Falling For My Ex's Dad by Oma Green

: Getting Her Away From The The Enemy

Sergio sat in his chair, calm as ever. Meanwhile, my mind was anywhere but here. We were in his office for a quick meeting, but I couldn’t focus. I was exhausted–last night had drained me. The argument with Clairessa had pushed me to the edge. I’d acted out of line, but I didn’t care. All I wanted was to keep her away from Daniel

I had stayed out late on purpose, waiting until she was asleep before returning to the suite. I didn’t trust myself around her. My anger had nearly led me to kiss her last night. God, how badly I wanted to. Not just a kiss -I wanted her to know she was mine. But I held back, knowing if I crossed that line, there would be no turning

back.

you.”

Sergio’s voice broke through the haze. “Gabe, once again… I apologize for inviting Daniel without telling

My chest constricted as I slammed my palm against the desk. “Serg… you fucking know better,” I fumed, unable to hold back my anger. “After everything he’s done, you still invited him. Do you even realize what it feels like to see him here, acting as though nothing transpired between us years ago?

He leaned forward, his expression regretful. “Gabe, I apologize. You know it was never my intention to make you reopen old wounds, but it’s been fifteen years. You can’t carry this pain forever.”

My jaw tightened, a familiar ache spreading through my chest. “You think I haven’t tried?” I asked, struggling to keep my emotions in check. “That night refuses to leave my memory. It’s like a scar that won’t heal, no matter how much time passes.”

Trose from my seat and walked toward the large glass windows, desperate for an escape. My eyes scanned the resort grounds, looking for anything to calm me

And then, I saw her

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was standing by the pool.

she wasn’t alone.

wore something sheer–no, it wasn’t just sheer, it

she didn’t pull away. I saw him reach behind her to untie the thin cover she wore over her shoulders. She let it fall to the ground, and I saw more of

chest tightened as I forced myself to watch them. She won. I

and suffocating. My fists clenched at my sides as I fought the urge to shatter the glass and drag him away from her. Jealousy burned through me, the protectiveness

been listening to anything I’ve said?” Sergio’s voice tried to pull me back.

at its

on my shoulder, trying to ground me. “What has you so

Clairessa. All I could

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felt like a punch to the gut. I couldn’t bear it anymore, my emotions overtaking me. I turned

curtly, brushing past him as I stormed out of

as though my life depended on it, my vision blurred with rage as I stormed out of the office and

I reached the pool deck, I stopped for a moment, watching them. Daniel was floating in the water, his lazy smirk infuriating me. Clairessa leaned against the edge of the pool, her body half–submerged, droplets of water tracing down her hair and onto

radiant under the sunlight, but I couldn’t focus on that because the sight of her laughing with him only fueled

the hell out of that pool. Now,” I roared,

her eyes widening as they met mine. “Mr. Storm, what are you

to take it. My gaze didn’t leave hers as she swam

water amplified every curve. I swallowed hard, my gaze moving lower to her slender waist, her

the edge, her lips parting slightly as if to argue, but then she placed her hand in mine. Her skin was soft and damp, sending an electric charge up my arm. I gripped her hand firmly, pulling her out of the pool in one swift motion.

voice fading as my eyes drank her in again. Water dripped down her smooth skin, her curly hair clinging to her flushed face. She was intoxicating, and I cursed

“Gabe! I wasn’t expecting you to join