, she was already looking at me. It seemed her gaze had lingered on me while I was engaged in conversation with Samuel. Those hazel eyes of hers were locked onto mine, suggesting a more meaningful connection than mere fleeting glances.

However, the moment I held her gaze, she averted her eyes in a swift flash.

There was undoubtedly something going on in her beautiful mind, but I couldn't bring myself to care. Her actions were already getting under my skin.

Taking a deep breath to steady my nerves, I decided to retreat to the kitchen. I absentmindedly placed the cup in the dishwasher and reached into the fridge to grab a water bottle.

This unfamiliar sensation gripped me, unlike anything I had ever experienced, even in my time with Chloe. It was a strange feeling, as if a raging fire had been ignited within my chest, threatening to consume everything in its path. No matter how many gulps of cold water I took, it did nothing to extinguish it.