Italian Obsession

Chapter 33

Valentina

Getting through the rest of the day was pure torture. I agreed to go to

dinner with Micah to try to get my mind off of things, but it didn't work.

"Valentina, I will do anything to help you."

I sighed and took another sip of wine. "I know. I appreciate it, I just... I should've known."

After dinner, I noticed Danny's Audi in the driveway. Fuck me.

The moment I came inside, Callie ran up to me and hugged me. "Mommy!"

"Hi, sweetie."

"I missed you, mommy!"

"I'm home now, baby. I'm not leaving."

I picked Callie up and scowled at Danny as I went upstairs. I was putting Callie to sleep when I saw my phone vibrate. "Hello?"

"Hey."

"Natalia... hi."

"Look, I want to apologize and..."

"It's fine, Natalia. I'm the one who should be sorry."

"Don't worry about it. Besides, I had a blind date that Karen arranged last night."

"How'd it go?"

"Great! He's a really nice guy."

"I'm so happy for you, I..." Suddenly, my voice started to crack, and I tried to not cry.

"Val?"

"I'm fine."

Natalia sighed. "What's going on?"

"It's Danny. He..."

"What did he do this time?"

"He's been dating one of the co-workers who just happens to be my now ex-best friend."

"I'm so sorry."

"I should've known, and I deserve it."

"Why do you say that?"

"Because he chose me over you, and I ended your marriage."

Natalia chuckled. "I was the one who ruined things."

"No, you are not. But did you guys really hook up and stuff?"

"After you guys got married, no. I just... I don't know. I stirred up drama between us and it's okay."

"I just don't know what to do. I ended up sleeping with her husband kind of as revenge, but I'm afraid that I'll like him."

"Do what you need to do, Valentina. Karma's a bitch and she sure as hell deserves it."

"I kind of like him, Natalia. I really do and I don't know what to do or if I should even tell him. Because what if he doesn't want what I do? What if he won't accept the fact that I have two children?"

"It's hard. I've been in your shoes so many times over the years. If you like him, go for him."

"Can we meet for breakfast?"

"I would absolutely love that, Val."

"Okay, Natalia. I need to get some sleep."

"Sounds good. Sleep well."

Just as I put my phone down, I got a text from Tom. Hey baby.

Valentina: Hi.

Tom: Miss me?

Valentina: I do...

Tom: Call me.

I called him and he answered on the second ring. "Val, I miss you."

"You do?"

"I need to talk to you."

"Is it bad?"

"I don't know."

"Does it have to do with Katy?"

"No. But there's someone I want you to meet..."

"Who?"

"My daughter."

"Your what? I didn't even know you two had a kid."

"Let me explain, Val."

"Why should I?"

"Val..."

"You know what? Forget it. I already have two kids and I don't need more drama added to my life."

I hung up and put my phone on my bed. I hookup with someone else and once again, I get hurt but at this point, maybe I deserve it.