My Dad's Bestfriend novel Chapter 183

Evelyn

Jacob was the first to pull away, looking more disheveled than ever, quickly fumbling to button up his shirt. My heart sank as I met my dad's and Clara's expressions. Embarrassment flooded my face, heating my cheeks.

Fuck!

I had really thought they’d be asleep. But then again, this was a pretty stupid assumption considering I had run like a madwoman to stop Jacob from boarding his flight to Italy. Finding him again and the rush of emotions that followed had made me forget everything else. It seemed so normal to me at the moment.

Jacob shot me a look—the kind that screamed, I told you so. I dropped my gaze to my feet, fumbling with the hem of my dress.

I screwed up, didn’t I?

But honestly, I couldn’t blame myself. I had been away from him for far too long, and now that I had him, I wanted him as close as possible. No, I needed him close.

“You guys were supposed to be asleep,” I mumbled in weak defense, glancing between Dad and Clara. Even as the words left my mouth, I cringed. I couldn’t believe I said that. But I had to say something, right?

“Oh, really?” Dad’s eyebrow shot up, skepticism all over his face. “So, it’s our fault for not sleeping because we were worried about our daughter who ran off to stop her ex from boarding a flight?”

I pressed my lips together, struggling to come up with a response. Nothing. There was absolutely nothing I could say.

“Well… he’s not my ex anymore,” I blurted out. From behind Dad, Clara burst into laughter, clearly enjoying every second of the scene.

“Well, that much is obvious,” Clara teased, her voice laced with amusement. “Exes don’t usually do this…” She gestured between Jacob and me, her grin widening. “Do they?”

“Well, sometimes they do,” Jacob chimed in, giving me a sly look that made my cheeks flame even more.

I shot him a glare, muttering, “Shut up.”

“Should I?” he teased, his grin widening. “You were the one taking advantage of me that night.”

My eyes widened in shock, my hand flying to cover my mouth. “Me? I took advantage of you? You were the one doing all the—”

“Both of you, shut the fuck up right now!” Dad shouted, cutting us off. “I’ve had enough of your nonsense. Go to your rooms.”

“Great, let’s go,” I said, grabbing Jacob’s hand, ready to make a quick exit, but Dad wasn’t done yet.

“Separate rooms, Evelyn,” he growled, his eyes narrowing. The look he had on his face made me feel like a culprit.

Jacob raised his hands in surrender, clearly enjoying himself. “See? I told you, it’s not my fault. You always blame me, but I’m not the one starting trouble. It’s your daughter, buddy. I’m just the innocent victim here.”

I gaped at him, incredulous. “Victim? How dare you play the victim! You’re the one who always—”

“What did I just say to both of you?!” Dad bellowed, his patience wearing thin. “Go to your rooms. It’s late. We’ll talk about the mess you two have created tomorrow. Now, upstairs!”

Jacob shot back with a smirk, “Hey, you might be her dad, but you’re not mine. Don’t order me around like that—”

Dad’s face softened into a wry smile. “Oh, I’ll be your father-in-law soon enough, considering how obsessed you are with my daughter. Look at you—you were wandering around like a lost ghost, depressed, frustrated, miserable without her. So, you might want to start listening to me if you want to keep my ‘approval’ going.”

I could barely believe my ears as Dad gave Jacob a look that said he was fully enjoying this. “Now go to your room—and don’t you dare do any hanky-panky in my house.”