Italian Obsession

Chapter 37

Danny

*** Two months later: I thought nothing of proposing to Katy, but I truly resented the thought of Valentina dating someone else. I felt helpless, simply because I chose to ruin our marriage, and I had no chance of fixing things at this point.

I needed to speak to her regardless of if she likes it or not but before I was able to approach her, Katy got in my way. "Hi, baby."

"Hey."

"I still can't believe we're engaged, I can't wait to marry you."

"Yeah."

"Are you okay?"

"I'm fine."

"Danny..."

"Seriously, Katy. I'm fine."

"I don't believe that."

"I'm fine, I need to handle some things, I will see you later."

Saying that I'm fine was a lie. I hated the fact that Valentina was with someone else. I hurt her, but it crushed me that she moved on.

After Katy left, I opened my email up and sent an email to Valentina.

Val,

I highly doubt you'll even respond, but I'm sorry. For everything. I was a greedy son of a bitch considering what I did. I hurt not only you, but our kids. I wish I could start things all over because I would in a heartbeat. I fucked up majorly and I hate myself for it but we both have moved on. Well, you have anyways... Regardless of the facade that I show at work, it's a lie. I dream of you every single night. I can't get you out of my mind no matter how hard I try to not think about you, and it seems like it is getting harder each day that passes. I'm sorry for everything. I know you wouldn't show up to my wedding (understandably so), but I do wish you happiness. Just know that I won't lose feelings for you.

Valentina

I opened the email from Danny and had to read it at least five times. I knew that each word was bullshit. If he really cared, we would've been together and he wouldn't have done what he did to hurt not only me, but also Maverick and Callie.

"Valentina?"

I looked up from my computer screen and saw Danny. "What do you want?"

"I can't stop apologizing to you. Hell, I hate myself."

I looked at his bare left finger and shook my head. "You really think that I would forgive you?"

"No. But I just wanted to say sorry."

"It's whatever, Danny. You have Katy now, enjoy her."

"She's not you."

"You really think that I would believe your words?"

"No."

"Exactly. But I have to go, I have an appointment."

I stood up, grabbed my purse and said goodbye to Micah. I called Tom and told him that I was going to get my hair done and that I wouldn't be home until later. The woman who greeted me was nice. "Hello, you must be Valentina?"

"Yes."

"I'm Danielle."

"Hi. Nice to meet you."

"Likewise!"

After she finished dying my hair, I suddenly felt my stomach churning. "Umm excuse me, but is there a bathroom?"

"Second door on the left."