Italian Obsession

Chapter 11

Valentina

The scowl that formed on Danny's face made it crystal clear that he was beyond pissed. "Are you serious?"

"Yeah, I am. I really didn't want to tell you, nor did I want this to happen."

"God damn it, Valentina. What the hell is wrong with you?"

"Don't you dare try and fully blame me. You're just at fault as well, Danny."

"I thought you were on the pill."

"You never asked."

"Well, you could have told me that you weren't."

"I should have. I didn't think about it until afterwards."

"I am in no shape to have a kid, especially with you."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"Valentina, I..."

"No. Regardless of what happens, I will take care of my baby by myself."

"I didn't mean for it to come out that way."

Shaking my head, I stood up and left his office, feeling a mix of both anger and sadness. I hated admitting the fact that I liked him but having to break the news and seeing how he reacted really showed his true colors, although I should have known better. Accidents can happen and I did not have luck on my side this time.

Later that night, I had received a surprise phone call. "Hey, is this Valentina?"

"Yes, who is this?"

"Nico."

"Nico? As in Nico Rossi?"

"Yes."

"Why are you calling me? I thought you were in Florida."

"I sold my house there."

"What? Why?"

"I missed being near my family. How far are you from Lockhart?"

"35 minutes."

"Can you come to my apartment?

"It's almost 11."

"And?"

"It's late.

"Please? I need to see you and I would like to talk about some things."

"Okay. What is your address?"

"341 Harriett Street."

"Got it, see you soon."

I hung up and got in my car, wondering what Nico would have to say to me considering we haven't spoken in two years.

*** After I arrived at his apartment, he seemed more than happy to see me. "Val...."

"Hi."

"God, I missed you."

"You did?"

Smirking, he wrapped his arms around my waist and hugged me. "Yes. Very much."

"What happened between you and Riley?"

"We broke up six months ago."

"Oh, I am sorry to hear that."

"I honestly wanted to reach out to you sooner, but I figured you moved on and found someone else."

"I've had no time for relationships." Despite being pregnant with Danny's child.

"Well, I would like to start over, Valentina."

"What do you mean?"

"We have a lot of catching up to do."

"Agreed. But I should get going."

"What? Why?"

"Because it's late."

Nico shook his head. "That's not necessary."

"Why?"

"Because you can spend the night with me."

"Are you sure that's a good idea?"

"Yes."

"I should really leave, Nico."

"If you are thinking that I am looking to have sex with you, I'm not. I just figured we could have more time to catch up on things."

"I don't know."

"Come on, please?"

"How about we meet for breakfast at 9?"

"As much as I want you to stay, that's fine."

"Thank you for understanding."

After briefly saying goodbye, I went back home, dreading having to break the news to Juan. How he would react tomorrow, I had no clue.