Italian Obsession

Chapter 23

Danny

"Would you like to explain why she's naked in bed right now, Danny?"

"What are you doing here?"

Natalia scowled. "Maybe keep in mind that I still have your location on my phone, Danny."

"Oh, so you stalk me?"

"No, but I have every right to see where you are at all times."

"Natalia, I need to talk to you."

"Not until I am finished with her. How dare you! What kind of sister are you to do this to me?"

"You treated me like shit for so long, Natalia. What did you expect?"

"I think it's pretty damn shallow to sleep with MY husband, don't you think?"

"Well, I think it's clear how he really feels about me."

Natalia scowled. "Danny is MY husband, NOT yours."

"Not yet."

I loved seeing Val stand up to her sister. I knew the tension they had, but it seems like she has finally snapped. "What's that supposed to mean?"

"I filled these papers out."

I grabbed my boxers off of the floor and put them on before grabbing the file folder out of my briefcase. "What's this?"

"Divorce papers."

"Are you serious?"

"I am."

"Oh yeah, and one more thing..."

Natalia looked at Valentina and scowled. "What?"

"I forgot to tell you that Maverick is his son by the way."

"Danny! What the hell? You said you didn't want kids, yet you have one with her when I wanted one for years."

"I wasn't ready."

"Oh, but you were ready to have one with her?" She scowled at Valentina. "This is FAR from over. My shit will be out of your house by tomorrow morning."

"Good."

"You'll regret this!" Natalia slammed the door shut and I felt not a single ounce of guilt.

"You handled that really well."

"I tried."

"So, you wanted to tell me something?"

"Yeah."

"What is it?"

"I have been anxious to tell you and I had no idea how to tell you, but I have

to do this before I change my mind."

"Tell me."

"Danny, I'm in love with you."

"Really?"

"Yeah."

"You have no idea how long I've wanted to hear that come out of your mouth."

"I want you to be in our son's life."

"And I will, baby. I am not going anywhere, I promise."

"I hope not, I can't handle another heartbreak."

"I promise I won't hurt you."

"Nico said that too."

"Just forget about him and focus on us and our son."

"It's just hard for me to trust anyone at this point."

"I can understand, but I promise that I won't hurt you."

"What about my daughter?"

"I will be in her life, replacing him."

"I can't afford getting hurt again."

"I know, but I'll do whatever it takes for you to believe me."

"I know."

"I know you're scared that I will leave you, but I would never even consider it. I have been dying to confess my feelings for you and now that you know, we can be together. Okay?"

"Yeah. I just..." She looked away from me and I could sense I could sense the hesitation, but I would do anything at this point to keep her in my life permanently. "I can't handle another heartbreak, Danny."

"I made a promise, and I don't break promises that I make."

I knew that she was scared, but I loved her, and I would do anything to keep her safe and happy.