Italian Obsession

Chapter 35

Valentina

When I got home, I saw Jason sitting on the couch with a beer in his hand while Callie was asleep on the floor with her blanket and a pillow. "Why is she not sleeping in her bed?"

He shrugged. "She likes to sleep anywhere."

I laughed. "Wouldn't be the first time. So, I had breakfast with Natalia."

Jason raised his eyebrows. "Oh, really?"

"Yes."

"How'd that go?"

"Really well, I think she wants to fix things."

"That's good."

"Yeah, it is."

"After everything that's been going on with Danny really has put a toll on me emotionally."

"What happened exactly?"

"He's been seeing Katy."

"The girl you work with?"

"Yep."

"And you're still with him, why?"

"That will be changing very soon."

Suddenly, Danny came inside, and I noticed how wrinkly his dress shirt looked. He looked at me and I could tell he was completely shocked. "What are you doing here?"

"I wanted to have a word with my wife if you don't mind."

Jason scowled. "I do mind."

"Jason, it's okay. I need to speak with him too."

I went outside and Danny followed behind me. "What are you doing here?"

"I've been wanting to talk."

"About what? I'm sure Katy is waiting for you at home."

"Val..."

"Danny, I trusted you."

"Please, it was a mistake."

"Was it?"

"Val, please give me a chance. I'll end things with Katy."

"You're joking, right?"

"No."

I laughed. "How stupid do you think I am?"

"I don't think that you're stupid."

"Do me a favor and move in with Katy. I refuse to have my kids around you."

"Maverick is mine too."

"I have no reason to have you spend any time with him."

He scowled. "Fine. If you want to be that way, I'll grab my shit and you won't see my face again."

"Sounds perfect, thank you."

Scowling, he went inside, and I could hear voices raising in the living room. "How the hell would you think that it's okay to cheat on my sister, Danny?"

"Jason, I can explain."

I went inside and picked Callie up. "I'm taking her to her bedroom."

Thankfully, Callie fell back to sleep fairly quickly once I got her in bed. Tears slid down my face and the bedroom door opened, Danny's face full of pure anger. "You hurt me, Danny. You hurt us. You get the kids on the weekends whether you like it or not."

He scowled. "You're such a selfish bitch."

"Fuck you, Danny." I took his clothes and shoes and threw them at him. "Get the fuck out of my house."

His face softened. "Val, I'm sorry. I just..."

"Go. Now."

I grabbed a bag out of the closet and handed it to him. "Enjoy your life with Katy."

Without saying a word, he left my bedroom, the empty bag still on the floor.