My Best Friend's Dad Is Irresistible

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inking could lead to uncomfortable answers. So, instead, I leaned back against the car seat, closing my eyes, hopin

r as she sat in the back seat next to me. Before I could ev

all day. Of course

if Ella could read my thoughts? What would she think of me if she knew? Since I decided to pursu

clung to his muscles. I felt a rush of warmth spread through me. Was this just infatuation? Or something deeper? Kelvin was unlike any

ly, my heart raced. Even in that small glimpse, he looked too good to be real. I

l people, why him? If he were a stranger, I could ask him out without hesitation. Older men are more understanding, more considerate

vated me. The moment I laid eyes on him, it was like everything changed. When Ella went to load my suitcase into the car, I stood close to Kelvin, and

smile-was it just friendly, or was there something else behind it? His voice, low and husky, sent a thrill thro

eep down, I knew that if he ever held me, even just once, I'd be breathless. The memory of our handshake earlier made me shiver; I hadn

outside, confirming that we were at their house. Ella hopped out of the car first, and I lingered, hoping to catch one last glimpse

fluttering in my chest. Ella grabbed my hand, pulling me to

me here fo

ietly, occasionally glancing in my direction. Were they talking a

shed across her face as she realized her mother wasn't waiting for us. Ella sighed, giving me a shee

irs with her. But I didn't say anything as she led me in

to the house. We found her mother, Hellen, in her room, buried in paperwork.

. "Ella told me about your breakup. I'm so sorry, sweetheart.

up. I forced a smile, but inside, all I could think was how lucky Hellen was to have Kelvin. Did she even realize

ck in my guest room, sorting through my clothes w

right to sign

by Hellen's. "I do have the right. If thi

ving me alone in the unsettling silence. My heart raced

as Ella returning, so I didn't look up. I had already unzip

elp me unlo

ice startled me as he stepped inside. "I thought Ella

ush of shock c

up to my shoulders, but his gaze lingered on my red

tening. "Henceforth, call me Kelvin." He was just inches away and my hands s

getting so close to me. What if either Ella or Hellen walks int