Page 1 of Marrying My Ex's Dad

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Celeste

I can’t believe I finally have a date with John St. James. I’ve been crushing on him for months, and he finally asked me out.Me!I’m thrilled, but I do feel kind of guilty since I’ll be leaving my bestie, Bailey, in the lurch.

When I found out she was planning to stay in her sad dorm room over Christmas break, I dragged her ass home with me. I hated the idea of her being all by herself for Christmas. She’s my best friend in the world and the sweetest person I know. That’s why I made her come home with me to stay with me and Dad for the holidays.

We were supposed to have some girl time tonight, but now I’m going out on a date instead. I feel like a shit friend ditching her, but I really don’t want to miss out on going out with John. I hope she won’t be too upset at being stuck with my dad for the night.

“Knock, knock,” I say, letting myself into the guest room she is staying in. I plop down on the bed and give her my best sadpuppy dog eyes. “Hey. I know we were supposed to hang out tonight, but John St. James finally asked me out.”

“As intheJohn St. Jamesyou’ve been pining over for the last few months?”

I smile. “Yep. That’s him. Will you forgive me if I leave you alone with my dad? I know he’s kind of boring, but he’s really a good guy. Maybe you guys could watch a movie or something.”

“I’m sure we’ll be fine.”

“Great! Now, help me pick out something to wear. I need something that says slutty, but not skanky.”

She laughs. “I’m not sure what that is, but I’m sure we’ll find something.” A short while later, I’m dressed in a body con faux leather dress and thigh high boots. You’d definitely never guess I was a virgin with the way I’m dressed right now. I must say, I look pretty damn hot.

“You look so good! John won’t know what hit him.”

“I hope so.” I give her a hug. “Don’t wait up!” I say in parting.

A short time later, I’m pulling my Mini Cooper up in front of the newest nightclub in town, Maxx. I text John to see if he’s here yet.Be there soon, he texts back. I go in to wait. I drink my strawberry daiquiri as I scan the club. It’s really huge and nice. Not like some of the dive bars we have in town. Cedar Falls, Montana has really gone upscale.

“Hello, tiny goddess,” a sexy male voice behind me says. Despite the shiver that rolls down my spine, I turn to shut down his advances. When I see him, though, I lose the ability to speak.

The man in front of me is much older than me, buthot. So hot. Not kind of cute hot. More like so fucking hot I want to lick him all over. He towers over my five foot two frame. Even with my high heeled boots on, I’m still at least a foot shorter than him.

His dark hair is cut short with a few flecks of gray. Instead of making him look old, it just makes him look even sexier. Add to that the neatly trimmed beard, dark chocolate eyes I could lose myself in, and mouthwatering tattoos peeking out the top of his shirt, and he is drop dead gorgeous. I never understood the term “hot daddy vibes” before, but I do now. He could be the poster child for it.

I scan him from head to toe, licking my lips as I go.So delicious.I look up to see his gorgeous eyes blatantly studying me. He smiles, making his whole face even more handsome. “I’m glad you like what you see, beautiful. I know I do.”

“Oh! No! It’s not like that. I have a date,” I manage to sputter out.

He cocks his head to the side. “If your date has made you wait, he’s an idiot.” I blush crimson. I hate the fact that John is running so late. I’ve always had the feeling Bailey wasn’t very impressed with him, even though she’s never come right out and said so. At the moment, I realize she might have a point. Showing up late for our first date is not leaving a good impression on me.

“I’m sure he’ll be here at any moment.” I look up at him, trying to sound certain when I’m anything but. A few minutes ago, Iwas ecstatic about seeing John. Now, though, I’m wishing I was alone so I could pursue the seriously hot man in front of me.

He leans over, brushing my cheek with his lips. Even that tiny bit of contact sets my entire body on fire. I squeeze my thighs together to soothe the sudden ache in my core. Goosebumps break out all over my body as he whispers against my ear. “Sweetheart, once you are mine, you will never be taken for granted again.”

He pulls back, watching my reaction. I laugh. Scorching hot, butwaytoo confident. “Once I’m yours? Wow. You are really arrogant, aren’t you?”

He smiles that devastating smile at me. “Not arrogant; certain. I’m a man who knows what he wants, and what I want is you, tiny goddess. You’ll see. We are meant to be together. I knew it the moment I saw you. I’ll make you feel things no other man ever has.”

Since he has already accomplished that, I can hardly argue with his assertion. I am so caught up in the fantasy his words are creating in my head, I forget about why I’m here to begin with. I’m finally brought back down to earth when my phone dings. “Oh. Shit. That’s my date.” I realize I’m disappointed that I have to meet John now. I’d rather stay here with this silver fox.

“That’s very unfortunate. I wish you could stay. By the way, my name is Nathan. What’s yours, beautiful?”

I blush. “Celeste. My name is Celeste.” He takes my hand, kissing the top of it.

“I own this club. My office is upstairs,” he says, pointing the way. “Come ask for me anytime. I will always make time for you, nomatter what I’m doing. You are now my top priority.”

“Okay,” I manage to say.

“I hope to see you soon.” I watch as he walks away. John taps me on the shoulder moments later, pulling me out of my trance.

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