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.

was standing by the

she wasn’t alone.

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

leaned in close, and she didn’t pull away. I saw him reach behind her to untie the thin cover she wore

like a race. My chest tightened as I forced

surged through me, 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

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

at

hand rested on my shoulder, trying to ground me. “What

Clairessa. All I could think about was taking her away from him

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gut. I couldn’t bear it anymore, my emotions overtaking me. I turned briefly

later,” I said curtly, brushing past him as I stormed out of the room, ignoring him calling after

with rage as

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

that because the sight

of that pool. Now,” I roared, startling them both.

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

Instead, I held out my hand, waiting for her to take it. My gaze didn’t leave hers as she swam to the edge and made her way out.

fabric clung to her soft, full breasts left 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

and damp, sending an electric charge up my arm. I gripped her hand firmly, pulling her out of the pool

her in again. Water dripped down her smooth skin, her

me out of my thoughts. “Gabe! I wasn’t expecting you to join us,” he said