My Dad's Bestfriend novel Chapter 42

Evelyn

"God, did that bitch really do that?!" Jennie's eyes widened in disbelief as she bit her nails. "No way. You are screwed."

"I know, but I don't care. I can't let go of Jacob," I ran my fingers through my hair, pacing back and forth on the balcony. Fuck, I was going crazy.

"Hey, listen to me. Instead of trying to fight it with your mom, why don't you try to persuade her? She might end up keeping it to herself," Nancy suggested, hurriedly.

"Oh, her? I'd rather die," I laughed bitterly. There was no humor in my voice. "She has never understood me, and she never will. All she sees is the way I act, but never the reason. She'll end up putting the blame on me and start another war. Which, to be honest, I really don't want right now. I'm already fucked up enough."

"Have you told Jacob yet?" Mason asked, as always zeroing in on that one question. God, I hated even thinking about it.

"No, definitely not. I can't tell him," I frantically replied. "He won't take it lightly, and the wedding's only four days away. I can't risk it. It's a special day for Dad and Clara—I can't ruin it for them. Not at any cost."

"I'm sure he'll feel the same way. You should at least let him know about it," he suggested, and for once, he sounded serious and understanding instead of mocking me for my problems. "Maybe, after your dad's wedding, you all can talk it out. We can help, although our opinion might not matter as much to Samuel because he sees us as miscreants, just like you. But we can at least try."

"I'm actually afraid. I know how much this friendship means to Jacob and Dad. Jacob has already taken a risk by taking it this far with me, and of course, I've provoked him quite enough. I'll never be able to forgive myself if they lose it because of me."

"Hey, Evelyn," Nancy came beside me, rubbing my arms in a soothing motion. "It's okay. Don't overthink it. You two haven't committed a crime. It's okay to fall in love. Take your time; things will sort themselves out. But first, get a hold of yourself and try to talk with your mom and Jacob. You can't hide it from him; it'll only make things worse."

"I think you're right," I nodded, exhaling a sigh. "I can only hope that everything will fall back into place, because I... I really can't lose that man."

"Aww, look at you, stupid little bitch, so in love," Mason's switch finally flipped, and he was back to his normal self. "Come here, let me give you a hug."

"Move away."

He didn't listen; instead, he pulled me into a bear hug. His strangely huge physique completely enveloped me, "It's not often that I offer you love, so while I'm giving it, just accept it, okay?"

"You seem like you're selling a business idea," Jennie laughed. "Wait, I'm coming too." She joined the hug with a jump.

"Me too!" It wasn't long before Nancy joined in as well.

***

It was evening, nearly dusk.

I didn't know what to do. My friends were passed out, completely drunk. Clara was engrossed in watching a rom-com movie, something that held no interest for me. And my mom? God only knew what she was up to, perhaps with her boyfriend. I knew she hadn't had the chance to talk to Dad yet because he was out with Jacob.

But I had a feeling she would surely try once he got here. That was so her. She must want to prove her point, as always.

As I reached the swimming area, wandering around, my eyes unfortunately landed on the last person I wished to see at that moment. The bitch herself—Chloe. She sat there at the edge of the pool, her feet submerged in the water, a look of peace radiating on her face that made me want to kick her into the pool.

Or maybe I really should? After what she had done, she deserved it.

I could just kill her right now. It was a piece of cake judging by how petite she was.

However, before I could finalize my decision, she spoke up, her eyes fixed on the pool, swaying her legs. "What's up, Evelyn? All good?"

I struggled to control my rage, clenching my fists to my sides.

God, hold me back. Please, for once.

"What the hell do you think you're doing, telling my mom about me and Jacob?" I seethed.