Falling For My Ex's Dad by Oma Green

Clairessa’s POV

Chapter 107: Just Getting Started

Gabriel chuckled softly, stepping forward with that confident stride of his.

“You must be Jess.” He extended his hand.

Jess straightened, smoothing her hair as if she hadn’t just been caught gawking. She took his outstretched hand, gripping it a little too eagerly.

“And you must be the famous Gabriel Storm.” Her eyes practically sparkled.

“In the flesh.” His grin was effortless.

Then, turning back to me, Gabriel’s hand brushed against my cheek, lingering longer than necessary. His lips pressed lightly against my forehead, warm and possessive.

“I’ll call you,” he murmured against my skin, his breath sending shivers down my spine.

Then he stepped back. “I’ll let you two catch up. It was nice meeting you, Jess.”

“The pleasure is all mine!” Jess exclaimed, leaning against the doorway, watching him leave with a look of admiration that quickly turned to mischief the moment the door clicked shut.

“Claire…” She let out a dramatic sigh. “That man is the definition of hot. Handsome. Rich. Tall. It’s giving

‘Zaddy‘ energy, and I’m here for it.”

“Jess!” I cut her off, shaking my head at her theatrics as I dropped onto the sofa.

She plopped down beside me, folding her legs under her. “No, seriously! I can see why you lost your V–card

to him.”

“Jess!” I gasped, more outraged by her boldness than surprised. “How was your trip?” I asked quickly, desperate to change the subject.

She waved a dismissive hand. “Forget about my trip. Let’s talk about yours.” She grabbed my hand and pulled me closer.

the details. How was it? Was he gentle? Rough? Did he take

I covered my face, feeling shy about sharing

“Oh my God, it was rough, wasn’t it? I

peeked through my fingers. “I am not

details,” she pressed. “Did he whisper sweet nothings? Or

was patient and… intense when he needed to be. Let’s just

let out a squeal. “I knew it! Damn, Claire, no

we talk

my first

a waste.”

I groaned, shaking my head. “You’ve told me that

tell you a thousand more. But now, I’m only interested in hearing more about Gabriel Storm. Is he anything

about him?” I replied, feeling slightly guilty. “Besides, he is… completely different from Adrian

for you. I always thought you were too good for him, but you loved him, so I let it be.”

her over–the–top display. Adrian wasn’t the best boyfriend, but he wasn’t entirely bad. He had his moments, but I couldn’t say that to Jess. Otherwise, she would wonder why I was still defending him. Even

“Now, if Gabriel isn’t like his son, what is he like?”

intense. Hard yet tender. Complicated. He’s a whole lot,” I responded, feeling a rush of electricity just talking about him.

“Sounds like my type already. Tell me

“Fine,” I relented.

outbursts–but I left out the more intense

intently, then sighed. “Claire, you need to be careful with this. Are you sure you know what you’re doing?”

Besides, weren’t you

leaning back. “It’s just… the look in your eyes when you talk

serious,” I replied too quickly, knowing in my heart it

you’ve told me, Gabriel is

asked, as though I didn’t already know

you just told me about. And then there are all these rules he’s giving you. Do

shook my head.

I’m only looking

“I know. But like I said before,

gave me a worried look. “You can lie to everyone else, but not yourself. Claire, you’re a hearts–and–flowers kind of girl. You’re

that’s who I want to be now? Good girl Clairessa

a care for the consequences?” she asked, her eyes searching mine. “I don’t want to see you get hurt again–or

Adrian is my past.