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ISABELLA "Not this movie again!" I cry out as Addison hits play, staring at the TV with an impish smile. I lunge at her, trying to pry the remote from her hands, but she doesn't let me, she doesn't budge. Her blonde hair cascades over my face, some strands fall into my mouth, causing me to choke. I spit them out as we roll around on the couch like children. Just as I reach for the remote, she shoves my face into the cushions, and our arms fly furiously through the air. "How can you not want to watch…-
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What in the world is wrong with me? I feel like a teenager going out on a first date all over again. Jo went to her room to change into a bathing suit and get her computer while I get my guitar and pack something for us to eat later. My heart is fucking racing with anticipation and I need to take a couple of deep breaths to cool down. Jesus! I can feel Josh's eyes following me around after I told him about my plans to travel down to the other side of town with Jo. But I can't deal with him right now.…-
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A light strumming of an acoustic guitar greets me as I wake up. Reaching for my phone, I quickly glance at the time to find it is nine-thirty in the morning. I was out like a light after all the wine-drinking Gabe and I did last night, and now I can hear echoes of our laughter reverberating through my thoughts. Did I really agree to write a couple of songs with him? Pressing the heels of my hands against my eyes, I rub the sleep away before getting ready for the day. I have no idea what Gabe has…
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"Oh!" I gasp, my eyes widening as I struggle to swallow. I'm sure I didn't hear her right. "I mean." She shrugs, focusing on the sea as she takes a long sip of her wine. "That's clearly what you've been doing your whole life, so I guess it's obviously working." My eyes are having a really hard time leaving her face. "I'm not-" "It just crossed my mind as we were leaving Ed's place, you know." She cuts me off, taking another sip of her wine. "It's clear men nowadays are just looking for a good…
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After putting the things we bought away, I excused myself, grabbed my computer, and headed down the beach, hoping to get started on my book or something. Being around Gabe is messing with my head. It's like I'm fifteen all over again and every ounce of attention he throws my way makes me crave more. I hated seeing those women ogling him at the store like he was a piece of meat they were ready to devour. But I have no business getting jealous. He's Maria's brother, for heaven's sake. I should be over…
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After having a drink with Jo last night, I excused myself and went to my room. Talking to her is addicting and I can't stop looking at her gorgeous face. But I promised her I wouldn't be in her way. And after that talk we had over dinner, I know I'm the last person she would be interested in getting involved with. Not that I'll ever make a move, anyway. She's off-limits. Has always been. Will always be. My mind kept screaming at me I should tell her about the guys arriving in a couple of days, but as…
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What the hell happened during dinner? One moment Gabe and I are just eating our food and having a good time and the other he's saying he's there for me if I ever need a big brother to kick Jaxon's ass. Did I really get it right? Did he really say big brother? After finishing my wine, I walked back inside the house to do the dishes. Now that the kitchen is sparkling clean, I peek outside to see if there's any sign of Gabe. Not surprisingly, he's nowhere to be seen. I still can't believe I…
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Walking down the shore, I let Dave's call go to voice mail. I can't believe how easily Jo got under my skin or how much I wanted to prove her wrong. Everything in me wanted to let her know I'm the opposite of her father and her ex. But am I? The ebb and flow of the waves serve as a reminder that I am here to take a break, to forget about all my worries for a moment. But it's hard to put things behind me for a second when the string of texts from Dave keeps bringing me back to all the issues I'm trying…
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If I were a better man, I would've let her go the moment I set my eyes on her today. Instead, I stupidly asked her to stay. In my defense, I couldn't just tell her to go. Not after everything she's been through. The guy she was dating did a number on her, according to Maria. Jo is one of the greatest people I know and she deserved much more than a guy who can't keep his dick inside his pants. Maria had also mentioned how sad Jo was and it pissed me off I couldn't do anything. Then my little sister…
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Staring into the mirror, I can't help but frown at what I see. My hair is sticking out in all directions, my makeup is smeared across my face, and my clothes are clinging to me from the dampness. I had envisioned a very different first day for this retreat thing, and rushing to look somehow human again while freaking Gabriel Morales is waiting for me was not part of my plans. Growing up on the same street, we've known each other since we were kids. His sister and I went from kindergarten to college…
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