Chapter 54: Yearning For Some Else

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The moment we dove into the water, I kicked off hard, determined to win.

The cool water rushed over me as I pushed forward with strong, quick strokes. I could feel Daniel close behind me, his presence pushing me to try even harder. My arms cut through the water, and I kicked with all the energy I had, refusing to let him catch up.

But Daniel was fast, too fast. His powerful strokes closed the gap between us. My arms cut through the water, and I kicked with all the energy I had, refusing to let him catch up.

The edge of the pool came into view, and I gave one final, strong push, gliding forward with all my strength. My fingertips brushed the wall. I had won.

Gasping for air, I turned to find Daniel grinning, just a second behind me. His wet hair clung to his forehead, and his eyes sparkled with amusement, completely unfazed by his loss–if anything, he looked entertained, as if he’d let me win.

“I told you I was a pretty good swimmer,” I gasped, still catching my breath, as I wiped the water from my face. Pride filled me, and a triumphant smile tugged at my lips. The victory felt amazing.

He shrugged, the playful gleam in his eyes making me roll mine. “I did give you a head start.”

I shook my head, my smirk widening. “Like hell you did. I won fair and square.”

He chuckled softly, downplaying my victory as he brushed his hand across the water. “That’s debatable.”

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reached out, splashing water at him

as droplets clung to his face. “Oh, no,

I

quickly. But before I could get far, he caught up to me in an instant. His arm slipped around my waist, and suddenly, the closeness felt a little

too much.

against my side. “What do you want?” His

have to think about it,” I let out quickly, pulling away from his hold and swimming to the edge. He

long will you need to decide what you want?” he

my arms on the edge. “How about this: I ask you a few questions, and you give me honest

lifted as his grin returned. “Didn’t we just do that earlier?”

I shot back

water, leaning slightly toward me. “Alright. Ask me anything. But don’t forget–you only get to ask a question

I teased, feeling more in control now. “Let’s

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“Shoot.”

gathering my thoughts. “How

he said easily, without missing

I studied his handsome facial features. Just like Gabriel, he looked super sexy and more like someone in

glint in his

help a small smile. Tell me, why did

his head slightly, his smile fading just a bit. “I thought you said personal

arched a brow, refusing to let him off the hook. “This is about you,

heard Sergio was looking for partners to expand Gemia, and I joined because it was a smart move. I wanted

press further. “Why

something deeper. He let out a breath, glancing away briefly “Straight to the hard questions,

could tell my question struck

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