Falling For My Ex's Dad by Oma Green

Chapter 5: The Meeting 72% *When he first walked in, I thought he was just another senior executive. I didn't realize he was the Gabriel Storm. The man who gavemy first orgasm was my boyfriend's father. This was way too much to handle. I swallowed hard, avoiding his gaze as he kept talking.

"I'm sure you're all familiar with the rules for submitting your apps. If selected, you'll work closely withto launch the next-generation software that could change the business industry. The project will be fully funded by Storm Innovations." Everyone clapped, smiling with excitement. It was clear everyone in the room had big dreams riding on this. Gabriel rested his hands on the table, giving a quick smile.

"Sandy will work closely with your team and keepupdated on your progress. If yourdoesn't get selected, don't be discouraged-there's always room to improve. But remember, only onewill win. Good luck, everyone." Gabriel gave a brief smile, then stood and walked out of the room.

My legs were shaking as I hurried down the hallway, desperately trying to find the nearest restroom. My mind was spinning, and my thoughts were all over the place. This couldn't be happening. Gabriel Storm-the man I practically begged to takelast night-was Adrian's father. It felt like the floor was falling out from under me, and I needed to get control of myself before I completely lost it.

out.

I pushed open the restroom door with shaky hands, accidentally bumping into a woman as she walked "Oh my God, I'm sorry..." I muttered, trying to slip past her. But she didn't move. Instead, she stopped and 19 O < 13:33 Ke, 11 Feb Chapter 5: The Meeting looked atlike she recognized me.

"Hey," she said, her eyes scanningfrom head to toe.

"Hi..." I replied, feeling awkward and unsure why she was staring at me.

"You look familiar... Have we met before?" she asked, tilting her head as if trying to figure it out.

I searched my memory but couldn't place her. "I don't think so," I said, inching toward the restroom, desperate to be alone and call Jess.

But just as I turned to leave, her voice stoppedcold. “Oh, I remember you now," she said with a sly smile. "You're the girl who walked in on Adrian andhaving s*x last night." A wave of anger crashed over me. Last night, I hadn't been able to see the woman Adrian was with clearly, but now, looking at her, it all clicked. The red hair, the red nail polish... the nails that had clawed his back. My stomach churned as the realization hithard.

"I'm sorry about that," she continued, sounding way too casual. "Adrian toldhe was single, so I thought, why not give him a chance? I'm Nicole, by the way." She extended her hand with a fake smile.

Was she serious? This woman had the nerve to introduce herself toafter sleeping with my boyfriend. But I kept calm, forcing a smile as I shook her hand. Her ntag caught my eye-she worked here too. The last thing I needed was to make enemies on my first day.

"Clairessa," I said, swallowing down the disgust building up inside me.

She smirked, clearly enjoying herself. "I wouldn't want any bad blood between us since we'll be working together. Adrian was just a quick hookup for me. Nothing serious. I was horny, and he was available... as always." 111 < 2/5 Chapter & The Weeding I stared at her in disbelief, barely holding back my anger ave a nice day Nicolemanaged to say rolling my eyes as I walked away. That b*tch Tnever used that work but it fit perfectly. The nerve of her, casually mentioning how Adrian said he was single and always available. I was sure she said it just to spita me. Or maybe it was true. Adrian was such a liar i paced around the restroom, trying to calm the rage fueling inside me. How long had Adrian been cheating on me? With how many women? The questions kept coming, makingfeel sick. I had fallen for a cheating scumbag My hands shook as I pulled out my phone and dialed Jess's number, desperate to talk to her, to make sense of the mess my life had become..

Jess answered on the second ring. "Claire? What's going on? Aren't you supposed to be working?" she asked, concerned.

"I should be," I replied, my voice shaky. "But Jess... you won't believe this. Gabriel, the man I kissed at the club last night, is Adrian's father." There was a pause on the other end before Jess spoke again, her voice shocked. "Are you sure? You've never met Adrian's dad, right?" "I'm sure. Gabriel from the club is Gabriel Storm, the CEO of Storm Innovations. I confirmed it. I've never met him before because I never really cared to. I figured I'd meet him when the twas right, you know? But now... this is crazy." now?" "Oh my God, Claire, this is insane," Jess exclaimed, just as stunned as I was. "What are you going to do "I don't know," I admitted, my voice low as I leaned over the sink, shwashing over me. “I basically threw myself at him, Jess. What if he thinks I'm sdesperate, cheap girl who tried to seduce him to get ahead?" < Chapter 5: The Meeting "Claire, stop it. You are not a cheap girl. Do you hear me?" Jess's voice was firm, trying to snapout of the self-blame.

But I couldn't stop the memories from flooding back. The way Gabriel kissed me, how his hands moved over my body. "God, I'm so screwed," I muttered, feeling panic building inside me.

"No, you're not," Jess insisted. "Just act like nothing happened. Keep it cool." "How can I? What if Adrian finds out I kissed his dad? He'll hate me."

"Who cares about what that jerk thinks of you? He cheated first, remember?" Jess, reminded me, her voice fullofanger on my behalf. She was right. Adrian's betrayal was the real problem here, not what had happened between Gabriel and me. As I thought about Nicole and how smug she had been, I felt a new wave of anger rise. Jess was right-I shouldn't care about what Adrian thought ofanymore.

Suddenly, Jess started laughing, and I frowned. "What's so funny?" I asked, not understanding her reaction.

"This is the perfect revenge!" she chuckled. "He cheated on you, and you kissed his dad! That's gold, Claire. And I have to know-who's the better kisser?" "Jess!" I gasped, feeling both shocked and amused. But as I thought about it, she wasn't completely wrong. Adrian had cheated with Nicole and who knows how many others.

"If I were you, I'd totally start something with his dad," Jess suggested, her tone serious again. "That would be the best revenge.' " Chapter 5: The Meeting "Have you lost your mind?" I asked, though the iden had already started forming in my head.

"No, I haven't. Men get away with breaking hearts all the time. It's tfor payback. But Claire, you're not me... Maybe just keep it cool and we'll talk when you get home, okay? I've got to run-a client just walked in."

As the call ended, I stared at my phone, my thoughts racing, Jess's mx words echoed in my mind. The more I thought about Adrian and the way Nicole had flaunted her affair with him, the angrier I got. I wanted revenge. I wanted to hurt Adrian as much as he'd hurt me.

And Gabriel Storm... he was my way to do just that. But how could I face him again without dying of om embarrassment? WXat if he rejected me? needed a plan. The pain and anger burned inside me, and the more I thought about it, the more determined I became. I was going to make Gabriel mine, and I was going to hit Adrian where it hurt the most. 13:33 e, 11 Feb MO.

Chapter 6: What Have 1 Gotten Myself Into Gabriel's POV