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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Clairessa.

standing by the

wasn’t

to help her with her dress. She wore something sheer–no, it wasn’t just sheer, it was practically nothing. The lace clung to her curves like it had

untie the thin cover she

It looked like a race. My chest tightened as I forced myself to watch them. She won. I saw her laughing, her joy radiating, and it cut

hot 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 I

Gabe have you been listening to anything I’ve said?” Sergio’s voice tried to

my patience at its

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

fixed on Daniel and Clairessa. All I could think about was taking her away from

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bear it anymore, my emotions overtaking me.

as

with rage as I

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

looked radiant under the sunlight, but I couldn’t focus on that because the sight of

of that pool.

as they met

hand, waiting for her to take it. My

nothing to the imagination as the water amplified every curve. I swallowed hard, my gaze moving lower to her slender waist, her hips, and her smooth legs. Images of her wrapped around

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 in again. Water dripped down her smooth skin, her curly hair clinging to her flushed face. She was intoxicating, and I cursed myself for wanting her so badly it hurt

voice forced me out of my thoughts. “Gabe! I wasn’t expecting you to