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.

"Val, 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."

"Why are you calling me?"

"I didn't think it was a problem to call my sister."

"It's not, I just... look, I want to apologize and..."

"It's fine."

"No, it's not."

"Things weren't meant to be, I should have treated you nicer, but I was selfish. Besides, I had a blind date that Kira 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? Are you okay?"

"I'm fine."

"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 was unnecessary."

"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, Val. 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. I hardly know the guy, but I feel like I can relate to him because of all this bullshit."

"I just want you to be happy, Val."

"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 tomorrow morning?"

"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. "I miss you."

"You do?"

"I need to talk to you."

"Is it bad?"

"I don't think it is. Can I come over?"

"Sure."

While waiting for Tom to show up, I was curious about what he had to tell me.