Dad's Best Friend

01

Harley is 20.

Xavier (Xav) Sinclair is 25. Xav is Harley's Dad's Best friend. Xav and Harley's father has a 25 years age gap between them.

Y/N Pov:
I just finished packing my bag for a 2 weeks trip where me and my family are going with his dad's bestie Xav.

I and Xav used to have a good bond. I never called him uncle but I used to call him by his name itself. I haven't seen Xav for 4 years. He has to move to some other country for his job but now a week ago he finally came back to New york.

When he left I was only 15. He was my bestie as well as my dad's.

I used to have bad anxiety attacks when I was young and I still have them. Xav was the only one who could help me with my anxiety attacks.

But one day, he was gone. No Goodbye.

When I woke up from sleep I got to know that he was gone. There was just a box beside me when woke up in the morning.

I opened and saw a blanket that had my and Xav's picture on it

The other thing that was there was 4 bottles of costly perfumes which he used. The perfume which he used to wear everyday, helped me with my anxiety attacks.

The last thing was a note, which I still have with me today. That day was the worst day of my life. My anxiety started to get worse and no one could help me. I stayed in bed for many days, barely eating anything.

But this couldn't be done, I had to get out of bed and start going to school so that my parents wouldn't get more tense thinking about me.

I then found a solution which could help me during my anxiety attacks. I would spray Xav's perfume on my wrist and neck so whenever I close my eyes I can think he is there beside me.

"Harley" my mom called from downstairs, making me come out of my thoughts.

"Coming Mom, Give me a minute." I said to recheck everything so I don't forget anything to take.

Well I might have overpacked a little. I thought to myself.

Then took my backpack where I put my charger, earphones, blanket, perfume, some snacks and a book so I wouldn't get bored on the drive. I got everything as I sling it on my back.

I then wheeled the suitcase to the stairs as I couldn't pick it up due to its heaviness.

"Dad," I yelled, not knowing where he was in the house.

"Yeah?" he said, coming out from his room with his and mom's suitcase. My dad looked at my suitcase and raised his eyebrow at me.

Did you pack your whole room inside that?" he asked

"Dad! I only packed the staff needed." I said as he nodded his head. He picked up my suitcase and went downstairs like it weighed nothing.

I got my dad's suitcase as I knew it's not going to weigh that much.

We packed everything in the car and waited for Xav to come here.

Oh, did I mention that he will be riding with us sitting right beside me for an 8 hours trip.

Also to mention, I am still pissed at him for leaving me

The front door is already locked and I'm laying down on the steps that go up to the house, trying to calm my breathing.

I open my bag up and spray some cologne on my wrist to help me calm down. I place it in my bag and shut my eyes with my wrist near my nose smelling the scent.

Some 15 mins later, I heard a car honk which made me open my eyes as I started to take deep breaths. "It's ok" I repeated this to myself in my head.

I heard my dad talking to Xav, not letting him speak a word. I haven't looked at him yet.

"Harley" I heard my mom saying "Mmmm?" I mumbled.
"Don't you want to say hello to your uncle Xav?" she asked
I scrunched up my nose and rolled my eyes at the "'uncle'" part.
"Firstly he's not my uncle, and no thanks." I said.

My phone started to ring. I stood up and answered the call without even looking at the ID of the caller.

"Hello" I said

"Hey, Have you left yet?" I heard the person talking from the other side of the call.

Hearing the voice I got a smile on my face.

"No, but we are about to go." I told Mia. I met her in high school and we haven't been able to stay away since then. We have been inseparable.

"I thought you forgot to call me." she said.

I laughed and said "No, no, my bestie, in fact I was about to call you once I get in the car."

"Is he there yet?" she asked.

She knows most of the story about my life. She also knows everything about Xav.

"Yep" I replied, looking at the ground.

"Well, has he changed since the last time you saw him ?" she asked. "I don't know, I haven't seen him yet." I replied.

"What are you going to do, give him your cold shoulder in the whole 2 weeks trip including the 8 hrs journey?" she asked.

"Yeah probably " I said.
"Umm, ok then. Call me if you get bored"
she said.

"I will. Love you." I replied as she said "Love you too, take Care. " and we disconnected the call.

I finally decided to take a peek at Xav.

When I did, my breath stopped for a moment. Oh my! This man has turned into a hulk. All muscular, no fat at all. When I looked up I met his eyes. My Dad was still talking to him but he was looking straight into my eyes.

I quickly look away, and I walk over to the car getting in behind the driver's side.